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Farmers in Medak staged rasta-roko protests Wednesday, blaming the Congress government for rain-soaked paddy due to delayed procurement. Demonstrations erupted in Toopran mandal and other villages, with farmers demanding immediate lifting of stocks. Police intervention sparked heated arguments during the agitation

Siddipet recorded temperatures above 46 degree C for the second consecutive day, with Gandipally in Akkannapet mandal registering the highest reading of 46.1 degree C. Hot and humid conditions continued across the erstwhile Medak district, forcing people to remain indoors.

Eight new cars were destroyed after a container transporting vehicles caught fire on NH-44 near Toopran on Thursday. The driver and his assistant escaped safely, but the blaze rapidly engulfed the container. Traffic on one side of the highway was temporarily disrupted.

Farmers staged a rasta-roko protest at Ambajipet procurement centre in Medak district over delays in paddy procurement. The protest came a day after a 45-year-old farmer died by suicide, with farmers blaming the government for prolonged procurement and transport issues.

Farmers in the erstwhile Medak district staged protests and blocked NH-161 over delays in paddy procurement. They alleged a lack of transportation, gunny bags and other facilities at procurement centres, accusing the government of failing to complete the procurement process on time.

Police arrested two nurses and others for allegedly selling a newborn baby after falsely informing parents that the infant had died in a Medak hospital. The baby was traced to Siddipet and reunited with the parents 24 days later.

In Medak district, 17-year-old student Banoth Sai Priya died by suicide fearing exam failure, but later secured 480/600 marks. The incident highlights academic pressure among students, as her strong performance shocked family and raised concerns over mental health awareness

A Class 10 student from Medak who died in a road accident on April 17 has passed the board examination with distinction. His parents broke down after seeing the results, recalling his strong academic performance since childhood.

A private travel bus was destroyed in a fire caused by a technical glitch near Masaipet on NH-44 in Medak. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt as the vehicle was engulfed in flames before fire services arrived.

Medak: Labour Minister G Vivek Venkat Swamy had to face embarrassing moments on Saturday when people objected to his comments on the Kaleshwaram project being totally useless and that the former BRS government had spent one lakh crore rupees on a futile project. The BRS legislator V Sunitha Laxma Reddy took serious objection to his […]

A 17-year-old student from Chinna Nizampet in Medak died by suicide after failing intermediate second year exams. Despite family support, he remained distressed about his future. He was later found hanging in his agriculture field, police said.

A farmer died of electrocution in Medak district while attempting to repair a borewell pumpset. The victim came into contact with live wires at his farm in Yellapur village. Police registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem.

A woman and her son allegedly killed her husband in Medak after repeated harassment due to his drinking habits. The body was dumped in a water sump before the incident came to light, and police registered a case.

A Grama Palana Officer was attacked by tribal farmers in a hamlet in Medak district. The farmers accused him of favouring rivals, threw chilli powder in his eyes and assaulted him. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

A 29-year-old man died of electrocution in Medak after coming into contact with live wires while switching on a borewell motor. The victim died on the spot, leaving behind his wife and two young daughters

Liquor sales in erstwhile Medak district increased in 2025-26, pushing revenue to Rs 3,566 crore. While liquor consumption grew, beer sales declined, with officials and observers linking the rise partly to election-related demand during the year.

Political tensions in Nagulapally, Medak escalated after Congress sarpanch allegedly forced the panchayat secretary to demolish rival Srisailam Yadav’s boundary wall. Police supervised the act, prompting the family to plan a complaint to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

A fisherman drowned while fishing in Andugulapally lake, Veludurthy mandal, on Tuesday. His family discovered his belongings the next day, prompting authorities to deploy expert divers who retrieved his body. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.

An electric bike was gutted in a fire suspected to have been caused by a short circuit in Toopran town of Medak district. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, damaging cables and drainage pipes. Residents failed to douse the flames.

At least 13 women were injured after an overloaded auto overturned on the Toopran bypass road in Medak district. The victims, all from Chetla Timmaipally village, were shifted to a government hospital. Police have registered a case.