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A local court in Mancherial sentenced two brothers, Durgam Sammaiah and Durgam Lingaiah, to five years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a woman with an iron rod in 2022. The verdict followed evidence presented by the prosecution
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The race for Congress District Committee president posts has intensified across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad, with over 90 applications filed. Many new entrants have joined the race, while senior leaders stayed away citing internal disputes and financial issues
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A 5 km bicycle rally was held in Mancherial to mark Police Commemoration Day, with DCP A Bhaskar and ACP R Prakash participating. The event paid tribute to police martyrs who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation’s internal security.
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A wildlife conservationist has documented a completely white house crow in Mancherial’s Tandur mandal, the first recorded case of complete leucism in the species locally, highlighting genetic diversity in urban wildlife and offering insight into natural mutation and adaptation
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Sattva, a new wellness resort focusing on naturopathy, yoga, and ayurveda, was inaugurated in Mancherial by Peddapalli MP G. Vamshikrishna. Located in Shivalingapur village, the 20-bedded centre offers affordable treatments like panchakarma and therapeutic massages
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A 21-year-old graduate, Chitla Anwesh, died by suicide in Mancherial after his parents reportedly refused to give him money for a trip. He had previously attempted suicide and was hospitalized. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
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In Rendlapalli village, Mancherial, Chetpalli Spandana (25) killed her infant daughter by throwing her into a well and later ended her own life. Police are investigating the reason behind the murder-cum-suicide. Both were declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
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A car travelling from Hyderabad to Mancherial caught fire after hitting an electric pole on Rajiv Rahadari in Godavarikhani town, Peddapalli. All four passengers escaped safely, and fire services quickly extinguished the blaze. No casualties were reported.
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BJP district president N Venkateshwar Goud alleged police negligence in the abetment of party leader Eta Madhukar’s suicide case in Mancherial. He claimed the accused, including a relative of the Neelwai SI, were moving freely due to police inaction and bias
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In Mancherial, a couple allegedly killed their 10-year-old daughter before dying by suicide, unable to cope with the death of their 12-year-old son from viral fever. All three succumbed to pesticide poisoning, leaving the family devastated.
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During a condolence visit by BJP State president N Ramchander Rao in Vemanapalli, internal bickering surfaced between leaders Dr B Venkatesh Netha and Gomasa Srinivas. The altercation went viral, exposing factional differences within the BJP’s local unit in Mancherial.
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BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar reportedly died by suicide on the outskirts of Kothagudem hamlet in Mancherial. In his note, he alleged mental harassment by Congress leaders and sought action against those responsible, triggering protests by BJP workers
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Villagers in Thalamala, Luxettipet mandal, were alarmed by the reported movement of a tiger near their fields. Forest officials confirmed pugmarks and advised caution. The female tiger reportedly moved from Maharashtra and is now shuttling between Thalamala and Peddampet forests
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BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar allegedly died by suicide at Kothagudem village in Mancherial district, reportedly due to harassment by Congress leaders and false police cases. The BJP blamed political vendetta and sought preventive action from the government
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Peddinti Prabhakar (64) of Kothapalli village, Mancherial, died by suicide after being reprimanded by his family. Reportedly addicted to alcohol, he often neglected his family and demanded money for liquor. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter
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Several industries, hotels, and water plants in Mancherial district are illegally drawing groundwater in violation of Government Order No.15, officials said. The unchecked extraction is causing environmental damage and revenue loss, prompting calls for a vigilance committee and stricter enforcement.
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Bellampalli MLA G Vinod is facing criticism from locals and Congress cadres for staying away from his constituency and neglecting poll promises. Party workers allege he is living mostly in Hyderabad, making people travel for grievances and causing resentment
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Belt shops in Adilabad and nearby districts recorded brisk liquor sales on Gandhi Jayanthi, with prices marked up by at least 20 per cent. Officials estimate liquor worth Rs 100 crore was sold between September 28 and October 1 across the region.
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Farmhouses around Mancherial and along NH 363 are fast becoming popular venues for parties, reunions and family gatherings. Offering air-conditioned rooms, pools and ample privacy, these properties can be rented for Rs.8,000 to Rs.15,000 a day, drawing locals seeking fun-filled escapes
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Light to moderate rains disrupted life in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Mancherial districts. Koutala and Vemamanapalli mandals recorded the highest rainfall. The Godavari river crossed the first warning mark in Basar, prompting authorities to alert residents and farmers.