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Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar’s 28th division after police arrested BRS candidate Kurra Thirupathi for allegedly trying to prevent a Congress candidate from influencing voters. MLA Gangula Kamalakar intervened, leading to Thirupathi’s release and allegations against the Congress party
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Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar after Sheshank Reddy, son of a Congress municipal candidate, was allegedly attacked by BJP activists. Congress leaders blamed a BJP aspirant, alleging intimidation ahead of the civic polls. Police have registered a case and begun investigation
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Municipal election campaigning in Karimnagar concluded on Monday. Top leaders, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Union Ministers, KT Rama Rao, and AIMIM’s Owaisi brothers, took part in roadshows and public meetings, while Congress witnessed internal rifts in Jagtial
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AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi claimed that no Chief Minister can ignore the party, alleging Congress and BJP have cheated people through unfulfilled promises and token minority welfare allocations, while campaigning for AIMIM candidates
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A 30-year-old woman died while undergoing treatment after allegedly attempting suicide by consuming pesticides along with her two children at their Rekurthy residence in Karimnagar. The children remain in serious condition, and the police have launched an investigation
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Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar administered an oath to BJP candidates in Karimnagar, committing them to remain with the party after the municipal elections and work for development
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Fifty families of deceased Gulf migrant workers from the erstwhile Karimnagar district are awaiting the release of Rs.5 lakh ex gratia each. Despite completion of formalities, the Rs.2.5 crore assistance is yet to be credited, allegedly due to official lapses.
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The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with district collectors unfurling the tricolour and public representatives joining citizens in colourful cultural programmes across Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Rajanna-Sircilla
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Two teenagers were killed on the spot after their motorcycle rammed into a private school bus on the Housing Board Colony bypass road in Karimnagar. The victims were returning to their village when the accident occurred on Monday
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Telangana Innovation Cell will organise an Innovation Panchayat in Karimnagar on January 23 to provide district-level inventors with on-the-spot guidance on technical, business and incubation support, helping strengthen innovation beyond Hyderabad
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Municipal reservation changes in Karimnagar have disrupted political leaders’ plans for the upcoming elections. Aspirants from BJP, BRS, and Congress are considering shifting divisions or fielding family members, while social activities and voter outreach continue across wards.
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A car was found submerged in an agricultural well in Manakondur mandal, triggering fears that a man missing for five days may have fallen into it. Police will resume retrieval operations after draining the water
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Karimnagar Municipal Commissioner Praful Desai set an example by admitting his wife to a government hospital for delivery, where doctors successfully conducted the procedure, highlighting confidence in public healthcare services
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Mid-day meal workers in Karimnagar are facing financial hardship due to delay in salary payments by the state government. While the Centre has cleared its share, the state’s contribution and pending egg bills remain unpaid for several months
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Collector Pamela Satpathy and Police Commissioner Gaush Alam directed TGMDC to install CCTV cameras at sand quarries, checkposts and record rooms to monitor loading, weighing and movement of sand, aiming to curb illegal transportation and storage
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Delay in shifting old stock of normal variety rice from ration shops in Karimnagar district is causing storage issues for dealers. With worms affecting piled-up rice, beneficiaries are refusing supplies, forcing dealers to seek urgent government intervention.
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Anti-Corruption Bureau officials conducted surprise checks at the Jammikunta municipal office in Karimnagar following allegations of irregularities. Officials examined files related to town planning, revenue administration and contractor payments as part of the verification process.
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A 16-year-old girl, Reddy Archana, was allegedly killed by her parents in Shivarampally after she continued communication with a married man. Police investigations confirmed foul play, leading to the parents’ arrest after they confessed to the crime
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Satavahana University marked the 250th birth anniversary of English writer Jane Austen at its Arts College. Speakers highlighted her focus on middle-class life, women’s independence and social issues, urging students to draw inspiration from her works and life
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In a historic election, Jubileenagar voters ended the Rudra family’s 45-year hold over the sarpanch post. Suddala Kamalakar defeated Rudra Ramu by 169 votes, promising development and reforms after decades of uninterrupted rule by the same family.