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Telangana gram panchayat workers staged a dharna in Khammam demanding payment of four months’ pending salaries and a minimum wage of Rs.26,000. Union leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting their plight during the festive season and warned of statewide protests

BRS leader Banoth Ravi, alias Army Ravi, attempted suicide in Khammam alleging harassment by Congress leaders and police. In a selfie video, he accused Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s followers and police officials of plotting to kill him and filing false cases.

To ensure immediate medical care for tribal students, Bhadrachalam ITDA distributed ₹13 lakh worth of medical kits to 115 remote ashram schools and hostels across Khammam and Kothagudem districts, aiming to improve healthcare access in isolated areas

Over 1000 unemployed youth in Khammam staged a protest rally and dharna, demanding job notifications, implementation of the Youth Declaration, and inquiry into recruitment irregularities. BRS leader Enugula Rakesh Reddy criticised the Congress government for failing the youth

A Mission Bhagiratha line operator in Khammam died by suicide after not receiving wages for four months. Workers on strike demanded Rs 25 lakh compensation, a family job, and immediate payment of pending salaries, disrupting water supply to 17 mandals

Over 400 Mission Bhagiratha outsourcing workers in Khammam began a strike demanding clearance of wages pending for four months, disrupting water supply in 17 mandals. Despite repeated assurances, salaries remain unpaid, forcing workers to protest for their dues and survival

Khammam Cycling Club, under the motto ‘Pedal for the planet’, promotes cycling, running, and planting saplings. Members recently completed long-distance Audax rides, including a 400 km BRM and the Dhanushkodi 600 BRM, India’s largest endurance cycling event

Telangana Rythu Sangham farmers staged a protest in Wyra mandal of Khammam demanding immediate supply of 500 metric tonnes of urea. They warned of falling paddy yields and losses in cotton and green gram due to inadequate fertiliser supply and delayed Markfed purchases

Leaders and journalist unions in Khammam condemned the filing of police cases against journalists V Sambasiva Rao and Dhanunjay Reddy for covering farmers’ issues amid the urea shortage. They demanded immediate withdrawal of FIRs and threatened protests if ignored

Journalists in Khammam and Warangal staged protests against police cases filed on T News reporter V Sambasiva Rao, demanding withdrawal and condemning attacks on the fourth pillar of democracy over urea shortage reporting

The Telangana government’s plea for Central funding of three irrigation projects faces hurdles at the CWC. Mukteshwar, Modikuntavagu and Chanaka-Korata projects, meant to irrigate over 25,000 hectares, are stalled due to funding gaps, land disputes and inter-state objections.

Formed in 2015 with 15 members, the Khammam Two Wheelers Mechanics Association now has 270 members and has spent ₹11 lakh on welfare. It offers financial aid for education, health, marriages, and emergencies, and plans to build a permanent office.

An elderly woman, Bejjala Satyavathi, and her granddaughter Shirisha were found dead in a locked house at Gopalwada, Mancherial. Police suspect suicide as the house was bolted from inside. A past family tragedy adds to the suspicion

A one-year-old girl, Moksha Durga, died after falling into an uncovered soak pit at her home in Satyampet village, Sathupally mandal. The incident shocked the community. MLA Matta Ragamayee visited the grieving parents and offered condolences

The suspicious death of contractor Gadiparthi Srinivasa Rao in Khammam district sparked protests in Yellandu. His family alleged he was duped of Rs 2 crore by former municipal chairman Dammalapati Venkateswara Rao and held him responsible for the suicide

Khammam Police have made elaborate arrangements for Ganesh idol immersion on Saturday. Around 700 idols will be immersed at two points. Traffic curbs, liquor ban, CCTV surveillance and deployment of 500 police personnel are in place to ensure safety

Farmers’ protests over urea shortage intensified in Warangal and Khammam districts on Tuesday. Demonstrations included rasta roko, Vanta Vaarpu and long queues at PACS centres. Tension prevailed as farmers accused the Congress government of failing to address the fertiliser crisis

BRS cadres staged protests across Khammam and Kothagudem on Tuesday, accusing the Congress and BJP of conspiring against Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and the Kaleshwaram project. Police detained several protesters as leaders alleged the government had failed to deliver its promises

Heavy rains over the past 24 hours led to overflowing streams, disrupted traffic, and inundated crops in erstwhile Khammam district. Residents were shifted to relief centres as waterlogging hit several towns. Officials announced the release of water from Kinnerasani dam

Sardar Patel Stadium dominated the National Sports Day invitation basketball tournament in Khammam, winning titles across boys, girls and senior categories. Pavilion Ground Basketball Club and St. Joseph’s were among other participants, but SP Stadium emerged as the most successful team