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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Congress MLAs of treating constitutional entitlements to gram panchayats as charity. Addressing newly elected local body representatives, he alleged misuse of power, poor governance and failure in welfare schemes under the Congress government

Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju faced public anger in Mancherial’s Devuniguda village when locals questioned him over unfulfilled promises. Unable to respond, he left the meeting abruptly. This followed a similar incident in Nirmal, drawing criticism from residents over his conduct

A migrant tigress that entered the Kawal Tiger Reserve core in late November has now moved into Khanapur division in Nirmal district. Forest officials are tracking her movement through Dasturabad and Kaddampeddur ranges while sensitising villagers and ensuring safe passage for the big cat.

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for failing to resolve the urea shortage that troubled farmers during Kharif and has now continued into Rabi. He said poor planning had forced farmers to endure long queues and severe hardship

Khanapur Congress MLA Vedma Bojju sparked controversy after he allegedly abused residents during a campaign visit to an SC colony, reacting angrily when questioned about unfulfilled poll promises and even declaring he would not sanction Indiramma houses for beneficiaries.

A sarpanch candidate’s husband died by suicide in Somaripet village, Nirmal district. Locals alleged he faced pressure from Congress leaders to withdraw his wife’s nomination. BRS demanded a police investigation and said every citizen has the right to contest village polls.

Residents of Khanapur and nearby villages are grappling with a growing monkey menace, which has caused daily attacks, injuries, and property damage. Despite a woman’s death last year, local officials have yet to take significant action to curb the issue

The Congress’ Janahita Padayatra, led by AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, remains stalled with no clarity on its resumption. Internal disagreements and shifting leadership roles have added to the uncertainty, leaving party workers anxious over the programme’s future.

Revanth Reddy is learned to have been so furious that he reportedly told Natarajan that if the high command was unhappy with his leadership, it was free to appoint somebody else in his place.

An Assistant Sub-Inspector was suspended in Nirmal district after a viral video showed him dragging an elderly farmer out of a Bhu Bharati bill meeting. The incident sparked outrage, with farmers accusing the officer of suppressing dissent and using force.

Farmers had shifted the harvested paddy to procurement centres to sell it to the government in Khanapur, Mudhole and Nirmal Assembly segments

People wondered as to why none of eight Assembly segments in erstwhile Adilabad were not included in the project

The BRS district president assured that efforts to demolish the houses of the poor would not be tolerated.

Move comes after locals oppose survey to identify boundaries and FTL of irrigation tank, prompting the officials to withdraw their move on Friday

Local people raised objetions about the survey and prevented the officials from conducting the activity.

Equipped with men and machinery, HYDRA teams demolish unauthorised constructions at Khanapur

Action was initiated against the employees based on a report submitted by DMHO Dr Rajender.

Some more farmers also did not receive the waiver, but they were not willing to disclose their identity due to reasons unknown.

Adilabad Parliament constituency, comprising seven Assembly segments such as Adilabad, Boath, Nirmal, Khanapur, Mudhole, Sirpur (T) and Asifabad went for polls on May 13.

According to officials, three venues have been created for counting the votes in the district centre.