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Former minister Jogu Ramanna was detained while leading a BRS protest demanding soybean procurement and relief for farmers’ issues. The bandh disrupted transport and daily life, with shops and schools shut as farmer groups extended solidarity
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Adilabad district is witnessing repeated protests by soy farmers demanding unrestricted procurement. Officials said over 10,000 quintals of soybean have been procured so far, the highest in Telangana, while non-FAQ produce is being rejected as per Union government and NAFED norms
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Farmers in Mukhra (K) village staged a rare protest by beating themselves with slippers to express anger against the Congress government. They alleged delays in Rythu Bharosa payments and fertiliser shortages, saying poll promises had not been fulfilled.
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Tribals from Kumram Bheem Colony staged a sit-in protest outside the SP’s office, alleging threats and harassment by five individuals, including a lawyer and a policeman. They demanded police action under the SC/ST Act over an alleged land dispute.
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Two officials from the erstwhile Adilabad Prohibition and Excise unit, Jyothikiran and Zulfikar Ahmed, won top prizes at a two-day state-level sports meet in Hyderabad. Deputy Commissioner P Raghuram congratulated them for their achievements, noting that their success brought recognition to the unit.
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Mild tension prevailed in Chinnabuggaram village of Adilabad district after family members of a defeated candidate blocked a road following village polls. Police intervention led to a clash, in which two personnel sustained minor injuries
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The annual Jangu Bai jatara will be held at a cave temple in the forests of Kotaparandoli village, Kerameri mandal, from December 22 to January 17. Tribal devotees from Telangana and neighbouring states will participate in the religious fair
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BRS sustained its dominance in the final phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Adilabad district, with party-backed candidates winning 118 villages across four districts, consolidating its strong performance over all three phases of the polls
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Rathod Pushpalatha won the Parandholi sarpanch election in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district by a single vote, edging past her rival 102–101. Close finishes were also recorded in Nirmal and Adilabad districts as several candidates scraped through narrow margins
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Sniffer dog Runie, credited with helping Adilabad police solve 250 cases and arrest 20 offenders, died of age-related issues. SP Akhil Mahajan paid tribute to her decade-long service and asked officials to provide proper amenities for all sniffer dogs.
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Erstwhile Adilabad recorded 2,730 nominations for 514 gram panchayats in the second phase of polls. Districts including Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad saw large filings. Polling is on December 14 and counting will be held the same day
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Adilabad district has reported a steady decline in HIV positive cases, with 130 detections in 2024-25. Officials credit increased testing, awareness programmes and support services. The district’s HIV prevalence stands at 0.29 per cent, with multiple counselling centres operating
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Adilabad police arrested three notorious thieves for stealing Rs 1.40 lakh and 1 kg of silver jewellery from a commercial complex at Dasnapur. The accused—Moiz, Sai Kumar and Kaleem—confessed to multiple property offences. Police recovered cash, a two-wheeler and mobile phones
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Adilabad Collector Rajarshi Shah warned that forced or influenced unanimous gram panchayat elections would not be tolerated. He said problematic villages were identified and steps were underway to ensure smooth, fair polling, strict MCC enforcement, and checks on money and liquor
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Eight persons, including three minors, were arrested in Adilabad for allegedly stealing electrical equipment from the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project. Two mobile phones, Rs.7,140, and an auto-rickshaw were seized. Police are still searching for four other accused
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged all political parties to jointly pressure the Centre over Telangana’s escalating cotton crisis, criticising both the Union and State governments for failing farmers. He demanded scrapping the Kapas app, higher CCI procurement limits and immediate compensation for crop losses
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Ginning mills across the erstwhile Adilabad district went on strike against CCI’s categorisation of mills, shutting down cotton markets and affecting farmers. Millers demanded withdrawal of the system and removal of restrictions on moisture content and purchase limits at procurement centres.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted surprise inspections in Sub-Registrar offices across Adilabad district, seizing unaccounted cash and uncovering irregularities. The checks followed allegations that staff of the Registration and Stamps Department were accepting bribes to register illegal layouts.
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Family members of Kaninde Rathna, who died after a car rammed into a bullock cart at Bazarhathnoor in Adilabad district, staged a protest demanding the arrest of the driver. Police assured action following an investigation, leading to withdrawal of the dharna
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A TGSRTC bus rammed a motorcycle in Indervelli mandal, Adilabad, killing 23-year-old Badke Santosh on the spot. Pillion rider Danve Sanjay was seriously injured and shifted to RIMS–Adilabad. A hit-and-run case has been registered, and investigations are underway
