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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.

Khammam boys won the top prize at the 69th State-level U-17 beach volleyball championship held in Khammam. Medak and Nizamabad secured second and third places. In the girls’ category, Nizamabad emerged first, followed by Khammam and Hyderabad. Sixty players participated

A 24-year-old BTech graduate from Khammam has set out on a three-year bicycle journey across India to explore the country and promote brotherhood. Starting from Khammam on December 1, his first destination is Kanyakumari, followed by Nepal.

BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of violating the election code by using district tours and official events as campaign platforms. He alleged government failure on farmer issues, misuse of funds and SEC inaction, demanding a white paper on spending

Khammam police arrested two men for installing tampered microchips in weighing machines used for cotton purchases, cheating farmers with inflated readings. Several machines and components were seized. Authorities have urged farmers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious use of such devices

At least three car passengers were killed and two others injured in a road accident in Sattupalli of Khammam district.

Khammam District Collector Anudeep Durisetty issued show-cause notices to ten officials for skipping mandatory election training without prior intimation. Calling election duty a crucial responsibility, he directed them to explain why action should not be taken for their absence

Khammam’s monthly theatre programme ‘Nela Nela Vennela’ completed 100 months with its 100th play on November 23. Organised by three cultural groups and supported by Telangana arts authorities, the initiative promotes social-issue plays and keeps theatre alive in the digital age

A 20-year-old woman from Relakayalapalli in Khammam district ended her life after alleged harassment by a rural medical practitioner with whom she was in a relationship. The RMP, after being refused marriage, posted their photos on social media, leading the woman and her family to lodge a police complaint.

A flock of sheep was attacked by stray dogs at Nelakondapalli town in Khammam district, resulting in the death of 20 sheep. Farmer Mettela Venkanna Yadav said he suffered a loss of Rs.2.5 lakh and sought government assistance.

Farmers and Telangana Rythu Sangham protested in Khammam, urging CCI to relax cotton purchase rules. They cited low yields due to heavy rains, pending paddy bonuses, and non-implementation of crop insurance

District Collector Anudeep Durishetty launched the ‘Every Child Reads’ programme to improve English reading skills in government school students. The month-long phonetics-based initiative, monitored through a UDISE-linked app, aims to help each child read and understand simple paragraphs independently

Veeraiah, a secondary grade teacher at Mandal Parishad Upper Primary School in Kusumanchi mandal, was suspended after sexually harassing girl students. Authorities confirmed allegations following an inquiry, and a POCSO case has been registered against him

Over 1000 unemployed youth in Khammam staged a protest rally and dharna, demanding job notifications, implementation of the Youth Declaration, and inquiry into recruitment irregularities. BRS leader Enugula Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for failing the youth

Khammam Police have established 15 border check posts with 24/7 CCTV monitoring to curb illegal sand transportation from Andhra Pradesh. Vehicles will be seized, and cases registered, while Special Branch officers maintain surveillance to prevent illicit sand movement