"siddipet-news"

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

The former Minister demanded a judicial commission to probe alleged irregularities in Group-1 recruitment. Accusing CM Revanth Reddy of betraying unemployed youth with false promises, he said Congress was taking credit for BRS notifications while failing to deliver jobs

A five-member gang operating across multiple districts in Telangana has been busted by Siddipet police for fraudulently selling self-driving cars hired from unsuspecting owners. The gang had reportedly hired 17 cars from various districts including Rajanna-Sircilla and Karimnagar.

A 21-year-old biker, Akula Sasidhar of Velgatur, died after ramming into a water fountain at BJR Junction, Siddipet, on Sunday night. His body was found floating on Monday, retrieved by police, and shifted to the government hospital for post-mortem

District Collector K Hymavathi inspected Timmapur after a rise in dengue cases and ordered tests for all fever patients. She directed action against an unqualified hospital operator, and urged villagers to observe dry days and maintain sanitation to curb mosquito breeding

Farmers in Siddipet’s Alwal village locked agriculture officials inside the Rythu Vedika after waiting for hours to buy urea fertiliser. Police intervened to secure their release, but shortages persisted, reflecting growing unrest across Medak district amid inadequate stocks

Siddipet Rural Mandal Housing AE Chinthala Venkaiah was suspended for allegedly demanding Rs 50,000 bribe from a contractor of Indiramma Houses. Collector K. Hymavathi ordered an inquiry, and action was taken after the Zilla Parishad CEO confirmed the allegations

A Siddipet court convicted Parsha Srinivas in a POCSO case for raping a 14-year-old girl in April 2022, sentencing him to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000. Police and public prosecutor were commended for the speedy trial

A farmer and his son died after being electrocuted by an electric fence set up to keep wild boars away from crops in Siddipet’s Gangapur village. The tragic incident shocked locals, and police have registered a case for investigation

After criticism from former Minister T Harish Rao, the irrigation department started pumping water into Ranganayaka Sagar in Siddipet with one motor. Rao, however, demanded full-scale pumping at all stations to fill major reservoirs and support farmers

Congress leader Mynampally Hanumantha Rao accused Chakradhar Goud of acting at the behest of the BRS and used strong words against him, dismissing his criticism and vowing to focus on challenging senior BRS leaders instead of smaller political rivals