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A protocol dispute disrupted a Bonalu cheque distribution programme in Secunderabad after Congress leaders began distributing cheques before MLA T Padma Rao Goud arrived. Heated arguments and slogan shouting between BRS and Congress workers ended after police intervened and both leaders distributed the cheques together.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh has ordered the closure of liquor outlets from 10 am to 10 pm on August 9 in connection with the Bonalu festival. Bars attached to star hotels and registered clubs have been exempted from the order.

A 19-year-old youth died and two others were injured after they suffered electric shocks while installing flexi banners for Bonalu celebrations in Narsapur town of Medak district. The injured were admitted to hospital, and the festivities were halted following the incident

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions, road closures, diversions and parking arrangements for the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad from August 2 to 4. Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly

The 211-year-old Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad is making elaborate arrangements for Lashkar Bonalu on August 2. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate, while temple authorities have planned dedicated queue lines and smooth crowd management for the celebrations.

Representatives of the Sri Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Mandiram Haribowli Temple Committee met BRS working president KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad and invited him to attend the 78th annual Aashada Maasa Bonalu celebrations scheduled to be held at the temple on August 9

Hyderabad Traffic Police have deployed drones to monitor traffic and parking arrangements during the Bonalu celebrations at Golconda Fort. The real-time aerial surveillance is helping officials regulate traffic, reduce congestion, prevent illegal parking, and improve overall traffic management throughout the festival.

A vibrant Ghatam procession will mark the second day of the Old City Bonalu festival in Hyderabad on Monday. Featuring a caparisoned elephant and temple rituals, the event includes tight security, drone surveillance, and participation from over 25 temples

Traffic diversions will be enforced in Hyderabad from July 20–22 for bonalu celebrations at Lal Darwaza, Amberpet, and Chilkalguda. Visitors are advised to follow designated routes and parking instructions

In Hyderabad’s Old City, Rajesh, a third-generation drummer, continues the vanishing tradition of beating the Dappu to announce Bonalu festival dates. Once widespread across localities, the custom now survives in only a few urban pockets and rural Telangana.

Hyderabad police have ordered the closure of liquor shops in 11 police station limits from 6 am on July 13 to 6 am on July 15 in view of Sree Ujjaini Mahankali Jathara. The decision ensures peaceful Bonalu festivities

The Hyderabad Police are expanding their drone wing to enhance surveillance during festivals, protests, and traffic monitoring. With six drones deployed during Muharram and more on the way, drones are proving to be effective tools for crowd control and deterrence.

An elephant named Lakshmi has been arranged to lead the Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad on Sunday, 10th Muharram. After facing wildlife clearance issues with an elephant from Delhi, Lakshmi was selected for the prestigious role

PETA India urged organisers of Bonalu and Muharram to use mechanical elephants instead of real ones in processions. The organisation has offered lifelike robotic elephants to prevent cruelty and avoid accidents caused by distressed captive elephants during festivals

The Bonalu festival began on Thursday at Golconda Fort’s Jagadambika temple with the first main puja of the Ashada month. Celebrations will continue until July 24 and spread to other temples including Ujjaini Mahankali and Akkana Madanna temples

The elephant from Anantapur has reportedly been trained to participate in various religious processions, says Forest Department official

The streets at Madhapur came alive on Sunday with the colorful and vibrant musical bands and Telangana's local art forms that showcased the rich cultural heritage of the region

While 173 people were let off with a warning, the police produced the remaining individuals before the court, out of which 5 were sentenced to three day jail term and a fine of Rs 1,050 was imposed

The event started at about 5.30 PM with cloudy weather and wonderful wind, and there were about 250 people participating in that divine and pious celebration.

In view of Simha Vaahini Sri Mahankali Bonalu celebrations at Lal Darwaza certain traffic restrictions have been placed in the surroundings between 4 am and 11.30pm on july 28 and 29.