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Unseasonal rain and strong winds damaged paddy stocks in Karimnagar district Tuesday night. Trees and electric wires were uprooted, disrupting power supply. Electricity staff restored services by 3 a.m. after clearing debris, while soaked crops at procurement centres added farmer distress

Family members, relatives and residents of Sadasivpalli staged a protest at Algunur Chowk in Karimnagar seeking clarity over the suspicious death of Jasthi Srinidh. Traffic movement was disrupted briefly before police intervened and assured action to the protesters.

Family members of a 22-year-old man staged a protest at Algunur Chowk in Karimnagar, demanding clarity into his suspicious death. Traffic was disrupted on key routes before police intervened and assured an inquiry, after which the protest was withdrawn.

A spike in fire accidents across the composite Karimnagar district has been linked to burning of leftover paddy stalks. The practice has damaged orchards, cattle sheds and crops, prompting officials and farmers’ groups to demand awareness drives and preventive measures.

Maize farmers in Karimnagar locked the agriculture market yard gate protesting delays in procurement and shortages of gunny bags, labour and transport facilities. They alleged prolonged waiting under harsh conditions and demanded immediate intervention from officials and market authorities.

A sharp rise in fire accidents across the erstwhile Karimnagar district has been linked to the burning of leftover paddy stalks. Officials and farmers’ associations have urged cultivators to stop the practice, citing damage to farmland, orchards, cattle sheds and soil fertility.

A youngster, Jasti Srinidh, was found hanging under suspicious circumstances near LMD on the outskirts of Karimnagar. With his hands reportedly tied, police suspect possible foul play and have launched an investigation into whether it is a case of murder.

The DGGI has uncovered alleged GST evasion worth Rs 16.96 crore in Karimnagar’s granite industry. Officials arrested a fake agency operator accused of generating bogus invoices and waybills to transport and export granite worth nearly Rs 100 crore without proper tax payments.

Severe heat wave conditions have disrupted normal life across the undivided Karimnagar district, with temperatures crossing 46 degree C in several places. Six persons reportedly died amid the extreme weather, while trade unions sought revised work timings in Singareni mining areas.

A tractor driver died after his vehicle overturned while allegedly trying to escape police in Karimnagar district. The driver was transporting illegal sand when the incident occurred. Police said he lost control after entering paddy fields and hit a stone.

Karimnagar police arrested three members of an interstate dacoity gang involved in a jewellery shop heist on May 3. Two main accused were among those held, while the gang leader remains in jail and several others continue to evade arrest.

BRSV activists staged a protest in Karimnagar against the alleged NEET question paper leak and burnt an effigy of the Union government. The protesters blamed the Central government and National Testing Agency, demanding the resignation of the NTA Director General and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

BRS leaders in Karimnagar demanded that Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar produce his son Sai Bageerath before the police in connection with a POCSO case. They questioned the delay in arrest, alleged special treatment and sought a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

Activists of the SFI, DYFI and AIDWA staged a protest in Karimnagar demanding the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case. The protesters also demanded the Minister’s resignation and criticised the police for alleged inaction.

A free lipid health camp held in Karimnagar on National Lipid Day screened 42 patients, identifying several with high cholesterol levels. Doctors highlighted risks of heart disease and stressed the importance of lifestyle changes, exercise and regular health check-ups.

Several BRS leaders were placed under house arrest in Karimnagar on Saturday following the party’s bandh call protesting the BJP workers’ attack on the Karimnagar MLA’s camp office and Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy. Heavy police deployment was made to prevent untoward incidents.

BRS leaders condemned the attack on Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office, alleging BJP involvement and blaming Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar for instigating violence. They criticised police inaction and demanded strict action, raising concerns over law and order in Telangana.

Tensions erupted in Karimnagar as BJP and BRS activists clashed near Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s residence following an attack on a BRS camp office. Both groups exchanged stones and sticks before police intervened and detained several participants.

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy alleged a conspiracy by Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy after an attack on his camp office in Karimnagar. He claimed prior threats, questioned law and order, and denied provocative intent.

Tension erupted in Karimnagar after BJP workers attacked and ransacked MLA Gangula Kamalakar’s camp office over alleged derogatory remarks by BRS leader Padi Kaushik Reddy against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. Police resorted to lathicharge to control the situation.