S. Harpal Singh

S. Harpal Singh has been working as a reporter for 32 years in Telangana, the last 20 working in Adilabad district. He has been covering tribal and environmental issues. After a 16 year stint at The Hindu, he retired as Senior Assistant Editor, in June 2020.


    Keslapur-Nagoba Jatara: All you want to know about Telanganaā€™s biggest tribal festival in Adilabad
    Keslapur-Nagoba Jatara: All you want to know about Telanganaā€™s biggest tribal festival in Adilabad

    Keslapur-Nagoba Jatara is Telanganaā€™s biggest tribal festival in Adilabad starts from January 28

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 15 Jan 2025 8:08 AM IST


    Tiger population in Maharashtra expands to Kagaznagar; Telangana prepares to curb attacks on humans
    Tiger population in Maharashtra expands to Kagaznagar; Telangana prepares to curb attacks on humans

    As many as 30 persons have lost their lives in attacks by tigers and an almost similar number of tigers have been lost in the area in 2024

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 1 Jan 2025 9:30 AM IST


    Jainoor vendors rebuild livelihood with NGO support after September clashes
    Jainoor vendors rebuild livelihood with NGO support after September clashes

    Among the big businessmen who sustained heavy losses are Md. Irfan and Santosh Vantre

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 29 Dec 2024 12:30 PM IST


    Duvval: Why tigers are worshipped by tribals of erstwhile Adilabad
    'Duvval': Why tigers are worshipped by tribals of erstwhile Adilabad

    Tribal folklore of Raj, Gond, Kolam, Pardhan Adivasis in North Telangana are known to worship the tiger called `duvval' in Gondi

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 6 Dec 2024 11:47 AM IST


    Tribal lands up for grabs: Non-tribals turn Adilabad, KB Asifabad into illegal realty haven
    Tribal lands up for grabs: Non-tribals turn Adilabad, KB Asifabad into illegal realty haven

    Ease of making money attracts nontribals to the hilly areas of Ichoda, Gudihatnoor, Indervelli, Utnoor, and Narnoor in Adilabad and Jainoor in KB...

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 2 Dec 2024 9:28 AM IST


    Call for Forest Intelligence Wing in Adilabad to monitor tiger movements, deter poachers
    Call for Forest Intelligence Wing in Adilabad to monitor tiger movements, deter poachers

    The harvest time necessitates farmers spending sleepless nights guarding their precious agricultural produce from wild animals, especially in the...

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 19 Nov 2024 5:47 PM IST


    `Tiger Zinda Hai: Big cat from Bor WLS reaches Telanganaā€™s KTR core area
    `Tiger Zinda Hai': Big cat from Bor WLS reaches Telanganaā€™s KTR core area

    KTR has a core area of over 890 sq km and a buffer of about 2,100 sq km

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 14 Nov 2024 8:33 AM IST


    Jainoor: Two months on, markets yet to reopen, traders mull relocation
    Jainoor: Two months on, markets yet to reopen, traders mull relocation

    Kumram Bheem Asifabad district famous market Jainoor is now a ghost town after the clashes among tribal and non-tribal of the region

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 2 Nov 2024 8:44 AM IST


    Kumram Bheem martyrdom anniversary marred by Jainoor Sept 4 clashes
    Kumram Bheem martyrdom anniversary marred by Jainoor Sept 4 clashes

    Entry of ā€˜outsidersā€™ into this village is being disallowed by the police

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 16 Oct 2024 8:51 AM IST


    Adilabad: Nine years on, villagers of Mallapur, Dharmasagar pay for official blunder
    Adilabad: Nine years on, villagers of Mallapur, Dharmasagar pay for official blunder

    Two gram panchayats are administered by two different mandals, nine years, three collectors but problems still don't have a solution

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 4 Oct 2024 9:07 AM IST


    Adilabad: Unrest and violence follow Operation Poloā€™s aftermath
    Adilabad: Unrest and violence follow Operation Poloā€™s aftermath

    Late PK Dave, a well-known bureaucrat from Maharashtra had recalled his stint as an administrator in Nirmal in present-day North Telangana

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 17 Sept 2024 7:45 AM IST


    Jainoor tense: Curfew imposed, 1,000 cops deployed after sexual assault bid
    Jainoor tense: Curfew imposed, 1,000 cops deployed after sexual assault bid

    Top police officials continued to monitor the tribal areas from close quarters in KB Asifabad and Adilabad districts

    By S. Harpal Singh  Published on 6 Sept 2024 4:38 PM IST


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