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An alleged attempt by a contractor to avoid paying a penalty imposed by SCCL has come to light after a vigilance inquiry. Sources claimed senior officers tried to favour the firm, while officials denied wrongdoing and disputed the penalty amount.

Nizamabad District defeated Hyderabad Blues by six wickets in the HCA B-Division T20 knockouts in Hyderabad. Warangal District and Mahbubnagar District also registered wins, while standout performances came from Srikar, Varshith and Rohith Reddy

Nizamabad residents remain tense after thieves targeted two ATMs early Saturday, stealing Rs.35 lakh using gas cutters and chemicals. Police have launched investigations, inspected the sites, and intensified security while monitoring all vehicles entering and leaving the town

AIMIM is preparing to expand its rural presence in Telangana by fielding candidates across several districts for the upcoming Gram Panchayat elections. The party is also yet to decide on contesting the West Bengal Assembly polls, with discussions expected after the notification

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra welcomed the Health and National Securities Bill-2025, supporting cess revenue sharing with States. He raised concern over the impact on beedi workers, called for alternative livelihoods, and urged better health services and vigilance against tobacco hazards

A court in Kumram Bheem Asifabad sentenced a Nizamabad man to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine for attempting to rape a minor girl after kidnapping her in 2013. The conviction was based on evidence and eyewitness statements presented before the court

Over 400 mature trees along a 3-km divider in Armoor were cut down allegedly to install advertisement hoardings, sparking public outrage. BRS leader A. Jeevan Reddy blamed municipal officials for permitting mass felling without approvals and demanded criminal action against those responsible.

Tension prevailed in Nizamabad’s Eragatla limits after the relatives of a software engineer who died by suicide staged a protest with his body near Tallarampur. They placed the freezer unit on a police vehicle after officers stopped them en route to the woman’s village.

A 15-year-old Class X student of a Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential School, Shaik Musa, was found dead by hanging in his hostel room at Chanduru mandal centre, Nizamabad. Police have launched a probe to determine the cause of the incident.

ACB officials conducted surprise inspections in the Mancherial Sub-Registrar’s office and seized unaccounted cash while uncovering bribery through digital payments. Several staff members were absent, suspicious registrations came to light and document writers closed shops during the checks, raising further concerns.

Tepuri Prathap Goud, 30, died by suicide a day before his wedding in Nizamabad following a family argument. Police registered a case based on his brother’s complaint and launched an investigation into the incident.

The fringe effect of Cyclone Montha caused widespread destruction across 16 Telangana districts, damaging paddy and cotton crops, flooding villages and disrupting daily life. Farmers reported heavy losses as rains hit during the peak harvesting and procurement season

The NH-63 expansion between Mancherial and Nizamabad remains stalled due to land disputes and multiple court cases. Farmers and local residents have opposed realignment plans, forcing NHAI to suspend work while awaiting the High Court’s verdict and Cabinet approval

With 33 percent excess monsoon rainfall this year, Telangana has achieved record hydroelectric generation. Major projects like Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar maintained over 75 percent storage, helping TSGENCO record a 42 percent rise in output to 6,040 million units

Two people died in a road accident near Kondannapalli, Karimnagar, on Tuesday morning when a motorcycle crashed into a car, causing it to hit a tree. The victims, including school operator Thorikonda Mallaiah, died on the spot from severe injuries

Shaik Riyaz, accused in the murder of CCS constable E. Pramod, was shot dead while attempting to escape from Government General Hospital, Nizamabad. The incident caused panic among patients and staff, prompting additional police deployment at the hospital

Police in Adilabad destroyed 41.9 kilograms of banned ganja seized in 18 cases at Zakranpalli, Nizamabad district. The contraband, both dry and fresh, was burnt in the presence of a disposal committee including Additional SP Surender and SI Hakeem

DSP Sabbati Vishnu Murthy, aged 58, died of a cardiac arrest in Kumram Bheem Asifabad on Sunday night. A native of Hyderabad, he had served in several Telangana districts. The SP expressed condolences and assured departmental support to his family.

The issue of Mutyampet sugar factory reopening has resurfaced ahead of local body elections in Jagtial. Though the government assured commitment, farmers expressed doubts, alleging political drama. Pending dues, ownership issues and delays in process continue to stall the factory’s reopening

With Telangana’s local body elections approaching, leaders from the Congress and BJP are switching to the BRS in large numbers. Led by KT Rama Rao, the party is strengthening its grassroots network and positioning itself as a strong contender in upcoming polls