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A Sub-Inspector working with the Special Branch in Mulugu was arrested for allegedly helping smugglers procure and sell spurious cotton seeds in Asifabad. Police cited call records, confession statements and other evidence, and alleged links to additional illegal trading activities.

The death toll in a road accident in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district rose to two after 45-year-old Nikure Ananth Rao died during treatment in Mancherial. His uncle Rajaiah was killed earlier, while another injured person remains stable.

A 50-year-old washerman, Rachakonda Sattaiah, was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons at Gambhiraopet village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Wednesday night. Police suspect a dispute over charges for washing clothes may have led to the killing.

A 50-year-old washerman was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons at Gambhiraopet village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Wednesday night. Police suspect a dispute over charges for washing clothes may have led to the killing and have booked a case

A herd of 32 wild elephants has triggered panic among farmers in villages along the Maharashtra-Telangana border. The elephants reportedly damaged crops in Maharashtra after crossing the Wainganga river, prompting forest officials to deploy teams and surveillance measures.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts received light to moderate rains on Wednesday night, bringing relief to farmers. Jainoor recorded the highest rainfall of 110 mm in Asifabad, while Dandepalli received 76.5 mm in Mancherial, official data showed.

Three persons were arrested in Asifabad for allegedly murdering 80-year-old Mekarthi Mallakka for her gold ornaments. Police recovered 4 grams of gold, Rs 1,500 in cash and a stone allegedly used in the crime, according to SP Nitika Pant.

Rebbena police arrested four persons allegedly involved in house burglaries across several places in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Police recovered 103 grams of gold, 300 grams of silver, four mobile phones, a car and lock-breaking equipment from them.

Cracks in the earthen bund of the Ada irrigation project in Kumram Bheem Asifabad have raised structural concerns after heavy flood discharge in 2022. Experts have advised caution, while permanent repairs await further investigations, frustrating farmers dependent on irrigation water

Asifabad police arrested a man and his son for allegedly cultivating ganja as an intercrop in their cotton field. Police seized 1,245 plants valued at Rs 1.50 crore from Nagolkonda village and launched a probe to identify the masterminds.

Kagaznagar has been waiting for a bus depot for more than three decades despite land being allocated for the facility. Thousands of commuters depend on private transport, while proposals to upgrade the town's bus stand and establish stations elsewhere remain pending

Former minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of placing poor farmers’ lands in the 22A prohibited list, depriving them of benefits. He demanded immediate lifting of the restrictions and announced intensified BRS protests over the issue.

Several key roads passing through forests in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district remain narrow and badly damaged due to delayed forest clearances. Motorists face hardships every monsoon, while officials and public representatives continue to blame each other for the delay.

Former Sirpur (T) MLA Koneru Konappa and BRS cadres staged a sit-in on Thursday protesting the delay in construction of a double-lane road between Kothmir and Pesarigunta villages in Dahegaon mandal and warned of a larger agitation.

Internal differences in the Asifabad Congress have intensified following the appointment of Athram Suguna as DCC president. Three senior leaders are reportedly opposing her leadership, while the party’s top leadership is considering a committee to resolve the growing conflict.

A transient tiger sighting near Lodpalli and Penchikalpet villages triggered panic among residents and motorists in Kumram Bheem Asifabad. Forest officials confirmed the animal’s presence and deployed trackers and camera traps, advising villagers to avoid isolated movement and follow safety precautions

Heavy rainfall disrupted normal life across Telangana's Adilabad and Nizamabad regions, prompting school closures, flooding, stranded villages and halted coal mining operations. Rising inflows into irrigation projects triggered water releases, while authorities set up emergency control rooms and urged public caution

Heavy rainfall has revived several seasonal waterfalls across the erstwhile Adilabad district, attracting tourists and nature lovers. While the scenic locations have become popular again, visitors and locals have urged authorities to improve safety measures and provide basic infrastructure to prevent accidents.

Police arrested a man for allegedly murdering a 65-year-old man at Rebbena railway station in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district after he reportedly refused to give him money to buy liquor. The accused was traced using CCTV footage and arrested the following day.

The body of 48-year-old Vunnamuri Swamy was discovered on the outskirts of Narayanapur village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. His throat was slit, and police suspect he was killed on Tuesday night.