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Non-tribal farmers’ protest enters fourth day in Asifabad over forest land dispute

Around 40 farmers from backward communities have been staging a sit-in since Friday over the disputed land Kumram Bheem Asifabad: A protest by non-tribal farmers opposing a forest department plantation drive on disputed land entered its fourth day at Jahindipur village in Penchikalpet mandal on Monday. Around 40 farmers from backward communities have been staging a sit-in since Friday, staying on the land—cooking in the fields and resting under trees—to prevent the plantation of saplings across 160 acres. They claimed their presence was meant to stop officials from encroaching on the land. The farmers alleged that it was unjust not to issue land titles to non-tribals and vowed not to vacate the area until justice was served. They warned that the government would be held responsible if any harm came to them during the protest. One of the protesters, Choudari Nagesh, reportedly fell ill and was admitted to a hospital in…
Telangana

Boy killed as bike hits tipper in Telangana’s Siddipet

Kare Jeevan and his father were returning home when the tipper driver reportedly applied sudden brakes, leading to the collision Siddipet: A 13-year-old boy died and his father sustained serious injuries when their bike collided with a tipper ahead of them at Pamulaparthi village in Markook mandal on Monday. The deceased, Kare Jeevan, was a native of Kondareddy Cheruvu in Yadadri-Bhongir district. He and his father, Kanakaiah (38), were returning home after purchasing vegetables at Vantimamidi market when the tipper driver reportedly applied sudden brakes, leading to the collision. Kanakaiah was shifted to government hospital in Gajwel. A case has been registered.
Telangana

Man booked for smuggling teak timber worth Rs 1.6 lakh in Nirmal

Forest officials seized 15 teak logs of teak timber from his possession Nirmal: A man was booked for allegedly smuggling teak timber at Lingapur village in Sarangapur mandal on Sunday night. Forest officials seized 15 teak logs worth Rs. 1.60 lakh from his possession. Officials said a case was registered against the driver of a tractor used to transport the logs. The accused reportedly confessed to felling teak trees in the Boath forests and transporting the timber to a location in Lingapur.
Telangana

Telangana’s 11th formation day celebrated in grand style in Adilabad

The eleventh Formation Day of Telangana State was celebrated with grandeur across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Monday Kumram Bheem Asifabad: The eleventh Formation Day of Telangana State was celebrated with grandeur across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Monday. Md Ali Shabir and Harakara Gopal, advisors to the Telangana government; Rajaiah Siricilla, chairman of the Finance Commission; and Banda Prakash, deputy chairman of the Legislative Council, unfurled the tricolour to mark the occasion in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts, respectively. They paid floral tributes to the heroes of the Telangana statehood movement and recalled their sacrifices. Ali stated that the government was giving paramount importance to women’s welfare. He cited several initiatives, including free bus travel for women, subsidised LPG cylinders at ₹500, the Indiramma housing scheme, and Mahila Shakti canteens. He claimed that crop loans of 25 lakh farmers had been waived, creating a historic milestone in…
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Covid-19 cases rise in Telangana; experts call for variant surveillance

Covid-19 cases are rising in Telangana and across several Indian states. Experts stress the need for variant surveillance to track Omicron sub-strains like JN.1. Despite mild symptoms, the surge underscores the urgency for testing and coordinated public health action. Hyderabad: New Covid-19 positive cases continue to be reported from multiple Indian states, with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday reporting two more infections in Telangana. The overall caseload across the country has now reached 4,000. Although most current cases are mild, public health experts believe Telangana must initiate efforts to conduct testing and collect samples to identify the SARS-CoV-2 variants presently in circulation. Such an exercise is vital to determine the prevailing virus strains and to understand their evolution in order to prepare for potential changes in severity and transmissibility. As of now, a coordinated effort to offer free Covid-19 diagnostic tests and conduct genomic surveillance is yet…

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