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A 14-year-old girl, Pittala Sirivennela, died of electrocution at Nallabelli in Warangal district on Friday. She suffered an electric shock while switching on a water pump motor. Her family said rats had gnawed through the motor’s electrical wiring.

Siddipet defeated Warangal 4-0 in the Asmita Football League Championship Under-16 tournament in Nizamabad on Friday. Swapna, Arpitha, Kruthiks and Manashwini scored for Siddipet. Nizamabad beat Mahabubnagar 2-0, while Nalgonda defeated Gadwal 3-0

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded the release of six pending DAs, implementation of the PRC and settlement of retirement benefits for government employees. Addressing TNGOs at Hanamkonda Collectorate, he accused the Congress government of neglecting employees.

A series of ACB traps against police personnel in Telangana has put alleged bribery under the spotlight. Personnel from constable to inspector ranks have been caught or booked in separate cases involving investigations, arrests, bail conditions and other police procedures.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao was arrested in Hanamkonda on Thursday after attending a TNGOs protest at the district Collectorate. His arrest triggered protests by BRS workers, while heightened security continued in Warangal and Hanamkonda over his proposed visit to the Polytechnic College.

Warangal commissionerate police arrested an inter-State ganja smuggler in Hanamkonda and seized 251 kg of ganja worth around Rs 1.25 crore. Police said the accused supplied ganja to buyers across Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

The Telangana AYUSH House Surgeons and PG doctors’ strike entered its 21st day on Monday, with the protesting doctors demanding a hike in stipend. The JAC warned of an indefinite hunger strike if the government fails to issue a GO.

The Telangana AYUSH House Surgeons and PG Doctors Joint Action Committee continued its strike in Warangal for the 17th day, demanding stipend parity with Allopathy doctors. The medicos rejected a proposed 15 per cent hike and threatened to intensify protests.

The Narsampet bandh called by the BRS protesting the removal of ex-MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue passed off peacefully on Wednesday. Business communities, educational institutions and others supported the bandh, while BRS cadres held rallies across the constituency.

Established on August 19, 1976, Kakatiya University completes 50 years of advancing higher education, research and regional development in North Telangana. From its beginnings as an Osmania University postgraduate centre, it has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution shaping generations.

Tension prevailed in Narsampet after municipal officials removed former MLA and BRS leader Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue. BRS cadres staged protests across the constituency, while several leaders and activists were detained. Officials said the statue was installed without permission on assigned land.

BRS leaders have condemned the demolition of former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue, alleging it was removed overnight from private property without notice. They demanded its restoration within 24 hours and warned of serious consequences if authorities failed to act.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Osmania, Alwal, LB Nagar and Warangal hospitals would be completed by December 9, 2027. He said the Congress government had prioritised the projects and allocated funds for their early completion.

Two workers from Uttar Pradesh died in an accident at Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal after reportedly being trapped in a lift following an electric short circuit. Geesugonda police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.

Orugallu Wildlife Society and Haritha have condemned the alleged stance of Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju and Sirpur (T) MLA Dr P Harish Babu towards forest officials. The organisations expressed concern over attacks and remarks against personnel protecting forests and wildlife.

An Osmania University Senior Assistant died while undergoing treatment after reportedly falling from a moving train at Secunderabad Railway Station. The 54-year-old, a resident of Warangal, sustained grievous injuries in the incident. The Government Railway Police are investigating.

AYUSH house surgeons at Ananthalakshmi Government Ayurvedic Medical College in Warangal began an indefinite strike demanding a stipend on par with Allopathy house surgeons and immediate implementation of GO Ms No. 77, warning of intensified protests if their demands remain unmet.

Senior BRS leader and former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack at his Hanamkonda residence and was admitted to Rohini Hospital in critical condition. BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao enquired about his health and treatment

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao denied any links with Globarena Technologies and challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to produce evidence within 48 hours or apologise publicly. He warned of civil, criminal and defamation proceedings if the allegations were not substantiated.

Tension gripped Bollikunta village in Warangal over the proposed installation of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue near a Dr. BR Ambedkar statue. Police deployed forces as rival groups gathered, while officials held discussions to resolve the dispute peacefully