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A newly discovered rock painting site near Venkataiahpalli village in Medak district features rare medieval-era depictions, including a musician playing a string instrument and mythological combat scenes. The site also yielded Mesolithic microliths and petroglyphs.
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A tense situation unfolded in Vadiyaram village, Medak, when two men were caught attempting to steal a motorcycle. The accused duo were beaten by locals, and in a shocking escalation, one of them was doused with petrol and set ablaze.
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Medak is facing LPG gas shortage, leading to long queues for cylinders. A strike by truck owners has disrupted supplies from a Bharat Gas agency, causing panic among residents
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A cattle herder in Medak’s Chegunta mandal narrowly escaped a leopard attack while protecting his goats. The leopard lunged at the herd before turning on him, but fellow herders rushed to his rescue. Forest officials have begun an inquiry
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The BJP in erstwhile Medak district faces a leadership crisis ahead of Telangana’s local body elections. Several leaders quit or turned inactive after recent polls, leaving the cadre demoralised. Observers say the contest will be between Congress and BRS
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An LPG cylinder exploded at a house in Mutrajpally of Kowdipally mandal, Medak district, on Monday. CCTV footage showed a neighbouring family narrowly escaping the blast as they passed by just moments before the explosion. The cause is yet to be known.
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Four persons are feared missing after being swept away by an overflowing stream in Nagapur village, Havelighanpur mandal of Medak district. Rescue teams were not available in the vicinity.
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A suspected rabid dog triggered panic in Masaipet, Medak district, on Monday after attacking several people along the main road. Around 20 persons were reportedly injured and shifted to government hospitals in Toopran and Medak. Official confirmation is awaited
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Two Armed Reserve constables in Medak were suspended after being caught playing cards during a police raid at Venkataramana Colony. Authorities seized over Rs. 74,000 in cash and 19 mobile phones, highlighting strict action against gambling and misconduct
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On Rakhi Pournami, RTC driver GS Narayana’s sister Sarada met him at Ramayampet bus station as he couldn’t take leave. She tied a rakhi, shared sweets, and the touching moment drew admiration from passengers
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A woman in Medak district died by suicide after an alleged argument with her mother-in-law. Her relatives accused her husband and in-laws of harassment, triggering tension in Chandi village. Police have launched an investigation into the case
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BRS and BJP leaders protested the Endowments Department’s takeover of Kodanda Ramalayam in Medak. Former MLA Padma Devender Reddy was detained briefly. Despite the resistance, officials seized the temple hundi and took administrative control
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A Ganesh idol was stolen from a roadside idol-making unit in Medak on Tuesday night. CCTV footage showed four miscreants taking it in an auto-rickshaw. Police have registered a case and are reviewing the footage to trace the suspects
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The Ghanpur anicut across the Manjeera river near Edupayala temple began overflowing after heavy rains in Medak and Sangareddy, despite no upstream releases. Irrigation officials started canal releases to meet crop needs
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Shahabuddin, accused of murdering Congress leader Marelli Anil, was arrested in Medak. He reportedly learned to use a pistol via YouTube and fired four bullets at close range. Another accused, Chinna, remains absconding as police continue the search.
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The police said no identification documents or clues were found at the crime scene. Efforts are underway to match the deceased with missing persons data to ascertain his identity.
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The DEO of Medak has served notices to 19 staff members of KGBV school in Toopran, seeking clarification on alleged irregularities involving Rs 17 lakh. An inquiry into the financial mismanagement is currently in progress
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Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy demands the Congress government complete the Irkode lift irrigation and canal works, alleging neglect of the Rs 20 crore balance. He warns against diverting Mallanna Sagar water elsewhere until local works are completed
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Collector directs bankers to be prepared to extend loans to unemployed youth under Rajiv Yuva Vikasa scheme during current fiscal
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Megavath Shivaram, a resident of Ibrahimbad Durga Thanda, was working at Bharosa Kendram in Medak
