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The Telangana Police’s EAGLE Force arrested two Hyderabad men in Nalgonda for allegedly selling ganja. Police seized 4.5 kg of the drug and said the accused sourced it from Odisha before selling it in smaller packets.
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Women in Tungaturthy mandal of Suryapet district staged a protest with empty pots at the Gram Panchayat office, alleging severe drinking water shortage for the past two months and accusing officials of ignoring repeated complaints.
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Internal differences within the Congress surfaced in Nalgonda district following the resignation of Mother Dairy chairman G Madhusudhan Reddy and the appointment of Prabhakar Reddy, with party leaders alleging political motives behind the leadership change.
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Three persons were killed and three others critically injured in a head-on collision between a tanker and a truck at Edulaguda crossroads in Miryalguda on Friday morning. The accident was reportedly caused by overspeeding. Further details are awaited.
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Nalgonda defeated Warangal by four wickets in the Kaka Venkataswamy Memorial Telangana Inter-district T20 cricket championship, with G Prakash scoring 85. Khammam beat Mahabubnagar by 13 runs under the VJD Method, as Bunny and N Shiva starred with the bat
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Top Maoist leader Ganesh Uike, Odisha chief of the banned outfit, was killed along with three other rebels in a gunfight with security forces in Kandhamal district. Uike carried a Rs 1.1 crore bounty and had multiple aliases
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A final-year B Sc student of Charlapalli Gurukul College in Nalgonda district reportedly attempted suicide and suffered serious head injuries. She was rushed to a hospital by fellow students and is undergoing treatment, while police have begun an investigation
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The BRS lodged complaints with the State Election Commission and the Nalgonda District Collector alleging malpractices and manipulation in panchayat elections in Nakrekal constituency. The party demanded inquiries, action against officials and consideration of recounts or re-polling
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Senior BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy alleged widespread irregularities and misuse of power in the ongoing gram panchayat elections. He accused officials, police and Congress workers of intimidation and manipulation, while asserting strong grassroots support for the BRS
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Hyderabad and nearby districts will experience cold, overcast weather with light to moderate showers over the next 2–3 days due to Cyclone Ditwah. Night temperatures may drop to 15–16°C, while heavy rainfall is expected in some surrounding districts
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The husband of BRS sarpanch candidate Mamidi Nagalakshmi was allegedly kidnapped and tortured in Nalgonda by a group linked to the ruling Congress party. The victim said he was threatened to stop his wife from contesting, prompting BRS leaders to protest.
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Nalgonda defeated Concorde by four wickets in the HCA B-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out tournament in Hyderabad. Other winners included Ensconse, Khammam, Mahbubnagar and Classic, while Ronith Narayana and Abdul Rafeay starred with unbeaten knocks
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Mancherial district received a national award under the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari category at the 6th National Water Awards 2024. Officials felicitated Collector Kumar Deepak for the achievement. The award recognised the district’s outstanding performance in completing 5.20 lakh water conservation works
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Hyderabad District defeated Mahabubnagar 1-0 to win the boys’ final of the 69th SGF Telangana District Level under-17 football tournament in Nalgonda. Adilabad claimed the girls’ title with an identical 1-0 victory over Mahabubnagar
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Eight people miraculously escaped unhurt after their car overturned and caught fire on NH-65 near Gundrampally in Nalgonda district on Saturday. The vehicle was completely gutted, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
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The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) launched ‘Currentolla Praja Baata’, a consumer outreach initiative covering six districts. Under the programme, officials and field staff will visit consumers thrice a week to inspect networks, gather feedback and resolve complaints
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Four farm workers were injured after a speeding private bus rammed into a tractor on the Addanki–Narketpally highway in Nalgonda on Tuesday. Police said the injured are stable and have detained the bus driver for questioning.
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka directed all District Collectors to utilise SDRF and treasury funds for cyclone relief and rehabilitation works. He assured that there would be no financial constraints and instructed officials to stay alert and expedite restoration efforts
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Cotton farmers from Madaram village in Nalgonda district blocked the Hyderabad highway with cotton bales on Tuesday, protesting TRR Cotton Mill’s suspension of crop purchases. The agitation disrupted traffic for two hours before police intervened and persuaded farmers to disperse.
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Nalgonda SP Sharath Chandra Pawar warned rowdy and suspect sheeters against anti-social activities and conducted counselling for 40 offenders. He emphasised peace, legal consequences, and support for reform, while deploying special monitoring teams across the district