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Nagaram village in Vikarabad district has banned belt shops following a resolution by the Gram Panchayat led by sarpanch N Laxmi Srinivas. Villagers supported the move to curb liquor addiction, improve health, and prevent financial distress among families.

The Telangana High Court allowed the Indian Navy’s VLF radar project in Vikarabad forest while keeping a PIL pending for six months to monitor compensatory afforestation progress and ensure compliance with environmental conditions.

Farmers and ASHA workers staged protests in Vikarabad demanding withdrawal of land acquisition in Rapole and implementation of salary hike promises. Protesters warned of intensifying agitation if their concerns are not addressed by the government.

Two people were killed and six injured in separate road accidents in Kanchanbagh, Rajendranagar and Vikarabad, including a fatal bike crash and a family accident, with three victims reported to be in critical condition

A 19-year-old degree student from a Social Welfare Women’s Degree College hostel in Ghatkesar, reported missing after leaving without permission on March 4, was later found to have married her boyfriend in Vikarabad district. Police are verifying further details.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao criticised the arrest of unemployed youth and leaders of people's organisations ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Vikarabad, alleging that the Congress government’s actions resemble the Emergency era and contradict its promise of democratic rule.

A chicken shop owner was killed in a knife attack following an old rivalry in Rajiv Colony of Tandur town in Vikarabad district. The victim, Noor Ahmed, died while being shifted to Hyderabad for treatment.

A newly elected gram panchayat ward member has been accused of killing her husband in Mominpet, Vikarabad district. Police say the man was strangled at home on Friday night, and the woman has been taken into custody.

Quarrying in Telangana’s Vikarabad district was halted for a month to protect a rare rock eagle owl nesting with five eggs. Forest officials and wildlife photographers coordinated swift action, with the quarry owner agreeing to pause operations until the hatchlings fly

A driver escaped unhurt after a speeding private travels bus rammed into his car at Mahalingapuram near Shankarpally on Friday morning. The impact pushed the car off the road, causing it to catch fire. Locals rescued the driver, and police registered a case.

A 21-year-old woman from Vikarabad district died by suicide on Wednesday night, with her family alleging she was harassed by her husband since their marriage six months ago. Police said the harassment may have led to depression. A case has been registered.

Ahead of Telangana’s gram panchayat elections, CM Revanth Reddy urged women to wear Indiramma sarees and vote for Congress-supported candidates. He highlighted progress in irrigation and industrial projects in Kodangal, touting farmer cooperation and ambitious development plans

An RTC bus traveling from Tandur to Hyderabad collided with a lorry at Pudur mandal, Vikarabad district, injuring two passengers. Police rushed to the scene and transported the injured to hospital. Nineteen people were on the bus at the time

A 52-year-old farmer from Vikarabad sustained critical burns after his daughter and son-in-law allegedly set him ablaze for refusing to transfer his land to her name. The police registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Tension erupted in Chevella when MLA K Yadaiah attempted to visit the Mirzaguda accident site after an RTC bus-truck collision killed 20 people. Locals and victims’ relatives blamed government negligence for the lack of road safety measures

A man in Vikarabad district killed his wife, daughter, and sister-in-law with an axe following domestic disputes, before ending his life by suicide. His elder daughter escaped the attack. Police registered a case and began investigation.

A man from Agganur village narrowly escaped drowning after being swept away in the swollen Kagina River near Veereshittipalli bridge in Vikarabad. Quick-thinking villagers rescued him using ropes and rushed him to hospital, where he was declared out of danger.

A 25-year-old man, Antagiri Srinu, died after a speeding car rammed his motorcycle on Vikarabad Bridge on Wednesday night. Police said Srinu died on the spot, registered a case, and seized the vehicle involved in the accident.

A fresh petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging the 42 percent BC reservation in local polls. Petitioners argue the government order violates category-wise norms. Supporters of the G.O. say the quota follows constitutional provisions on political representation

Heavy rains battered Vikarabad district, flooding low-lying areas and disrupting power and road connectivity. Several bridges, including at Nagasamundram and Kokat, were washed away, while traffic between the Karnataka border and Tandur came to a halt. Officials urged caution.