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Cyclone Murasu damaged standing and harvested crops across erstwhile Khammam. Preliminary estimates put losses at over 10,000 acres in Kothagudem and substantial areas in Khammam district. Farmers and political leaders have sought crop assessments, procurement support and compensation from government.

Cyclone Murasu brought heavy rain to parts of erstwhile Khammam district, with Aswaraopet recording 6.8 cm by 7 pm on Tuesday. The rains partially disrupted normal life, affected coal production and prompted Kothagudem officials to issue safety measures.

Former Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar has urged BRS leaders and workers in Khammam to accelerate graduate voter registration by visiting eligible voters and uploading their details through the party's app. MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra also reviewed the registration drive in Kothagudem.

A major leak in a Mission Bhagiratha pipeline near SBI in Yellandu’s Aam Bazaar area inundated nearby houses and shops, damaging property. Local residents raised concerns over repeated leaks, while BRS leader Dindigala Rajender and MLA Koram Kanakaiah sought urgent action.

Workers and trade union leaders have opposed SCCL’s plan to introduce facial recognition attendance in its mines, calling it unnecessary and costly. They cited shortages of essential mining equipment, while the management maintains that the system will curb proxy attendance.

Kothagudem police arrested four youths suspected of involvement in the October 19 murder of Medi Akhil. Investigators said two suspects planned the attack over past enmity, while others allegedly assisted them. Police seized three mobile phones and are investigating further.

Revenue officials have resumed surveys to regularise SCCL lands under GO 76 in Kothagudem and Yellandu. Verification is under way for 2,240 applications, with 1,420 completed and 820 pending. Six field teams are conducting surveys in Kothagudem.

An SCCL employee, Sathish Reddy, was killed in Paloncha after the open luggage compartment door of a private bus allegedly struck his head. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances, while relatives and residents demanded strict action.

Police said a case was registered and an investigation launched after the body of 20-year-old Medi Akhil, who reportedly sustained around 15 stab wounds, was found following a clash in Edurugadda, Kothagudem, late Sunday night. Police are investigating the incident

Residents and ward members of Gauthampur 8 Incline Colony gram panchayat boycotted a monthly gram sabha over the alleged failure of officials to address monkey and street dog attacks. They demanded action, questioning why basic civic problems remained unresolved despite available funds.

CRPF Sub-Inspector Devanand Yadav allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service revolver at a camp in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. He was taken to Elmaguda camp for treatment but died. Police are investigating, and his body will be sent home after post-mortem.

The death of tribal youth Badavath Ravichandra in Karakagudem mandal triggered tension, with relatives accusing a Congress leader of protecting the accused. Police intervened after an attempted attack on the leader's vehicle, while protesters demanded the arrest of Imran.

The KTPS Eighth Stage Sadhana Samithi plans to intensify its campaign seeking a 2×800 MW supercritical power project at Paloncha. The group cited declining employment and rising State power demand while announcing protests, awareness campaigns and representations.

TBGKS leaders demanded that SCCL pay workers a 36 per cent profit-share bonus for 2025-26. They alleged that only half the announced profit share had been paid since the Congress came to power and sought clarification on Rs 6,300 crore.

A 27-year-old software engineer working with Wipro died after his two-wheeler crashed into a road divider while he was reportedly trying to avoid a dog in Kothagudem. He suffered severe head injuries and died while undergoing treatment at a government hospital

Police arrested Devarakonda Pawan Kumar in connection with the murder of 18-year-old nursing student Indrapalli Harini in Kothagudem’s Julurupad mandal. Harini was found dead at her residence on September 22, following which police converted the suspicious death case into murder.

Workers at SCCL’s Main Hospital in Kothagudem have demanded an MRI facility, pointing out that a building constructed for the service has remained unused for nearly a year. Patients requiring MRI scans are being referred to private hospitals and diagnostic centres.

Former Maoist leaders have urged the Chhattisgarh High Court and Central and State governments to revoke the death sentences imposed on 10 adivasis in the Jeeram Ghati case. They also sought the release of Maoist and political prisoners.

Paloncha Cooperative Society vice president Kampelli Kanakesh Patel demanded cancellation of the recent draw for double bedroom houses in Kothagudem, alleging that 380 beneficiaries selected in 2023 were ignored. He warned of a High Court petition and large-scale protests.

The Kothagudem Banjara Associations JAC has urged the district administration to construct public toilets at Yellandu crossroads. The junction serves thousands of passengers travelling between several towns, but commuters currently lack basic sanitation facilities while waiting for connecting transport