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The 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival concluded on Saturday with the immersion of nearly 6,000 idols across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Grand processions, Kolatam dance, devotional music and tight police security marked the celebrations

The proposed Rs 259.99 crore retaining wall along Rallavagu and the Godavari to protect low-lying colonies in Mancherial remains on paper. Despite sanctions and tenders, work has not started, leaving residents vulnerable to repeated flooding during heavy rains

A Panchayat Secretary in Karnamamidi village, Telangana, was caught by ACB while accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to clear a housing scheme bill. The official, Akkala Venkataswamy, was trapped after a complaint and will face charges in Karimnagar ACB court

Farmers in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad faced long waits due to a shortage of urea. Many marked turns with footwear and brought children along, urging officials to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for the crop season

Police in Mancherial arrested 44 people, including the cashier and manager of SBI-Chennur branch, for misappropriating 21 kg of pledged gold and Rs 1.10 crore. The fraud surfaced during an audit; police recovered 15.2 kg gold and Rs 1.61 crore.

The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began across Adilabad district with devotees installing over 1,200 idols. Authorities deployed police and CCTV for security, while voluntary organisations promoted eco-friendly clay idols to protect water bodies and aquatic life

Authorities shifted patients from Mancherial Mother and Child Hospital to the Government General Hospital on Thursday as the Godavari river swelled with heavy inflows. Acting on Collector Kumar Deepak’s instructions, officials evacuated pregnant women, new mothers and newborns to ensure their safety

Over 30,000 acres of crops were damaged by torrential rains in Adilabad, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Farmers growing paddy, cotton, soya, maize and pigeon pea suffered major losses and demanded Rs. 50,000 per acre compensation from the government

A 60-year-old farmer, Dagama Ramaiah, was killed after a wild boar gored him in Surzapur village of Mancherial district. Two others, Gundla Chiranjeevi and Mekala Bapu, suffered minor injuries in the attack and were admitted to hospital

Hyderabad remained mostly dry after overnight showers on Saturday, though skies stayed cloudy. Residents avoided travelling due to fear of traffic snarls. The IMD forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rains in several Telangana districts, including Adilabad, Bhadradri Kothagudem and Mulugu

Delayed fingerling releases in Mancherial and Asifabad districts threaten fishermen’s livelihoods. Only 13 per cent of target seedlings have been released so far due to payment delays, impacting thousands of families dependent on fish cultivation for income

A newborn died at Bellampalli community health centre in Mancherial district, with parents alleging doctors’ negligence during delivery. They claim a request for transfer was ignored, while doctors insist it was a stillbirth caused by health complications. Police have registered a case.

Two men in Mandamarri were arrested for posting child porn videos on Instagram and Facebook. Acting on an NCMEC tip-off, Telangana Cyber Security Wing booked them and warned of strict action against sharing obscene content online

After a 12-year ban, movement of heavy vehicles has been permitted in Kawal Tiger Reserve between 6 am and 9 pm, with toll charges levied for environmental regulation

Ch Rahul from Mancherial won gold at a state-level yoga competition in Adilabad and will now represent Telangana in the upcoming national-level event in Chhattisgarh next month

A placement drive will be held on August 13 at Mancherial’s Integrated District Officers Complex college, with Shriram Life Insurance recruiting 20 candidates for various positions. Interested candidates should attend

Women in Samaguda village, Mancherial, are forced to use stream water for bathing and washing due to a dysfunctional motor under Mission Bhagiratha. Despite repeated complaints, the issue remains unresolved, prompting them to stage a protest with empty vessels

A 44-year-old woman from Devapur village in Mancherial district died by suicide reportedly due to financial distress. She consumed pesticide on August 6 and died during treatment on Thursday. Her husband's alcoholism had caused prolonged financial pressure on the family

Students from Ethic Academy in Mancherial tied Rakhis to local police officers to honour them as protectors of society. A giant Rakhi was gifted to the Mancherial Police Station, and the event aimed to instill respect for public servants

Six students from a private school in Chennur were injured when an auto-rickshaw allegedly driven by a minor overturned near Subbaraopalli village. The incident sparked outrage among parents, though no police complaint was filed as of Tuesday afternoon.