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Farmers in Telangana are enduring long waits and staging protests outside PACS offices due to a continuing shortage of urea. In districts like Kothagudem and Mahabubabad, farmers are struggling to secure the fertiliser, with some having waited over 20 days since sowing. Protests and dharnas have been staged as both the State and Central governments are blamed for the issue.

The water level in the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam has crossed the first warning level due to heavy inflows from upstream dams, prompting officials to issue a warning. While most parts of Khammam and Kothagudem districts remained dry, several irrigation tanks in the region have surpassed their surplus levels.

SCCL workers are troubled as Medical Board meetings, which decide dependent jobs for families of medically unfit employees, have not been held for five months. TBGKS accused the Congress government of delaying the process, warning of serious agitations

Widespread protests broke out in Telangana over a severe urea shortage, with farmers staging dharnas in Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Mulugu, and Warangal districts. Tempers flared in Yellandu as MLA Koram Kanakaiah clashed with farmers who accused officials of mismanagement and hoarding.

BRS cadres staged protests in Kothagudem alleging urea shortage under the Congress government. Leaders blamed poor planning, black marketing, and Centre’s reduced allocations, demanding transparent distribution and strict action against irregularities

Paloncha police registered a zero FIR after a minor adivasi girl was found unconscious near Peddammagudi. The case was booked under BNS and POCSO sections before being transferred to Chintoor police in AP

In a joint operation, Telangana and Maharashtra police arrested Maoist area committee member Oyam Bhoodu and his wife Podium Raame at Kothagudem bus stand. Wanted in over 150 cases, the couple was nabbed during intensified anti-Maoist combing operations across states

Kothagudem police arrested 13 persons, including a Mee-Seva operator, for operating a cybercrime racket using fake bank accounts. The accused carried out transactions worth Rs 8.5 crore in 12 months. Police seized mobile phones and urged victims to call 1930

ACB officials caught Agriculture Assistant Director Ulloju Narsimha Rao in Kothagudem while accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe from a fertiliser shop owner. He allegedly demanded money to ignore violations. The tainted cash was seized, and the case is under probe

Kothagudem police seized 424.950 kg of ganja worth Rs.2.12 crore during vehicle checks at Venkatya thanda in Tekulapally mandal. Two accused were arrested, while two others are absconding. The contraband was being smuggled from Odisha to Rajasthan via Bhadrachalam

A 24-year-old youth, Kodirekkala Sudheer, allegedly died by suicide at his home in Kothagudem. A note left behind blamed three villagers for spreading rumours about him. Police registered a case amid allegations of political interference in the probe

Around 20 passengers escaped with minor injuries after a private bus traveling from Visakhapatnam to Khammam overturned at Gattugudem in Dammapet mandal, Kothagudem district, on Friday morning. Police Sub-Inspector Sai Kishore Reddy inspected the accident site

In Khammam, a wedding turned tragic when bride’s mother Kalyani (38) died of a heart stroke during her daughter’s send-off. The family performed her last rites the next day

CCL CMD N Balram warned that the 136-year-old company faces an existential crisis due to rising competition, cheaper coal from rivals and imports, and renewable energy growth. He urged employees to boost productivity and cut costs to retain customers

A speeding sand truck hit an RTC bus near Lothuvagu, injuring several passengers. A seriously injured child was hospitalised, while locals blamed reckless driving and pressure from sand contractors

A Congress worker in Bhadrachalam protested with petrol in hand over a pending 2BHK house allotment. She withdrew after officials promised to allocate her a house already listed in her name

Dr Surya Prakasa Rao of CARE Hospitals organised a free cardiac camp in Kothagudem, screening 500 patients. He stressed early diagnosis to prevent sudden cardiac deaths, marking 30 years of service in the region

The Kothagudem police marked World Tribal Day with a rally and welfare announcements. SP Rohith Raju detailed projects including sports complexes, libraries and mobile hospitals, while noting that over 300 Maoists have surrendered under the state’s rehabilitation policy this year

Bhadrachalam ITDA’s governing body meeting, meant to be held quarterly, has not been convened for 18 months, angering tribal groups. Leaders allege government neglect of adivasi welfare, citing stalled projects and pending TRICOR loans

A 33-year-old tribal man, Madagam Beeda alias Raju, was beaten to death by villagers in Bhusarayi, Allapalli mandal, on suspicion of practising black magic. The attack followed the recent death of a local woman. Police have begun an investigation