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Three persons from Gujarat were arrested in Kumram Bheem Asifabad for cheating people through cyber frauds. They allegedly withdrew Rs 7 lakh from a victim’s bank account and were linked to similar cases in Tamil Nadu and other States, police said.
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Cotton farmers in Adilabad and nearby districts are forced to sell produce to private traders below MSP as the Cotton Corporation of India refuses procurement citing high moisture levels. Farmers allege heavy losses and seek government intervention and compensation
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Despite forming committees to monitor food quality, Telangana continues to witness food poisoning cases in government schools and hostels. Midday meal workers cite limited budgets and delayed payments, while critics accuse the Congress government of neglecting students’ safety and welfare
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A wild boar that fell into a well at Tiryani mandal centre in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was rescued by Forest officials and locals after a four-hour operation. One animal tracker sustained minor injuries during the rescue drive
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The race for Congress District Committee president posts has intensified across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad, with over 90 applications filed. Many new entrants have joined the race, while senior leaders stayed away citing internal disputes and financial issues
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Cybercrime police in Kumram Bheem Asifabad arrested two men from Gujarat for extorting money through WhatsApp links by threatening digital arrests. The accused extracted Rs 1.66 lakh from one victim and admitted to collecting Rs 3.40 lakh in total
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Panic has spread across several villages in Kagaznagar forest division of Asifabad after tiger pug marks were spotted in cotton fields. Forest officials have advised caution, deployed trackers, and raised awareness programmes as farmers fear for their safety during harvesting
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A speeding car collided with a two-wheeler on NH 363 at Mothuguguda, Asifabad, killing three family members including a child and injuring a girl. The victims were traveling for Diwali. Police suspect rash and negligent driving caused the tragedy
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A man from Gerre village in Dahegaon mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district hacked his nine-month pregnant daughter-in-law to death for marrying his son against his wishes. Police have booked the accused, his wife, and another daughter-in-law
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Three persons were arrested in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district for cultivating banned ganja plants. Police seized 36 cannabis plants worth Rs 3.5 lakh from their possession. Another accused, involved in growing five plants, is still absconding.
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Police arrested two men in Telangana for growing cannabis in separate cases, seizing 80 plants worth Rs 5 lakh. Drones are being used to detect illegal cultivation, with 55 cases registered and 560 plants seized since June
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A tribal man, Athram Papa Rao, was arrested for cultivating ganja plants as an intercrop in his pigeon pea fields at Kodduguda village, Tiryani mandal. Police seized ten plants estimated to be worth Rs 1 lakh following a tip-off
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In Kumram Bheem Asifabad, moneylenders are offering loans with strict conditions and a Malaysia tour incentive to applicants seeking wine shop licences from December 1. The government has invited applications for 192 outlets, with reservations for SC, ST, and Gouds
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Thousands of Adivasis gathered at Jodeghat in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district to pay homage to tribal leader Kumram Bheem on his 85th martyrdom anniversary. Officials and community leaders recalled his struggle for “Jal, Jangal, Jameen” and his lasting legacy
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Parents staged a protest in Sirpur (T) mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Monday, demanding that officials shift students from a dilapidated social welfare hostel to a safer place. BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar extended support to the agitation
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Commercial establishments in Kumram Bheem Asifabad remained closed following a bandh called by a joint action committee protesting police abuse of devotees during Durga Devi idol procession. MLAs demanded action against the police and an official apology
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Police invoked the PD Act against Jawade Krishna of Adilabad for duping unemployed youth by promising jobs through his micro-credit agency. He allegedly collected Rs. 20,000 each from nearly 300 candidates and has been sent to Cherlapalli Central Prison
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Three fertiliser outlets in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district have had their trade licences suspended for selling urea to farmers at night without official oversight. Agriculture officials from Kagaznagar division cited violations of distribution norms and warned of strict action against future offenders.
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Encroachment of forest lands in Kawal Tiger Reserve has reached alarming levels. Forest officials warn that both tribal and non-local encroachments are endangering tiger habitats, especially in core zones like Palaghori. Arrests have been made, and authorities are considering stricter legal action to stem the crisis.
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Residents of Dabba village in Chintalamanepalli mandal staged a rasta-roko in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district on Tuesday, demanding regular drinking water supply. They protested against the erratic Mission Bhagiratha supply and urged officials to resolve the crisis immediately