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Six Maoists from Chhattisgarh surrendered before Kothagudem police and CRPF officials under Operation Cheyutha. They received immediate financial aid and assured rehabilitation. With this, 320 Maoists have surrendered in the district since January, reflecting growing success of the rehabilitation drive.

Guthikoya tribal families in Kothagudem voluntarily vacated a forest habitation in Mamidigudem, reclaiming nearly 75 acres of land. The relocation was achieved peacefully, without police involvement or use of force, following a year of awareness campaigns by the forest department.

A man in Old Sarapaka, Kothagudem, was booked for kicking and threatening his minor daughter. The incident was reported by the child's mother through the Childline helpline, prompting ICDS officials to lodge a police complaint in Burgampadu.

A two-year-old girl was seriously injured in a stray dog attack at Gauthami Colony in Burgampadu. Locals blamed gram panchayat officials for inaction despite repeated complaints about attacks by street dogs and monkeys on residents and livestock.

A top CPI (Maoist) leader, Thentu Laxminarasimha Chalam alias Sudhakar, was killed in an encounter in Indravati National Park, Bijapur. Security forces launched the operation based on intelligence inputs. He carried a ₹1 crore reward and led Maoist operations.

The incident occurred on Friday at Srivaari Jewellers located at Ambedkar Centre in the town. Shop owner Kalyani informed the media that she had stepped out for lunch in the afternoon, leaving a staff member to manage the store.

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism of the security personnel's conduct. In the footage, they are seen shouting in celebration with rifles in hand, while some posed for photos seated among the bodies of the slain Maoists.

Addressing the media, the SP stated that the Maoists chose to surrender and lead a peaceful life with their families after becoming aware of the welfare and development initiatives undertaken for tribals by the district police, CRPF 81 Bn, and 141 Bn through 'Operation Cheyutha.'

The bike riding smugglers carrying a bag hit a constable Ramachari with the bike when he tried to stop them and fled. The constable broke one of his legs and was shifted Hyderabad for better treatment after first aid locally.

Khammam Range ACB DSP, Y Ramesh, stated that the Central government has launched a scheme to provide karate training to students for self-defense. The training program will be conducted over a span of 72 days. Khammam Range ACB DSP, Y Ramesh, stated that the Central government has launched a scheme to provide students with karate training for self-defense, with sessions scheduled to run for 72 days.

Inspired by farmer P. Dali Naidu, they aim to combat urbanization, diminishing resources, and threats from monkeys.

Kothagudem: Bhadradri Kothagudem District Athletics Association is going to conduct district senior athletics selection trials on April 30 at Bhadrachalam in the district. In a statement here on Thursday the association general secretary K Mahidhar informed that the trials will take place at Government Junior College Grounds at the town to pick up Kothagudem district […]

Hyderabad: The Yashoda Foundation launched a special vaccination drive at Yellandu mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the State, on Sunday. The mandal, which has reported many Covid-19 cases in the past, has many villages that are remote and difficult to access. As a result, availability of Covid vaccines has been a major issue for […]