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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Villagers demand an enquiry and warn they will boycott the elections if the nominations are not withdrawn.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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A farmer was burnt alive in Vennelabailu village when his bike touched low-hanging electric wires and caught fire. Locals blame the power department’s negligence and demand immediate rectification of dangerous power lines passing through fields
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District Collector Jitesh V Patil inaugurated a blood storage centre in Manuguru hospital and donated blood to raise awareness. The new facility will help patients in emergencies locally. Over 20 staff members were inspired to donate blood
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J Sudhakar, a municipal contractor and ex-serviceman, was found dead in a suspected suicide at Sitarampatnam in Paloncha mandal. A bottle of monocrotophos was recovered nearby. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident
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The water level in the Godavari at Bhadrachalam has started receding after rising for two days due to inflows from tributaries. With rainfall subsiding in catchment areas and local mandals, the river's level dropped to 41 feet by 7 pm on Saturday
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BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, KTR, and K Kavitha offered condolences over the passing of Rega Narsamma, mother of former MLA Rega Kantha Rao. She was 85. The leaders expressed their sympathies and prayed for strength for the bereaved family
