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Congress leaders in the erstwhile Adilabad district are lobbying intensely for DCC president posts across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Observers from AICC and TPCC are assessing aspirants as local body elections draw closer.

Collector Rajarshi Shah inaugurated the Waste to Wonder exhibition in Adilabad, highlighting artefacts made by municipal staff from discarded materials. The event aims to promote environmental awareness and inspire towns to explore creative ways of reusing waste.

The two-day Ganganeella Jatara ended at the Pochamma temple in Adelli village, Nirmal district, on Sunday. Thousands of devotees participated in rituals, including purification of deity’s jewelry with Godavari water, sacrifices, and prayers, despite heavy rains and challenging weather.

Adilabad police booked 18 people for charging illegal interest rates during surprise raids. Authorities seized gold, silver, and documents. SP Akhil Mahajan warned of strict action against unlawful moneylending and exploitation of distressed borrowers.

The Registrations and Stamps Department in Adilabad continues to face rampant corruption, with Sub-Registrar Duppalapudi Ashok facing charges of accepting ₹7 lakh bribe. Officials reportedly register illegal layouts, causing significant revenue losses and raising concerns over weak monitoring and political pressure.

Eight persons were arrested in Adilabad for producing fake sureties and forging signatures of government officials to secure bail. Police revealed that nine others are still absconding. Interrogations confirmed the accused created counterfeit documents to dupe the courts.

A local court in Adilabad sentenced a tractor driver to eight years of rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 11,000 fine for causing a fatal accident in 2021. The driver was convicted after examination of evidence and eight witnesses.

Three men, including one from Maharashtra, were arrested in Adilabad’s Utnoor mandal for operating a fraudulent MLM scheme called Dream Dollar Life. The accused lured people with high-return promises and collected Rs 500 per enrolment, police said.

Sahil Choudhary, a 19-year-old MBBS student from Rajasthan, was found dead in his hostel room at RIMS-Adilabad. An internal probe is underway, while his parents have sought a thorough police investigation into the reason behind his suicide.

Operation Muskan 2025 rescued 328 child labourers across the erstwhile Adilabad district, with the highest in Mancherial. The month-long drive involved multiple departments and NGOs, leading to legal action against employers and school enrolment of rescued children.

Farmers in Adilabad district are struggling to protect their crops from wild boar attacks, which are damaging cotton, pulses, maize, and paddy. Despite staying vigilant, the menace continues. Farmers have requested the Forest Department to send a professional shooter

Factionalism among Congress leaders in Nirmal, Adilabad, and Mancherial threatens to derail the upcoming padayatra by Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud. Infighting continues across constituencies, raising questions over unity in Telangana’s northern districts.

Forest officials in Adilabad have sought government approval for weapons and a forest police station at Sirichelma, citing repeated attacks by smugglers. They warned of rising threats, demoralisation, and alleged political support for smugglers disrupting forest protection efforts.

A total of 29 villagers have been arrested for attacking police and forest staff during a plantation drive in Adilabad's Keshavapatnam. A case of attempt to murder was filed against 30 persons. The prime accused remains absconding. More arrests are likely.

Incessant rains have revived seasonal waterfalls across erstwhile Adilabad district, drawing large crowds of nature lovers. While the natural beauty mesmerises visitors, poor access, lack of amenities and rising drowning incidents underline the need for urgent safety measures.

Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi distributed KCR kits to 24 new mothers in Mukhra (K), Adilabad, on K.T. Rama Rao’s birthday. She criticized the Congress government for scrapping the scheme and vowed to continue the initiative independently.

Two siblings from Mavala in Adilabad district drowned after falling into a water pool while riding a bike for fun. The tragic incident occurred at Green City on Saturday. Police retrieved the bodies and sent them to RIMS-Adilabad.

Students and villagers in Kagaznagar blocked roads and staged protests over deteriorating, rain-damaged roads. With medical emergencies, school commutes, and connectivity affected, locals have started using social media to urge officials to take immediate repair and infrastructure action.

Tension erupted in Jainath mandal, Adilabad, as police detained BRS activists protesting against rainwater flooding in their houses. The residents blamed road-widening work for the inundation and demanded preventive measures. A scuffle broke out during the police action.

The funeral of Maoist leader Mailarapu Adellu, killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh, was held in Pochera village. Local leaders paid tributes, while calls were made for government support to his family amid ongoing tensions.