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The newly elected Railapur gram panchayat in Medak district has imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on liquor and ganja sales, banned consumption near public institutions, and announced rewards for whistle-blowers as part of a major crackdown on substance abuse.

A rare situation unfolded in Jhansi Lingapur village of Medak district as a father and his son filed nominations for the sarpanch post. Congress leaders and family members were trying to convince one of them to withdraw from the contest

A Mandal Agriculture Officer in Ramayampet has designed a ₹300 low-cost light trap to protect crops from moth infestations. Made using basic materials, the trap is helping farmers reduce crop losses and pest breeding cycles significantly.

Ramayampet town in Medak is buzzing with its annual custard apple market. Nearly 1,000 locals harvest the organic fruit, earning up to ₹2,000 daily. Exports to neighbouring States touch 20 tonnes a day, drawing traders and festive-time visitors.

Medak District Collector Rahul Raj cycled 20 km to Ramayampet to inspect the government hospital, promoting fitness while reviewing healthcare services. He interacted with patients and said preventive steps helped keep malaria at bay in the district

A 43-year-old woman from Medak district was killed in a road accident at Pragathi Nagar, Hyderabad, while on her way to celebrate Bonalu. She was first hit by a motorcycle and then run over by a speeding car. Police are investigating

Sources said Medak district alone would need Rs 10 lakh to clean and fill the 240 saucer pits, but they got nothing so far during the last two summers since the Congress came to power

Rahul Raj inspected the bus station and instructed the depot manager to maintain cleanliness. He then traveled by RTC bus from Ramayampet to Medak, engaging with passengers to understand their concerns.

The boy was identified as Kasa Rikith (12). The villagers retrieved the body from the water after several hours of effort. The police registered a case.

The transgenders accused the 45-year-old man of stealing their livelihood

Ramayampet Forest Range Officer K Vidyasagar, who interacted with villagers, said the dumping of municipal waste which include chicken waste was also attracting the leopard to the forest fringes.

Following a complaint from the owner of the calf, a farmer, forest officials reached the spot and examined the pug marks

Forest officials suggested that the villagers not venture into forest area until the leopard retreats deep into the forest

BRS leaders in Siddipet district also demanded the government to release water into Sangareddy, Ramayampet, Turkapally, and Jagadevpur canals besides filling all the minor irrigation tanks as an immediate relief to farmers.

Annamaina Mallaiah, Rajaiah, both farmers, and their family members, residents of Ramayampet, alleged that two persons - Sheelam Venkat Reddy and Bal Reddy - were trying to encroach on their land.

The Collector served notices to teachers seeking their explanation as 12 students of the 9th class were bitten by rats.

All the victims were Class 9 students who were sleeping in one room. Following the children alerting their parents, relatives and parents rushed to the school on Thursday morning and staged a protest.

Students alleged that they saw a house lizard in the breakfast, which resulted in the incident

The deceased was identified as Kaveri Jaipal Reddy, (46), a resident of Nagupally

Officials led by Tahsildar Rajini Kumari and Inspector Venkataraja Goud then reached the spot and forced them to vacate the houses.