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Heavy rains triggered flooding in Mulugu, Mahabubabad, Kothagudem and Khammam, bringing Bogatha waterfalls alive while disrupting coal production, submerging homes and hostels, and leaving at least one dead. Authorities imposed curbs at tourist sites and deployed rescue teams across vulnerable areas.

The Earth Sciences University of Telangana in Kothagudem will introduce four new courses — Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, and Environmental Sciences — at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels starting from the 2025–26 academic year.

The officials led by ACB Khammam range DSP, Y Ramesh questioned the staff and officials besides checking files. The inspections were said to have been conducted in the wake of complaints to ACB higher officials regarding widespread corruption in the office.

Six Maoists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in the Abhujmad region of Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Several weapons, explosives, and supplies were recovered. The operation was based on intelligence inputs. Identities of the Maoists are yet to be known.

Two Shiksha Doot teachers were abducted and killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The teachers were part of a campaign to reopen schools in Naxal-affected villages. Their bodies were found in nearby forests, raising fresh security concerns

Kurusam Venkata Ramana, a 28-year-old B Ed graduate and niece of Aswaraopet MLA Jare Adinarayana, allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Gandugulapally, Dammapeta mandal. The reason behind her death is still unknown. She was working in Bhadrachalam

CAPFs will set up camps on Karreguttalu hillocks to safeguard forest wealth and support adivasi access. As many as 300 Maoists have surrendered in Kothagudem under Operation Cheyutha, citing welfare schemes and party decline as major reasons

Kothagudem police launched mobile hospital-ambulance services in remote Pusuguppa village in Cherla mandal. Developed with Rs 1 crore under Special Central Assistance, the facility aims to provide healthcare access to adivasis in Maoist-affected tribal areas

Tensions flared after an attack on Bhadradri Temple staff by encroachers in Purushothapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The land, donated in 1878, remains encroached despite a High Court order. BRS leaders blame the village’s merger into AP for the ongoing crisis

Adivasi leaders staged a protest in Bhadrachalam after being excluded from the Dammakka Seva Yatra–2025. They accused temple officials of ignoring tradition by not inviting tribal groups. Heated arguments erupted during floral tributes at the Dammakka statue

A key embankment protecting Bhadrachalam from Godavari floods has partially collapsed, triggering panic among residents. BRS and CPI(M) leaders blamed the government for delay in permanent repairs, as monsoon rains intensify threat in Kotha Colony and nearby areas

Contractors in Kothagudem who completed works under Mana Ooru Mana Badi three years ago submitted a petition through Prajavani over pending bills. Despite uploading bills online, they remain unpaid. Contractors warned of hunger strikes if dues are not cleared soon

A Maoist was killed during an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s National Park area along the Bijapur-Dantewada border. Government data shows 203 Maoists were killed in 2025 so far, including several top leaders in recent months

Kothagudem police have formed five Disaster and Damage Rescue Force (DDRF) teams trained in flood relief operations. Equipped with boats, life jackets, and rescue gear, they will operate round the clock. SP Rohith Raju urged public alertness in low-lying areas

Bhadrachalam temple has launched a mobile app and installed kiosks to digitalise services for devotees. The app provides details on sevas, history, and sub-temples. Efforts are also on to digitise the accounting wing to improve transparency and efficiency.

Syed Anees, a native of Kothagudem working in Dubai, died in a road accident in Congo during an official trip. Officials and public representatives visited his family to offer condolences after being informed of the mishap through Dubai authorities

Teachers at a government school in Kaliveru hired an auto rickshaw to ferry students from nearby villages, leading to a sharp rise in enrolments. Despite success, the school now faces a teacher shortage due to growing student strength

A Home Guard and a government employee died in a road accident in Enkoor mandal, Khammam, when their bike was hit by a truck while they were travelling to work in Kothagudem

Women trained at Nava Women Empowerment Centre in Paloncha earned Rs 2.59 lakh by selling palm leaf artworks and stitching uniforms. Nava Limited, which runs the centre under CSR, distributed cheques and encouraged them to continue supporting their families

Bhadrachalam Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) Damodar Rao, Burgampadu Tahsildar Sirisha, Forest Range Officer Ramesh, Mandal Congress Committee leaders P Venkateshwar Reddy, Bhajana Ramesh and others visited the hamlet and interacted with the residents.