POLITICS
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Nov- 2025 -22 November
Tiger kills two cows in Mancherial, sparks panic among farmers
A tiger killed two cows in separate incidents in Mancherial district, creating panic among farmers in Kasipet mandal. Officials suspect a tiger that migrated from Maharashtra and advised villagers to stay alert as tracking efforts continue. Mancherial: A tiger killed two cows in separate incidents in Mancherial district on Friday, triggering panic among farmers in Kasipet mandal. In the first incident, a tiger killed a cow that had strayed into a cotton field on the outskirts of Buggagudem. Locals said the attack created panic among farmers who were harvesting the crop, causing many to postpone work out of fear of being attacked. In the second incident, a tiger mauled a cow to death while it was grazing in the forests of…
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22 November
Three Gujarat men arrested in Kagaznagar for cyber fraud involving Rs 7 lakh
Three persons from Gujarat were arrested in Kumram Bheem Asifabad for cheating people through cyber frauds. They allegedly withdrew Rs 7 lakh from a victim’s bank account and were linked to similar cases in Tamil Nadu and other States, police said. Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Three persons from Gujarat were arrested for allegedly duping the public through cyber frauds. Superintendent of Police Kantilal Patil said the arrested men, Kadavala Bhavesh Sida Bhai, Rathod Rahul Haja and Sahu Pradeep, all hail from Ahmedabad. They were caught by a special team formed after G Kiran of Kagaznagar lodged a complaint stating that Rs 7 lakh had been fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account. During interrogation, the trio confessed to committing the offence to make…
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22 November
Students suffer as Telangana Congress govt neglects mid-day meal scheme
For nearly a year, the mid-day meals in the government and local body schools ran on an outdated cost, forcing schools to struggle to provide better quality and nutritious meals. This is despite the Central government revising the cooking charges in November 2024. However, the State government has failed to implement the hike for nearly a year. Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress government appears to be neglecting the mid-day meal scheme, which feeds lakhs of students in the government and local body schools in the State. For nearly a year, the mid-day meals in the government and local body schools ran on an outdated cost. This is despite the Central government revising the cooking charges under the PM POSHAN Scheme (Mid-day meals) in November…
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22 November
Cotton Farmers Association stages protest at CCI regional office in Warangal
Members of the Telangana Cotton Farmers Association staged a protest at the CCI office in Warangal, demanding withdrawal of rules on moisture levels, app registration and yield limits. They also sought changes to the mapping system and opposed the import duty exemption on cotton. Warangal: The members of the Telangana Cotton Farmers Association staged a protest at the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) regional office here on Friday demanding that the problems faced by farmers in the purchase of cotton be addressed. Speaking to the media on the occasion, the association state convener Bhukya Chandu Naik, state co-conveners M Shoban, Ch Ramu, P Krishna Reddy and others demanded that the CCI withdraw rules such as Kisan Kapas App registration, the requirement of 8…
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22 November
Livelihood generation assets distributed to poor ST women by ITC
Under Mission Sunehra Kal, ITC Limited distributed livelihood assets to 25 Scheduled Tribe women at ITDA Bhadrachalam. Beneficiaries will receive two years of training and support. Another 25 girls completed vocational courses and were given certificates during the programme Kothagudem: As part of its flagship community development initiative, Mission Sunehra Kal (MSK), ITC Limited distributed livelihood generation assets to poor Scheduled Tribe women. At a programme at ITDA, Bhadrachalam, livelihood assets such as sewing machines, grocery stocks, clothes and pushcarts were given to 25 women to help them start small enterprises for sustainable income generation by ITDA Project Officer B Rahul. The beneficiaries would also be provided structured training and handholding support for two years to strengthen business operations and ensure…
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22 November
Telangana High Court directs State government to announce local body election dates by Nov 24
The Telangana High Court directed the state government to announce the local body election schedule by November 24. The court emphasized panchayat elections must occur within six months of term expiry and expressed objections to conducting elections partially in villages with disputed BC reservations. The State Election Commission (SEC) informed the High Court that it plans to conduct elections in villages excluding those with disputed BC reservations. However, the High Court expressed strong reservations against this partial approach. It stated that dividing and conducting elections in phases is not appropriate.The bench issued clear orders to the Telangana government to declare the election dates before the end of November 24.
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22 November
Mercury levels continue to plummet to record low in Adilabad
Temperatures in Adilabad district continued to plummet, with Lingapur, Tiryani, and Kohir among the coldest areas in Telangana. Officials have urged residents to take precautions, avoid venturing outdoors, and wear warm clothing to cope with the freezing conditions. Adilabad: Mercury levels of erstwhile Adilabad district continued to plummet to a record low level for the second day on Friday. Lingapur mandal centre saw a minimum temperature of 8.3 degrees Celsius, which was the second lowest minimum temperature in Telangana followed by Kohir of Medak which had 7.8 degrees C. Bazarhathnoor mandal witnessed 9.3 degrees. Lingapur registered the minimum temperature of 8.6 degrees C, while Ginnedhari village in Tiryani mandal recorded the lowest temperature in Telangana by seeing 8.2 degrees C on…
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22 November
Kohir records lowest temperature in Telangana at 7.8 degree Celsius; Medak district sees sharp cold drop
Kohir mandal in Sangareddy recorded Telangana’s lowest temperature at 7.8°C, with average temperatures 5.1°C lower than last year. Shivvampet and Pothareddipet also saw sharp drops. Residents have been staying indoors to cope with the severe cold. Sangareddy: Kohir mandal headquarters has recorded the lowest temperature with 7.8 degree Celsius, the lowest in the State, on Thursday night. The average temperature in the mandal was 11.1 degree Celsius which departed by 5.1 degree Celsius compared to last year’s 16.2 degree Celsius. Meanwhile, Shivvampet in Medak district recorded 9 degree Celsius lowest temperature while Pothareddipet in Siddipet district recorded 9.7 degree Celsius lowest temperature. The temperatures have declined quite drastically across the erstwhile Medak district during the past one week. The citizens have…
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22 November
Singareni Collieries bags national-level award in Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0
Singareni Collieries has won the national award in the “Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0,” organised by the Ministry of Coal. Out of 14 participating organisations, SCCL was declared the best performer. CMD N Balram received the award from Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in New Delhi. Peddapalli: Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) won the national award in the “Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0” Under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal and Mines, the Singareni has been adjudged the best performing company at the national level in the “Swachhata Special Campaign 5.0,” conducted among Coal India subsidiaries, Singareni, and other mining organisations. Among 14 organisations including Coal India subsidiaries and other companies participating in this initiative, Singareni emerged as the top-performing organisation in…
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22 November
Telangana has long way to go to see Medigadda back in operation
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is unlikely to deliver irrigation benefits before 2027, as rehabilitation of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages faces delays. Farmers in Karimnagar and Warangal are protesting after six crop seasons have been skipped, with 2,350 TMC of Godavari flows wasted. Hyderabad: Irrigation benefits from the Kaleshwaram project, dependent on the full-fledged operation of pumping units at Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla, can be expected only after two more years — a timeline that could weigh heavily on the political landscape in the state ahead of 2028 assembly elections. Despite the promises of quick rehabilitation, the three barrages are certain to make the farmers wait four more crop seasons for the much needed releases. KLIP has skipped four…
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