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A suspected blast that damaged a check dam on the Manair river in Jammikunta has sparked intense political exchanges between the Congress and the BRS. Irrigation officials suspect foul play, and the opposition has demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident

Illegal auctions for sarpanch, deputy sarpanch and ward member posts have reportedly begun in parts of the erstwhile Karimnagar district as villages push for unanimous elections to secure the Rs 10 lakh government incentive. Several gram panchayats have already passed unanimous resolutions.

Former MLA Sunke Ravishankar criticised the Congress government for neglecting Gurukuls after visiting Jyothiba Phule BC Residential School in Gangadhara. Students said vegetables were not supplied, rice was half-boiled, and there was no hot water facility, causing illness

BRS activists staged a protest at the Chigurumamidi MPDO office in Karimnagar, accusing the Congress government of failing to fulfil its poll promises and delaying key development works. Police intervened and the protesters later submitted a representation to the MPDO

Telangana Medical and Sales Representatives Union (TMSRU) protested at the Karimnagar Collectorate against the Union government’s four new labour codes, demanding the revival of old laws, reinstatement of the Sales Promotion Employees Act 1976, and legitimate working conditions for staff

Members of the Telangana Medical and Sales Representatives Union protested at Karimnagar Collectorate against the Union government’s new labour codes. They demanded the restoration of old labour laws and revival of the Sales Promotion Employees Act (SPE Act) 1976 to protect workers’ rights.

Karimnagar introduces modern grain dryers to tackle post-harvest moisture issues. Machines can reduce moisture from 30% to 17% within an hour. While tractors are provided, farmers bear diesel costs of around Rs 3,000 per hour.

A debt-ridden farmer from Siddipet district died after consuming pesticide, following crop damage from untimely rains. His family, already struggling with loans, was forced to pay Rs 7 lakh for treatment after a private hospital demanded Rs 9 lakh before discharge

Senior TDP leader Kalyadapu Agaiah, a staunch follower of former CM N.T. Rama Rao, died of a heart attack in Karimnagar. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief, remembering Agaiah as a role model and extending condolences to his family.

In Karimnagar, a man allegedly attempted to kill his two mentally and physically challenged children. The daughter, Archana, died, while her brother, Ashrith, is receiving treatment. The accused father, Anaveni Mallesham, is currently absconding as police launch a search.

A seventeen-year-old intermediate student, Reddy Archana, was found dead at her home in Shivarampalli on Saturday morning after returning from an exam the previous night. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the suspicious circumstances.

Twelve passengers were injured when a TGSRTC bus from Nizamabad to Warangal collided with a lorry at Sadasivpalli, Manakondur mandal, Karimnagar. The injured were shifted to the district hospital. Police suspect over-speeding and have launched an investigation.

Eight agricultural labourers were injured when an autorickshaw trolley overturned near Thanugula in Jammikunta mandal, Karimnagar. The injured, en route to work in Nagaram’s cotton fields, were rushed to a hospital in Jammikunta.

Liquor syndicates in Karimnagar are offering crores to newcomers who secured wine shop licences in the recent draw. Many first-time allottees, deterred by high operational costs, are selling or entering partnerships, enabling syndicates to take over multiple high-sales outlets

A 17-year-old boy, Vishwateja, son of Peddapalli Agriculture Market Committee chairperson Eerla Swaroopa, died by suicide in Bandampalli after reportedly being scolded by his parents. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

At Jammikunta Government Primary School in Karimnagar, 26 students fell ill after consuming eggs served in the mid-day meal programme. Seventeen were admitted to the local hospital, while others were treated and discharged. Authorities are monitoring their recovery

Farmers at Narsingapur in Veenavanka mandal staged a rasta roko on the Karimnagar–Jammikunta road after police halted paddy weighing at a procurement centre. The protest ended after SI Avula Thirupathi allowed them to use labourers of their choice.

Senior BRS leader Cholleti Kishan Reddy died of a heart attack while dancing at a wedding procession in Pothireddypet village of Huzurabad mandal. Villagers said he had a history of heart problems and may have suffered a stroke triggered by loud music

Police detained BC Association activists in Karimnagar on Friday ahead of Governor Jishnu Dev Varma’s visit. The leaders had planned a protest over the pending 42 per cent BC reservation Bill. They were shifted to the Police Training Centre as a precaution

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, addressing the second convocation of Satavahana University, said education has evolved beyond chalk and board to embrace technology, experience, and adaptability. He emphasised continuous learning, integrity, and collaboration as keys to success in today’s world.