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As many as 40 sheep were killed in a stray dog attack at Lakshmakkapally village on Sunday night. The farmer, who depended on sheep rearing for livelihood, has appealed to the government for compensation, estimating losses at nearly Rs 10 lakh.

A man allegedly killed his wife after suspecting her fidelity and attacked his daughter before attempting suicide at Adarsh Nagar colony in Siddipet. The woman died on the spot, while the daughter and accused were hospitalised.

A man and his seven-year-old son were killed, while his niece was seriously injured, after a lorry hit their two-wheeler at Japthi Lingareddypally in Thoguta mandal of Siddipet district. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Farmers in Siddipet protested against the delay in the release of Rythu Bharosa for the Yasangi season during a visit by Minister Vivek Venkatswamy and MP M Raghunanda Rao. The minister assured that the incentive would be released soon.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of planning to dissolve Siddipet district and merge it with neighbouring districts. He warned that people would launch a movement to protect Siddipet’s identity and development.

IPS officer Rashmi Perumal has assumed charge as the new Commissioner of Police in Siddipet, replacing SM Vijay Kumar. Senior police officials welcomed her, and she said maintaining law and order in the district would be her top priority

A 12-year-old Class 7 student died under suspicious circumstances at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya hostel near Siddipet. The girl reportedly fell ill and was rushed to hospital, where she was declared dead. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

Police in Mancherial booked a man for travelling dangerously by sitting atop a moving compartment of the Gorakhpur Express. The incident caused panic among passengers, and officials said the man appeared to be mentally unsound

A 26-year-old woman, who was separated from her husband, was found murdered at Nacharam village in Wargal mandal of Siddipet district. Police said she had left home to visit Hyderabad and began an investigation into the case.

Aspirants in Gajwel municipality are disappointed as the government limits wards to 14 in the old town, despite increased voter strength from merged R&R colonies, reducing their election opportunities.

Former minister T Harish Rao has written to Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy seeking Rs 30 crore for Ananthagiri Sagar and Ranganayaka Sagar works in Siddipet district, alleging neglect of key irrigation projects by the Congress government.

A couple running a cloth shop in Bejjanki, Siddipet district, allegedly died by suicide due to family disputes and financial difficulties. Found unconscious at home on Sunday. Police await further details

Former minister T. Harish Rao mortgaged his Siddipet house to help a postgraduate medical student secure an education loan after banks sought collateral. He also gave personal financial assistance, enabling the student to continue her Ophthalmology studies.

BRS performed strongly in the first phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 76 villages, while Congress secured 60. BJP and independents won 11 each. Campaigning has intensified ahead of the second phase scheduled for Sunday

Police inspected BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s vehicle at a poll check post in Jillella on Wednesday. The inspection was part of routine checks to curb illegal transport during gram panchayat elections. Officials found nothing and allowed him to proceed.

A sharp drop in temperatures disrupted morning gram panchayat campaigning across the erstwhile Medak district. Candidates struggled to conduct door-to-door outreach, and voter activity slowed until late morning. With the first phase ending on Tuesday, the cold conditions hampered last-minute mobilisation.

A barber from Ragothampally village in Dubbak mandal has promised free haircut and shaving services to all male voters for five years if his wife wins the ward election. Srikanth made the pledge through a social media video that went viral locally.

Several Congress and BSP leaders from three mandals joined the BRS in Gajwel in the presence of T Harish Rao. He accused the Congress government of ignoring gram panchayats, failing on funds, pensions, crop loan waiver and Kalyana Lakshmi promises

Anganwadi teacher Razia Sultana resigned and filed her nomination for the Sarpanch post of Indupuriyal village. Known for her social work through the SR Trust, she hopes her service during Covid-19 and support to villagers will earn public backing.

Senior Congress leaders from Siddipet have launched a coordinated revolt against the AICC’s appointment of Tumukunta Akansha Reddy as DCC President. Multiple factions are lobbying for a reversal, intensifying internal divisions ahead of the panchayat elections and leaving party cadres uncertain