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Residents and shopowners in Vemulawada halted road expansion works near the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple, alleging that officials began widening the southern approach road without notice. They demanded clarity on the proposed width, saying the plan threatens their homes and shops
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Thousands of devotees visited the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada on the last Monday of Karthikamasam. Renovation at the main temple shifted all pujas to the Bheemeshwara shrine. Arguments erupted over limited Nitya Kalyanam tokens as queues stretched for hours
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Renovation of the historic Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada has gathered pace with the demolition of old structures and construction of new facilities. The Rs 76 crore project includes a new mandapam and Annadana Satram, along with town development works.
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The Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada was closed for renovation on Wednesday, prompting protests from devotees who performed pujas outside the shrine. Authorities cited ongoing works, while police deployed personnel to prevent unrest and guide devotees elsewhere.
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The Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Hyderabad will facilitate darshan through an LED screen until the completion of developmental works. Additionally, Sammakka Saralamma Jathara devotees will have darshan opportunities before or after visiting the Medaram Jathara in 2026
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Devotees at Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada complained of sub-standard laddu prasadam, with some laddus found to have fungus and a stale smell. Authorities replaced trays, citing moisture due to rains, and assured corrective measures
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Vanapatla Kavitha from Anupuram village secured rehabilitation under the MMR project after nine years of struggle. Despite court orders and initial resistance from officials, she was allotted two guntas of land. The case highlighted administrative delays and legal defiance
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Saddula Bathukamma was celebrated with traditional fervour across Karimnagar and Rajanna-Sircilla districts. While the festival is typically observed on the ninth day of Engilipula Bathukamma, towns like Vemulawada continue celebrations for seven days.
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A real estate businessman, Sirigiri Ramesh, was found murdered near Vemulawada temple town in Rajanna-Sircilla district. His throat was slit, and police suspect a land dispute. One accused, Venkatesh, is reported to have surrendered to the police.
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A TGSRTC bus driver was assaulted by a passenger in Rajanna-Sircilla district after failing to halt at Korutla bus stop due to overcrowding. The incident led to traffic disruption in Vemulawada. Police intervened promptly, cleared the congestion, and took the attacker into custody.
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao’s wife Shobha and grandson Himanshu visited the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple at Vemulawada on Tuesday. They performed Kodemokku and other pujas, with priests blessing them with a sesha vastram at the Addala Mandapam
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Authorities have proposed a new 40-acre goshala near Vemulawada to address overcrowding at Thippapur, where 1,250 bulls are housed in facilities built for 300. Staff and veterinary care have been stepped up, and green fodder cultivation is also planned.
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Authorities in Vemulawada have begun demolishing houses and shops for a long-pending road widening project. Section 144 has been imposed, and compensation was given to 60 of 343 oustees. Some residents have challenged the demolition in court.
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In a statement, district veterinary officer Ravinder Reddy informed that out of 1,300 bulls, 11 were suffering from ill-health.
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District Veterinary Officer Ravinder Reddy said the other bulls suffering from illness were responding to treatment. However, overpopulation remains a serious concern.
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Following the death of bulls, veterinary doctors visited the Goshala run by the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada
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Unseasonal rains coupled with strong winds wreaked havoc in the erstwhile Karimnagar district. While the paddy stored in purchasing centres was soaked in rainwater, trees and electric wires were damaged in a few places due to the strong winds
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The proposed closure of the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple, Vemulawada, to take up developmental works is being opposed by various quarters. Though the opposition is not against the development proposal, it is against the closure of the shrine when the works are taken up
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They said the procurement process was delayed due to the delay in shifting of the procured paddy to rice mills
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A native of Sainagar of Vemulawada town, Olimineni Srikar Rao went to Italy for higher studies and developed friendship with an MBBS student Federika