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A herd of about 30 elephants moving through farms in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district near Kumram Bheem Asifabad sparked panic among locals. Forest officials are monitoring and attempting diversion as farmers fear crop damage and renewed human-elephant conflict
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Tension prevailed in Kumram Bheem Asifabad as forest officials and police stopped farmers from cultivating disputed podu lands in Dimda village. Farmers protested alleging livelihood threats, while officials cited forest conservation concerns. Police later intervened to calm the situation
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Jabari Shivaprasad, a Class VIII student of Zilla Parishad High School-Areguda in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, has secured the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship. The farmer’s son is the first student from the school to achieve the scholarship.
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Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended the Kumram Bheem Jal Jangal Zameen Spurthi Gramotsavam in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and urged people to follow the ideals of tribal legend Kumram Bheem while stressing the importance of protecting Adivasi culture, nature and self-respect.
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Farmers in Laggama village of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district set their paddy produce on fire protesting delays in procurement and alleged quality deductions. Police and officials intervened, promising to expedite procurement and resolve transportation issues at the earliest.
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Telangana is reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 46 degrees Celsius in northern districts like Sirpur (Kumram Bheem Asifabad) and touching 44.9 degrees Celsius in parts of Hyderabad. This marks the third consecutive day of dangerously high temperatures across the state.
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Four women were killed in a tiger attack while collecting tendu leaves in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district. The incident triggered panic among villagers and renewed concerns over rising man-animal conflict, with locals demanding compensation and stronger preventive measures.
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A mock drill on forest fire control was conducted in Vempalli village of Kumram Bheem district on Monday to create awareness among the public. Officials from multiple departments participated and stressed the need to protect forests and maintain ecological balance.
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A 45-year-old woman died instantly after iron column boxes and scaffolding collapsed on her at a house construction site in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. The incident occurred during unseasonal rains and strong winds on Tuesday evening.
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Telangana Forest Department ordered a major reshuffle, transferring multiple IFS officers across districts including Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. The administrative move aims to streamline forest governance, with new postings assigned across Telangana’s forest circles and divisions
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A 13-year-old boy drowned in a pond at Chedwai village in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district while playing near it. His body was recovered the next day. Police registered a case and are questioning children who were with him.
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The RTC strike disrupted normal life in Hyderabad, leaving commuters stranded at major bus stations like JBS and Rathifile. With limited SETWIN services and no regular buses, passengers faced long waits and turned to expensive private transport options.
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Private vehicle operators allegedly overcharged passengers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad during the TGRTC strike, exploiting disrupted bus services. Commuters, especially from rural areas, complained of steep fare hikes and urged authorities to take action against the exploitation.
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Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad booked three traders for allegedly diverting PDS rice in Jainoor mandal. A total of 64 quintals of rice was seized during inspections, and investigations have been launched into the illegal activity.
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A Sub-Inspector from Tiryani police station in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was suspended over corruption allegations. The action was taken by the Multi Zone DIG after an inquiry report confirmed his alleged involvement while serving in Kagaznagar
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Three workers were injured after falling from an under-construction railway bridge near Kagaznagar in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district. One worker was trapped, prompting a rescue operation, while colleagues raised concerns over unsafe working conditions at the site.
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Four owners of a rice mill in Kumram Bheem Asifabad were booked for allegedly diverting government paddy meant for custom milling. Officials found large-scale irregularities worth crores, marking a repeat offence, with investigations underway following a complaint by authorities
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Police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad arrested two persons from Mancherial for allegedly peddling ganja sachets. Authorities seized 3.6 kilograms of contraband, a motorcycle and mobile phones, and said the accused sourced the drugs from neighbouring states.
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Six students from a Tribal Welfare Ashram school hostel in Asifabad fell ill after consuming breakfast and were hospitalised. While their condition is stable, students raised concerns over poor food quality and alleged negligence by school authorities.
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Nitika Pant assured no fuel shortage in Kumram Bheem Asifabad, urging citizens to ignore rumours and avoid panic buying. Police warned of strict action against fake news circulation and illegal fuel hoarding disrupting normal supply