Several BJP MLAs raised concerns in the Assembly over the poor utilisation of IT towers in districts, pointing to lack of employment opportunities and farmers using the premises for drying paddy. IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu admitted that many towers remained under-occupied but also announced that the Adilabad IT tower would be launched shortly.
A 25-year-old woman in Khammam died after consuming weedicide, reportedly distressed over lack of government job notifications. She was preparing for competitive exams and died while undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation
