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A pregnant woman delivered her baby beside a hospital bed at the Government MCH Centre in Kothagudem after allegedly not receiving timely assistance. The newborn sustained injuries in the fall, prompting protests by family members, while doctors denied negligence.

An ash tanker driver from Uttar Pradesh died after the vehicle reportedly went out of control and plunged into a roadside gorge on the Paloncha-Dammapet road at Pusugudem in Mulkalapalli mandal of Kothagudem district. Police have registered a case.

Nava Limited, in collaboration with L V Prasad Eye Institute, has launched eye screening camps for around 1,300 students from 15 government schools in Paloncha mandal under its CSR initiative. District officials inaugurated the programme and stressed the importance of student health.

Prominent spiritual guru Dr Kochcharla Suresh Kumar from Kothagudem has been honoured with the Bharat Book of World Records Award for his contributions to spirituality, traditional knowledge, education, social service, Indian cultural heritage and the promotion of Sanatana Dharma.

The Government Area Hospital in Bhadrachalam is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and nursing staff, affecting healthcare services for tribal communities. CPI (M) has urged the Telangana government to fill vacancies and allocate funds to upgrade the facility.

An electrified iron fence around a farm field in Bodu gram panchayat of Tekulapally mandal claimed two lives within 24 hours. A farm labourer died of electrocution, while the landowner allegedly died by suicide fearing legal action in the case.

A 35-year-old man died in Kothagudem district after sand trucks blocked an ambulance from reaching his village. The victim’s family was forced to carry him on their shoulders, sparking furious local demands for action against the sand mafia

The new academic year has begun without regular District Education Officers in Khammam and Kothagudem districts, raising concerns over school administration, distribution of educational materials, implementation of welfare schemes and the overall functioning of the education department.

Police registered a case under the POCSO Act against 10 persons in Annapureddipalle mandal of Kothagudem district for allegedly harassing two minors. The accused reportedly assaulted a boy, verbally abused a girl and allegedly behaved indecently towards her.

A mild 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kothagudem district in the early hours of Sunday, with tremors felt across several towns including Bhadrachalam and Manuguru. Officials confirmed the epicentre near Andhra Pradesh and reported no loss of life or property.

The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district. Three safari vehicles have been procured and dedicated tracks developed to help visitors explore the sanctuary's wildlife, flora and scenic landscapes more effectively.

Nava Limited received the FTCCI Excellence in CSR Award-2026 from Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu in Hyderabad. The award recognises the company's contributions in health, education, livelihoods and community development, adding to its recent HMA CSR Excellence Award recognition.

Four months after the KMC elections, first-time corporators face an acute fund crunch as state allocations stall. Forced to fund sanitation drives out of pocket, representatives are struggling to address drinking water crises and basic civic infrastructure

A 49-year-old man was taken into custody in Khammam after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 12-year-old girl and pushing her from a residential building. The girl suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment, while police registered cases under the POCSO Act and attempt to murder.

Khammam police arrested another accused in the Rs 547 crore cyber fraud case registered at Sathupalli. The accused allegedly provided a bank account used by the fraud network. So far, 27 of the 28 accused have been arrested and remanded.

Two brothers, aged 20 and 17, died on the spot after their motorcycle collided with a tractor in Dummugudem mandal of Kothagudem district. The accident occurred while they were returning home after completing college admission work in Bhadrachalam.

Several mandals in the erstwhile Khammam district received light to moderate rainfall over the past 24 hours. Cherla recorded 20 mm of rain, while multiple areas in Khammam and Kothagudem districts experienced light showers as monsoon activity increased.

Kothagudem SP B Rohith Raju reviewed monsoon preparedness with SDRF, DDRF, Singareni rescue and fire department teams, stressing coordination and readiness. At Bhadrachalam, officials were directed to identify flood-prone villages and prepare relief measures in view of possible flooding.

Smooth-coated otters, classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN, have been sighted in Kothagudem after nearly 35 years. Conservationists report a growing population at a stream confluence, calling it a positive sign for biodiversity and urging habitat protection measures.

A 40-year-old woman died after sustaining severe injuries in an attack by a pack of street dogs in Chatakonda gram panchayat of Kothagudem district. She was shifted to a government hospital for treatment but later succumbed to her injuries.