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Light to moderate rains disrupted life in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Koutala and Vemamanapalli mandals recorded the highest rainfall. The Godavari river crossed the first warning mark in Basar, prompting authorities to alert residents and farmers.

The ancient Meda Cheruvu tank in Bokkalagutta, Mancherial, was breached following heavy upstream rains, creating a 15-metre-wide cut. Farmers fear reduced water supply, and officials are assessing damage and planning repairs. The tank dates back to 900 AD.

The notorious Chaddi gang struck twice in Mancherial on Tuesday night, stealing cash and a mobile phone before fleeing when police patrols intervened. CCTV footage captured their movements, sparking concern among residents who demand stronger night security.

Farmers in Nirmal and Mancherial districts of erstwhile Adilabad are facing a severe urea shortage despite repeated protests. Limited stocks at cooperative societies have left hundreds without fertiliser, forcing many to return empty-handed and demand immediate government intervention

Farmers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts staged protests demanding immediate supply of urea amid acute shortage. Demonstrations included rasta roko, confrontations with officials, and long queues at agriculture societies and urea outlets to secure fertiliser for crops

Burla Jyothi, a B.Com graduate from Mancherial, runs Abitha Forever, the district’s first handmade sanitary pads unit. Despite struggling to break even, she empowers women through tailoring and training, while seeking official support to clear safety tests and gain ISI certification

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay accused the Congress government of diverting urea in Telangana, causing shortages for farmers. He also flagged off the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express at Mancherial station

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay inaugurated the new Mancherial stop for the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. Effective September 15, this halt improves rail connectivity for Telangana’s workforce and supports ongoing railway development projects across the State.

In Mancherial, tribals clashed with Forest officials after huts were dismantled and crops destroyed on 80 acres of alleged encroached land within Kawal Tiger Reserve. Sixteen women were detained, and media personnel protested restrictions on covering the conflict.

An elderly woman, Bejjala Satyavathi, and her granddaughter Shirisha were found dead in a locked house at Gopalwada, Mancherial. Police suspect suicide as the house was bolted from inside. A past family tragedy adds to the suspicion

A young couple from Mancherial district died by suicide in separate locations after reportedly facing family opposition to their marriage. Hithavarshini jumped before a train near Bibinagar, while her boyfriend Vinay Babu was found dead in a well, leaving a heartfelt note

A six-year-old girl was injured after stray dogs mauled her on the hostel premises of a Telangana Model School in Mancherial district. CCTV footage of the September 5 attack went viral, sparking outrage and demands for stronger campus security.

Two youths from Maharashtra who died in a road accident on NH-63 in Mancherial went unnoticed for four days, with their bodies discovered under a culvert after locals detected a foul smell. Police identified them using CCTV footage.

The 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival concluded on Saturday with the immersion of nearly 6,000 idols across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Grand processions, Kolatam dance, devotional music and tight police security marked the celebrations

The proposed Rs 259.99 crore retaining wall along Rallavagu and the Godavari to protect low-lying colonies in Mancherial remains on paper. Despite sanctions and tenders, work has not started, leaving residents vulnerable to repeated flooding during heavy rains

A Panchayat Secretary in Karnamamidi village, Telangana, was caught by ACB while accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to clear a housing scheme bill. The official, Akkala Venkataswamy, was trapped after a complaint and will face charges in Karimnagar ACB court

Farmers in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad faced long waits due to a shortage of urea. Many marked turns with footwear and brought children along, urging officials to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for the crop season

Police in Mancherial arrested 44 people, including the cashier and manager of SBI-Chennur branch, for misappropriating 21 kg of pledged gold and Rs 1.10 crore. The fraud surfaced during an audit; police recovered 15.2 kg gold and Rs 1.61 crore.

The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began across Adilabad district with devotees installing over 1,200 idols. Authorities deployed police and CCTV for security, while voluntary organisations promoted eco-friendly clay idols to protect water bodies and aquatic life

Authorities shifted patients from Mancherial Mother and Child Hospital to the Government General Hospital on Thursday as the Godavari river swelled with heavy inflows. Acting on Collector Kumar Deepak’s instructions, officials evacuated pregnant women, new mothers and newborns to ensure their safety