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The Andhra Pradesh police arrested 50 CPI (Maoist) cadres in a coordinated intelligence-led operation across several districts, dealing a major blow to the South Bastar and Dandakaranya networks. Senior leaders were among those held, and arms, cash and memory cards were seized
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Top Maoist commander Madivi Hidma, carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, was killed along with his wife and four gunmen in an encounter in Maredumilli mandal. Intelligence inputs led to the operation, and combing is continuing as some Maoists escaped.
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A POCSO special court in Kothagudem sentenced Syed Lalu of Tippanapalli village to life imprisonment for raping a minor girl in August 2023. Fourteen witnesses were examined during the trial, and the judge also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict
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Two Class 7 students who went missing from the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Gurukul at Old Paloncha on Sunday night were found in Mulugu on Monday. Their parents protested alleging staff negligence, while officials confirmed that a police complaint had been lodged.
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Police and revenue officials demolished over 200 sheds at Aswaraopet, stating they were illegally built on disputed land. CPI leaders alleged that houses of the poor were removed without notice and demanded that the government provide Indiramma houses to the affected families.
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ACB officials arrested deputy tahsildar Mohammed Yakub Pasha and two others at Yellandu for taking Rs.30000 bribe from a ration shop dealer. The trio was caught at a cell phone shop, and all were later taken into custody for further action
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Under Mission Sunehra Kal, ITC Limited distributed livelihood assets to 25 Scheduled Tribe women at ITDA Bhadrachalam. Beneficiaries will receive two years of training and support. Another 25 girls completed vocational courses and were given certificates during the programme
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As part of its CSR initiative, Nava Bharat Energy India Limited set up a 100 LPH safe drinking water plant at the Government Urban Primary Health Centre in Shekharam Banjar, Kothagudem. Officials appreciated the company’s efforts to improve hospital facilities for patients.
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Hundreds of families of medically invalidated SCCL employees are facing financial hardship due to delays in dependent job appointments. Union leaders criticised the management for not convening medical board meetings and warned of protests if pending cases are not cleared soon
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Three persons were injured when wild boars rammed into an auto-rickshaw near Yellandu guest house in Kothagudem on Tuesday. Forest officials treated an injured boar and released it into the nearby forest. Similar animal sightings were reported earlier in the area.
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A proposal to set up an Auto Nagar at Paloncha near Kothagudem remains pending for years. Mechanics have urged local representatives to act swiftly, saying the project will provide livelihood to thousands and bring all automobile services under one roof
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BRS activists staged dharnas across Kothagudem district demanding road development and opposing the diversion of District Mineral Fund (DMF) allocations. The protests, led by district president Rega Kantha Rao, saw rallies at MLA camp offices in Kothagudem, Yellandu, and Aswapuram.
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BRS district president Rega Kantha Rao urged officials to probe the alleged harassment of a woman excise constable in Kothagudem. He assured support to the staff and called for impartial action to prevent similar incidents.
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Tension gripped Manugur on Sunday as Congress workers stormed the BRS office, vandalised property, and set furniture on fire. The mob hoisted Congress flags, claiming ownership of the building, while BRS leader Rega Kantha Rao condemned the attack and blamed local Congress leaders.
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Yellandu police invoked the PD Act against habitual offender Sapavath Venkanna, involved in several ganja smuggling cases registered in Yellandu, Bhadrachalam and Rajendranagar. He was shifted to Cherlapally jail after orders from higher authorities, SP Rohith Raju said
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BRS cadres in Kothagudem launched a digital protest demanding road repairs across the district. Party leaders, including Rega Kantha Rao and Kapu Seethalakshmi, staged dharnas and blamed the Congress government for neglecting road infrastructure and diverting CSR funds elsewhere
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A grama paripalana officer in Kothagudem district was caught by the ACB while accepting Rs.15,000 as a bribe for issuing a pattadar passbook. The accused, a former VRO, allegedly demanded money at the behest of higher officials.
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Kothagudem police invoked the Preventive Detention Act against ganja smuggler D Sivashankar Reddy, involved in multiple cases and continued smuggling after release. SP Rohith Raju highlighted youth drug addiction and the district’s ‘Chaitanyam’ awareness programme to curb the ganja menace
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The CPI (Maoist) condemned the recent surrender of Mallojula Venugopal Rao and Takkalapalli Vasudeva Rao, labeling them ‘traitors’. A statement issued by the Maoist Central Committee spokesperson urged the public to punish them and urged others who surrendered to reconsider
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Paloncha-based Nava Limited has won the Rotary India National CSR Award 2025 for the Southern Region. The company was recognised for its contributions to health, education, and livelihood projects that created a positive and sustainable impact on society
