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Municipal workers of Gajwel staged a protest over non-payment of salaries for several months, alleging financial distress despite regular civic work. They demanded immediate clearance of dues and warned of a boycott of duties if payments were further delayed

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.

In Kasturipally village, Uma Devi (32) and two children, Kiran Kumar (12) and Munjei Birju (6), drowned in a check dam while the mother tried to save the children. The families had recently arrived from Bihar seeking livelihood

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.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for allegedly neglecting gram panchayats over the past two years, leaving them without funds and delaying elections.

A 23-year-old house surgeon from Jogulamba-Gadwal district died by suicide in Siddipet after being allegedly cheated by a fellow doctor who refused to marry her citing caste. Police have arrested the accused and booked him under SC/ST Act

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

Former Minister Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s alleged abusive remarks against K Chandrashekhar Rao, highlighting the wrong example set for youth. Rao also inspected welfare hostels in Nasarpur, distributing blankets and checking food quality

Seven passengers were injured when an RTC bus travelling from Godavarikhani to Hyderabad collided with a stationary lorry on Rajiv Rahadhari near Nagulabanda under Kukunoorpally police limits. The injured, including Sushmitha, Bhulakshmi, Ayansh, Priyanka, Chandu, Pavan and Ammayya, were taken to Siddipet government hospital.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy said the victory of BRS-backed candidates in gram panchayat elections reflected people’s loss of faith in the Congress government, with the party winning 84 of 141 panchayats in the first two phases

The annual Komuravelly Mallanna jathara begins on Sunday with the celestial wedding of the presiding deity at Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Siddipet district, with elaborate arrangements in place as thousands of devotees are expected

Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi suspended 182 government employees who skipped duties during the first phase of gram panchayat elections on December 11. The move serves as a warning to staff for the second and third phases on December 14 and 17

Erravally villagers elected all eight ward members and the sarpanch unanimously, with no contest between two BRS panels. The villagers credited former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao for development. Kavitha Rammohan Reddy pledged to continue improving the village

Harish Rao said Telangana would not have been formed without KCR’s 2009 fast, which pushed the Centre to announce statehood. He highlighted Siddipet’s growth since then and said BRS will build a new martyrs’ memorial. People were urged to join Deeksha Diwas.

A first-year MBBS student at Surabhi Medical College, Siddipet, has alleged ragging by seniors who forced him to trim his beard despite a religious vow. He claims the anti-ragging committee ignored his plea. Police launched an inquiry after his parents complained

A leopard spotted on the outskirts of Godugupally village in Doulthabad mandal on Monday was found dead the next day. Villagers said the animal appeared weak and immobile, while forest officials have ordered a post-mortem to ascertain the cause

Siddipet police arrested five members of a gang for stealing batteries and diesel from Jio mobile towers across Telangana. They recovered 18 batteries, ₹3.01 lakh, and vehicles. Six others remain absconding as police continue the investigation

The Centre has released Rs 141.34 crore to the Siddipet municipality to complete pending underground drainage works. MLA Harish Rao said the funds will help extend the network to new colonies and merged villages, ensuring improved sanitation across the town

A Class 5 student at a government primary school in Komatibanda, Gajwel mandal, sustained injuries after receiving an electric shock while switching on a borewell motor on the school premises. The boy was revived by a teacher and is now stable

Newly appointed Siddipet Police Commissioner Vijay Kumar has vowed to make the district drug-free and enhance safety for women. He said police would act firmly against gambling and ensure peaceful, fair conduct of the upcoming local body elections