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The approach road of the second bridge across river Godavari near Sarapaka in Kothagudem district caved in on Thursday night, disrupting traffic between Sarapaka and Bhadrachalam. Authorities diverted vehicles to the old bridge while repair works and investigations into the incident began.

Nava Limited constructed a vaccine room at the Urban Health Centre in Sekhar Banjar, Kothagudem district, under its CSR initiative. Health officials appreciated the company’s contribution to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and supporting patients during vaccination sessions.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau trapped Bhadrachalam FDO Shantapuri Sujatha and DRO Bhukya Krishna in Kothagudem for allegedly accepting a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe from a contractor. The officials were caught red-handed at the FDO office following a complaint, officials said.

A fire accident in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal destroyed hundreds of quintals of maize and killed nearly 60 sheep. The incident, reportedly caused by burning crop residue, has triggered protests by farmers demanding compensation and procurement support.

Nearly two years after a major breach, the Peddavagu irrigation project remains defunct, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana yet to decide on fund sharing. Farmers have lost multiple crop seasons as reconstruction works have not begun despite repeated assurances.

An Anti-Corruption Bureau team caught a forest beat officer in Kothagudem district red-handed while accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe for not interfering in cultivation on assigned land. The accused will be produced before a special court in Warangal.

Counterfeit Rs 500 notes found scattered in Dammapet created panic, while police arrested three persons in Aswaraopet for circulating fake currency. Investigations are underway to trace the source and wider network behind the illegal operation.

Farmers in Khammam are facing delays in paddy procurement during the Yasangi season, while protests erupted in Jangaon demanding faster purchases. Issues with millers, moisture loss and slow operations at procurement centres are causing concern among farmers.

A truck driver died after his vehicle collided with a fire pipeline at the ITC PSPD factory in Sarapaka. The incident led to protests by family members seeking compensation, which was later called off after assurances from officials.

Kothagudem Bhadrachalam Bar Association urges establishment of Sessions or Assistant Sessions Court to improve legal access, reduce case transfers, and speed justice for tribal populations, highlighting 600 pending cases and long travel burdens across Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh regions

Severe thundershowers with lightning and gusty winds are likely to continue across Telangana for another week, IMD Hyderabad said. While evening temperatures may dip slightly, daytime temperatures in over 20 districts will remain high, with alerts issued for multiple regions.

Two persons died and four others were injured in a multi-vehicle accident on the Khammam-Aswaraopet highway. A truck, auto-rickshaw, tractor trolley and an official vehicle were involved. The injured were shifted to Kothagudem hospital for treatment.

Residents in Khammam and Warangal are facing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures crossing 42 degrees Celsius. Daily life has been disrupted, while coal miners are demanding relief measures, including shift changes and basic facilities, amid rising heat in mining areas

An all-party meeting in Bhadrachalam demanded the demerger of five gram panchayats merged with Andhra Pradesh for the Polavaram project. Leaders said residents were facing issues and urged the Centre to introduce a bill to merge them back into Telangana.

Uncertainty prevails over trade union elections in Singareni Collieries Company Limited as tenure of recognised unions has ended. Rival unions demand extension or equal status, while authorities await a decision from management on conducting fresh elections or interim arrangements

Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra said sports infrastructure developed during BRS rule and has stagnated under Congress, while inaugurating a cricket tournament in Kothagudem and urging youth to focus on sports and academics

Elaborate arrangements have been made for Sri Rama Navami celebrations at Bhadrachalam temple. Talambralu preparation, distribution counters and security measures are in place, while Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is set to attend and launch development works worth Rs 351 crore.

Construction of the proposed Julurpadu agriculture market yard in Kothagudem district remains pending despite a Rs 3 crore sanction and land allotment. Farmers have urged Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to intervene and expedite the project.

A KMC corporator Mohammed Dawood distributed new clothes to sanitation workers and Anganwadi staff on Eid-ul-Fitr in Kothagudem. He highlighted the spirit of Ramadan and urged workers to support the Praja Palana-Pragathi Pranalika outreach initiative.

SCCL executives are awaiting clearance of Rs.277 crore in performance related pay for 2022-23 and 2023-24, with the State government yet to approve the disbursal, prompting concerns and possible protests by officers’ associations.