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Journalists from Warangal East staged a flash protest at Pochamma Maidan junction, alleging intimidation by followers of Wardhannapet MLA KR Nagaraju. They condemned the reported burning of an electronic media organisation’s effigy and demanded an apology from Nagaraju.

Scientists have discovered two new gecko species in Telangana, one in Nalgonda and another in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal. The species, 'Hemidactylus cairnicola' and 'H. koyaorum', were identified during joint field research and recently described in a taxonomic journal.

Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, launched in 2014, have completed 12 years, evolving into major welfare schemes providing marriage assistance to poor families. The programmes have recorded 16.78 lakh beneficiaries, while their implementation and promised gold component remain political issues.

Former Minister Konda Surekha cautioned her political opponents against making irresponsible remarks about Konda family followers. She also addressed the delay in inaugurating the integrated district offices complex and urged Congress workers to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.

BRS leaders condemned the alleged police attack on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded an investigation. They accused the Congress government of targeting Opposition leaders and sought action against the police personnel involved.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the alleged police attack on former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar at MGM Hospital in Warangal and demanded a comprehensive probe and strict action against those responsible, while seeking better treatment for injured patients.

Tension prevailed at MGM Hospital in Warangal after portions of the ceiling collapsed in the RICU and physiotherapy departments. No one was injured, while police restricted media entry and stopped former MLA Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar from entering the hospital.

Another roof collapse incident was reported at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Warangal on Tuesday, a day after senior health officials inspected the premises. No one was injured, while patients, relatives and BRS activists raised concerns over the hospital’s safety.

NIT Warangal will confer degrees on 1,997 students during its two-day 24th Convocation on September 19 and 20. The ceremony will include undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D. and exit degrees, besides honorary doctorates and gold medals for academic excellence.

Three electricity department employees from Nizamabad were killed and two others injured after their car rammed into a stationary lorry on under-construction NH 563 at Thadikal village in Karimnagar district. Police registered a case against the lorry driver.

A minor girl from Khammam, who allegedly faced harassment from two youths, died while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital in Warangal. She had attempted suicide on September 8 by consuming rat poison. Police registered a case following her mother's complaint.

In another match, Hotfut FC recorded 4-0 win aginst Wanaparthy.

Former OSD Narla Sumanth’s father attempted suicide in Hanamkonda, reportedly distressed over the alleged harassment of his son. Sumanth’s wife, Dr Manisha, alleged that police falsely booked him in an extortion case and harassed family members

A Warangal youth attempted to end his life by setting himself on fire at a police station while being counselled over family disputes. Two policemen sustained injuries while trying to extinguish the flames. The youth’s condition is critical

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.