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ACB officials caught the warden of an ITDA ST Boys Hostel in Kothagudem district while accepting a Rs 14,000 bribe from a cook to process her pending salary bills. The accused was caught red-handed after ACB officials laid a trap.

A rowdy sheeter identified as Nayeem from Yellandu was hacked to death by unidentified assailants at a wine shop permit room in Bandlaguda under Nagole Police Station limits. Police suspect old enmity and gang rivalry behind the murder.

The Singareni Train, launched in 1976, has completed 50 years of service connecting Telangana’s coal belt. A lifeline for SCCL employees and families, the train has evolved from express service to electric MEMU operations, with commuters now seeking an extension to Manuguru.

A 30-year-old youth, identified as Pakalapati Sai, was found dead on railway tracks near Isukavagu at Gondigudem village in Aswapuram mandal on Monday. Police have launched an investigation to determine whether his death was accidental or a suicide

Telangana is expected to continue experiencing severe heatwave conditions till the end of the month, with temperatures likely to cross 44 degrees Celsius in several districts. IMD has issued a red alert while forecasting sporadic thunderstorm activity across parts of the State.

The Telangana government will launch the Bhu Bharati portal in five mandals from April 2 on a pilot basis, integrating land, survey and registration services into a single platform to improve transparency, efficiency and ease of access for farmers.

Two men who went missing in the Godavari river while bathing after Holi celebrations near Manugur were found dead the next day. They reportedly ventured into deeper waters. Police suspended night search operations and later recovered the bodies with expert swimmers.

Family rivalries have marked the final phase of gram panchayat elections in Julurpad mandal, with five members of one family contesting in Kothur village and another family face-off witnessed in Machinenipet panchayat.

Residents of Danthelaboru SC Colony in Paloncha allege that migrant candidates falsely claimed ST status using improper caste certificates to contest the reserved sarpanch post. Villagers demand an enquiry and warn they will boycott the elections if the nominations are not withdrawn.

Police and revenue officials demolished over 200 sheds at Aswaraopet, stating they were illegally built on disputed land. CPI leaders alleged that houses of the poor were removed without notice and demanded that the government provide Indiramma houses to the affected families.

A proposal to set up an Auto Nagar at Paloncha near Kothagudem remains pending for years. Mechanics have urged local representatives to act swiftly, saying the project will provide livelihood to thousands and bring all automobile services under one roof

BRS cadres in Kothagudem launched a digital protest demanding road repairs across the district. Party leaders, including Rega Kantha Rao and Kapu Seethalakshmi, staged dharnas and blamed the Congress government for neglecting road infrastructure and diverting CSR funds elsewhere

DSP Sabbati Vishnu Murthy, aged 58, died of a cardiac arrest in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Sunday night. A native of Hyderabad, he had served in several Telangana districts. The SP expressed condolences and assured departmental support to his family.

A 3-km stretch of the Vijayawada–Jagdalpur NH through Kothagudem has become a major black spot, with 10–15 accidents reported monthly. Locals blame NHAI negligence, rash-driving coal tippers, and police inaction despite repeated protests and SP’s directives on road safety.

Oil palm farmers in Telangana are reeling from massive losses after being supplied genetically defective seedlings, allegedly by TG OIL FED. With plantations failing to bear fruit, cultivators demand urgent intervention, compensation, and accountability to safeguard the future of oil palm cultivation

Couple from Ashwaraopet brought their newborn to BRS working president KT Rama Rao, who named the boy Suryansh. The family expressed gratitude, recalling BRS support and blessings from their leader

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Mahabubabad due to extremely heavy rainfall. Orange and heavy rain warnings have also been issued for surrounding Telangana districts, urging residents to remain cautious.

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

Telangana reels under widespread heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure area over Andhra Pradesh. Bhadradri Kothagudem leads with 128 mm, while Mahabubnagar, Vikarabad, and other districts report over 100 mm, highlighting the intensity and impact of the downpour.

A rare banded krait was spotted for the first time in Kothagudem district at SCCL quarters in Manuguru. Experts confirmed its identity and significance, noting only a few previous sightings in Mulugu and Warangal regions in over a century