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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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An unidentified man snatched the mangalsutra of a 57-year-old woman who was alone at home in Mustyala village, Cheriyal mandal, on Monday. The assailant, who arrived on a bike and wore a helmet, fled immediately. Police have registered a case and begun investigation
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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.