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The BRS launched a padayatra from Annapurna Sagar to Ranganayaka Sagar in Siddipet, accusing the Congress government of failing to fill reservoirs under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme. The party said declining water levels threaten paddy cultivation and announced more protests.

A pregnant woman delivered her baby beside a hospital bed at the Government MCH Centre in Kothagudem after allegedly not receiving timely assistance. The newborn sustained injuries in the fall, prompting protests by family members, while doctors denied negligence.

Paddy farmers in Siddipet are struggling to begin cultivation due to empty reservoirs, depleted groundwater and poor rainfall. Delayed irrigation, low sowing coverage and erratic power supply have worsened the situation, forcing many farmers to spend more on repeated sowing and borewells.

Young mountaineer Jatoth Vihan Ram from Siddipet met Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari after scaling major peaks, including Mt Kilimanjaro and Mount Kosciuszko. The minister assured support for his ambition to complete the Seven Summits while continuing his anti-drug awareness campaign.

A 27-year-old Armed Reserve constable from Siddipet died after his car rammed into a stationary lorry parked near a puncture shop on Rajiv Rahadari in Gajwel mandal. Police registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem.

The recent extortion attempt involving a Revenue Inspector in Cheriyal has raised concerns that cyber fraudsters are exploiting ACB raids to target government officials. Sources say officials allegedly involved in corruption are reluctant to report such threats, fearing further scrutiny.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao presented iPads to 31 meritorious SSC students from the Siddipet Assembly constituency. He announced that the top 50 students would receive similar devices from next year and encouraged students to use technology for academic purposes.

Siddipet police returned 117 lost smartphones to their owners after recovering them through complaints registered on the CEIR portal. Commissioner of Police Rashmi Perumal said 538 mobile phones had been recovered this year and urged the public to use the portal.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau trapped Cheryala Tahsildar Korra Dileep Naik in Siddipet district for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe to process 11 NALA land conversion applications. He was arrested and produced before the special ACB court in Hyderabad.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao distributed tea stall equipment to 91 beneficiaries across five rural mandals in Siddipet with support from the National Egg Coordination Committee. The initiative aims to strengthen the livelihoods of small vendors by helping them run their businesses more efficiently.

An 11-year-old residential school student ran away from her hostel in Gajwel on Friday night as she wanted to meet her parents. Patrolling police found her at Pragnapur bus stop, comforted her and later reunited her with her family.

A fertiliser dealer in Cheriyal was arrested for allegedly black marketing 6,429 urea bags using fake farmers' Aadhaar details and pattadar passbooks. The Agriculture Department suspended a mandal officer and cancelled the licences of three fertiliser dealers in connection with the case.

A severe monsoon deficit has badly affected sowing operations in Siddipet district, where only 60,000 acres have been cultivated so far. Farmers fear they may have to resow crops as the district recorded a 49 per cent rainfall deficit until June 30.

A pack of stray dogs killed ten sheep and injured at least 50 others after entering a shed on the outskirts of Chowdarpally village in Siddipet district on Friday night. The incident caused heavy losses to the farmer, with villagers seeking government assistance.

Hyderabad: The City Cybercrime Police have arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in a Rs 1.46 crore matrimony site-based investment fraud in which cybercriminals allegedly used fake matrimonial profiles and mule bank accounts to siphon off victims’ money. The arrested suspects are Ch Sampath of Siddipet, Hechu Naresh, Endla Suresh and V Mahesh, all […]

Monkey menace has intensified in Siddipet's Nanganur mandal, with simians now damaging paddy nurseries in addition to fruits and vegetables. Farmers say repeated monkey attacks have affected cultivation and are urging the government to relocate the animals to forest areas.

Former Minister T Harish Rao helped a 20-year-old youth from Siddipet, who lost his leg in an accident, by arranging a prosthetic limb worth Rs. 5 lakh. The gesture has enabled the youngster to walk again and regain confidence in life.

A 38-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a two-wheeler while crossing Rajiv Rahadari under the Gouraram police station limits in Siddipet district on Sunday. The victim suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot. Police registered a case.

A Mumbai-based couple from Mancherial district was killed after their moped rammed into a tractor on Rajiv Rahadari near Lakudaram village in Siddipet district. The husband died on the spot, while his wife succumbed to injuries on the way to hospital.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil key promises made to farmers under the Warangal Rythu Declaration. He criticised procurement restrictions, delays in welfare schemes and the government's handling of agricultural support measures.