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Gajelli Mohan, a social activist and lecturer at Bellampalli Government Degree College, has been honoured with the prestigious Ugadi Puraskaram-2026 by Tara Arts Academy, Hyderabad.
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Small eateries in Mancherial are struggling due to a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders triggered by the West Asia conflict. With allocations slashed, owners are forced to buy cylinders at inflated black-market rates.
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Forest officials in Mancherial uncovered a leopard poaching racket in Ootla village, Dandepalli mandal. Three men were arrested for attempting to trade 13 leopard nails.
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A 28-year-old government job aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Lambadithanda village, Kasipet mandal, Mancherial district. In a note, he expressed regret at not being able to fulfil his wish of supporting his parents.
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International Women’s Day was celebrated in Mancherial with district officials and public representatives highlighting the importance of women’s welfare and empowerment. Women officers were felicitated and cultural performances, including a traditional Kolatam dance, added colour to the celebrations
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A staff member of the Agriculture Department in Mancherial allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide after reported harassment by District Agriculture Officer E. Surekha. The employee, Srinivas, was reprimanded for arriving late, which his family claims led to the drastic step.
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Two daily wage labourers died on the spot after an iron stand they were carrying accidentally touched an 11 kV power line at a fuel filling station in Medaripet village, Dandepalli mandal. Police shifted the bodies to Luxettipet government hospital for post-mortem.
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A 16-year-old Class 10 student allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Mandamarri, Mancherial district, on Sunday morning. A suicide note indicated that he was depressed after being scolded by his father for poor performance in recent examinations.
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A Congress leader, Suddapelli Susheel, has been booked in Mancherial after allegedly abusing the Chennur municipal commissioner and spreading baseless allegations against civic officials on social media.
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Sai Deekshith of Carmel Convent High School-Mancherial represented the state at a national-level sub-junior event in West Bengal. Three other students won medals at the Chief Minister’s Cup Athletic Meet in Warangal and were felicitated by the school management.
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Four employees of India Infoline Finance Limited from Mancherial, including Nagaraju from Chennur, are stranded in Dubai due to flight cancellations triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Inmates of a BC welfare hostel in Mancherial staged a sit-in protest alleging poor food supply and lack of proper facilities. They accused the warden of forcing them to cook their own meals. Officials admitted lapses and promised action
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A 24-year-old government job aspirant from Chennur, Mancherial district, died by suicide after failing to secure employment despite years of preparation. The young man consumed pesticide on February 19 and succumbed while undergoing treatment on Saturday.
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Family of BRS councillor Bhumanna Goud in Mancherial alleges Labour Minister G Vivek used Singareni officials to threaten and intimidate them to vacate land and join Congress. Former minister Koppula Eshwar assures party support
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A couple from Naspur lost their lives instantly when a speeding lorry collided with their motorcycle on a flyover between Indaram and Nazeerpalli villages in Jaipur mandal.
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BRS and CPI women councillors alleged harassment and intimidation by Congress members during a municipal meeting in Mancherial to elect Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, claiming officials and police failed to intervene and that the meeting was postponed amid chaos
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Balka Suman, BRS district president, and six leaders were booked for unlawful assembly and rioting in Mancherial during an election meeting. Police allege they obstructed authorities, pelted stones, and caused injuries to officers, with investigations underway
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Supporters of Congress councillor Azeemuddin protested against Labor Minister G. Vivek, alleging broken promises over the vice-chairperson post after Chennur municipal elections
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Authorities in Mancherial district have made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Maha Shivaratri festivities at Sri Bugga Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Kannala and Sri Mallikharjuna Swamy temple in Velala.
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A retired employee protested delays in payment of statutory retirement benefits by dropping a handwritten letter in a ballot box along with his vote. The note, found during counting in Luxettipet, reflected growing frustration among pensioners
