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A prolonged dry spell in July has left paddy farmers in Adilabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts in a dilemma over transplantation. With irrigation sources running dry and rainfall deficit widening, cultivators are uncertain about salvaging the Vanakalam season

BRS leader Balka Suman slammed SCCL for alleged negligence following a miner’s death in a Mandamarri mine collapse. He accused the company of ignoring safety protocols and criticised the State government for failing to prevent recurring incidents in the past 20 months

A 19-year-old woman auto driver died by suicide at Karji village in Nennal mandal after her vehicle was seized by a financier. She reportedly left a suicide note citing distress over the seizure. Police have registered a case

Police in Mancherial district busted an international cybercrime racket operating from a rented house in Jannaram Mandal, arresting four individuals with links to Cambodia. The accused used SIM box technology to make spoof international calls, extorting money from the public. The setup was reportedly funded by a Cambodia-based man known as Jack.

Several private colleges in Mancherial are under scrutiny for operating without approval, running illegal hostels, and compromising student safety. The death of an 18-year-old student in a hostel fall triggered outrage. Officials confirmed multiple violations, including denial of TCs

A 17-year-old Intermediate student, Kothapelli Shirisha, died after allegedly falling from her college building in Karimnagar. Her parents blame the college for negligence. The case follows two recent student suicide incidents in Mancherial, prompting renewed focus on hostel safety and student well-being

A second-year BiPC student from a junior college in Mancherial suffered injuries after slipping on a staircase that lacked protective grills. Police registered a case against the college management, and an inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause

A tiger believed to have strayed from Maharashtra killed another calf in Mancherial’s Rottepelli forests, triggering panic among villagers. Officials installed CCTV camera traps to track its movement and urged farmers not to take cattle deep into the forest.

Former MLA Nadipelli Diwakar Rao alleged that officials supporting the corruption of Mancherial MLA K Premsagar Rao would face consequences. He accused the MLA of pressuring officials to clear inflated bills and warned against political interference, sand sales, and illegal demolitions

Seven people were arrested for illegal gambling at a residence in Mandamarri town, Mancherial district, on Sunday. Police seized Rs 38,150 in cash, six mobile phones, during the raid, following a tip-off

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.

Parents of three students who fell ill after consuming insect-infested food at a Mancherial hostel alleged officials suppressed the incident. Collector Kumar Deepak denied food poisoning, attributing illness to fever and tonsillitis, and warned against spreading misinformation

Government teacher Farida Banu was suspended in Chennur mandal for abusing students and colleagues, and assaulting a Panchayat secretary. The MEO took action after confirming allegations through an inquiry.

Rudra Vamshi, a 17-year-old student from Luxettipet, drowned after his bike hit a soil heap and plunged into a farm well near Nambala village. Police launched an investigation.

Arjun Reddy Aluguvelli won the state-level Under-19 badminton singles title in Nanded, Maharashtra, defeating Mumbai’s Aryan Talwar. He will now compete in a zonal tournament in September. The young athlete was felicitated by family and supporters at his hometown.

Two daily-wage workers were killed when a wall collapsed during demolition work in Brahmanapalli village, Mancherial district. The house was being razed under the Indiramma housing scheme. The victims were identified as locals Eddi Madhunaiah and Segam Thirupathi.

Senior Maoist leader Atram Lachanna and his wife Aruna are expected to surrender to Ramagundam police. Lachanna has been with the extremist group for 30 years, while Aruna serves as a top Maoist official in the Bastar division

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

Nearly 20,000 devotees from Mancherial town, Mandamarri, Bellampalli, Ramakrishnapur, Srirampur, Luxettipet towns, several mandals of the district and neighbouring districts joined the celebrations.

Thousands of devotees visited the ancient Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple in Gudem village, Dandepalli mandal, on Gurupurnima. After taking a holy dip in the Godavari, they offered prayers and performed vratams, seeking blessings and the fulfilment of their wishes