Telangana

The Adilabad police have opened a library with 500 books at remote Lokari village in Gadiguda mandal to help government job aspirants. SP Akhil Mahajan said free coaching programmes and similar educational initiatives would soon be launched across the district.

Residents of Chinthiryala Gram Panchayat in Kothagudem have adopted a novel approach to curb illegal liquor sales by auctioning rights for a single belt shop. While locals welcomed the move, the decision has sparked controversy as belt shops lack legal sanction.

Unidentified thieves stole a temple hundi containing more than Rs 1 lakh in cash and valuables from the Mahankali Temple in Siddipet district after vandalising idols and stealing CCTV hard disks. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

A cyber fraudster posing as an ACB officer allegedly duped a revenue inspector in Siddipet district of Rs 96,000 by threatening raids over fake complaints. The incident comes days after the ACB trapped the Cheriyal tehsildar in a bribery case.

The MAUD Department has sanctioned Rs 77.31 crore for the operation, maintenance and upgradation of 404 traffic signals across GHMC limits. The three-year project includes installation of new signals and improved connectivity with the Central Command and Control Centre

Anvita Khammam Aces ended Hyderabad E-Champions' unbeaten run with a 10-run victory in Qualifier 1 of the Sreenidhi University TG20 League. Mickil Jaiswal's unbeaten 76 and disciplined bowling helped Aces defend 200 and secure a place in the tournament final

Recognising the aspirations and frustrations of unemployed youth is just as important as acknowledging the State's development achievements

The Telangana Retired Engineers Association has claimed that Kannepalli, Annaram and Sundilla pumps can be operated safely with proper procedures. It said flood flows in the Pranahita could enable water lifting through the system without causing damage if monitored carefully.

DYFI Telangana and Left-affiliated student organisations have called for a statewide bandh of educational institutions, demanding withdrawal of the proposed school merger plan, regulation of private school fees, filling of vacancies in the Education department and improved infrastructure.

Attapur Police arrested five persons and booked two others in connection with the alleged possession and sale of narcotic substances. MDMA, Mephentermine Sulphate injections, Alprazolam tablets and syringes were seized, while efforts continue to apprehend the absconding accused.

Farmers across the erstwhile Adilabad district have raised concerns over an acute shortage of DAP fertiliser, weeks after facing difficulties in procuring urea. Officials attributed the shortfall to limited allocations and disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao presented iPads to 31 meritorious SSC students from the Siddipet Assembly constituency. He announced that the top 50 students would receive similar devices from next year and encouraged students to use technology for academic purposes.

Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged the State government to release Rs 9,000 crore to complete the Sitarama Project. The farmers' body also sought resolution of pattadar passbook issues, timely maize procurement payments and free urea booking at Mee Seva centres.

Chevella MLA Kale Yadaiah demanded jobs for local youth in industries established in the constituency and sought improved infrastructure. Addressing the same event, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy outlined the government's employment strategy and assured support for displaced farming families.

Khammam Two-Town police and the EAGLE force seized 113 kg of ganja worth ₹56.5 lakh and arrested four Maharashtra residents. Police also seized two vehicles, four mobile phones and cash, while launching a manhunt for two absconding accused.

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha took her complaint against Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari to TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. She also challenged Srihari to resign and seek a fresh mandate if he claimed to remain loyal to the BRS.

The Telangana government has begun contingency planning to tackle the possibility of deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells. Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy directed departments and district administrations to prepare response strategies, promote climate-resilient crops and ensure timely support for farmers.

MLR Institute of Technology alumnus Gopal Yadav has won a gold medal for India at the South Asian Rockball Tournament in Nepal. The institute credited its sports scholarship for supporting his academic and sporting journey while celebrating his international achievement.

MMC Commissioner T. Vinay Krishna Reddy reviewed civic works in Uppal Baghayat and Ramanthapur, directing officials to expedite road works, repair streetlights, prepare stormwater drain proposals and immediately clear construction and demolition waste near the Devender Nagar nala.

CPI(M) workers staged a protest at the Sangareddy Collectorate, demanding improved infrastructure in government schools, recruitment of teachers and staff, timely supply of textbooks and uniforms, stricter action against private school fee hikes and higher budget allocation for education.

The Telangana High Court granted conditional bail to Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, in a POCSO case. The Court imposed strict conditions, including surrendering his passport, executing a bond and refraining from influencing witnesses or tampering with evidence

A government primary school reopened after five years at Gangaram thanda in Khammam is yet to receive a regular teacher despite enrolling nine students. Meanwhile, a government school in Mahabubabad is set to close after its lone student and headmaster were transferred.

Students staged a protest at JNTU-Hyderabad demanding 30 grace marks for those admitted under the R22 regulations. Alleging discrimination, they sought parity with R18 and R21 batches. Police detained several student activists following the demonstration on the university campus.

A weak Southwest Monsoon has sharply depleted Telangana's reservoir storage, with poor inflows into the Krishna and Godavari rivers raising fears of a drinking water crisis. Officials warn that without widespread rainfall by July-end, water supply and agriculture could face severe stress