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Banking operations were affected in Khammam and Kothagudem as public sector bank employees staged a strike demanding a five-day work week. The protest followed failed talks with the Chief Labour Commissioner, with unions also opposing labour codes and privatisation

A government teacher in Khammam was suspended for allegedly promoting a private school on social media during school hours. In an emotional Facebook video, she denied intent, sought mercy, and faced online trolling, while tribal groups planned protests alleging selective action

Nizamabad won the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship with a seven-wicket victory over Khammam. Harshavardhan Singh starred with 69 runs. Nalgonda finished third after P Sainadh’s explosive 121 against Adilabad at the Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad

Seven of the nine urban local bodies in erstwhile Khammam, including Khammam Municipal Corporation, will be led by women following the finalisation of reservations for mayor and chairperson posts. Several posts have been reserved for women, SCs, STs and BCs

Khammam One Town police solved the murder of Modam Prameela, who was found dead in Kasba Bazaar on January 9. Two men were arrested after attempting to flee during vehicle checks, with police citing harassment and financial disputes as the motive

A 35-year-old woman was found murdered in the Kasba Bazaar area of Khammam late on Friday night. Police suspect the involvement of a man who had allegedly been stalking and harassing her after her separation from her husband.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu admitted he pressured the union government in 2014 to merge seven Telangana mandals with Andhra Pradesh. The remarks have revived political debate, with the BRS citing them as proof of a unilateral and politically driven decision

Khammam registered a commanding 75-run win over Hyderabad in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Inter-District T20 Championship at Siddipet, while Mahbubnagar edged past Warangal by four wickets in another match.

Sportive CC defeated Khammam by five wickets, while Ensconse outplayed Apex in the HCA B-Division T-20 cricket quarterfinals. CPS Karthikeya and Siddharth Rao starred for Sportive, while Junai Ali’s unbeaten 65 powered Ensconse to a quick chase

A scuffle broke out among women farmers waiting for urea at a fertiliser centre in Khammam district as long queues formed amid cold weather. Similar scenes were reported from parts of Warangal, even as officials claimed adequate urea stocks were available.

BRS corporators in Khammam raised concerns over unlawful tax levies on parking areas, UAC penalties, and issues with occupancy certificates, urging the municipal commissioner to find a permanent solution without burdening citizens.

Khammam District defeated Mahabubabad District by one run in the East Zone league of the TCA Telangana Gold Cup at Warangal. Imran Shaik top‑scored with 37 and was named player of the match as Khammam posted 159/9

Teachers’ associations in Khammam urged the district administration to revoke the suspension of a ZPHS headmaster and termination of a KGBV special officer, saying the actions were unjustified and hurt teacher morale.

The Central Government has assured construction of a rail over bridge between Gandhi Chowk and Kaman Bazaar in Khammam after land acquisition by the State. SCR GM Sanajy Kumar Srivatsava conveyed this in a letter to MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra

A total of 2.44 lakh voters will cast their votes in the third phase of gram panchayat elections across seven mandals in Khammam district. Elections will be held in 191 gram panchayats amid tight security arrangements

Despite the ruling Congress having an edge, the BRS recorded significant wins in the second phase of gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Khammam district. The polls saw close contests, unanimous elections and victories decided by narrow margins and draw of lots

A clash between MLA Tellam Venkat Rao and former MLA Podem Veeraiah over the deputy sarpanch post in Bhadrachalam highlighted internal discord in the Congress, even as the BRS registered significant gains across Khammam and Kothagudem in the gram panchayat elections.

Doctors at Care Hospitals, Malakpet, successfully removed a complex Acoustic Schwannoma from a 25-year-old man from Khammam. The high-precision surgery prevented neurological damage, with the patient regaining balance and mobility before being discharged within three days

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 archers E Avanthika and K Lohitha Sri have been selected to represent the State in the upcoming Nationals. Both impressed with strong performances at the Senior State-level archery championship held at Delhi Public School, Kolluru, Hyderabad