Queen Victoria, the first woman from India to win a gold medal in swimming was the chief guest of the event, while Hyderabad-based cyclist Phaniraju was the guest of honor
Prohibition and Exhibition Deputy Commissioner C Narasimha Reddy said that steps were being taken to prevent the menace in the two districts; a few parts in these districts were known for adulteration.
The committee, comprising officials of District Rural Development Organisation, Forest and Industrial departments, will prepare an action plan to promote the toys and to support the artisans
Bhainsa Rural Sub-Inspector K Srikanth said that Shaik Moiz from Nizamabad was taken into custody while diverting the grains from Nizamabad to Bhainsa, following a tip
An assistant engineer of Panchayat Raj department and a secretary were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 in Bellampalli
Similarly, a case was registered under Sections 448 (house-trespass), 506 (criminal intimidation), 435 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance), 109 of the IPC against the same accused persons following a complaint lodged by Chandrashekhar, another worker of the site.
On Saturday, Naresh Goud alleged that his family was ostracised by members of the committee when he failed to pay the contribution for development of the village.
Adilabad ACB DSP VV Ramana Murthy said the assistant labour officer Sai Baba and his son Damodar were taken into custody when he was collecting the funds through his son.
Khanpur police said that Chamanapalli Gangana (60) received serious injuries to his waist and legs after being gored by the male buffalo while he was bringing cattle back home in the evening.