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Aug- 2025 -16 August
Seasoned criminal commits robbery 48 hours after release from jail; Narsapur police crack case within 24 hours
In a swift breakthrough, Narsapur police solved a robbery case within 24 hours after a woman was attacked and robbed of her gold earrings on August 13. Following a complaint, police arrested the accused and…
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16 August
Panchayat worker dies of electrocution while setting up flag post in Siddipet
A 32-year-old panchayat worker, Md Mohin Pasha, died of electrocution in Vechareni village, Siddipet, while installing an iron flag post for Independence Day celebrations. The post came in contact with 11 kV power lines, killing…
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16 August
Dramatic spike in medical termination of pregnancies in Telangana raises questions
Government data shows MTPs in Telangana have tripled in two years, from 4,071 in 2022-23 to 16,059 in 2024-25. Doctors say cuts in maternal schemes like KCR Kits and KCR Nutrition may have contributed to…
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16 August
Telangana: Delay in release of fingerlings hits fishermen in Mancherial, Asifabad
Delayed fingerling releases in Mancherial and Asifabad districts threaten fishermen’s livelihoods. Only 13 per cent of target seedlings have been released so far due to payment delays, impacting thousands of families dependent on fish cultivation…
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16 August
KTR condemns arrest of BRS leaders supporting Podu farmers
BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of party General Secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar and other leaders in Asifabad for supporting Dinda village Podu farmers. He demanded their immediate release and accused the…
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16 August
Harish Rao warns of economic crisis as Telangana records deflation again
Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao has warned of an economic red alert as Telangana records deflation for the second month in a row. He blamed reduced government spending, failed promises and policy errors for…
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16 August
Rangareddy school teacher accused of taping Class II student’s mouth, poking near eyes with pencil
A private school teacher in Rangareddy district allegedly taped a Class II student’s mouth and poked near his eyes with a pencil. The child has not attended school for 20 days, prompting protests and demands…
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16 August
NDSA orders urgent repairs on Singur Dam; State scales down storage by 10 TMC
The National Dam Safety Authority has warned of serious structural damage to Singur Dam, ordering urgent repairs and reduced storage to 20 TMC. Officials cautioned that a breach could flood downstream areas, urging residents and…
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16 August
RS Praveen Kumar condemns arrest of Dimda farmers
BRS general secretary Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar condemned the arrest of Podu farmers from Dimda village during their 400-km padayatra to Hyderabad, demanding land rights. He accused the Congress government of suppressing farmers and urged…
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16 August
Telangana reels under torrential rains, crop loss; Two drowned, one missing
Relentless rains over 24 hours have battered Telangana, killing two people, damaging infrastructure, and destroying crops. Several districts reported over 60 mm of rain, prompting a high alert. Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway…
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