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Farmers in Mukhra (K) village of Echoda mandal performed a cotton abhishekam to a flex poster of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, saying they enjoyed better support during his tenure and demanded his return, citing current restrictions affecting procurement

Temperatures in Adilabad district continued to plummet, with Lingapur, Tiryani, and Kohir among the coldest areas in Telangana. Officials have urged residents to take precautions, avoid venturing outdoors, and wear warm clothing to cope with the freezing conditions.

Cotton farmers in Adilabad and nearby districts are forced to sell produce to private traders below MSP as the Cotton Corporation of India refuses procurement citing high moisture levels. Farmers allege heavy losses and seek government intervention and compensation

A Class X student of a tribal welfare residential boys’ college in Echoda mandal, Adilabad, has been missing for six days. The college principal lodged a complaint, and police have begun investigations as the boy’s parents demand better campus security

Former minister Jogu Ramanna demanded the withdrawal of the new fingerprint-based system for soy procurement, calling it inconvenient for farmers. He urged the government to restore the OTP method and criticised local leaders for ignoring growers’ problems in Adilabad

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

Cotton farmers in Adilabad staged a protest on NH 44 against the Cotton Corporation of India for refusing to procure cotton citing high moisture content and limiting purchases to 7 quintals per acre. Police intervened and convinced farmers to withdraw

A court in Adilabad sentenced Upparapu Srinivas to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined him Rs 5,000 for abetting the suicide of 21-year-old Pranisha, who took her life after he refused to marry her despite a two-year relationship

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