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Two youngsters, Abdul Arsad and MA Rizwanuddin, drowned after a thermocol raft capsized in a stream at Narsapur mandal headquarters. Though local fishermen attempted a rescue, both were declared brought dead at a hospital.

Farmers in Nirmal and Adilabad districts are facing crop losses allegedly due to electric short-circuits affecting maize and jowar fields. While farmers seek compensation and insurance, power officials deny negligence, citing alternative causes and ongoing safety measures.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions across Telangana, with temperatures expected to cross 44 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also forecast in several districts later this week.

A 28-year-old man died after an earth mover hit an autorickshaw in Nirmal district. The victim died on the spot, while several daily-wage earners sustained minor injuries. Police suspect rash driving and have registered a case.

The desiltation of the Kaddam Narayana Reddy irrigation project in Nirmal has not begun even a year after agreement, affecting farmers. Delay in land identification for processing units has stalled work, raising concerns over irrigation for tail-end fields.

Discrepancies between bills and fund withdrawals on the eGramswaraj portal have exposed possible financial irregularities in villages of Adilabad district. Officials attribute some issues to negligence, but concerns over transparency and accountability remain.

Kumram Bheem Asifabad secured third place in Telangana Intermediate second year results with 82.16 pass percentage. While Nirmal and Mancherial showed improvement, Adilabad recorded a decline. Girls outperformed boys across all districts

The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Khanapur municipality was postponed again following a controversy involving MLA Vedma Bojju during the process, forcing officials to defer the election to Sunday amid protests and allegations by BJP and BRS councillors

BRS activists were placed under house arrest in parts of Adilabad and Nirmal districts ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit. Party leaders criticised the Congress government for suppressing the Opposition and detaining cadres before the official tour.

A cement-laden truck crashed into a residential school in Mudhole mandal of Nirmal district on Saturday, injuring the driver whose leg was severed in the impact. A major tragedy was averted as students and teachers had already left after half-day school.

In Nirmal and Mancherial, unseasonal rains and strong winds damaged maize, sesame crops, and mango orchards across several mandals. Farmers reported heavy losses and urged the government to conduct surveys and provide compensation for the damage

In Nirmal, two minor girls were allegedly kidnapped and sedated, with one reportedly raped at a park in Nizamabad district. Police arrested Shaik Saleem and another accused, registering cases under POCSO, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, and other relevant sections

In Nirmal, a speeding tipper fatally struck a motorbike at Udumpur village, killing Kumram Rambai (45) and Uyike Bheemrao (20) on the spot. Both were traveling from Kaddam mandal center to their hamlet when the accident occurred, police said

Two daily-wage workers, Kailash (32) and Koteshwar (48), drowned in an irrigation tank at Mahalaxmi Double-bed Room Colony in Nirmal while reportedly intoxicated. Police recovered both bodies, registered a case, and have launched an investigation into the incident

A bandh called by Nirmal MLA Aleti Maheshwar Reddy against the assault on a senior paediatrician was observed peacefully on Saturday. Shops and educational institutions remained closed, while police were deployed across the district to prevent untoward incidents.

A passenger from Nirmal, Ramu, survived the Rayavaram bus accident in Andhra Pradesh with minor injuries, but lost Rs 5 lakh carried during the journey. Three other passengers’ conditions remain unknown, with investigations ongoing

Thunderstorms with gusty winds and a drop in temperatures are expected to continue across Telangana till Saturday. The IMD has issued warnings for several districts, forecasting light to moderate rain and fluctuating temperatures over the next few days.

A sixteen-month-old girl died after being run over by a car driven by her father in Nirmal district. The toddler unknowingly came behind the vehicle while he was reversing, leading to the tragic incident that left the family in shock

The Mancherial district principal court has posted to March 5 the hearing on a fresh petition seeking police custody of BRS district president Balka Suman in connection with a case related to an alleged attack on Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s convoy

Independent candidates, many of them dissidents denied party tickets, are emerging as a decisive factor in the municipal elections across the erstwhile Adilabad district. Poll experts say they could significantly influence chairperson posts and the mayoral race in Mancherial