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In a heart-warming gesture, MGNREGA workers in Medak district celebrated the wedding anniversary of their colleague Punnamma at a worksite in Nathnaipally village.
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A 48-year-old farmer allegedly attempted suicide by consuming pesticide at a paddy procurement centre in Medak district after waiting several days for procurement. He is currently critical. Officials have launched an inquiry into the incident
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Villagers of Vallur in Medak district staged a rasta roko on NH-44 demanding an underpass from NHAI, citing frequent accidents and injuries while crossing the highway.
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A Congress councillor in Medak, from Bujrampet ward, threatened suicide during a municipal meeting, alleging interference from fellow Congress leaders and denial of development funds.
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A 58-year-old farmer in Medak district died after suffering a heart attack at a paddy procurement centre, with delays in purchase allegedly contributing to distress. The incident has sparked political allegations and renewed demands for faster procurement operations
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An Assistant Divisional Engineer (ADE) of Transco, Ramana Reddy, was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in Medak while accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe from a farmer for sanctioning a new transformer. The ACB had set up a trap after the farmer reported the demand.
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A 45-year-old farmer from Medak district committed suicide after failing to sell his paddy despite waiting for 20 days at a procurement centre.
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A 10-year-old boy from Medak, Telangana, suffered severe injuries after attempting to recharge a drained DC battery with AC current at home. The battery exploded in his hand, causing the loss of three fingers.
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RTC employees blocked bus operations across depots, halting services and leaving passengers stranded. Private buses faced resistance, police ensured order, and commuters turned to autos and interstate buses amid widespread transport disruption in Telangana
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Students of Tribal Welfare School in Medak blocked traffic on NG-765D protest agianst harassment by their principal and teachers in Medak. An inquiry into the allegations is launched
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Rumours of a petrol and diesel shortage triggered panic buying across the erstwhile Medak district, leading to long queues and empty fuel stations. Social media posts showing queues worsened the rush.
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Dieback disease affecting neem trees in the Medak region has caused a shortage of neem flowers, a key ingredient for Ugadi pachadi, impacting festive preparations and forcing vendors to source flowers from distant areas
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Former Minister T Harish Rao has strongly condemned the arrest of BRS leader A Mallikarjuna Goud in Medak, accusing the Congress government of political vendetta.
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A four-year-old boy went missing from his home in Medak district on Friday and was found dead in a lake near Pothareddypally village the next morning. Police suspect foul play, alleging that unidentified persons may have killed the child and dumped his body.
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The BRS claimed victory in 11 of the 19 municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district, securing majorities in Cheriyal, Dubbak, Gajwel, Toopran, Gaddapotharam and Gummadidala. With support from Independents, the party is set to form municipal bodies in Zaheerabad, Medak, Indresham, Isnapur and Jinnaram.
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Despite alleged attempts by Congress leaders to disrupt polling and encourage fake voting, municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district witnessed a strong voter turnout, with Jinnaram recording the highest polling at 90.98 per cent, officials said
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Man murdered in Bandameedhi pally, possibly due to an extra marital affair. Body was found on Thursday morning by villagers
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A farmer in Narsapur mandal put up a warning banner after drunkards repeatedly damaged his mango orchard by breaking liquor bottles. Fed up with injuries to workers and littering, the banner threatens fines and punishment, drawing wide attention on social media.
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The gram panchayat elections in erstwhile Medak district have marked a generational shift, with nearly 64 per cent of elected sarpanches aged below 40. While older candidates once dominated, voters now prefer younger and educated leaders, believing they can deliver more effectively.
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Gram panchayat elections in the erstwhile Medak district revealed strong rural anger against the Congress government, reflected in high voter turnout and a sharp decline in unanimously elected panchayats, as villagers chose contested polls to register protest.
