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A tiger that ventured near Vithalapur village in Siddipet returned to a 1,200-hectare reserve forest. Forest officials and veterinarians are monitoring its movements after pugmarks were found and villagers reported growls. The tiger traveled 15 km in the past ten days.

A wandering tiger in Siddipet has prompted forest officials to attempt tranquilisation and relocation for human and animal safety. Despite previous trap attempts, experts are setting up camera traps and following NTCA guidelines to capture and radio-collar the tiger.

An elusive tiger continues to stay in a reserve forest near villages in Siddipet district, causing fear among residents. Forest officials and NTCA personnel are monitoring its movement, while attempts to tranquilise and relocate the animal have so far failed.

A sub-adult tiger has been roaming Siddipet forests for nearly two weeks, moving from Arepally to Thungalapally. With no human encounters so far, villagers are on alert, cattle are moved, and forest officials continue to monitor its movements closely.

Villagers in Siddipet’s Bejjanki and Koheda mandals were alarmed by tiger rumours. Forest officials confirmed the tiger was in Arepally hills, feeding on earlier kills. Teams monitored its movement, suspecting it may return to Maharashtra after a month in Telangana.

  A tiger attacked and killed a calf at Gandamalla village on Yadadri Bhuvanagiri–Siddipet border. Forest officials confirmed pug marks, tracked movement toward Chakkalgudem forest, and warned villagers as the tiger continues roaming nearby areas 

The Congress government’s district demerger plans have cast doubt over Siddipet’s future as a district. With mandals set to be merged back into Karimnagar and Jangaon, BRS accuses Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of targeting its leaders and vows to resist

BRS leaders in Siddipet have strongly opposed the Congress government’s reported move to dissolve the district, following Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s statement on merging Husnabad constituency with Karimnagar. The BRS has demanded clarity from Congress leaders, warning they will not allow them to campaign in the district without a clear stand.

BRS-supported candidates dominated the second phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 125 of 182 panchayats and nearly 69 per cent of sarpanch posts, leaving Congress and BJP far behind.

A major fire broke out at a scrap shop in Dubbak town on Friday, reportedly due to a short circuit. Scrap material worth nearly Rs 15 lakh and two two-wheelers were destroyed before firefighters brought the flames under control.

A 23-year-old woman, Ashwini, was found hanging at her home in Kokkonda village, Siddipet. While police suspect suicide, her parents alleged she was murdered by her husband and in-laws. Tension prevailed as relatives protested demanding action.

A video from Dhoolmitta mandal in Siddipet shows a group of checkered keelback snakes patiently waiting for fish at an overflowing lake following heavy rains. Captured by a local resident, the clip has quickly gone viral on social media.

A 27-year-old man from Siddipet died by suicide after officials reportedly denied funds under the Indiramma Illu housing scheme, citing deviation from the approved plan. The victim had borrowed heavily to construct the house. Police have registered a case.

The ultra-modern Siddipet oil palm factory is set to start operations within two months. Sanctioned by the previous BRS government, the plant will boost local oil palm processing, generate over 1,000 jobs, and provide higher returns to farmers.

A woman vegetable vendor in Dubbak, Siddipet, was cheated with four fake ₹200 notes by unidentified miscreants at the market. The counterfeit notes were detected by a shop owner. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage.

Former Minister T Harish Rao blamed the Congress government for two dengue deaths in Timmapur village, Siddipet, calling them “murders.” He accused the government of negligence in sanitation, failing to release panchayat funds, and not supplying adequate fertiliser to farmers.

A man in Palamakula village of Siddipet district attempted self-immolation after being allegedly removed from the Indiramma housing scheme list at the last minute. Locals and officials intervened just in time to stop him and calm the situation.

Factional tensions within Gajwel Congress erupted during a ration card distribution event, with supporters of Narsa Reddy and Srikanth Rao clashing in front of Minister Vivekanand. Police intervened to restore order as party infighting disrupted the official programme.

Danaboyina Akhila, an 18-year-old first-year degree student, was found hanging at her home in Yellamma Jalu village, Siddipet

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma praised the distribution of steel banks to SHG women in 164 villages of Husnabad as a revolutionary step towards curbing plastic use. He urged women to spread awareness and lead the sustainable living initiative across Telangana