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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi retained its dominance in the erstwhile Medak district, winning six municipalities outright and leading in several others. Senior leaders including T Harish Rao and K Chandrashekhar Rao played a key role in the party’s performance

After losing three municipal elections by margins of less than 10 votes, BJP leader Kondapuram Jagan finally secured a decisive victory from the 3rd ward in Sangareddy municipality, winning by 526 votes and ending years of narrow electoral defeats.

A 28-year-old man climbed a cell tower in Jogipet after alleging that Rs 4,000 given to him ahead of voting was stolen. Family members and friends intervened and persuaded him to come down safely after over an hour.

No party secured a clear majority in the newly formed Kohir municipality in Zaheerabad Assembly constituency. Congress won eight of the 16 wards, while BRS secured five. BJP, MIM and an Independent won one ward each, making the formation of the civic body keenly contested.

Sangareddy Collector P. Pravinya dismissed Congress leader T Jagga Reddy’s allegations of fake voter enrolment in Sangareddy and Sadasivapet municipalities as baseless. She said inquiries would be conducted only if a formal complaint is received, with appropriate action taken.

Despite alleged attempts by Congress leaders to disrupt polling and encourage fake voting, municipal elections in erstwhile Medak district witnessed a strong voter turnout, with Jinnaram recording the highest polling at 90.98 per cent, officials said

Congress leader T. Jagga Reddy allegedly threatened a police inspector in Sangareddy’s 34th ward, accusing authorities of favouring the opposition. Video footage shows him attempting to barge into the polling station and warning the police and home guards of consequences.

Sradha Private School at Pothireddypally junction in Sangareddy was gutted in a fire on Wednesday. Smoke was noticed around 10:30 am, and firefighters rushed to prevent the blaze from spreading. Election holiday ensured no students were inside.

Voting began slowly in Sangareddy and Zaheerabad municipalities, recording around 25 per cent polling by 11 am. Cheriyal and Gaddapotharam reported higher turnout. Minor scuffles broke out in some municipalities, but polling largely proceeded smoothly.

Sangareddy MLA Chintha Prabhakar accused Congress leader T Jagga Reddy of spreading false propaganda in Sangareddy and Sadasivapet civic polls. He said claims of Rs 300 crore sanction and promises of plot distribution were misleading voters.

Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy appealed to trade union leaders to work for the victory of BRS candidates in the February 11 municipal elections, indicating efforts to return to the party he had quit earlier to join the Congress.

Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that the recent fire at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Hyderabad was managed by the Congress government to destroy evidence in the cash for vote case. He made the remarks while campaigning in Medak

More than two years after the Congress came to power, the integrated market project in Sangareddy remains incomplete. BRS MLA Chintha Prabhakar blamed the government for neglecting the project, forcing vendors to sell vegetables on roads and causing traffic issues

A Congress woman leader staged a sit-in at the MPDO office in Jinnaram, alleging she was denied the party’s B-form despite filing her nomination. She accused local leaders of cheating her and said she would escalate the issue.

A 32-year-old man allegedly attempted suicide by slitting his throat at Tellapur in Sangareddy district on Tuesday. He was found unconscious by locals and shifted to a hospital by police. His condition is stated to be critical

BRS candidate Kothapally Srikanth has announced cash assistance for marriages, funerals and pensions in Sangareddy’s Ward No.16. Releasing his manifesto, he also promised CC cameras, welfare schemes and development works if elected in 2026.

Strong demand for bulls was witnessed at the annual cattle fair held during Urs-e-Shareef at Hazrat Peer Garib Saheb Kabli Dargah near Nyalkal, where a pair of bulls was sold for a record Rs.3.40 lakh.

SERP has signed an MoU with Granules India to conduct breast and cervical cancer screening for women in Sangareddy district. The initiative aims at early detection through screening and awareness programmes in rural areas with SHG support.

HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath has asked BHEL not to obstruct the beautification of Rayasamudram Cheruvu, stating that lakes are public assets. He said development works would proceed without demolishing houses or inconveniencing the public.

ICRISAT has signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to support climate-resilient agriculture. The agreement coincided with the launch of the Odisha Agriculture Drought Mitigation Programme during Krushi Odisha 2026 in Bhubaneswar.