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Over 2,000 residents from 10 remote villages in Nirmal’s Pembi mandal remain cut off every monsoon due to the absence of a bridge across the Kaddam river, forcing them to use unsafe rafts and boats for daily needs.

The race for Congress District Committee president posts has intensified across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad, with over 90 applications filed. Many new entrants have joined the race, while senior leaders stayed away citing internal disputes and financial issues

A 53-year-old farmer from Mohala village in Nirmal district ended his life, reportedly due to heavy debts after suffering losses in cotton cultivation. Police said he had borrowed from a bank and local moneylenders, and an investigation is underway.

A government teacher, Murtuza Ali, has been booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly misbehaving with a girl student in Basar mandal, Mancherial. Education department officials have begun a probe, with action to follow based on their report

Sri Gnana Saraswathi Devi temple at Basar recorded Rs 81.69 lakh in donations over 89 days. Temple hundial counting included gold, silver, and foreign currency notes, with officials and local Seva Samithis participating in the tally

A 23-year-old man from Bangalpet in Nirmal district died by suicide by jumping into an irrigation tank after family disputes. His brother, who tried to rescue him, also drowned. Police retrieved the bodies and began investigation.

Incessant rains have damaged soybean crops in Nirmal and Adilabad districts, causing heavy losses for farmers. Yields have fallen from 5 to 3 quintals per acre, while investments exceed returns. Farmers are urging the government to provide compensation

Two women died during Bathukamma finale celebrations in Nirmal district. Bhagyalakshmi (56) collapsed due to suspected cardiac arrest amid loud music in Nirmal town, while Rushitha (25), a newlywed, died earlier the same day in Bhainsa mandal

Belt shops in Adilabad and nearby districts recorded brisk liquor sales on Gandhi Jayanthi, with prices marked up by at least 20 per cent. Officials estimate liquor worth Rs 100 crore was sold between September 28 and October 1 across the region.

Farmers in Nirmal and Mancherial districts of erstwhile Adilabad are facing a severe urea shortage despite repeated protests. Limited stocks at cooperative societies have left hundreds without fertiliser, forcing many to return empty-handed and demand immediate government intervention

A drunk man, Kaleem from Maharashtra, attacked a head constable and home guard with a knife at Kubheer police station following a family dispute. The constable suffered an abdominal injury. Kaleem fled but was later detained. Investigation continues

The 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival concluded on Saturday with the immersion of nearly 6,000 idols across Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Grand processions, Kolatam dance, devotional music and tight police security marked the celebrations

Farmers in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad faced long waits due to a shortage of urea. Many marked turns with footwear and brought children along, urging officials to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for the crop season

A shepherd stranded on a rock in the Godavari river near Munipelli village, Nirmal, for over 30 hours was rescued on Thursday. NDRF teams, with the help of drones and boats, finally brought him to safety, easing his family’s fears.

Heavy rains in Telangana forced the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres in Nirmal, Adilabad, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Thursday. District collectors issued alerts, warning of flooding as NDRF teams remained on standby and several low-lying areas were inundated.

Telangana witnessed extreme rainfall, with Kamareddy, Medak and Nirmal districts worst hit. Rajampet in Kamareddy recorded 440.5 mm, while Medak and Nirmal logged over 328 mm. Heavy flooding disrupted normal life, as several other districts saw 150–200 mm rainfall.

A fisherman, Gangadhar from Kannapur village, was swept away in the Kaddam River following surplus water release from the Kaddam Narayana Reddy project. Despite warnings, he entered the river; rescue teams arrived too late, and his body was not recovered by evening

Nirmal police arrested seven members of an inter-state gang accused of stealing cattle by using anaesthesia and selling them to Maharashtra slaughterhouses. Vehicles, cash, and mobile phones were seized. The gang’s kingpin admitted forming it to make quick money.

The Kaddam Narayana Reddy project in Nirmal, once a popular tourist spot, is struggling due to broken boats, unsafe boarding facilities, and poorly maintained cottages. Locals urge the government to restore services and revive the destination’s lost appeal

A prolonged dry spell in July has left paddy farmers in Adilabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts in a dilemma over transplantation. With irrigation sources running dry and rainfall deficit widening, cultivators are uncertain about salvaging the Vanakalam season