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Telangana Rythu Sangham leaders opposed the proposed Rythu Discom and installation of smart prepaid meters for irrigation connections, alleging that the State government was implementing Central power sector reforms that could pave the way for privatisation of electricity distribution services.

Farmers in Khammam expressed disappointment after Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka reportedly did not review paddy and maize procurement issues during his district visit. Farmer groups raised concerns over delayed payments, pending stock lifting and fears of crop damage due to rains.

Maize farmers in Khammam and Kothagudem districts are facing severe challenges due to delays in procurement and lack of storage facilities. With over 22,000 metric tonnes already procured and thousands more awaiting collection, warehouses in Khammam, Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, and Jaggaiahpet have reached full capacity.

Farmers in Khammam district are facing severe hardships at maize procurement centres due to shortages of gunny bags and transport trucks. Telangana Rythu Sangham district secretary Bonthu Rambabu accused local Ministers of ignoring farmers’ problems, forcing them to bear extra financial burdens.

Maize farmers in Khammam district are struggling due to the State government’s failure to establish adequate procurement centres despite the Centre’s directive. Only a fraction of the promised centres have opened, and procurement has yet to begin, forcing farmers to sell maize at prices far below the support price.

Telangana Rythu Sangham workers staged a protest in Khammam against reduced funding for the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Project, demanding higher allocation, compensation for displaced families and immediate steps to ensure the project’s timely completion.

CPI(M)-affiliated Telangana Rythu Sangham staged protests in Khammam district demanding the withdrawal of the Congress government’s decision to nominate political leaders to PACS and DCCBs. District secretary Bonthu Rambabu insisted that elections should be held to elect farmer representatives, warning that political nominations would undermine the cooperative system.

The CPI(M)-affiliated Telangana Rythu Sangham has accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting to dismantle the cooperative system by nominating Congress workers to cooperative societies. District secretary Bonthu Rambabu announced district-wide protests beginning December 27, warning that abandoning farmer-led elections would harm the cooperative structure.

Farmers in Khammam district are still awaiting the Rs 500 per quintal bonus promised for Yasangi paddy, even as officials prepare for Vanakalam procurement. Over Rs 65 crore remains unpaid to more than 18,000 farmers, prompting many to consider selling their produce to private buyers.

Cotton farmers in Khammam face poor yield due to heavy rains and urea shortage. While officials predict minor losses, farmers fear up to 60 per cent drop. Support price concerns and harvesting costs are adding to their financial stress

Officials in Khammam and Kothagudem are preparing for cotton procurement this season, with over 53 lakh quintals expected. Farmers must register via the Kapas Kisan app. Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged CCI to ease app registration rules for rural farmers

Telangana Rythu Sangham farmers staged a protest in Wyra mandal of Khammam demanding immediate supply of 500 metric tonnes of urea. They warned of falling paddy yields and losses in cotton and green gram due to inadequate fertiliser supply and delayed Markfed purchases

Farmers in Wyra mandal of Khammam district staged protests over delayed urea supply, despite submitting required documents a month ago. With only 445 bags available, many were left waiting, prompting demonstrations at the PACS warehouse and tahsildar office. Agriculture officials have assured distribution within two days.

Activists of the Telangana Rythu Sangham staged protests across Khammam, demanding urgent supply of urea and opposing the Centre’s decision to lift duties on cotton imports. Leaders blamed the fertiliser shortage on delayed imports and halted production at Ramagundam.

Former MP Nama Nageswara Rao urged the Telangana government to ensure adequate urea supply, citing shortages troubling farmers. He demanded strict action against black marketing. Farmers and Rythu Sangham leaders staged protests seeking more urea supply centres under Gopavaram PACS

Several districts impacted, with Siddipet alone seeing nearly 20,000 acres of crop damage following heavy rain on May 4-5

Paddy farmers in Khammam protested after the district supply officer halted unloading at Konijerla’s Raju Rice Mill, citing milling limits. Waiting four days, farmers faced losses. The protest ended when officials allowed unloading

Heavy rains in Sathupalli disrupted coal production at SCCL’s JVR and Kishtaram opencast mines besides removal of overburden

The leaders of the parties and farmers staged a massive dharna in front of the collectorate

The sangham leaders staged a protest at Wyra tahsildar office in the district on Friday demanding completion of loan waiver process and release of paddy bonus