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Kumram Bheem Asifabad DAO R Srinivas Rao was suspended for negligence in urea distribution. He allegedly allotted 400 tonnes to private traders, worsening the fertiliser shortage. Farmers faced long queues and accused traders of diverting stocks to Maharashtra.
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A fertiliser distribution drive turned chaotic in Khammam district as farmers thronged PACS centres in search of urea. At Karepalli, an agriculture officer fainted after being mobbed by the crowd. Despite early arrival and long queues, many farmers were denied urea due to a token-based system favouring prior recipients.
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Farmers across Nalgonda district staged protests and road blockades on Friday over a severe urea shortage affecting kharif crops. Demonstrations began early morning in several mandals, with farmers demanding immediate fertiliser supply to prevent crop losses and mounting financial distress
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Leaders and journalist unions in Khammam condemned the filing of police cases against journalists V Sambasiva Rao and Dhanunjay Reddy for covering farmers’ issues amid the urea shortage. They demanded immediate withdrawal of FIRs and threatened protests if ignored
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Miryalguda MLA B. Laxma Reddy diverted ₹2 crore, originally set aside for his son’s wedding reception, to support farmers facing a urea shortage. He handed over the cheque to CM A. Revanth Reddy, seeking fertiliser distribution to one lakh farmers.
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Farmers in Mahabubnagar are protesting against urea shortages despite government claims of adequate supply. Many slept overnight at distribution centres to secure fertiliser, while others staged demonstrations demanding unrestricted supply amid growing frustration with the Congress government.
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A woman farmer in Warangal district sustained a fracture while trying to climb a gate to secure a urea token amid chaotic distribution at Peddathanda. Officials had restricted token issuance to those already inside the godown premises, prompting panic.
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Despite the Centre’s assurance of an additional 40,000 MT of urea, Telangana’s Kharif farmers continue to face acute shortages, with long queues and black market diversions worsening the crisis. Crops are yellowing under relentless rains, and disruptions at RFCL have compounded the supply gap.
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BRS leader Kampelli Kanakesh Patel arranged free meals for farmers waiting in long queues for urea at PACS in Paloncha, Kothagudem. He criticised the Congress government for shortages and demanded adequate supply, warning that it should step down if it fails
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BRS leaders staged a protest in Kuravi Mandal, Mahabubabad, on Sunday, expressing solidarity with farmers facing a severe urea shortage. Former Minister Satyavati Rathod joined farmers in queues and criticised the Congress government for failing to ensure fertiliser availability.
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Former Minister Satyavathi Rathod has demanded immediate support from the Congress-led government for the families of two farmers who died in a road accident while travelling to collect urea in Mahabubabad district. The incident sparked protests at the local hospital, with Rathod joining grieving families.
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A field study by the Telangana Vikasa Samiti has revealed a worsening crisis for farmers across the state, driven by a severe shortage of urea and unreliable power supply. The report highlights long queues, procedural delays due to biometric and OTP systems, and crop failures, especially among paddy, maize, and cotton growers.
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A T News Channel reporter was booked under multiple stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for allegedly compelling a farmer to speak against the State government during coverage of a urea shortage in Khammam. Legal experts criticised the FIR as vindictive and legally untenable.
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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.
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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.
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Farmers in Katikanapalli, Peddapalli, prevented a fertiliser shop owner from illegally diverting 22 bags of urea. Police seized the consignment and reloaded it into the godown. Urea distribution is carried out with Aadhaar and Pattadar passbook verification
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of negligence in tackling Telangana’s severe urea shortage, warning crops were at risk. He also blamed the Centre for policy failures and warned of intensified agitation if the crisis was not resolved immediately
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Farmers in Mukhra (K) village, Echoda mandal, Adilabad, staged a unique protest by begging door to door for money to buy urea amid severe shortage. They recalled that fertiliser was easily available during K Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule
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Farmers in Karimnagar are reeling under a dual crisis as bacterial leaf blight infects paddy crops already stressed by a shortage of urea. The disease, triggered by erratic weather and poor crop rotation, has spread across fields sown in June and July. Agricultural experts recommend nutrient sprays, potash application, and strict water management, as no direct pesticide exists for the blight.
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A severe shortage of urea has triggered widespread protests across the erstwhile Adilabad district, with farmers staging rasta roko demonstrations and blocking traffic in multiple mandals. Officials have promised swift action, but farmers continue to demand immediate resolution.
