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The Telangana government’s plea for Central funding of three irrigation projects faces hurdles at the CWC. Mukteshwar, Modikuntavagu and Chanaka-Korata projects, meant to irrigate over 25,000 hectares, are stalled due to funding gaps, land disputes and inter-state objections.

Formed in 2015 with 15 members, the Khammam Two Wheelers Mechanics Association now has 270 members and has spent ₹11 lakh on welfare. It offers financial aid for education, health, marriages, and emergencies, and plans to build a permanent office.

An elderly woman, Bejjala Satyavathi, and her granddaughter Shirisha were found dead in a locked house at Gopalwada, Mancherial. Police suspect suicide as the house was bolted from inside. A past family tragedy adds to the suspicion

A one-year-old girl, Moksha Durga, died after falling into an uncovered soak pit at her home in Satyampet village, Sathupally mandal. The incident shocked the community. MLA Matta Ragamayee visited the grieving parents and offered condolences

The suspicious death of contractor Gadiparthi Srinivasa Rao in Khammam district sparked protests in Yellandu. His family alleged he was duped of Rs 2 crore by former municipal chairman Dammalapati Venkateswara Rao and held him responsible for the suicide

Khammam Police have made elaborate arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday. Around 700 idols will be immersed at two points. Traffic curbs, liquor ban, CCTV surveillance and deployment of 500 police personnel are in place to ensure safety

Farmers’ protests over urea shortage intensified in Warangal and Khammam districts on Tuesday. Demonstrations included rasta roko, Vanta Vaarpu and long queues at PACS centres. Tension prevailed as farmers accused the Congress government of failing to address the fertiliser crisis

BRS cadres staged protests across Khammam and Kothagudem on Tuesday, accusing the Congress and BJP of conspiring against Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and the Kaleshwaram project. Police detained several protesters as leaders alleged the government had failed to deliver its promises

Heavy rains over the past 24 hours led to overflowing streams, disrupted traffic, and inundated crops in erstwhile Khammam district. Residents were shifted to relief centres as waterlogging hit several towns. Officials announced the release of water from Kinnerasani dam

Sardar Patel Stadium dominated the National Sports Day invitation basketball tournament in Khammam, winning titles across boys, girls and senior categories. Pavilion Ground Basketball Club and St. Joseph’s were among other participants, but SP Stadium emerged as the most successful team

Heavy rains in Khammam and Kothagudem triggered overflowing streams, flooding of houses, crop damage and roadblocks. Relief centres were opened in Sathupally and Wyra, while coal production was hit. Authorities urged caution as Godavari water levels continued to rise

A family in Khammam has crafted eco-friendly Ganesh idols with cow dung, clay and natural colours, drawing strong response from devotees. Led by priest Arutla Srinivasa Charyulu, the family sold 500 idols, highlighting both tradition and sustainability in Vinayaka Navaratri celebrations

Khammam Collector Anudeep Durishetty launched ‘Bagless Day’ in all government schools, to be observed every fourth Saturday. The initiative encourages students to engage in creative, cultural and skill-based activities, easing academic stress and promoting holistic learning beyond classrooms

Around 20 passengers escaped with minor injuries after a private bus traveling from Visakhapatnam to Khammam overturned at Gattugudem in Dammapet mandal, Kothagudem district, on Friday morning. Police Sub-Inspector Sai Kishore Reddy inspected the accident site

Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao urged the Telangana government to ensure adequate urea supply, citing shortages troubling farmers. He demanded strict action against black marketing. Farmers and Rythu Sangham leaders staged protests seeking more urea supply centres under Gopavaram PACS

A severe urea shortage has left Telangana farmers in distress, forcing long queues, black-market purchases and protests across districts. In Mahabubabad, a paralysed farmer collapsed in line, highlighting the crisis that has triggered political tensions and accusations against the State government

In Khammam, a wedding turned tragic when bride’s mother Kalyani (38) died of a heart stroke during her daughter’s send-off. The family performed her last rites the next day

Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao raised concern over repeated incidents of students falling ill at Kallur Tribal Girls’ Ashram School. Ten students were hospitalised after supper on Saturday, the third such case in 13 days. Authorities have been urged to investigate

Heavy rains lashed Khammam and Mulugu districts, with Mangapet recording 18.5 cm. Streams overflowed, crops were damaged, and houses in Kamalapuram were inundated. Godavari’s water level rose at Bhadrachalam, while breaches and road flooding disrupted travel in Mahabubabad district

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed that the proposal for a road over bridge at Ramakrishnapuram level crossing in Khammam district is under review. The move follows a request by MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra citing commuter and patient hardships