Villagers of Seethampet in Khammam district have innovatively modified a tractor water tanker into a mini fire engine at a cost of Rs 30,000 to tackle frequent fire accidents caused by stubble burning.
Farmers in Khammam district are facing severe hardships at maize procurement centres due to shortages of gunny bags and transport trucks. Telangana Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu accused local Ministers of ignoring farmers’ problems, forcing them to bear extra financial burdens.
Khammam Municipal Corporation aims to collect Rs 38 crore in property taxes before March 31, 2026. With 37,000 property dues pending, officials have set up special counters, appointed assistants, and warned defaulters of water disconnections to meet the target.
Chilli crop in a large extent of area in the district has been affected by ‘nalla tamara’ (black thrips). According to horticulture officials and scientists, the pest infestation would result in loss in yield due to curling of leaves, flowers falling off and malformed/stunted fruits or premature fruit drop
A large extent of agricultural lands on the banks of Munneru, Akeru and Palair streams in the district have been damaged due to huge quantities of sand deposited in the fields
