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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Police have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against Mancherial rice miller Gampa Santhosh Kumar for allegedly diverting CMR rice worth nearly Rs 15 crore. He was shifted to Cherlapally central prison after authorities found significant shortfalls in mandatory rice returns.
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Task force police arrested 16 persons for allegedly indulging in cockfighting on the outskirts of Kallempalli village in Mancherial. Police seized four roosters, 45 knives, 12 mobile phones, 18 motorbikes and Rs 24,040 cash from the accused persons.
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Forest officials in Mancherial and Kagaznagar divisions are reportedly demoralized over remarks by Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju and Sirpur (T) MLA Dr Palvai Harish Babu. Officials said criticism and alleged targeting were affecting their ability to enforce forest protection measures.
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A 23-year-old man was arrested in Mancherial district for allegedly murdering his father and burning his body after a dispute over his marriage. Police said he smothered his father at a mango farm, later filed a false missing complaint and confessed during interrogation
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Heavy rainfall disrupted normal life across Telangana's Adilabad and Nizamabad regions, prompting school closures, flooding, stranded villages and halted coal mining operations. Rising inflows into irrigation projects triggered water releases, while authorities set up emergency control rooms and urged public caution
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A 67-year-old man allegedly died by suicide at his farm in Luxettipet, Mancherial district, after reportedly struggling with loneliness following the deaths of his two siblings within a year. Police have shifted the body to a government hospital for further procedures.
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BC Dal state president Dundra Kumaraswamy filed a complaint with the TSHRC over the food poisoning incident at Bellampalli MJPRS. Demanding the suspension of responsible officials, he urged the government to conduct statewide hygiene and food safety audits
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Bajaj Finance conducted its financial literacy programme, Arthsutra Samvad, in two villages of Kasipet mandal, Mancherial district. The initiative focused on financial discipline, digital safety and cyber fraud awareness, while encouraging villagers to adopt responsible financial practices.
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Librarian aspirants in Telangana have urged the government to fill long-pending vacant posts, saying recruitment has not taken place for decades. They also expressed concern over ageing out of eligibility, while library employees highlighted staff shortages and inadequate infrastructure.
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About 30 students of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Residential School (Girls) in Bellampalli, Mancherial district, fell ill after consuming dinner on Wednesday night. They were hospitalised with vomiting and stomach pain, while officials initiated an inquiry and ordered food sample testing.