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BRS performed strongly in the first phase of gram panchayat elections in Siddipet district, winning 76 villages, while Congress secured 60. BJP and independents won 11 each. Campaigning has intensified ahead of the second phase scheduled for Sunday

Police inspected BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s vehicle at a poll check post in Jillella on Wednesday. The inspection was part of routine checks to curb illegal transport during gram panchayat elections. Officials found nothing and allowed him to proceed.

A sharp drop in temperatures disrupted morning gram panchayat campaigning across the erstwhile Medak district. Candidates struggled to conduct door-to-door outreach, and voter activity slowed until late morning. With the first phase ending on Tuesday, the cold conditions hampered last-minute mobilisation.

A barber from Ragothampally village in Dubbak mandal has promised free haircut and shaving services to all male voters for five years if his wife wins the ward election. Srikanth made the pledge through a social media video that went viral locally.

Several Congress and BSP leaders from three mandals joined the BRS in Gajwel in the presence of T Harish Rao. He accused the Congress government of ignoring gram panchayats, failing on funds, pensions, crop loan waiver and Kalyana Lakshmi promises

Anganwadi teacher Razia Sultana resigned and filed her nomination for the Sarpanch post of Indupuriyal village. Known for her social work through the SR Trust, she hopes her service during Covid-19 and support to villagers will earn public backing.

Senior Congress leaders from Siddipet have launched a coordinated revolt against the AICC’s appointment of Tumukunta Akansha Reddy as DCC President. Multiple factions are lobbying for a reversal, intensifying internal divisions ahead of the panchayat elections and leaving party cadres uncertain

An unidentified man snatched the mangalsutra of a 57-year-old woman who was alone at home in Mustyala village, Cheriyal mandal, on Monday. The assailant, who arrived on a bike and wore a helmet, fled immediately. Police have registered a case and begun investigation

Former Minister T Harish Rao gifted cots worth Rs 6 lakh to students of BC Residential School, Thadkapally, fulfilling a promise made during his recent visit. Students and staff expressed gratitude for the gesture, which included prior T-shirt distribution.

Collector K Hymavathi inspected the upcoming Oil Palm factory at Narmetta and instructed officials to complete all infrastructure works quickly. The Rs 300 crore project, approved by the previous BRS government, is ready for inauguration after successful trial runs

Realtor Prasanth Reddy, who recently celebrated his daughter's wedding in Bahrain, visited his native village of Baddipadaga in Siddipet district and distributed silk sarees to 1,300 women. He said he felt blessed to serve the people of his village

A debt-ridden farmer from Siddipet district died after consuming pesticide, following crop damage from untimely rains. His family, already struggling with loans, was forced to pay Rs 7 lakh for treatment after a private hospital demanded Rs 9 lakh before discharge

An LPG cylinder exploded in Akunur village, Siddipet, injuring six family members and destroying their house. Locals assisted in rescue operations, and the victims were shifted to the government hospital after initial treatment at a local facility.

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy said the government released Rs 15 crore in pending funds for Dubbak, including allocations for ward development, drainage works and three lake bunds. He also distributed 141 CMRF cheques and announced Rs 4 crore for road works

A young man, Nyalapogula Nagaraju (30), died after being struck by a Secunderabad-bound RTC bus in Kukunurpally, Siddipet. He sustained fatal injuries while crossing Rajiv Rahadhari. The body was shifted to Gajwel government hospital, and a case has been registered.

Fifteen goats belonging to a Siddipet farmer died after eating pesticide-laced grass near Narsapur. The farmer, Sayyed Ahmed Muneer, said the remaining animals were ill and sought government support, calling the incident a major financial loss for his family

The Department of Agriculture, Siddipet, and Telangana Development Forum have launched a precision farming initiative using satellite data to detect crop stress, improve yield, and reduce chemical use. The project, piloted in Thoguta mandal, aims to promote sustainable agriculture practices

A leopard was spotted near Godugupally village in Siddipet, causing panic among locals. Forest officials rushed to the site to ensure the animal returned to the forest and advised villagers to exercise caution during early and late hours.

Rebarthi village in Siddipet district mourned the death of poet Ande Sri, who rose from humble beginnings as a cattle grazer. Locals and students paid tributes, remembering his warmth and lifelong connection with the village despite settling in Hyderabad

The bandh called by the BC Joint Action Committee saw full support across the erstwhile Medak district. Political parties including BRS and CPI(M) joined protests in Siddipet and Sangareddy, demanding that the State government push for the BC Bill in Parliament