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Congress faced a setback in Mancherial as former Zilla Parishad vice-chairperson Mula Rajireddy resigned from the party and announced plans to join the BRS. Rajireddy, who played a key role in Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s victory from Chennur, was reportedly sidelined after the polls, leading to his discontent.

Journalists in Bellampalli staged a protest demanding the arrest of Congress leader Karukuri Ramchandar, accused of abusing and threatening a reporter over a land dispute report. Wearing black badges, scribes condemned the harassment and lodged a police complaint.

Forest officials arrested three men from Thotraposhamgudem village in Dandepalli mandal for allegedly hunting a wild boar and consuming its meat. The accused were caught following a tip-off and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days

Workers of the sick Mancherial Cement Company began a week-long relay hunger strike, opposing the proposed auction of company assets and urging the government to intervene and revive the 67-year-old cement plant that has been shut for years

Mancherial district witnessed a 19 percent rise in crimes in 2025 compared to the previous year, with 5,289 offences registered against 4,457 in 2024. Commissioner of Police Amber Kishore Jha reported increases in kidnappings, grievous injuries, missing cases and thefts, though some offences declined.

Pulluri Sudhakar, district Badminton Association general secretary, has been appointed manager of a senior team for a national-level tournament in Vijayawada. The appointment was made by Telangana Badminton Association general secretary Pullela Gopichand.

Tension prevailed in Chennur mandal after a sarpanch candidate’s husband alleged irregularities in Bavupat village elections. Claiming staff bias and violations during counting, he and his supporters staged a rasta roko demanding the Collector’s intervention and justice.

Tension prevailed at Shetpalli village in Mancherial district after a Congress leader allegedly attempted to murder a former BRS village president with a knife. Police intervened, brought the situation under control and said a case would be registered

Four students from Telangana Model School-Mancherial—A Akshith, P Ashwini, M Sushmitha, and Sneha Chaitra—qualified for the State-level under-19 basketball competition in Mahabubabad from December 6 to 8, excelling at the district-level event and earning congratulations from school authorities.hybsm

Kummari Srinivas, also known as Vaishali, a 39-year-old transgender candidate, filed nominations for the Venkatraopalli grampanchayat elections in Jaipur Mandal. She is the only transgender contestant in the district and vows to focus on village development if elected.

A 30-year-old man of Lambadithanda village in Bellampalli mandal, died after being run over by a car at Hajipur mandal centre. He sustained serious injuries on Saturday and succumbed later that night at a hospital in Mancherial.

In Mancherial, gram panchayat election contestants have begun wooing voters with gifts even before formal campaigning. With police tightening checks on cash movement, candidates are distributing fridges, grinders and other appliances to families with multiple votes, spending up to Rs 2,000 per vote.

A Class VIII student from Telangana Social Welfare Residential School (Girls), Luxettipet, secured second prize at a district-level science exhibition held in Naspur mandal from November 26 to 28. She was felicitated by DEO S. Yadaiah for her thought-provoking exhibit.

Revenue officials in Mancherial are under fire after a 6.20-acre government-assigned parcel in survey number 22, originally allotted in 1953, changed hands through a series of transfers in 2001 and 2015. An inquiry has been initiated and officials who breached norms may face action.

After nearly five years, a tiger has entered the Kawal Tiger Reserve in Mancherial, Telangana, delighting Forest officials. The tiger’s presence was confirmed after it killed a cow near Indanpalli village in Jannaram mandal. Officials believe it came from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district.

A seven-year-old girl reported missing since November 24 was found dead in a well at Nambala village, Dandepalli mandal. Police suspect foul play and have shifted the case to suspicious death. Four persons have been detained for questioning as investigation continues

Residents of Bellampalli town in Mancherial staged a sit-in protest against the widening of Shishu Mandir road, fearing disruption to their livelihoods. The protest halted traffic between Bellampalli and Chinnabudha village for nearly two hours, prompting police intervention.

Three students from Carmel Convent High School, Mancherial, excelled in the Asmita Khelo India Athletic Meet conducted by the Sports Authority of India. Sony Krishna, M Srinidhi and G Shrustiyogyatha secured top positions in the 60 metres running and triathlon events.

Experts from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust visited Shivvaram Crocodile Sanctuary in Telangana, home to around 100 freshwater crocodiles. Officials plan to develop ecotourism, including trekking and visitor amenities, while promoting conservation of crocodiles, otters, and endangered bird species

A family from Kodampet village in Kotapalli mandal has accused doctors at the mother and child hospital in Mancherial of negligence after a stillborn delivery. The father, K Sairam, demanded accountability for the death of the foetus.