Two shepherds drowned in the Manjeera River in Nizamabad after getting trapped in quicksand while taking their sheep to water. Rescue attempts by locals failed, and one body was recovered while search operations continue for the other.
Seven shepherds from Narmala village in Rajanna-Sircilla district were rescued by Army helicopters after being stranded in floodwaters near the Upper Manair project. Officials monitored the operation, while food was supplied via drone until helicopters airlifted them to safety.
A leopard attacked three shepherds and killed three sheep in Kotlabad village, Mahabubnagar, on Saturday night. The injured men were hospitalized with minor injuries. Forest officials set up cages and camera traps as leopard sightings have been reported in nearby areas recently.
Forest officials reported that leopard pugmarks were found in the Ameenpur forest beat near the village. They urged locals to remain cautious and advised farmers not to enter agricultural fields before 10 a.m. and to leave by 4 p.m. They also recommended that cotton growers work in groups and wear face masks for added safety.
The shepherds shot a video with a phone and sent it to the relatives back in Mahabubnagar, who in turn, contacted the officials in the Medak district on Sunday.
Siddipet: Finance Minister T Harish Rao has called upon shepherds in Siddipet to raise Deccani breed sheep since they were well-known for having high-level nutrients. Addressing the shepherds after launching a deworming drive for sheep at Mittapally village in Siddipet district on Friday, the Minister said they will set up two exclusive outlets for selling […]
Warangal: Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy on Wednesday said Kisan Credit Card scheme will provide financial support to farmers, fishermen, dairy farmers, sheep and goat herders, and urged them to utilize the scheme. The MLA was speaking at a programme to hand over ID cards to 2,500 persons that will facilitate them to get Kisan […]
