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Mancherial: Mohan Pennada, an ardent lover of rivers and tours from East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh said that visiting Pranahita river was one of the indelible experiences in his life. He had a holy dip in Pranahita river as part of the ongoing Pushkaralu at Arjunagutta village in Kotapalli mandal on Thursday. Mohan told ‘Telangana […]

Hyderabad: Students of a Class 10 of a government-run school in Telangana’s Mancherial district have been caught on camera drinking beer with biryani. The images of students from the Backward Classes (BC) Boys’ residential school in Dandepally enjoying a party have gone viral on social media, prompting authorities to order an inquiry. The students are […]

Mancherial: Former Peddapalli MP and BJP executive council member Dr G Vivek Venkataswamy had a bitter experience when SCCL workers buttonholed him on the rationale behind the privatisation of four coal blocks of the Sate-owned coal major, in Mandamarri town on Wednesday. As the angry coal miners began questioning Vivek on the Centre’s move to […]

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: The districts of Nirmal, Adilabad and Mancherial present a dichotomous picture as far as the laying of roads is concerned. The pace of works in respect of National Highways in these districts is quite fast, as environmental clearances are given without much ado; the same alacrity is not shown in giving clearances […]

Hyderabad: Summer is going to turn intense with temperatures in the city marching towards the 40 degree Celsius mark. Though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of rain, it also said that the maximum temperature may cross 40 degree Celsius in the next two days. On Tuesday, […]

Mancherial: An inter-state burglar from Khammam district was arrested and 14 tolas of gold ornaments were recovered from his possession in Bellampalli on Monday. The value of the gold ornaments was assessed to be Rs 7.5 lakh. In-charge DCP Akhil Mahajan said that the accused person was Kommanaboyina Seetharamulu, a daily earner of Kallur mandal […]

Mancherial: MLA Nadipelli Diwakar Rao said that steps were being taken to provide recreation facilities to citizens of the town. He laid the foundation stone for the works of a children’s park at Hi-Tech City Colony in Mancherial on Saturday at 10 am. The estimated cost of the works is Rs 50 lakh. Diwakar Rao […]

Mancherial/Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Venues of Pranahita Pushkaralu in Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts registered a rise in heavy influx of devotees on the third day on Friday. The venues created at Arjunagutta and Devulawada villages of Kotapalli mandal, and Vemanapalli mandal centre of Mancherial district and Thummidihetti village in Koutala mandal of Kumram Bheem […]

Mancherial: A devotee from Visakhapatnam drowned in Pranahita river while he was taking holy dip in it at Arjunagutta village in Kotapalli mandal on Friday morning. Kotapalli police said that the victim was Gudla Somesh (39) hailing from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Somesh reportedly met with a watery grave when he had bouts of epilepsy […]

Mancherial: B Tirupathi Reddy has been posted as Mancherial Assistant Commissioner of Police, replacing Sadhana Rashmi Perumal. An order to this effect was issued by Director General of Police M Mahender Reddy on Wednesday night. A 1996 batch police officer, Thirupathi is currently working as vigilance and enforcement wing. He had worked as Inspector of […]

Mancherial/Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Forest Minister Allola Indrakaran Reddy opined that he was fortunate to take holy dip in the sacred Pranahita river and to take part in similar events of Godavari and Krishna rivers in the capacity of Endowments minister in the past. He along with his wife Vijaya Laxmi, Government Whip Balka Suman and […]

Mancherial: An electrician was arrested on charges of lifting motor bikes in several parts of Mancherial and selling the same on popular online marketplace here on Wednesday. Nine two-wheelers worth Rs 4 lakh were recovered from his possession. In-charge Deputy Commissioner of Police Akhil Mahajan said that the accused person was Kota Ravi, a 24-year […]

Mancherial: Government whip Balka Suman said that elaborate arrangements were made for smooth conduct of maiden Pranahita Pushakaralu at Arjunagutta and Devulawada villages in Kotapalli mandal and Vemanapalli mandal centre from April 13 to 24. He along with Collector Bharati Hollikeri inspected the arrangements at Arjunagutta village in Kotapalli mandal on Tuesday. Suman stated that […]

Mancherial: A drunkard hacked his son to death following family disputes at Rajivnagar in Srirampur on Tuesday and surrendered himself to the police. Srirampur Inspector Raju said that the victim was Kanukutla Raj Kumar (32) of Rajivnagar and the son of Komaraiah, an SCCL employee. Komaraiah, in fit of rage, assaulted Raj Kumar with an […]

Mancherial/Kumram Bheem Asifabad: The stage is set for the conduct of Pushkaralu, a mass holy bathing ritual in sacred Pranahita river, tributary of Godavari from April 13 to 24. Incidentally, it is the maiden event to be held following the formation of Telangana state. Elaborate arrangements were made for smooth conduct of the event. Officials […]

Mancherial: Eight more hospitals including diagnostic centres of the district were seized for flouting norms during inspections carried out jointly by the authorities of the medical and health, police and revenue departments on Saturday. District Medical and Health Officer Dr Subbarayudu said that Arogya Lab, and Sri Balaji of Chennur town Diagnostics, Akhira Dental Hospital, […]

Mancherial: In-charge DCP Akhil Mahajan told banks to take steps to ensure security of cash and gold ornaments deposited by customers in the financial institutions. He was speaking at an awareness programme over safety measures in banks held here on Friday. Managers of several banks participated in the meeting. Akhil requested the managers to conduct […]

Mancherial: A young woman ended her life allegedly after her neighbour used her photograph in his WhatsApp status. This bizarre incident was reported from Komugudem village of Thandur mandal on Thursday night. Police is on the look out for the youngster after registering an abetment to commit suicide case. Police said the woman took poison […]

Mancherial: Licenses of 19 private hospitals in Mancherial, Luxettipet, Naspur and Chennur towns were cancelled for flouting norms. They were found to have violated rules during inspections conducted by authorities of the medical and health, revenue and police departments simultaneously in the three towns on Thursday. Led by District Medical and Health Officer Dr Subbarayudu, […]

Mancherial/Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Pranahita Pushkaralu are to be organised on the banks of Pranahita river, a tributary of Godavari, in three places of Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts from April 13 to 24. Elaborate arrangements are being made for smooth conduct of the sacred bathing ritual. Basic arrangements such as bathing ghats, temporary toilets, […]