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Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages has signed an MoU with the Peddapalli district administration in Telangana to roll out community development initiatives under Project SHINE. The partnership will focus on rural infrastructure, water filtration, sanitation upgrades and WASH awareness programmes across select mandals

Even as one migrant tiger crossed into Peddapalli district, another continued to roam forest areas of Jaipur mandal in Mancherial, prompting heightened monitoring by forest and SCCL officials amid panic, precautionary measures and frequent false sighting alerts from villagers.

The second phase of gram panchayat elections in the erstwhile Karimnagar district concluded peacefully with high voter turnout across most mandals. Despite chilly weather, rural voters queued up from early morning to cast their votes, and officials confirmed that polling was conducted smoothly without any untoward incidents.

A car travelling from Hyderabad to Mancherial caught fire after hitting an electric pole on Rajiv Rahadari in Godavarikhani town, Peddapalli. All four passengers escaped safely, and fire services quickly extinguished the blaze. No casualties were reported.

Amid heavy rains in Peddapalli, Transco staff restored power supply to Basanthnagar after an 11 KV feeder line fell into a water body. Using a country boat, linemen carried out emergency repairs despite dangerous conditions, earning appreciation from officials.

Two men, Kumaraswamy and Bhaskar, were injured in a stabbing incident at Krishnanagar, Godavarikhani on Saturday night. They were admitted to the local government hospital, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the attack.

Taniparthi Chikitha from Peddapalli won gold in the compound individual category at the Winnipeg 2025 World Archery Youth Championship, becoming the first Indian female compound archer to claim the junior world title. Her achievement has brought pride to Telangana.

The Supreme Court transferred the probe into the 2021 murder of Telangana lawyer couple Gattu Vaman Rao and P V Nagamani to the CBI, citing the need for further investigation. The couple was killed after raising police harassment and custodial death allegations

The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 6 crore for the development of Gourigundala waterfalls in Peddapalli as a tourist destination. The plan includes road construction, safety measures, and visitor amenities. The site has witnessed tragic accidents in recent years.

A 75-year-old man, father of Peddapalli ACP, died after a sand-laden tractor hit his two-wheeler in Patha Mancherial. Locals alleged rampant illegal sand mining and reckless driving due to lack of official supervision in the area.

Two Godavarikhani youths died on the spot in a hit-and-run accident near Appannapet, Peddapalli, while returning home on a bike after visiting a friend in hospital. Police have registered a case and launched a probe to trace the vehicle.

Train services on the Kazipet–Balharshah route were disrupted after a cluster of an under-construction rail overbridge near Peddapalli was damaged. Several trains, including the Bhagyanagar Express, were halted. Repair works are underway to restore traffic.

According to the police, Das Sagar, a native of Angul district in Odisha, migrated with his family to Kalvacherla seven months ago to work at the SBK bricks industry. While the parents were working at the brick kiln, their child accidentally fell into the canal and was swept away. Unable to find the child, the parents searched the canal, but their efforts were in vain.

While multiple factors have contributed, the primary reason for the decline in coal production is believed to be the rise in the number of rainy days. According to preliminary estimates, approximately 67 million tonnes of coal have been produced so far, falling short of the 72 million-tonne target set for the financial year 2024-25.

The villagers, who had already surrendered a significant portion of their land to Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), fear losing their remaining agricultural land if it is allocated for the proposed industrial park. The project is part of the State government's initiative to establish industrial units in remote areas.

The incident took place near Nagepalli on the Manthani-Kataram main road when an autorickshaw trolley carrying the victims overturned after its steering rod broke. According to the police, the workers, who were residents of Battupalli in Manthani mandal, were on their way to Mallaram to work in chilli fields.

Orusu Srinivas, a devotee from Challur in Veenavanka mandal, suffered a heart stroke and collapsed while returning after seeking the blessings of the presiding deity.

The incident took place when the bike carrying the victim accidentally plunged into the rivulet from the bridge over Bokkalavagu near Kalvacherla, resulting in his immediate death.

Ravinder, who is working with a private company, C-5 OB, made the suicide bid by consuming pesticide while on duty. After consuming pesticide, he informed his wife over phone.

The accident took place when a speeding car collided with a culvert. Akula Kanakaiah (60) and Thara (55) lost their lives instantly, while Jangati Janardhan (55) succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital.