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Severe heatwave conditions prevailed across erstwhile Adilabad district, with temperatures touching 44.3°C in several areas. A farm labourer died of suspected sunstroke in Bheempur mandal, as extreme heat forced residents indoors and disrupted daily activities.

A 17-year-old student died by suicide after failing Intermediate first year exams in Nirmal district. Another similar incident was reported within 24 hours in the erstwhile Adilabad region, raising concerns over student stress following exam results

More than 37,000 students appeared for the SSC Class X examinations across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Saturday. Authorities deployed invigilators and special squads, imposed Section 144 and shut xerox centres to ensure smooth conduct without malpractice.

Polling in 439 panchayats across erstwhile Adilabad district saw high turnout on Thursday despite severe cold conditions. Mancherial, Nirmal, Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad districts recorded over 75% voting, with officials reporting a peaceful first phase of elections

Senior Congress leaders in Adilabad expressed dissatisfaction with the party’s DCC appointments, alleging incumbents were favoured over long-serving leaders. Appointments of Naresh Jadhav, Vedma Bojju, Athram Suguna, and P. Raghunath Reddy sparked concerns over recognition and prioritisation of tribal vote banks.

Parts of erstwhile Adilabad district experienced severe cold for the fourth consecutive day, with minimum temperatures dropping to 10°C in Sirpur (U) and Tiryani. Residents kept warm with woollen clothes and bonfires, while fog disrupted traffic on NH 44.

Around 1,500 participants, including youth and fitness enthusiasts, took part in a 5K run in Adilabad to commemorate Police Commemoration Day. SP Akhil Mahajan flagged off the run, praising policemen for their sacrifices in maintaining peace and security.

Wine shop license applications in Adilabad and surrounding districts fell sharply for the 2025–27 period despite the government extending the deadline. Revenue, however, rose 15%, with factors including higher fees, festivals, and alleged syndicates affecting participation.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials conducted raids across Adilabad district’s RTA check posts on Sunday, seizing Rs. 1.31 lakh from staff allegedly collecting bribes. Previous raids, including at Wankidi, also revealed unaccounted cash, highlighting persistent corruption in transport checkpoints.

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