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Former Minister T Harish Rao gifted cots worth Rs 6 lakh to students of BC Residential School, Thadkapally, fulfilling a promise made during his recent visit. Students and staff expressed gratitude for the gesture, which included prior T-shirt distribution.
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Collector K Hymavathi inspected the upcoming Oil Palm factory at Narmetta and instructed officials to complete all infrastructure works quickly. The Rs 300 crore project, approved by the previous BRS government, is ready for inauguration after successful trial runs
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Realtor Prasanth Reddy, who recently celebrated his daughter's wedding in Bahrain, visited his native village of Baddipadaga in Siddipet district and distributed silk sarees to 1,300 women. He said he felt blessed to serve the people of his village
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A debt-ridden farmer from Siddipet district died after consuming pesticide, following crop damage from untimely rains. His family, already struggling with loans, was forced to pay Rs 7 lakh for treatment after a private hospital demanded Rs 9 lakh before discharge
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An LPG cylinder exploded in Akunur village, Siddipet, injuring six family members and destroying their house. Locals assisted in rescue operations, and the victims were shifted to the government hospital after initial treatment at a local facility.
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Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy said the government released Rs 15 crore in pending funds for Dubbak, including allocations for ward development, drainage works and three lake bunds. He also distributed 141 CMRF cheques and announced Rs 4 crore for road works
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A young man, Nyalapogula Nagaraju (30), died after being struck by a Secunderabad-bound RTC bus in Kukunurpally, Siddipet. He sustained fatal injuries while crossing Rajiv Rahadhari. The body was shifted to Gajwel government hospital, and a case has been registered.
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Fifteen goats belonging to a Siddipet farmer died after eating pesticide-laced grass near Narsapur. The farmer, Sayyed Ahmed Muneer, said the remaining animals were ill and sought government support, calling the incident a major financial loss for his family
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The Department of Agriculture, Siddipet, and Telangana Development Forum have launched a precision farming initiative using satellite data to detect crop stress, improve yield, and reduce chemical use. The project, piloted in Thoguta mandal, aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices
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A leopard was spotted near Godugupally village in Siddipet, causing panic among locals. Forest officials rushed to the site to ensure the animal returned to the forest and advised villagers to exercise caution during early and late hours.
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Rebarthi village in Siddipet district mourned the death of poet Ande Sri, who rose from humble beginnings as a cattle grazer. Locals and students paid tributes, remembering his warmth and lifelong connection with the village despite settling in Hyderabad
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The bandh called by the BC Joint Action Committee saw full support across the erstwhile Medak district. Political parties including BRS and CPI(M) joined protests in Siddipet and Sangareddy, demanding that the State government push for the BC Bill in Parliament
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Two workers were killed on the spot after an RTC bus ran over them while they were clearing grass near the Tahsildar’s office in Mulug, Siddipet district. The victims were identified as residents of Kamalabad and Pamulaparthi villages
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A government teacher from Siddipet has documented 51 suicides in Veluru village, most involving small farmers facing debt, crop losses, or family distress. His book Veluru Atmahatyala Gosa highlights the worsening agrarian crisis and calls for counselling and government support.
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A 35-year-old man, Sardagani Raju, drowned while bathing during the 10th-day ceremony of a relative at Tigul village in Jagadevpur mandal on Monday. His body was retrieved, and police have registered a case in connection with the incident
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In Siddipet’s Basvapur village, a love marriage between Aparna and Abbas led to the murder of Abbas’s mother, Saheena Begum. Police registered a case and deployed additional forces to prevent further violence as the investigation continues
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Vivek Kiran Reddy, a 22-year-old IIT graduate, died after being electrocuted while removing a flexi banner that touched overhead power lines in Siddipet. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem.
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SM Vijay Kumar, a 2012 batch IPS officer, assumed charge as Siddipet Police Commissioner on Monday. He urged the police force to work as a team and remain accessible to the public. He also met District Collector K Hymavathi
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A 28-year-old man from Nabinagar village in Siddipet district was found dead in an agricultural well, days after he went missing. The youth had reportedly been battling depression after a woman had rejected his proposal.
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A farmer, P Chandram, died of a heart attack in Pothareddipally village of Siddipet district after a dispute over pledged land. His family accused Kathula Bhaskar Reddy of refusing to return the land despite debt repayment and staged a tense protest