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The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several Telangana districts over the next 48 hours. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected across many parts of the State, with weather warnings extending through Saturday.
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Cash shortages in several rural bank branches across Telangana have led to limits on withdrawals, causing difficulties for farmers during the sowing season. Many farmers depend on cash for labour and farm-related expenses and are unable to fully use digital payment systems.
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Villagers of Melagiri Pet in Sangareddy were surprised after discovering around 20 crocodile hatchlings and 60 eggs near an agricultural field. Forest officials rescued the hatchlings and shifted them to the Manjeera Dam crocodile breeding centre while searching for adult crocodiles.
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Two men from Sangareddy district died after their two-wheeler crashed into a roadside railing on NH-765D near Kowdipally in Medak. One died on the spot and the other later in hospital
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Army Subedar Ponnam Kumar Goud (45) was murdered at his Medak residence. Police allege his wife and relatives beat him to death. The body was shifted for post-mortem; investigation continues
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Farmers staged a rasta-roko protest in Hathnoora mandal of Sangareddy district, demanding immediate procurement of paddy. With rains beginning in the district, they urged the government to purchase all stocks without delay before withdrawing the protest following police intervention.
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Thousands of Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries in Sangareddy lost their electricity subsidy during April and May after power consumption crossed the 200-unit limit amid intense summer heat. Beneficiaries have urged the government to provide concessions for the first 200 units consumed.
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Former Minister T Harish Rao's birthday was celebrated across Sangareddy district with annadanam programmes, blood donation camps and fruit distribution. BRS leaders and workers organised events at multiple locations, while an AI-generated video of Harish Rao attracted widespread attention.
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Riyaz Pasha, a social worker from Bidar district, Karnataka, travels over 25 km to Telangana daily to supply water and grains for birds during summer. His decade-long conservation effort has inspired locals to support wildlife and install water containers
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Dr P Sudhakar Nayak, a Mumbai-based IRS officer, spent seven weekends travelling to Narayankhed in Sangareddy district to guide the construction of community soak pits and ponds, helping improve rainwater conservation and groundwater recharge in the drought-prone region.
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A 35-year-old motorcyclist from Minpur died after his bike hit a heap of paddy placed on the road at Isojipet village in Sangareddy district. The victim sustained serious injuries and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Pulkal.
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Villagers rescued a stranded man from a swollen stream in Pyaravaram, Jharasangam mandal, using a ladder and rope Wednesday morning. Heavy overnight rains revived streams across Medak, disrupting traffic at Yasapur in Raikode mandal as water overflowed a low-level bridge
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Telangana is expected to continue experiencing severe heatwave conditions till the end of the month, with temperatures likely to cross 44 degrees Celsius in several districts. IMD has issued a red alert while forecasting sporadic thunderstorm activity across parts of the State.
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Siddipet recorded temperatures above 46 degree C for the second consecutive day, with Gandipally in Akkannapet mandal registering the highest reading of 46.1 degree C. Hot and humid conditions continued across the erstwhile Medak district, forcing people to remain indoors.
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A mock drill was conducted at Biocon Limited in Sangareddy district to test the preparedness of disaster response teams and district authorities. Officials from multiple departments participated and stressed the importance of industrial safety measures and fire safety equipment during emergencies.
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A black buck was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Shikhar Khana village in Sangareddy district on Monday. Forest officials and a veterinarian examined the carcass and said the animal died after a sharp object pierced its body accidentally.
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Farmers in the erstwhile Medak district staged protests and blocked NH-161 over delays in paddy procurement. They alleged a lack of transportation, gunny bags and other facilities at procurement centres, accusing the government of failing to complete the procurement process on time.
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A chemical tanker caught fire on NH-65 near Madgi in Sangareddy, but a major disaster was averted after firefighters quickly controlled the blaze
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An RTC conductor in Sangareddy allegedly attacked two ticket inspectors after they found a passenger travelling without a ticket. He also instigated passengers and accused officials of bribery. Police registered a case, and TGRTC ordered a departmental inquiry.
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Women farmers associated with the Deccan Development Society showcased over 100 varieties of traditional seeds in Sangareddy district. The initiative highlights disappearing crops and promotes biodiversity, while encouraging farmers and visitors to adopt diverse and sustainable agricultural practices.
