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      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 recovered the stolen items. Medak: Narsapur police have solved a sensational robbery case in which a woman was attacked and robbed of one tola gold earrings on August 13, Wednesday. The accused, Gajjala Bikshapathi (27), a habitual offender, committed the crime just two days after being released from Sangareddy jail. Bikshapathi, a native of Madulvai in Havelighanpur mandal and resident of Gummadidala, has a record of multiple theft cases. DSP Toopran, Javvaji Narendar, said the accused had been in jail until August 11 for earlier offences. On Wednesday,…

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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 him instantly Siddipet: Independence Day preparations turned tragic in Vechareni village of Cheriyal mandal on Thursday when a panchayat worker was electrocuted while installing a flag post at the panchayat office. The victim, identified as Md Mohin Pasha (32), a father of three, was making arrangements for the 79th Independence Day celebrations when the incident occurred. According to locals, Pasha was erecting an iron flag post when it came into contact with 11 kV overhead power lines. He died on the spot. A pall of gloom…

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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 the surge Hyderabad: Telangana has recorded a dramatic surge in the number of Medical Terminations of Pregnancy (MTPs), particularly over the last two years. Provisional data presented in the Rajya Sabha shows a steep rise, prompting questions about the factors influencing reproductive health decisions in the State. In 2022-23, Telangana reported 4,071 MTPs, which jumped to 12,365 in 2023-24 and further to 16,059 in 2024-25. The increase is stark when compared to 2020-21, when the figure was just 1,578. The numbers in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh are…

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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 for income Mancherial: Release of fingerlings is being delayed for the second consecutive year, affecting the livelihood of fishermen in both Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts. Mancherial district has 363 water bodies, including major, medium and minor irrigation projects and tanks. The Sripada Yellampalli, Sundilla, Annaram, Rallavagu and Gollavagu projects are among the main sources of fish cultivation. The district has 128 fishermen cooperative societies with around 7,500 members. Traditionally, tenders are invited in June and July, with about two crore fingerlings released in phases…

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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 Congress government of targeting tribal leaders. Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the arrest of party general secretary RS Praveen Kumar and other leaders in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, calling it an act of “cowardice” by the Revanth Reddy government. The leaders were detained for supporting Dinda village farmers demanding land titles for Podu lands. Rama Rao said the government was not only making illegal arrests of tribal farmers but also unlawfully detaining those fighting on their behalf. “Stop harassing tribal farmers and give them land titles…

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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 the State’s economic slowdown Hyderabad: With Telangana recording deflation for the second consecutive month, former Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao has signalled an economic red alert over the State’s economic health, cautioning that the current condition is a dangerous sign of an economy in reverse gear. The Reserve Bank of India aims to keep inflation between two per cent and six per cent to ensure healthy growth, but Telangana is now below zero per cent. Urban inflation stood at -0.93 per cent in June and…

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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 for strict action. Hyderabad: A shocking case of student abuse came into the limelight from a private school in Rangareddy district here on Thursday. A Class II student was allegedly tapped on the mouth by the teacher and poked near his eyes with a pencil. The child, who was traumatized due to alleged abuse, has not been attending the school for the last 20 days. The kid’s parents who were concerned about their child’s behaviour approached the school, where they uncovered the incident. Parents were shocked to see…

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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 farmers along the Manjeera River to stay alert. Hyderabad: The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has issued an urgent directive to the State government to address critical structural issues in the Singur Dam, a major source of drinking water for Hyderabad and irrigation for Medak and Nizamabad districts. The Irrigation Department has already decided to reduce the dam’s live storage to 20 TMC, well below its gross capacity of 29.91 TMC, to address pressure on the structure. In a letter to the Engineer-in-Chief of the State Irrigation Department,…

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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 their immediate release and action against forest officials. Kumram Bheem Asifabad: BRS State general secretary Dr RS Praveen Kumar has condemned the arrest of Podu farmers from Dimda village in Chintalamanepalli mandal, who were on a 400-km padayatra to Hyderabad to meet the Chief Minister, demanding land titles and protection from alleged atrocities by forest officials. Praveen Kumar said the farmers were arrested at Alwal near Hyderabad while marching to highlight their grievances, calling the action “cruel” and accusing the government of failing to address their concerns. He…

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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 amid forecasts of more rainfall. Hyderabad: Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has battered Telangana, causing extensive crop losses, infrastructure damage and two fatalities in rain-related incidents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that three locations recorded over 20 cm of rainfall overnight, while seven of the State’s 33 districts received heavy rainfall ranging from 60 mm to 83 mm, with a State average of 27.2 mm. The districts that have borne the brunty include Mahabubnagar (82.8 mm), Wanaparthy (73.6 mm), Narayanpet (70.9 mm), Nagarkurnool (67.3 mm),…

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