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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.

Over 600 TGRTC buses remained off roads in Khammam as employees launched an indefinite strike, demanding pay revision and merger with the government. Commuters faced severe hardship, relying on costly private transport while protests were held across multiple depots.

Senior BRS leaders criticised Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao for personal remarks against T Harish Rao, demanding answers on farm issues, fertiliser supply and irrigation. They also raised concerns over Khammam development and alleged administrative failures.

Two persons died and four others were injured in a multi-vehicle accident on the Khammam-Aswaraopet highway. A truck, auto-rickshaw, tractor trolley and an official vehicle were involved. The injured were shifted to Kothagudem hospital for treatment.

A wooden bridge near Puligundala Waterfalls in Khammam has been built by the forest department to improve trekker safety and boost eco-tourism, enhancing visitor experience while preserving the natural environment and promoting sustainable tourism practices

A Kallur councillor lodged a complaint against Congress leaders for holding a press meet inside a municipal office and violating protocol norms. He urged authorities to take action and ensure impartiality in government programmes and public institutions.

A Sub-Inspector in Khammam district distributed solar lamps and essential supplies to 50 migrant adivasi families in Palavagu village with support from the Robin Hood Army, marking his mother’s death anniversary and extending continued support to the community

Three persons, including a couple from Rajahmundry, died and three others were injured in separate road accidents in Khammam district. The incidents involved collisions on a highway bridge and a truck falling off an unfinished bridge in Tallada mandal.

United Christian Associations in Khammam organised a ‘Run for Jesus’ rally for world peace, drawing participants from various regions, with religious leaders urging people to promote harmony, compassion and unity amid ongoing global conflicts.

On Good Friday, Bishop Dr Sagili Prakash urged the Supreme Court to review its verdict denying SC reservation benefits to Dalit Christians, highlighting constitutional rights, historical discrimination, and the need to address continued social and economic marginalisation.

The Khammam forest department, with CSR support from HDFC Bank, is upgrading primary schools in tribal areas with modern facilities, aiming to improve infrastructure, enhance learning environments and reduce dropout rates among students in remote forest villages.

Trade unions in Khammam staged a protest demanding the repeal of four Labour Codes, alleging they favour corporates and weaken workers’ rights, while urging collective resistance against the Centre’s policies and calling for non-implementation in non-BJP-ruled States.