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Residents of villages surrounding Mancherial continue to depend on auto-rickshaws and two-wheelers due to inadequate public transport. A recent Naspur accident that claimed five women’s lives has renewed concerns, with villagers seeking safer and affordable bus services for daily commuting.

The death toll in the Naspur road accident rose to five after 33-year-old Ramtenki Divya Vani died during treatment in Warangal. Two women died instantly and two others later succumbed after a lorry collided with their auto-rickshaw

A two-day conference in Mancherial brought Forest and Tribal Welfare officials and NGOs together to discuss forest conservation, tribal livelihoods and human-animal conflict. Participants stressed value addition to forest products, sustainable development and greater coordination among departments.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts received light to moderate rains on Wednesday night, bringing relief to farmers. Jainoor recorded the highest rainfall of 110 mm in Asifabad, while Dandepalli received 76.5 mm in Mancherial, official data showed.

BRS district President Balka Suman alleged that farmers, households and industries were facing frequent power interruptions due to coal shortages and poor management. During a visit to a thermal plant in Jaipur, he demanded steps to restore full power generation.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials arrested a Grama Palana Officer and a mediator for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 at Peddapet village in Mancherial district. The bribe was allegedly sought to regularise land under the Sada Bainama scheme.

Mancherial District Collector Kumar Deepak has dismissed Anganwadi teacher Sarojana of Nakkalapalli-I for alleged irregularities and dereliction of duty. An inquiry found errors in beneficiary records and allegations of diversion of eggs, milk and nutrient supplements meant for beneficiaries.

TNGOs Mutually-Aided House Building Co-Operative Society members allegedly occupied house sites and constructed homes on 29.30 acres in Naspur before completion of the land alienation process. The Collector said the society had received the land without paying its market value.

Onion prices in Mancherial have jumped from Rs 30 to Rs 70 per kg in a month, while garlic and ginger prices have doubled. Traders attributed the surge to supply shortages, while experts cited higher fuel costs and the West Asia conflict

Forest officials have called for cluster-wise monkey rehabilitation centres across Telangana, citing inadequate facilities and a growing population estimated at 50 lakh. They say additional centres, including dedicated facilities in Hyderabad, are needed to bridge the gap between sterilisation and reproduction

BRS district president Balka Suman demanded that Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy fulfil his election promises in Chennur and release a white paper on Congress-led development. He also questioned the shelving of major projects, including the Chennur Lift Irrigation Project

Carmel Convent High School student Srinidhi from Mancherial has been selected for the south zone athletic meet in Puducherry from September 15 to 16. She earned selection after excelling in a State-level competition held in Hanamkonda.

Congress cadres in Mancherial faced criticism for staging a protest demanding speedy construction of a high-level bridge at Kishtampet. Social media users questioned the need for protests, saying local leaders could instead pressure the Centre and NHAI to expedite the project.

Officials of a tribal welfare-run Ashram school in Bellampalli, Mancherial district, faced criticism for reportedly organising a rally involving students to welcome a Congress leader during a Milad-un-Nabi fruit distribution programme. Student unions urged higher officials to investigate.

The Forest Department has banned visitors from a picturesque hillock near Hudkili village in Mancherial after videos of the location went viral on social media. Officials cited tiger movement and wildlife protection, while influencers urged authorities to promote ecotourism.

A piece of land meant for a school in Mancherial’s Hi Tech City Colony is facing an alleged encroachment attempt by some traders. Residents said a fence was erected around the plot despite municipal warnings and urged officials to protect the land.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Panchayat secretary in Mancherial for allegedly accepting a Rs 13,000 bribe from a person seeking permission to construct a house. The official was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe through a digital payment application.

Manthena Jaganmohan Rao, once a close aide of Mancherial MLA K Premsagar Rao, unveiled former minister Gaddam Venkataswamy’s statue at the railway station on Thursday. The move has triggered political speculation amid reported differences between Jaganmohan Rao and Premsagar Rao.

Alumni of Zilla Parishad High School (Boys), Mancherial, celebrated their golden jubilee reunion, recalling school memories and honouring teachers. The 1975-76 batch members gathered from across Telangana and other parts of the country to celebrate the institution’s contribution to their lives

Political equations in Mancherial Congress appear to be shifting as Manthena Jaganmohan Rao, a close associate of MLA K Premsagar Rao, reportedly moves closer to Labour Minister Dr G Vivek. The development has triggered speculation of fresh factional alignments in the district