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Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao accused the Congress government of failing to legalise BC reservations and neglecting BC rights. He called on activists to highlight the issue, while BC associations staged protests in Telangana demanding protection of their rights

Koppula Nagaraju, an Adivasi operating a sand reach in Cherla mandal, lodged a complaint against MD Nawab, a follower of MLA Dr Tellam Venkat Rao, alleging attack, threats to life, and extortion demands. He sought police protection and action against the accused.

Local body elections are set after 11 years in Bhadrachalam and Pinapaka constituencies. MPPs and gram panchayats, earlier exempted due to municipal upgrade plans and court cases, are now going to polls. Aspirants are preparing actively for these long-awaited elections.

The Godavari river crossed the second warning level at Bhadrachalam on Tuesday, rising to 48.8 feet with heavy inflows. Collector Jitesh V Patil urged vigilance in flood-hit villages as officials stepped up relief measures and prohibited bathing and boat travel.

River Godavari breached the first warning level at Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district on Friday, prompting authorities to issue alerts and begin precautionary measures. District Collector Jitesh V Patil has directed officials to evacuate flood-affected areas and shift residents to relief centres.

A lab technician at Srinivasa Nursing Home in Bhadrachalam has been booked for sexually harassing a female patient during her check-up, with an FIR registered under relevant sections of BNS

Authorities in Kothagudem district have withdrawn the second flood warning in Bhadrachalam as the Godavari river's water level dropped below 48 feet. The first warning remains in effect, with officials urging vigilance due to potential intense rainfall.

The Godavari River at Bhadrachalam rose to 48 feet on Sunday, prompting a second flood warning. Authorities are discharging 11.44 lakh cusecs of water and have urged residents in affected villages to stay alert and avoid bathing or boat trips.

The water level in the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam has crossed the first warning level due to heavy inflows from upstream dams, prompting officials to issue a warning. While most parts of Khammam and Kothagudem districts remained dry, several irrigation tanks in the region have surpassed their surplus levels.

The Godavari river at Bhadrachalam is rising due to heavy inflows from upstream dams, reaching 41.50 feet on Friday. Officials warned residents to stay alert as the first warning level of 43 feet approaches. Khammam tanks remain largely full

A one-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a stray dog while playing outside his home in Venkatraopet village, Pinapaka mandal. The incident raises fresh concerns over stray dog menace in rural Telangana.

Nearly two years after President Droupadi Murmu launched PRASAD scheme works at Bhadrachalam and Parnasala, less than half have been completed. Officials cite contractor negligence and poor monitoring, while devotees allege State government failure in utilising Centre-sanctioned funds.

The Godavari river at Bhadrachalam receded below 48 ft on Friday, leading to withdrawal of the second warning. While inflows decreased, the river remains above the first warning level, leaving agricultural lands and villages inundated. Several reservoirs in Khammam remain on alert.

A warehouse fire in Bhadrachalam’s old vegetable market gutted vehicles and triggered panic on Thursday. Firefighters contained the blaze before it spread to nearby shops. Locals blamed a contractor for illegally storing hazardous chemicals in the densely populated area.

Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju has urged residents in low-lying areas to stay alert as Godavari River water levels rise rapidly at Bhadrachalam. Authorities warn against venturing near streams for videos or selfies and advise calling 100 in emergencies.

A Congress worker in Bhadrachalam protested with petrol in hand over a pending 2BHK house allotment. She withdrew after officials promised to allocate her a house already listed in her name

A blackmail racket was exposed in Bhadrachalam after lodge staff allegedly filmed a couple without consent and extorted Rs 60,000. The 19-year-old victim filed a police complaint, leading to an FIR under BNS and IT Act sections

The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority warned residents along the Godavari river to remain vigilant as water levels rose to 14.9 metres at Kunavaram and 35.6 ft at Bhadrachalam due to heavy upstream rainfall. Inflows at Dowleswaram reached 5.5 lakh cusecs

Two officials of Bhadrachalam’s Tribal Welfare Gurukul Girls’ College were suspended after worms were found in khichdi served to students. The incident sparked a protest by 600 students. Authorities blamed old rice stock and promised corrective steps

The confrontational attitude of the endowment and temple officials would not solve the problem. The issue would be taken to the notice of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to bring about an amicable solution, Srinivasananda Saraswati said.