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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay accused the Congress government of diverting urea in Telangana, causing shortages for farmers. He also flagged off the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express at Mancherial station
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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay inaugurated the new Mancherial stop for the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. Effective September 15, this halt improves rail connectivity for Telangana’s workforce and supports ongoing railway development projects across the State.
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In Mancherial, tribals clashed with Forest officials after huts were dismantled and crops destroyed on 80 acres of alleged encroached land within Kawal Tiger Reserve. Sixteen women were detained, and media personnel protested restrictions on covering the conflict.
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An elderly woman, Bejjala Satyavathi, and her granddaughter Shirisha were found dead in a locked house at Gopalwada, Mancherial. Police suspect suicide as the house was bolted from inside. A past family tragedy adds to the suspicion
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A young couple from Mancherial district died by suicide in separate locations after reportedly facing family opposition to their marriage. Hithavarshini jumped before a train near Bibinagar, while her boyfriend Vinay Babu was found dead in a well, leaving a heartfelt note
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A six-year-old girl was injured after stray dogs mauled her on the hostel premises of a Telangana Model School in Mancherial district. CCTV footage of the September 5 attack went viral, sparking outrage and demands for stronger campus security.
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Two youths from Maharashtra who died in a road accident on NH-63 in Mancherial went unnoticed for four days, with their bodies discovered under a culvert after locals detected a foul smell. Police identified them using CCTV footage.
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The 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival concluded on Saturday with the immersion of nearly 6,000 idols across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Grand processions, Kolatam dance, devotional music and tight police security marked the celebrations
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The proposed Rs 259.99 crore retaining wall along Rallavagu and the Godavari to protect low-lying colonies in Mancherial remains on paper. Despite sanctions and tenders, work has not started, leaving residents vulnerable to repeated flooding during heavy rains
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A Panchayat Secretary in Karnamamidi village, Telangana, was caught by ACB while accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to clear a housing scheme bill. The official, Akkala Venkataswamy, was trapped after a complaint and will face charges in Karimnagar ACB court
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Farmers in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad faced long waits due to a shortage of urea. Many marked turns with footwear and brought children along, urging officials to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for the crop season
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Police in Mancherial arrested 44 people, including the cashier and manager of SBI-Chennur branch, for misappropriating 21 kg of pledged gold and Rs 1.10 crore. The fraud surfaced during an audit; police recovered 15.2 kg gold and Rs 1.61 crore.
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The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began across Adilabad district with devotees installing over 1,200 idols. Authorities deployed police and CCTV for security, while voluntary organisations promoted eco-friendly clay idols to protect water bodies and aquatic life
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Authorities shifted patients from Mancherial Mother and Child Hospital to the Government General Hospital on Thursday as the Godavari river swelled with heavy inflows. Acting on Collector Kumar Deepak’s instructions, officials evacuated pregnant women, new mothers and newborns to ensure their safety
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Over 30,000 acres of crops were damaged by torrential rains in Adilabad, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Farmers growing paddy, cotton, soya, maize and pigeon pea suffered major losses and demanded Rs. 50,000 per acre compensation from the government
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A 60-year-old farmer, Dagama Ramaiah, was killed after a wild boar gored him in Surzapur village of Mancherial district. Two others, Gundla Chiranjeevi and Mekala Bapu, suffered minor injuries in the attack and were admitted to hospital
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Hyderabad remained mostly dry after overnight showers on Saturday, though skies stayed cloudy. Residents avoided travelling due to fear of traffic snarls. The IMD forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rains in several Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu
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Delayed fingerling releases in Mancherial and Asifabad districts threaten fishermen’s livelihoods. Only 13 per cent of target seedlings have been released so far due to payment delays, impacting thousands of families dependent on fish cultivation for income
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A newborn died at Bellampalli community health centre in Mancherial district, with parents alleging doctors’ negligence during delivery. They claim a request for transfer was ignored, while doctors insist it was a stillbirth caused by health complications. Police have registered a case.
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Two men in Mandamarri were arrested for posting child porn videos on Instagram and Facebook. Acting on an NCMEC tip-off, Telangana Cyber Security Wing booked them and warned of strict action against sharing obscene content online