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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

A 20-year-old youth in Khammam attacked his father with an axe after being denied a bike. The father suffered fractures, while the mother narrowly escaped. Police arrested the youth on charges of attempted murder under BNS and remanded him

Farmers in Khammam faced severe fertiliser shortage on Saturday, waiting all day at the Karepally PACS office for urea supplies. Only limited stock was distributed. Former MLA Banoth Chandravathi blamed the Congress government for failing to ensure timely fertiliser supply

South Central Railway has withdrawn its decision to close Nagalwancha railway station in Khammam district after public protests and political intervention. The 77-year-old station serves residents from 15 villages and has been a key travel hub for decades

Police in Khammam have arrested seven people and booked 11 after a drunken brawl between two families escalated into arson. Petrol was poured on items outside a shop and set ablaze. Two persons were injured and four are absconding

In Khammam, two men were sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and fined Rs 2 lakh each for their involvement in smuggling 200 kg of ganja and causing a fatal accident. The incident, which took place in April 2021 near V Venkatapalem, resulted in the deaths of an auto-rickshaw driver and a passenger.

Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, a 30-year-old army jawan from Khammam, died in an accident during patrol duty in Kashmir. His body will arrive in Vijayawada before being taken to his native village Surya Thanda for military funeral.

Khammam health officials have identified 82 disease hotspots amid a sharp rise in dengue and viral fevers. Over 40,000 cases have been reported this year, with sanitation cited as a key issue

ITC MSK and CII celebrated Vana Mahotsavam at Wyra Gurukul in Khammam by planting 250 native saplings, highlighting the importance of green cover and community involvement in climate action

Bhadrachalam ITDA’s governing body meeting, meant to be held quarterly, has not been convened for 18 months, angering tribal groups. Leaders allege government neglect of adivasi welfare, citing stalled projects and pending TRICOR loans

The Stambhadri Urban Development Authority (SUDA) has notified its Draft Master Plan, but excluded the expanded areas recently brought under its limits. Public suggestions are invited within 90 days, even as questions arise over the exclusion and development plans

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt presented cash rewards to Task Force personnel in Khammam for their role in tackling ganja smuggling. They arrested 120 accused and seized 192 kg of ganja. Senior police officials attended the appreciation event

Two persons died due to electrocution in erstwhile Khammam. B Narender was electrocuted while fixing a pump set in Bhattupalli, Kothagudem. In a separate incident, farmer Vadde Bhaskar Rao died at his field in Pandillapalli, Khammam district

District Collector Anudeep Durishetty has instructed officials to prepare for the distribution of Albendazole tablets on August 11 across Khammam. Over 74,000 children in schools, hostels, and Anganwadi centres will be covered under the National Deworming Day programme

Thirty students at a tribal ashram school in Kallur, Khammam, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after breakfast. Ten were hospitalised in serious condition. Officials launched a probe, and Telangana Girijana Sangham demanded a survey of food safety in hostels

Krishna Prasad Memorial High School in Khammam has launched an infirmary to provide basic medical help to students during school hours. It was inaugurated by chairperson Nishta Sharma and Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt on Saturday