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Nagula Sharadha won the Chinnaodala sarpanch seat in Manthani mandal by a narrow margin of two votes. After multiple recounts requested by rival Yedla Padma, polling officials confirmed Sharadha as the winner, with 13 votes declared invalid

Two women, both above 80, won sarpanch posts in Manthani mandal. Kasipeta Venkatamma won Uppatla with 501 votes against Badikela Swarupa’s 260, while Godari Laxmi secured the Siripuram seat in the gram panchayat elections on Thursday.

Kasavena Komuraiah won the Kakarlapalli sarpanch seat in Manthani mandal after a tie with Monda Rajaiah, with both polling 391 votes. A recount confirmed the deadlock, prompting a draw of lots through which Komuraiah was declared the winner.

BRS activists celebrated Vijay Diwas across the erstwhile Karimnagar district with tributes to Telangana martyrs and palabhishekam ceremonies. Party leaders recalled the importance of December 9 in the Telangana movement and the announcement of the separate State process.

A four-year-old boy, Mogili Mokshith, died after accidentally falling into a hot sambar bowl at Telangana Social Welfare Residential School in Mallapur, Dharmaram mandal. Police have registered a case following the tragic accident that occurred on his birthday.

TGSRTC drivers in Peddapalli protested against the i-TIMs ticketing system, alleging increased workload and health issues after conductors were withdrawn from long-distance buses. They demanded that conductors be reinstated and criticised unplanned duty allocations without prior intimation

TBGKS activists held a one-day deeksha in Godavarikhani, alleging negligence by the Singareni medical board in declaring unfit workers. They said only a few employees were validated for compassionate appointments since the Congress government took charge, despite dozens awaiting decisions

The Ramagundam Municipal Corporation has started installing fencing along nalas to prevent garbage dumping, which causes frequent blockages. The initiative is part of ongoing modernisation works in Ramagundam, Godavarikhani and NTPC areas to improve drainage and reduce recurring maintenance costs.

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.

Ranga Reddy men and Adilabad women emerged champions in the 58th Telangana Senior Inter-District Kho Kho Championship held at India Mission High School in Peddapalli. Ranga Reddy defeated Hyderabad in the men’s final, while Adilabad triumphed in the women’s final

Tension gripped Godavarikhani after municipal officials demolished 46 Maisamma temples within Ramagundam Corporation limits. Residents criticised the move for being carried out without consultation, while political leaders and Hindu organisations accused officials of selective action. The issue continues to spark outrage.

Around 46 sheep died after consuming poisonous food at Perkapalli village in Dharmaram mandal. BRS leaders visited the affected shepherds, while senior leader Koppula Eashwar promised to take up the matter with the District Collector for compensation.

Ghana has invited Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) to explore investment opportunities in its mining sector. A Ghanaian delegation met SCCL Chairman N Balram in Hyderabad and proposed collaboration in mineral and coal projects to enhance production.

Hindu organisations under the Hindu Ikya Vedika banner staged a dharna in Ramagundam protesting the demolition of 46 Daari Maisamma temples by municipal authorities. BJP, VHP, and BRS leaders condemned the move, demanding action against officials and the local MLA.

Singareni CMD N Balram directed teams to step up production and achieve the November goal of 72 lakh tonnes of coal. He urged focus on safety, warned against negligence, and called for accident-free operations while reviewing new mining projects and pending clearances

Peddapalli-based YouTuber Syed Hafeez, creator of ‘Telugu Tech Tuts’, received the UAE Golden Visa for achieving 18 lakh subscribers. Featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars, Hafeez’s tech content earned him recognition, awards, and steady success despite limited formal education

Sripada Yellampalli Project officials lifted nine floodgates to release 72,801 cusecs of water downstream as the reservoir reached full capacity. Heavy inflows from Sri Ram Sagar and Kadem projects due to continuous rainfall led to the release.

Two workers were injured when a boiler exploded at Kanakadurga Rice Mill in Peddapalli district’s Katnapally village on Wednesday. The blast damaged godowns, machinery, and stock worth around ₹2 crore. Police and revenue officials inspected the site.

A young couple, Daraveni Raviteja and Mounika, were washed away while taking a holy dip in the Godavari river. Mounika drowned, and Raviteja was rescued by fisherman Nagula Ramulu. The police have launched an investigation into the incident

Applications for liquor shops in the erstwhile Karimnagar district dropped to 7,565 from 10,709 last year despite an extended deadline. Officials cited increased tender fees and the absence of major elections as reasons for reduced participation by traders.