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Tribal villagers in Adilabad continue to suffer isolation due to the absence of bridges across streams, often risking lives during medical emergencies and monsoons. Officials said proposals have been sent to construct 20 high-level bridges across the district

AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan made a surprise visit to Indravelly, Adilabad, checking the implementation of welfare schemes and personally accompanying villagers to the Prajavani programme. Her move surprised local leaders amid ongoing padayatra-related tensions in Telangana Congress

Over 30,000 acres of crops were damaged by torrential rains in Adilabad, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Farmers growing paddy, cotton, soya, maize and pigeon pea suffered major losses and demanded Rs. 50,000 per acre compensation from the government

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Sub-Registrar Srinivas Reddy in Hyderabad on Friday after he was caught red-handed while accepting a ₹5,000 bribe from an applicant for registering a gifted property. The accused was taken into custody and investigation is on.

Heavy inflows were recorded in major irrigation projects of Adilabad, including Kaddam, Swarna and Kumram Bheem, after incessant rains in upstream areas. Officials lifted gates to release water and cautioned residents in low-lying areas to remain alert

Heavy rains lashed erstwhile Adilabad, Mancherial and Asifabad districts, submerging bridges, flooding colonies and cutting off villages. Tamsi mandal recorded 173 mm rainfall, the highest in Telangana. Farmers reported damage to cotton and other crops and sought official surveys and relief

Hyderabad remained mostly dry after overnight showers on Saturday, though skies stayed cloudy. Residents avoided travelling due to fear of traffic snarls. The IMD forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rains in several Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu

The DDRF rescued six family members, including three women and a child, trapped in a flooded house in Gudihathnoor mandal of Adilabad. Heavy rains also flooded shops in Utnoor, displaced families in Indervelli, and stranded residents in low-lying areas of the town

The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with enthusiasm across the erstwhile Adilabad district. State government advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir highlighted the reach of various welfare schemes, while officials hoisted the Tricolour in multiple district headquarters and vowed continued public welfare efforts

A 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a tank in Utnoor, Adilabad. Friends failed to inform anyone out of fear. His body was found two days later by local residents

Ch Rahul from Mancherial won gold at a state-level yoga competition in Adilabad and will now represent Telangana in the upcoming national-level event in Chhattisgarh next month

Chakati Kiran was arrested in Adilabad for extorting Rs 30,000 from motorists by posing as a hitchhiker, threatening complaints, and forcing victims to mortgage gold to pay him

BRS leader K T Rama Rao welcomed reports of an IT Tower coming up in Adilabad, urging the Congress government to continue the decentralised IT model initiated under K Chandrashekhar Rao to boost local jobs, startups, and skill development

Health officials in Adilabad launched inspections targeting illegal private hospitals and RMP clinics. One hospital was seized, and two RMP clinics were shut and fined. RMPs were warned against exceeding first aid limits. District-wide inspections are ongoing

A prolonged dry spell in July has left paddy farmers in Adilabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts in a dilemma over transplantation. With irrigation sources running dry and rainfall deficit widening, cultivators are uncertain about salvaging the Vanakalam season

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

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

A 19-year-old second-year MBBS student at RIMS Adilabad, Sahil Choudari, was found dead in his hostel room. The cause of the alleged suicide remains unclear. Authorities have formed a committee to investigate the tragic incident

Once a thriving tiger habitat, the forests of Adilabad have witnessed a drastic decline in tiger populations over the past 25 years. Rampant teak smuggling, poaching, and widespread encroachments have contributed to habitat degradation, forcing tigers to migrate to neighboring states.

Police in Adilabad arrested Sunil, the main accused in the illegal diversion of 150 urea bags from Telangana to Maharashtra. He had been absconding since July 8, when four others were arrested and two lorries carrying urea were seized