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An ancient idol of Goddess Durga was discovered during excavations on the banks of the Godavari river in Mulkalla village of Mancherial district. The idol was found by priests and seers during the Godavari Parikrama Yatra, drawing devotees from nearby areas

Forest officials in Mancherial have advised villagers to correctly identify tiger and leopard pugmarks to avoid panic. With images often shared on social media, officials explained key differences in size, shape and depth, urging verification before posting.

A migrant tiger sighted near an underground mine in Srirampur triggered panic among coal miners and locals. Officials issued alerts and began awareness measures as multiple transient and resident tigers are suspected to be moving across forests in Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts

Sarpanch elections in Telangana produced nail-biting finishes. Dammuni Sattaiah won Kommugudem village by two votes, Jadhav Jamuna Naik won Dhanora (B) by four votes after a recount, and in Dhaba (B), Narwate Eswar won through a coin toss after a tie.

Telangana’s Jameel Khan won gold in the traditional weapon category at the International Martial Arts Championship in Toronto, Canada. Competing in the senior black belt division for the 50 years and above age group, he outshone athletes from 30 countries

Pugmarks of two migrant tigers were spotted on the outskirts of Narsingapur and Velala villages in Mancherial, causing panic among residents. Forest officials deployed trackers and CCTV cameras and advised villagers to remain cautious while carrying out farm work

AIMIM is preparing to expand its rural presence in Telangana by fielding candidates across several districts for the upcoming Gram Panchayat elections. The party is also yet to decide on contesting the West Bengal Assembly polls, with discussions expected after the notification

Bellampalli town observed a bandh as traders and political parties protested the expansion of the main road, claiming it would harm local businesses. Shops were shut, former and current leaders criticised the work, and police foiled a suicide attempt by an agitating trader

A 26-year-old man from Kotapalli mandal died after the bike he was riding skidded and hit a divider on a flyover in Mancherial. His relative sustained minor injuries and was admitted to a local hospital. Police have registered a case.

Monkey menace has emerged as the biggest issue in gram panchayat elections, with villagers demanding firm action from candidates. Aspirants across districts are offering solutions ranging from professional catchers to deploying langurs, as attacks and crop damage continue to rise.

Deputy Commissioner of Police A Bhaskar distributed NASA-related science kits to students of Sri Chaitanya High School in Mancherial. Sponsored by the school, the kits aim to help students design projects for NASA. School officials and staff were present.

A 60-year-old farmer from Chirrakunta village in Mancherial district died after being bitten by a venomous snake at his farm. He was shifted to the government general hospital but died while undergoing treatment. He is survived by his wife and children

A 51-year-old man from Ankathpalli village died while undergoing treatment in Karimnagar after being hit by a car on November 5. His wife lodged a complaint, and police registered a hit and run case against the unidentified driver

A man in Mandamarri, Mancherial district, was arrested for allegedly killing his brother with a wooden pestle after a quarrel on December 1. Police said the accused had longstanding issues with the victim, who often fought with him after consuming alcohol

Police in Mancherial are awaiting a medical report to determine the cause of death of a seven-year-old girl found in a well after going missing. The probe is in its final stage, with two neighbours being questioned as the family protests delays.

BC aspirants across the erstwhile Adilabad district staged protests after the new gram panchayat reservation list allotted fewer seats to the community compared to 2019. Several mandals in non-Scheduled Areas received no BC reservations, intensifying local discontent

Six students from Telangana Social Residential School (Girls)-Luxettipet were selected for the Under-17 State level wrestling competition in Hyderabad after performing well in the zonal event held in Adilabad. The school principal congratulated the students and appreciated the PETs

Around 20 sheep were killed by an unidentified wild animal in Patha Mancherial. Forest officials suspect a hyena or leopard and will provide compensation after inquiry. Locals have been advised to protect their livestock from similar attacks.

A major mishap was averted in Mancherial after a TGSRTC bus carrying 77 passengers was suddenly filled with smoke due to a brake liner failure near Gudipet. The driver stopped the vehicle immediately and evacuated all passengers safely

Mancherial district received a national award under the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari category at the 6th National Water Awards 2024. Officials felicitated Collector Kumar Deepak for the achievement. The award recognised the district’s outstanding performance in completing 5.20 lakh water conservation works