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Low-voltage power supply and frequent power cuts are adding to farmers’ problems in Medak, with over 40 borewell pumpsets reportedly burnt out in Pedda Chelmada village during the last fortnight, leaving paddy crops without irrigation and causing mounting losses.

Former minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for drought and power shortages, alleging inadequate irrigation water and coal reserves were affecting farmers in Medak’s Narsapur mandal

A 45-year-old junior assistant with the Agriculture department died after an RTC bus hit him near an FCI godown in Medak on Friday. Saddam Hussain was travelling from Ramayampet to Medak and died hours after being shifted to a hospital

The Mission Bhagiratha pipeline developed a major leak near Narsapur town in Medak district on Wednesday, sending water onto the Narsapur-Sangareddy road. Officials stopped the flow and began repairs, with the leakage potentially affecting drinking water supply in some areas

A house ceiling partially collapsed in Ramayampet during a Ganesh immersion procession on Saturday night, allegedly due to intense vibrations from high-power speakers. A woman sustained a minor head injury after debris fell on her, leaving the family and residents shocked

Medak police arrested two youths for allegedly planting letters supporting Maoists at Toopran Municipal office and police station to gain social media attention. Police said the duo had previously attempted a similar stunt during Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's visit.

A refrigerator explosion triggered a fire at a Kirana General Store in Shivvampet, Medak, in the early hours of Thursday. The fire destroyed valuables in the shop owned by trader Hanumanth Guptha, while officials assessed the exact loss suffered.

BV Raju Institute of Technology in Narsapur hosted a foreign higher education awareness seminar and passport mela in coordination with GECF, with representatives of universities from several countries interacting with students and providing information on courses and overseas education opportunities.

APTH, an unidentified revolutionary organisation, condemned the death sentence given to 10 Maoists convicted in the 2013 Jhiram Valley attack. The organisation accused the Union Government of using the judiciary to suppress movements and warned of strong opposition from people.

A 50-year-old man, Kondapuram Ramulu, was reportedly beaten to death by his wife and son following a dispute at Islampur in Toopran mandal late on Friday night. The accused reportedly surrendered, while police are investigating the case.

A 35-year-old man drowned while fishing in Damara Cheruvu at Tujalpur in Medak on Thursday. Katroth Kishan, a resident of Pandya Thanda, reportedly ventured into deep waters despite not knowing how to swim. Police registered a case

An unidentified wild animal killed a calf at Islampur Thanda near Toopran in Medak district on Wednesday. Forest officials collected pugmarks from the spot and advised farmers not to move alone until the animal retreats into the deep forest.

A 21-year-old man died by suicide hours after his mother allegedly died by suicide following a quarrel with her husband in Medak district. The young man was found hanging from a tree near Kolapally on Friday night, police said

A 55-year-old villager in Medak allegedly died by suicide after he and his son were taken into custody over the killing of a monitor lizard. The family alleged harassment by forest officials, while the DFO said there was evidence against them.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil key election promises during its 1,000 days in power. He alleged that farmers, students and unemployed youth were ignored and challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a debate.

Farmers at a PACS centre in Nizampet, Medak, alleged that staff charged Rs 300 for a urea bag against the MRP of Rs 266 and collected additional hamali charges. Farmers across erstwhile Medak district continue to face urea shortages.

Former Minister T Harish Rao inspected pending KLIS canal works in Medak and sent a selfie from the site to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. He accused the Congress government of neglecting irrigation projects and demanded immediate release of funds.

Narsapur MLA V Sunitha Lakshma Reddy walked 14 km from Veldurthy to Pilli Kotalla as part of a padayatra highlighting the delay in laying a road. She alleged that the Congress government suspended Rs 18 crore sanctioned earlier by the BRS government.

Officials suspended smart ration card distribution at two places in Medak district after beneficiaries found printing errors. Cards at Variguntham carried the wrong village name, while cards in Toopran had a village name printed in the ward column.

Telangana PCC president B Mahesh Goud acknowledged disappointment among Congress cadres over limited opportunities during the last three years. He said loyal party workers, DCC presidents and block Congress presidents would receive priority in upcoming nominated posts.