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The new academic year has begun without regular District Education Officers in Khammam and Kothagudem districts, raising concerns over school administration, distribution of educational materials, implementation of welfare schemes and the overall functioning of the education department.

Police registered a case under the POCSO Act against 10 persons in Annapureddipalle mandal of Kothagudem district for allegedly harassing two minors. The accused reportedly assaulted a boy, verbally abused a girl and allegedly behaved indecently towards her.

A mild 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kothagudem district in the early hours of Sunday, with tremors felt across several towns including Bhadrachalam and Manuguru. Officials confirmed the epicentre near Andhra Pradesh and reported no loss of life or property.

The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district. Three safari vehicles have been procured and dedicated tracks developed to help visitors explore the sanctuary's wildlife, flora and scenic landscapes more effectively.

Nava Limited received the FTCCI Excellence in CSR Award-2026 from Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu in Hyderabad. The award recognises the company's contributions in health, education, livelihoods and community development, adding to its recent HMA CSR Excellence Award recognition.

Four months after the KMC elections, first-time corporators face an acute fund crunch as state allocations stall. Forced to fund sanitation drives out of pocket, representatives are struggling to address drinking water crises and basic civic infrastructure

A 49-year-old man was taken into custody in Khammam after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl and pushing her from a residential building. The girl suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment, while police registered cases under the POCSO Act and attempt to murder.

Khammam police arrested another accused in the Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case registered at Sathupalli. The accused allegedly provided a bank account used by the fraud network. So far, 27 of the 28 accused have been arrested and remanded.

Two brothers, aged 20 and 17, died on the spot after their motorcycle collided with a tractor in Dummugudem mandal of Kothagudem district. The accident occurred while they were returning home after completing college admission work in Bhadrachalam.

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam district received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours. Cherla recorded 20 mm of rain, while multiple areas in Khammam and Kothagudem districts experienced light showers as monsoon activity increased.

Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju reviewed monsoon preparedness with SDRF, DDRF, Singareni rescue and fire department teams, stressing coordination and readiness. At Bhadrachalam, officials were directed to identify flood-prone villages and prepare relief measures in view of possible flooding.

Smooth-coated otters, classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, have been sighted in Kothagudem after nearly 35 years. Conservationists report a growing population at a stream confluence, calling it a positive sign for biodiversity and urging habitat protection measures.

A 40-year-old woman died after sustaining severe injuries in an attack by a pack of street dogs in Chatakonda gram panchayat of Kothagudem district. She was shifted to a government hospital for treatment but later succumbed to her injuries.

A leopard was spotted on the Ediraguttalu-Subbampet road in Cherla mandal of Kothagudem district. Videos of the animal went viral on social media, while forest officials advised residents and people entering forests to remain cautious.

The Bhadrachalam Bar Association urged the Telangana government to withdraw its order abolishing mobile courts in agency areas, warning that transferring judicial powers to RDOs and Sub-Collectors could delay justice delivery and cause hardship to tribal communities and poor litigants

Panic spread in Bollorigudem of Paloncha mandal in Kothagudem district after locals found street dogs gnawing at the severed head of a child. Police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation to identify the deceased and determine how the remains were abandoned.

A 35-year-old labourer from Bihar was found dead at a rented house in Lakshmipuram truck yard in Kothagudem district. Police suspect a drunken clash between roommates may have led to the murder, with the victim allegedly attacked using a large rock.

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.