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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

In Khammam, sarpanch candidates Ravella Krishna Rao and Kondapalli Srinivas Rao have announced unique manifestos promising scholarships, free water, money for weddings, medical camps, and even addressing monkey menace. Villagers await their decision to get elected unanimously

A hearing impaired teacher from Khammam, known for his innovative gadgets, has developed a safety cap that detects loud sounds and alerts users through vibrations. The device aims to help elderly and hearing impaired individuals stay safe on roads and at workplaces

Madhucon Sugar and Power Industries in Rajeswarapuram began sugarcane crushing for the 2025-26 season on Monday. Nama Nageswara Rao launched the operations and announced that farmers supplying cane will receive free sugar, while also assuring higher support price and subsidies

A 40-year-old tenant farmer, Banoth Veeranna, died by suicide in Khammam after crop losses and mounting debts of ₹15 lakh. He recorded a video explaining tenant farmers’ struggles and urged the government to provide support and subsidies.

Hyderabad and nearby districts will experience cold, overcast weather with light to moderate showers over the next 2–3 days due to Cyclone Ditwah. Night temperatures may drop to 15–16°C, while heavy rainfall is expected in some surrounding districts

An assistant labour officer, Karne Chander, was caught red-handed by the ACB in Khammam while accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe for clearing a file related to funeral expenditure. He will be produced before the special ACB court in Warangal

Reservations for sarpanch and ward seats in Khammam and Kothagudem districts have been finalised, with most seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Kothagudem will have 460 ST sarpanches, while Khammam reserved 171 sarpanch seats for STs

A multilingual biopic on Padma Shri awardee and green crusader Vanajeevi Ramaiah is underway, directed by Vemuganti and starring Brahmaji. The film aims to present Ramaiah’s environmental mission to global audiences and is being produced with aspirations for major awards.

Telangana players D Sidharth Reddy and AR Nishitha Reddy clinched the boys and girls singles titles in the under-14 AITA Championship Series tennis tournament at Sardar Patel Stadium, Khammam. Shlok Vinayak Reddy and Sai Sahara Reddy won the boys doubles crown

Sub-Inspector Pushpala Rama Rao of Wyra police station has helped more than twenty people in the erstwhile Khammam district by providing artificial limbs and wheelchairs with support from NGOs and Rotary Clubs. His efforts also enabled a young adivasi girl to walk again.

Sai Vani, a 36-year-old nurse in Khammam, was allegedly murdered by her husband Gogula Bhasker Nereda during a dispute. Their 14-year-old daughter was injured while trying to intervene, and the eight-year-old son fled. Locals apprehended the accused before police arrived.

Aditya Kilari of Telangana pulled off a major upset by defeating second seed U Ayaan 6-2, 6-0 in the boys under-14 first round of the AITA Championship Series in Khammam, as several other youngsters advanced with strong wins

District Marketing Officer Narender asked Khammam farmers not to bring cotton to CCI procurement centres as all ginning mills in Telangana will join a strike on Tuesday. He said discussions with the CCI CMD would take place before issuing further procurement instructions.