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A farmer died of electrocution at Rukmapur village in Chegunta mandal while checking a borewell cable amid power issues. The incident has triggered anger among farmers, who blamed erratic electricity supply and alleged lapses after the change of government.

Two leopards were spotted together on a hillock in Gundreddipally, Toopran mandal, Medak. The viral videos prompted villagers to urge forest officials to capture the animals and release them into deep forest areas, with safety precautions advised

Contractor Shankar locked the ZPH School dining hall in Chinna Ghanpur over a two-year delay in payment under the “Mana Ooru Mana Badi” scheme, forcing students to eat outside and demanding immediate release of pending funds

Farmers in Siddipet protested against the delay in the release of Rythu Bharosa for the Yasangi season during a visit by Minister Vivek Venkatswamy and MP M Raghunanda Rao. The minister assured that the incentive would be released soon.

The BRS has stepped up its political campaign against the Congress government in Telangana, intensifying district tours and issue-based mobilisation. Senior leaders are focusing on irrigation, farmers’ issues and governance concerns as part of a structured Statewide offensive.

In Sitha Nagar, Medak, a 25-year-old man allegedly beat his father, Langidi Lakshmaiah, to death after being denied money for alcohol. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem

Dense fog continues to blanket Hyderabad and several districts of Telangana as the IMD forecasts a further drop in minimum temperatures over the next few days, with commuters advised to exercise caution on roads and monitor flight schedules.

The newly elected Railapur gram panchayat in Medak district has imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on liquor and ganja sales, banned consumption near public institutions, and announced rewards for whistle-blowers as part of a major crackdown on substance abuse.

Adilabad defeated Medak by four wickets, while Karimnagar outplayed Hyderabad in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial T-20 cricket tournament. Sai Krishna starred for Adilabad with 38 runs, while Shuanik’s four-wicket haul could not save Hyderabad

Singur dam repair works in Sangareddy will halt irrigation for 40,000 acres under Singur canals and 25,000 acres under Ghanpur anicut in Medak. Farmers may switch to alternative crops, while protests are expected over potential losses during the Yasangi season

Crime against women increased in Medak district during the year, according to the annual report released by SP DV Srinivas Rao. While women-related offences rose, the district recorded a significant decline in road accidents and accident-related deaths.

A Goa trip ended tragically for 15 friends from Narsapur, Medak, when one car met with an accident in Solapur, Maharashtra. Two people died on the spot, and two were injured, while the group’s return journey was disrupted

A Telugu teacher from Suryapet dressed up as Santa Claus at Medak Cathedral Church on Christmas Day to spread awareness among youth about the dangers of drugs, tobacco and liquor, urging them to stay focused and lead a healthy life.

Gram panchayat election results in the erstwhile Medak district indicate strong rural anger against the Congress government, with a sharp decline in unanimously elected panchayats. Voters chose to register protest through polling, reflecting anti-incumbency sentiment, political observers said.

Former Minister T Harish Rao demanded clarity on water release under the Ghanpur project and criticised the government for taking up Singur repair works during Yasangi. He sought a crop holiday, compensation and pending benefits for farmers across districts.

A 38-year-old driver allegedly died by suicide in Papannapet mandal of Medak after being unable to resume work following a road accident. Police said the man consumed pesticide, reportedly distressed over his inability to support his family.

Forest officials in Medak have placed villages near the Kamareddy border on alert following renewed movement of a tiger in the neighbouring district. Awareness programmes were conducted, and farmers were advised to take precautions until the animal retreats into the forest

A sarpanch candidate climbed a cell tower in Medak district on Sunday, protesting alleged cash-for-votes distribution by his rival and accusing officials of failing to curb poll malpractices ahead of gram panchayat elections.

The first phase of gram panchayat elections in the erstwhile Medak district saw high voter turnout. Sangareddy, Siddipet and Medak recorded over 87 per cent polling, with several sarpanches elected unanimously, and results for ward members and sarpanches began arriving by evening

A sharp drop in temperatures disrupted morning gram panchayat campaigning across the erstwhile Medak district. Candidates struggled to conduct door-to-door outreach, and voter activity slowed until late morning. With the first phase ending on Tuesday, the cold conditions hampered last-minute mobilisation.