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Farmers in Adilabad are protesting the new cotton procurement restrictions imposed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which reduced the limit from 13 quintals per acre to 7. Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticized the government for the decision

Despite forming committees to monitor food quality, Telangana continues to witness food poisoning cases in government schools and hostels. Midday meal workers cite limited budgets and delayed payments, while critics accuse the Congress government of neglecting students’ safety and welfare

A Forest Section Officer from Adilabad district, Mesram Jalimshav, died of a cardiac arrest at his residence in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. His final rites were performed in his native village, with several tribal organisations paying heartfelt tributes

A contractor arrested for allegedly harassing a beneficiary’s husband under the Indiramma housing scheme escaped from police custody in Boath mandal, Adilabad. Kamble Satyanarayana fled to Maharashtra after being accused of poor-quality work and financial coercion

Panic spread among farmers of Kosuguda village in Adilabad after tiger pugmarks were found in cotton fields on Thursday. Similar sightings were reported in nearby villages a day earlier, prompting Forest officials to deploy teams to track the animal.

Cotton farmers in Adilabad continued to suffer as the Cotton Corporation of India refused to buy their produce for the fourth consecutive day, citing excess moisture caused by rains from Cyclone Montha. Many were forced to sell to private traders below MSP

Tiger pugmarks spotted in Adilabad’s Kosuguda village triggered panic among farmers, who have suspended cotton harvesting. Forest officials suspect the animal migrated from Maharashtra and have deployed teams to track its movement while urging villagers to stay alert.

The race for Congress District Committee president posts has intensified across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad, with over 90 applications filed. Many new entrants have joined the race, while senior leaders stayed away citing internal disputes and financial issues

Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the government for delaying soy procurement as farmers in Adilabad protested by dumping their produce on roads. Cotton farmers too expressed anger over low prices and restrictions on moisture content during procurement

Adilabad police arrested three persons from Suryapet district for duping a man of Rs 8 lakh by mimicking a woman’s voice and posing as her on a matrimonial site. The accused were caught within two days of the complaint

Dalit activists staged a protest in Utnoor, Adilabad, demanding Rs 20 lakh compensation and a government job for the family of Forest Beat Officer Waghmare Goutham, who died by suicide. Officials later assured financial aid and support to the family

The Dandari-Gussadi dance troupes in Adilabad are facing financial strain as government aid, promised for the 2024 festival, remains delayed. Members have spent large amounts for the celebrations and are struggling to manage expenses while awaiting the funds

Adilabad police organised a blood donation camp on Police Martyrs Day, collecting 817 units of blood. Superintendent Akhil Mahajan thanked volunteers and said the blood would be supplied free to RIMS-Adilabad and a local private blood bank for emergencies

With 33 percent excess monsoon rainfall this year, Telangana has achieved record hydroelectric generation. Major projects like Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar maintained over 75 percent storage, helping TSGENCO record a 42 percent rise in output to 6,040 million units

Cannabis cultivation, once a traditional but banned activity, has become a profitable trade in the remote areas of Adilabad, with increasing demand from Telangana and Maharashtra. Authorities are stepping up surveillance to curb illegal growth amid rising incidents of cultivation

Applications for liquor shop licences have sharply declined in the erstwhile Adilabad district, prompting an extension of the deadline. Traders blame escalating bribe demands by officials and the pressure to supply liquor to elected representatives and bureaucrats for the drop

Former MP Joginpally Santosh Kumar launched a pilot bamboo plantation project in Adilabad to support the Kolam tribes, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group. The initiative aims to revive traditional bamboo crafts, create jobs, and ensure sustainable livelihoods for over 6,000 families.

Forest Department task force in Adilabad seized teak timber worth Rs 90,000 in Gundala village, Echoda mandal. Smugglers fled the spot after felling trees. A case has been registered and investigations are underway to apprehend the offenders

Police in Adilabad destroyed 41.9 kilograms of banned ganja seized in 18 cases at Zakranpalli, Nizamabad district. The contraband, both dry and fresh, was burnt in the presence of a disposal committee including Additional SP Surender and SI Hakeem

Shaik Kaleem, a self-styled godman, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her illness. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act after the girl’s parents filed a complaint.