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Forty quintals of jowar produce stored on a platform were destroyed in a fire at Balanpur village in Adilabad district’s Bazarhathnoor mandal on Thursday. Locals tried to douse the flames, while the cause of the fire is yet to be identified.

Adilabad police arrested five persons for allegedly creating fake Aadhaar cards, voter ID cards and birth certificates in Mavala. Nearly 300 digital documents and five mobile phones were seized, while another accused person remains absconding.

A standing maize crop spread across two acres was damaged in Adilabad due to an alleged electric short-circuit, causing a loss of Rs 1.80 lakh. Farmers sought compensation as officials began assessing damage and studying recurring fire incidents.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi celebrated its 26th Foundation Day across Adilabad district, with cadres praising K Chandrashekhar Rao’s leadership. Residents and party workers recalled Telangana’s formation and expressed concerns over current challenges faced by farmers.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions across Telangana, with temperatures expected to cross 44 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also forecast in several districts later this week.

IMD has issued a ‘Take Action’ heatwave warning for Telangana as temperatures surge across the State. Adilabad recorded 45.3°C, the highest, while several districts crossed 40°C. Officials warn dry winds may push temperatures higher in the next 48 hours.

Two government teachers in Adilabad district were suspended for alleged misconduct with students. Cases were registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and investigations are under way following complaints by parents.

Residents of Mukhra village in Adilabad celebrated the BRS 26th anniversary in advance and called for the party’s return to power. They praised K Chandrashekhar Rao’s leadership and alleged poor implementation of welfare schemes under Congress rule.

Telangana is set to witness extreme weather conditions with temperatures touching 44°C alongside sudden thunderstorms and hailstorms. The IMD has warned of high humidity and fluctuating conditions, impacting several districts including Hyderabad over the coming days.

The indefinite RTC strike disrupted transport services across erstwhile Adilabad district, leaving over 500 buses off roads. Commuters faced hardship and alleged fare hikes by private operators, while protesting employees demanded fulfilment of promises and warned of intensifying agitation.

Parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district continued to reel under intense heat wave conditions, with temperatures crossing 44°C in several mandals. Daily life was disrupted as people stayed indoors and farmers suspended agricultural activities amid extreme weather conditions.

The Telangana Cricket Association has announced teams for the TCA T-20 Super League, starting April 20 in Warangal. Based on performances in the Telangana Gold Cup 2025-26 Inter-district League, six zonal teams will compete, followed by an inter-zonal summer league

Workers of the Cement Corporation of India unit in Adilabad are worried after the Union government invited tenders to sell machinery as scrap. They fear the move signals closure, ending hopes of revival and impacting livelihoods dependent on the factory.

Several parts of the erstwhile Adilabad district witnessed severe heatwave conditions with temperatures crossing 41 degrees Celsius. The intense heat forced people indoors and disrupted farm work, with residents relying on cooling drinks to cope with the weather.

Discrepancies between bills and fund withdrawals on the eGramswaraj portal have exposed possible financial irregularities in villages of Adilabad district. Officials attribute some issues to negligence, but concerns over transparency and accountability remain.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad secured third place in Telangana Intermediate second year results with 82.16 pass percentage. While Nirmal and Mancherial showed improvement, Adilabad recorded a decline. Girls outperformed boys across all districts

BRS activists were placed under house arrest in parts of Adilabad and Nirmal districts ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit. Party leaders criticised the Congress government for suppressing the Opposition and detaining cadres before the official tour.

In Adilabad, police arrested ten persons for betting on Indian Premier League matches in Echoda mandal. Authorities seized motorcycles, mobile phones, and cash, warning of strict action against gambling and keeping close watch on habitual offenders 

Doctors from private hospitals and nursing homes staged a protest in Adilabad after paediatrician Dr Santosh Raj was allegedly assaulted by a patient’s relative over medical charges. Police deployed additional forces as doctors demanded immediate arrest of the assailants.

Fuel panic buying led to long queues and shortages across Adilabad and nearby districts, with many stations running dry. Officials attributed the crisis to increased demand amid West Asia tensions and said steps are underway to stabilise supplies