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During CM Revanth Reddy’s programme in Siddipet, factional rivalry within the Congress became evident as flexi banners by DCC President Anksha Reddy and Pujala Harikrishna omitted each other’s images, exposing long-standing tensions between the groups.

Tension prevailed at the oil palm factory in Narmetta as BRS and Congress workers raised slogans against each other during a Rythu Mela event. Leaders from both sides appealed for calm, and the situation was brought under control

A breach in the Mallanna Sagar canal near Dubbak has raised concerns over irrigation supply in Siddipet district. Farmers fear heavy losses to paddy crops and have urged authorities to carry out immediate repairs and take up desilting works

Two farmers in Ragothampally village of Siddipet died by suicide within 48 hours, reportedly due to mounting debts and continuous agricultural losses, leaving the small farming community shocked and raising concerns over financial distress among farmers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will inaugurate the Narmetta oil palm factory in Siddipet on March 22, a project initiated during the BRS regime, which is set to boost oil palm processing, farmer returns and employment generation.

A 48-year-old man died and another was seriously injured after a private school bus hit their motorcycle in Jagadevpur mandal of Siddipet district. The injured person is undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Gajwel.

BRS leaders distributed Ramzan kits to poor Muslims across Siddipet town with the support of former minister T Harish Rao. Later, Harish Rao and former Home Minister Mohd. Mehmood Ali attended a large iftar gathering at the Idgah.

BRS leaders in Siddipet staged a protest demanding the immediate release of the Yasangi instalment of Rythu Bharosa. MLC Deshapathi Srinivas accused the State government of failing to implement promises made to farmers after coming to power.

Administrative functioning in Sangareddy, Siddipet and Medak districts is affected as Additional Collector (Local Bodies) posts remain vacant. Despite recent officer reshuffles in Telangana, the government has not filled the positions, leaving key responsibilities under additional charge.

A sharp fall in vegetable prices has left potato and tomato farmers in Sangareddy and surrounding districts facing severe losses. With wholesale prices as low as Rs.4 to Rs.5 per kg, many farmers are planning to abandon their crops.

BRS workers and farmers staged a rasta-roko in Narayanraopet mandal of Siddipet district, demanding release of irrigation water from Ranganyaka Sagar and Mallanna Sagar, completion of pending canals and timely release of the Yasangi instalment of Rythu Bharosa.

Former Minister T Harish Rao criticised the State government over delays in resolving Bhu Bharathi complaints, issuing pattadar passbooks and processing Sadabainama applications. He alleged lack of clarity, pending reimbursements and failure to provide jobs to eligible VRAs’ kin.

An elusive tiger has moved west towards Vithalapur village in Siddipet district after staying in a reserve forest near Gundaram and Chowdaram. Fresh pug marks were found in Anantharam Kunta, prompting alerts and intensified monitoring by forest officials.

Panic has gripped villages in Koheda mandal of Siddipet district after a wandering tiger killed seven cattle and stayed in the area for two days. Forest officials said the tiger may move towards Maharashtra after a brief halt near Shanigram reservoir

An elusive tiger attacked and killed cattle in Siddipet’s Ghanapur, Akkenapally, and Baswapuram villages over the weekend. Forest officials are tracking the predator using pugmarks and camera traps to prevent further livestock losses.

Former Minister T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress ignored Gajwel’s development after coming to power and urged voters to support the BRS in municipal elections. He also criticised the BJP and highlighted development works undertaken during the BRS rule

Protests erupted across Siddipet district after the SIT summoned former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, with BRS cadres and villagers staging demonstrations and burning effigies while accusing the Congress government of political vendetta.

The tiger that triggered fear in villages of Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district for the past fortnight is suspected to have crossed into Siddipet district, with pug marks found at Thirumalapur village. Forest officials have asked residents in border villages to remain alert.

Congress leader Balu Jonnala from Ramayampet municipality joined the BRS along with his followers in the presence of former Minister T Harish Rao at Siddipet. Harish Rao urged the new entrants to work towards winning the municipality.

As many as 40 sheep were killed in a stray dog attack at Lakshmakkapally village on Sunday night. The farmer, who depended on sheep rearing for livelihood, has appealed to the government for compensation, estimating losses at nearly Rs 10 lakh.