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Kothagudem municipal elections see fierce competition as BRS, Congress, and CPI vie for control of 60 wards, while BJP struggles to assert influence. Aswaraopet votes for the first time amid local alliances and extensive campaigning by party leaders

With municipal elections concluding in Khammam and Kothagudem, BRS leaders aim to secure a majority across multiple urban local bodies, stressing KCR-led development and leveraging support from CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) Massline, and TDP to boost their prospects

CPI leader K Narayana claimed Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy poses a threat to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, triggering a political stir. Srinivas Reddy countered, warning of action against anyone threatening Congress workers ahead of Khammam elections

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a legal metrology inspector in Khammam for allegedly demanding a bribe to certify a repaired weighbridge. Officials said the accused was caught based on recorded evidence and will be produced before a special court in Warangal

Over 100 children took part in a mass Aksharabhyasam ceremony at Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalayam on Vasanta Panchami, marking their formal initiation into learning in a spiritually enriched setting rooted in Indian educational and cultural traditions

A family in Andhra Pradesh witnessed an emotional Sankranthi reunion as a woman presumed dead returned home after nearly two and a half years, just days before her family planned her last rites, thanks to efforts by an NGO and police

BRS city wing president Pagadala Nagaraju criticised Congress leaders in Khammam, alleging that no significant development has taken place since the party came to power. He claimed sanitation has collapsed, garbage is piling up, and streetlights remain unrepaired.

A Class 7 student from a government school in Khammam has developed smart footwear that uses vibration alerts to improve blood circulation and prevent diabetic foot ulcers, earning recognition at a district-level science fair

Khammam Two-Wheeler Mechanics Association provided Rs 10,000 financial assistance to its member Mulakalapalli Naresh, who underwent a kidney operation, reaffirming its commitment to support members facing medical and financial hardships

Khammam’s Two-Town police have booked Shaik Baji of Lenin Nagar for allegedly killing Shaik Rahman (25) of Balaji Nagar in a violent assault stemming from a past rivalry. The incident, which occurred at 4 am near Sun Diagnostic Centre, was captured on CCTV.

Telangana Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu demanded an end to app-based urea booking, citing difficulties faced by farmers. He urged village-level distribution and action against black marketing and forced sale of fertilisers.

Two persons were killed when their car rammed into a truck, while three others were critically injured. Poor visibility is suspected to have caused the accident

A bike mechanic was elected as sarpanch of Baswapuram gram panchayat in Khammam district

A 17-year-old girl from an Odisha migrant family allegedly died by suicide by jumping from Prakash Nagar bridge over the Manair River in Khammam. Locals found the body, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A tragic incident occurred in Khammam city when two ninth-class students were swept away while swimming in the NSP canal at Ramanagutta in Raghunadhapalem mandal. One student’s body was recovered, while search operations are ongoing to trace the other.

A post-Covid fitness routine adopted in 2021 has transformed Paloncha Tahsildar Dara Prasad into a marathon runner. At 50, he regularly competes in national-level events, balancing a demanding career with disciplined training

The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has recommended that the State government provide a regular job and Rs 5 lakh compensation to the mother of 10-year-old Devath Joseph, who died at the Government Tribal Welfare Residential Hostel in Khammam.

The first phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Khammam witnessed dramatic outcomes, including tied results decided by draw of lots, victories by one or two votes, sibling contests, and wins by young graduates, lecturers, and party rebels across multiple mandals

Khammam district recorded an impressive 90.08% turnout in the first phase gram panchayat polls, with several mandals crossing 90% voting. Kothagudem registered 71.79%, while Mahabubabad saw 86.69%. Counting was delayed in multiple mandals, and polling staff complained of lack of basic facilities

Around 2.41 lakh voters are set to cast their vote in the first phase gram panchayat elections in Khammam and Kothagudem districts. Election authorities have deployed staff, arranged ballot boxes and set up webcasting at sensitive polling stations to ensure smooth polling.