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The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Kyathanpalli Municipality was postponed due to lack of quorum, triggering political drama. The BRS accused the Congress of interference, while officials cited councillors’ absence. Similar scenes unfolded in Kagaznagar Municipality.

A 45-year-old devotee died of a cardiac arrest while trekking to the Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Velala village in Mancherial district on Maha Shivratri. He collapsed during the climb and was declared brought dead at a hospital.

The BRS–CPI alliance secured power in Kyathanpalli municipality by winning 14 of the 22 wards, dealing a blow to the ruling Congress. The result is significant as the municipality falls in the Chennur Assembly constituency represented by Labour Minister Dr G Vivek.

Labour Minister Dr G Vivek faced criticism after photographs showed him allegedly canvassing for Congress candidates at polling stations in Chennur during polling. Opposition leaders and social media users accused him of violating the Model Code of Conduct and demanded action

Tension flared briefly in Kyathanpalli after a BRS candidate alleged cash distribution by Congress leaders. Police action and protests later added to poll-related unrest in Mancherial district.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recalled his college-day memories in Mancherial while addressing a BJP municipal poll rally on Saturday. He said he had watched films in the town earlier and later criticised the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

Independent candidates, many of them dissidents denied party tickets, are emerging as a decisive factor in the municipal elections across the erstwhile Adilabad district. Poll experts say they could significantly influence chairperson posts and the mayoral race in Mancherial

Around 20 students fell ill after consuming allegedly contaminated food at a government-run Scheduled Caste hostel in Bellampalli on Friday night. Two students are critical. Parents and leaders blamed negligence and demanded strict action, citing similar past incidents in the State.

Candidates contesting the municipal polls in Mancherial are hiring experts and agencies from Hyderabad for campaign planning and publicity. From data-driven strategies to social media influencers and rallies, contestants are adopting new methods to attract voters and secure victory.

A Mancherial police constable was suspended after a viral video showed him allegedly abusing and assaulting his wife while drunk. A case was registered under the SC, ST Act following her complaint, and investigations are underway

Suspense continues over the selection of mayor and deputy mayor candidates for the newly formed Mancherial Municipal Corporation, with Congress, BJP and BRS yet to announce names. The mayor post is reserved for BC (General), triggering intense lobbying among aspirants ahead of the polls.

The annual three-day Gandhari Maisamma jatara began at Gandhari Khilla in Mancherial on Saturday. Members of the Rodda clan of the Naikpod community are performing rituals and cultural programmes, with a Praja Darbar planned on the final day

Former government whip Balka Suman has announced that the BRS and CPI will jointly contest the upcoming municipal polls in Mancherial district. He alleged that Congress misrule and interference had stalled development and weakened SCCL

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the two-day Gangapuri Jatara at Sri Balaji Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Gangapur village from January 31. Around one lakh devotees are expected, with security, sanitation and transport facilities put in place for smooth conduct.

The annual three-day Gandhari Maisamma jatara will be held from Friday to Sunday at historic Gandhari Khilla in Mancherial district. Members of the Naikpod community from across the State will congregate to revere the deity and take part in cultural programmes.

Bank employees and officials in Mancherial held a rally demanding the implementation of a five-day work week, a long-pending request agreed upon by the union government in March 2024. Employees cited stress due to digitalisation, workload, target pressure, and staff shortage

In Mancherial’s Hajipur mandal, a lorry collided with a milk-carrying trolley van early Tuesday, killing 26-year-old Devaji Kumar from Bihar and injuring Narendra Kumar Yadav from Uttar Pradesh. Police registered a case and began investigating the accident

Prominent businessman Dilshat Ali, along with 200 supporters, joined the BRS after quitting the Congress at Kyathanpalli in Mancherial district. He credited Balka Suman for development works in the Chennur Assembly constituency.

TGSRTC is running 369 special buses from Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts to Medaram for the Sammakka-Saralamma jatara from January 25 to February 1. Fares range from ₹440 to ₹590 depending on boarding points

Tribal welfare officials have begun an inquiry into the death of a Class IX student at Rajuguda village in Mancherial district. Officials visited the girl’s house and questioned her parents, who said she had no illness and died after returning from school.