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BRS leaders Nama Nageswara Rao and Mohammad Tajuddin condemned the alleged assault on a minor girl in Khammam and demanded strict punishment for the accused. They called for a fast-track trial, justice for the victim's family and stronger measures to prevent similar crimes.

A 49-year-old man was taken into custody in Khammam after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl and pushing her from a residential building. The girl suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment, while police registered cases under the POCSO Act and attempt to murder.

Yellala Vidhyananda Reddy from Paruvelli village in Karimnagar district has been selected to represent the Khammam team in the TG 20 cricket tournament. The franchise signed him for Rs 1.7 lakh, bringing pride and joy to his village.

Khammam police arrested another accused in the Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case registered at Sathupalli. The accused allegedly provided a bank account used by the fraud network. So far, 27 of the 28 accused have been arrested and remanded.

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam district received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours. Cherla recorded 20 mm of rain, while multiple areas in Khammam and Kothagudem districts experienced light showers as monsoon activity increased.

Khammam CCS police solved a theft case registered at Kakatiya University Campus police station by arresting three accused from West Bengal. Acting on CCTV-based information shared by Warangal police, the team tracked the suspects on a train and received appreciation for its prompt action.

The CPI has accused Congress leaders in Khammam of encouraging encroachments on valuable NSP lands. District secretary Dandi Suresh alleged political backing for illegal occupation of canal lands and demanded immediate removal of encroachments and establishment of a greenbelt.

Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders opposed the proposed Rythu Discom and installation of smart prepaid meters for irrigation connections, alleging that the State government was implementing Central power sector reforms that could pave the way for privatisation of electricity distribution services.

Shaik Lateef, an auto driver-cum-social worker from Wyra mandal in Khammam, is campaigning for admissions to government schools. Using a megaphone, he highlights English-medium teaching, facilities, and mid-day meals, urging villagers to enroll children for a brighter future

Farmers in Khammam expressed disappointment after Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka reportedly did not review paddy and maize procurement issues during his district visit. Farmer groups raised concerns over delayed payments, pending stock lifting and fears of crop damage due to rains.

Unseasonal rain, hailstorms and strong winds damaged paddy, maize and chilli stocks at procurement centres across parts of the erstwhile Warangal and Khammam districts. A man died in a lightning strike, while uprooted trees caused damage in several mandals.

Farmers in Khammam district locked the Chintakani Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society office protesting delays in transporting weighed maize stocks. They alleged bias in truck allocation and demanded immediate intervention by officials, warning that delays were leading to losses and stock damage.

Telangana continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with Khammam recording the highest temperature at 45°C, according to IMD Hyderabad data. Several northern and eastern districts, including Ramagundam, Nizamabad and Adilabad, also reported extreme daytime heat and warm night conditions.

BRS leaders in erstwhile Khammam demanded the arrest of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son, Bandi Bhageerath, in connection with a POCSO case. The party also sought Bandi Sanjay’s removal from the Union Cabinet and action against police officials.

A fire accident in Khammam’s Chintakani mandal destroyed hundreds of quintals of maize and killed nearly 60 sheep. The incident, reportedly caused by burning crop residue, has triggered protests by farmers demanding compensation and procurement support.

As many as 2,762 students will appear for the NEET-UG examination in Khammam on May 3. Officials have set up seven centres and reviewed arrangements, including surveillance measures, to ensure smooth conduct of the exam.

Farmers in Khammam are facing delays in paddy procurement during the Yasangi season, while protests erupted in Jangaon demanding faster purchases. Issues with millers, moisture loss and slow operations at procurement centres are causing concern among farmers.

The 26th formation day of the BRS was celebrated across Khammam district with party cadres and leaders organising events at multiple levels. Leaders highlighted the party’s role in achieving Telangana statehood under K Chandrashekhar Rao’s leadership

A journalist and his five-year-old daughter were found dead under suspicious circumstances in Khammam. His wife and younger daughter were found unconscious and hospitalised. Police suspect foul play and are investigating the incident from all possible angles.

Former BRS MP Nama Nageswara Rao welcomed the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project, calling it a significant development and alleging that earlier actions against BRS leaders were politically motivated.