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A mild earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Bhadradri Kothagudem district in Telangana at 2:26 am on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district. Three safari vehicles have been procured and dedicated tracks developed to help visitors explore the sanctuary's wildlife, flora and scenic landscapes more effectively.

Nava Limited received the FTCCI Excellence in CSR Award-2026 from Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu in Hyderabad. The award recognises the company's contributions in health, education, livelihoods and community development, adding to its recent HMA CSR Excellence Award recognition.

Four months after the KMC elections, first-time corporators face an acute fund crunch as state allocations stall. Forced to fund sanitation drives out of pocket, representatives are struggling to address drinking water crises and basic civic infrastructure

Nava Limited has been selected for the FTCCI Excellence in CSR Award-2026 for its contributions to healthcare, education, livelihoods and community development. The award will be presented by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at a Hyderabad ceremony on June 9.

Nava Limited constructed a vaccine room at the Urban Health Centre in Sekhar Banjar, Kothagudem district, under its CSR initiative. Health officials appreciated the company’s contribution to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and supporting patients during vaccination sessions.

Counterfeit Rs 500 notes found scattered in Dammapet created panic, while police arrested three persons in Aswaraopet for circulating fake currency. Investigations are underway to trace the source and wider network behind the illegal operation.

A 19-year-old first-year degree student from Hyderabad was killed after an autorickshaw overturned following a collision with a car in Paloncha, Telangana. Seven others were injured and shifted to a local hospital. Police have registered a case.

Khammam One Town police solved the murder of Modam Prameela, who was found dead in Kasba Bazaar on January 9. Two men were arrested after attempting to flee during vehicle checks, with police citing harassment and financial disputes as the motive

Several students of a private engineering college were injured after the bus they were travelling in overturned and fell into a roadside ditch in Kothagudem on Friday. The injured were shifted to hospitals for treatment

Officials busted a major PDS rice diversion racket in Kothagudem involving GCC MLS point staff, contractors and fair price shop dealers. Fake entries were made to divert 600 bags of rice to the black market. Several persons were booked under BNS and Essential Commodities Act

As part of its CSR initiative, Nava Bharat Energy India Limited set up a 100 LPH safe drinking water plant at the Government Urban Primary Health Centre in Shekharam Banjar, Kothagudem. Officials appreciated the company’s efforts to improve hospital facilities for patients.

A proposal to set up an Auto Nagar at Paloncha near Kothagudem remains pending for years. Mechanics have urged local representatives to act swiftly, saying the project will provide livelihood to thousands and bring all automobile services under one roof

Paloncha-based Nava Limited has won the Rotary India National CSR Award 2025 for the Southern Region. The company was recognised for its contributions to health, education, and livelihood projects that created a positive and sustainable impact on society

Paloncha police registered a zero FIR after a minor adivasi girl was found unconscious near Peddammagudi. The case was booked under BNS and POCSO sections before being transferred to Chintoor police in AP

Despite a 2017 proposal to establish a steel plant at Paloncha, the revival of NMDC’s sponge iron unit remains stalled, with local leaders and unions renewing their demand for urgent action

Women trained at Nava Women Empowerment Centre in Paloncha earned Rs 2.59 lakh by selling palm leaf artworks and stitching uniforms. Nava Limited, which runs the centre under CSR, distributed cheques and encouraged them to continue supporting their families

Construction of integrated vegetable and meat markets in Kothagudem, Paloncha and other towns has come to a halt due to non-release of funds. Small traders, hoping for better facilities, continue to operate on roads amid rising urban traffic issues.

Along with fines, 22 persons were ordered to do service for three hours in the premises of the district court.

The residents of Kesavapuram and Jagannathapuram have been opposing a recent GO issued constituting the temple Board of Trustees demanding to give place to any of the residents of the villages in the temple Board.