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A sessions court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad sentenced Army jawan Mohanand Sarkar to 10 years in prison and fined him Rs. 25,000 for cheating and sexually exploiting a woman in 2019 under the false promise of marriage.
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A 55-year-old woman from Chintalamanepalli mandal in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district died after being attacked by a wild boar while returning from her farm. The family has sought compensation from the Forest Department, citing a wild animal attack
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The NCST has issued notices to the Collector and Health Commissioner after taking suo motu cognisance of a 'Telangana Today' report on pregnant women’s hardships in Asifabad. It warned of legal action if responses aren’t received within 15 days
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Kumram Bheem Asifabad has received light to moderate rainfall for the third consecutive day, with Koutala mandal recording the highest. Swollen streams hit village connectivity, while farmers reported damage to cotton crops across multiple mandals
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Rainfall disrupted daily life in Mancherial and Asifabad districts, cutting off villages and overturning a tractor in floodwaters. Mancherial recorded a 35% rainfall deficit, while Asifabad was closer to normal. One mandal in Mancherial exceeded seasonal expectations.
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Forest officials reclaimed 1,700 acres of encroached land at Itikalapahad in Sirpur (T) mandal, restoring it with saplings. The reforested area now serves as a corridor for tigers migrating from Maharashtra, while officials work to prevent human-wildlife conflict
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Villagers from Kheemanaik Thanda and Loddiguda in Lingapur mandal staged a protest demanding road access to their villages. They threatened to boycott local elections if the issue remained unresolved. Officials later assured them of action, prompting protest withdrawal
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BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar accused CM Revanth Reddy of failing to ensure sufficient urea supply to Telangana farmers. He alleged that middlemen were overcharging and Congress activists were receiving preferential treatment. He demanded strict action and raids
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Forest officials in Kumram Bheem Asifabad allegedly abducted a farmer and left his wife alone in the forest, drawing criticism from former MLA Koneru Konappa. He demanded action and warned of public backlash if harassment of farmers continues.
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A tiger that killed a calf in Mancherial district is believed to have returned to Kumram Bheem Asifabad forests, easing villagers' fears. Forest officials continue monitoring, urging locals to remain cautious and report any sightings as awareness efforts continue
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Adilabad and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts recorded light to moderate rains, disrupting normal life. Several mandals received over 60 mm of rainfall, swelling streams and cutting off villages. Irrigation projects saw inflows; surplus water was released from key reservoirs
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Encroachment threatens conservation at Kawal Tiger Reserve, with 2 lakh acres affected since 2015. Despite officials retrieving 50,000 acres, habitat disturbance deters tiger movement. The State notified Kumram Bheem corridor to protect migrating tigers and support long-term conservation efforts
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The village, situated between the two water bodies, was isolated after both were in spate. Residents, living in fear since the disconnection, urged officials to relocate them to safer areas and ensure basic safety measures are in place
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Farmers, including women, staged a protest in Jainoor mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district by blocking the Asifabad–Utnoor road, demanding immediate urea supply. They accused the State government of failing to ensure fertiliser availability during the critical cultivation period
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Three persons, including a woman, were arrested for the murder of a young electrician in Kondapalli village, Asifabad. The crime was allegedly over an affair. Police seized weapons and are verifying call records of three more suspects
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A 25-year-old electrician was murdered in Kondapalli village, Asifabad, allegedly over an affair. The accused, Potte Rajanna, reportedly surrendered after killing Deekonda Sridhar Chary. Police suspect motive linked to a prior complaint and have begun investigation.
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Women in Kagaznagar mandal shut down illegal liquor belt shops in Chintaguda and Koyavagu villages, citing damage to family life due to alcohol addiction. They urged officials to act, after staging a protest at the Prohibition and Excise office in Kagaznagar.
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WhatsApp groups have become vital tools not just for staying informed on current affairs but also for solving daily challenges in rural communities.
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Yoga Day was celebrated across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts with rallies, demonstrations and participation by officials. District Collectors and SPs performed yoga and urged people to embrace it for holistic wellness.
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The accused admitted to selling two tribal girls from the district to individuals and sex racket organisers in Madhya Pradesh.