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- Business
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Cheruvugattu temple's infra to be spruced up
Cheruvugattu (Nalgonda): The Telangana State Endowments and Charitable Trusts Department unveiled development plans for the Sri Sri Parvati Jadala Ramalingeswara Swamy temple, located in Narketpally mandal of Nalgonda district with an aim to enhance spiritual tourism and improve facilities for devotees. Special Chief Secretary Shailaja Ramaiyer, accompanied by Nakrekal MLA Vemula Veeresham, offered prayers at the temple and conducted a review meeting on the temple's development here on Monday. The session was attended by District Collector Ila Tripathi, Endowments Department Advisor Govind Hari, Commissioner Venkataram, temple officials, public representatives, and priests. Speaking to the media, Shailaja Ramaiyer stated that the temple is one of the better revenue-generating shrines in the region and continues to attract a growing number of devotees. 'We aim to further develop the temple and ensure better amenities for pilgrims,' she said. Key proposals discussed during the review include establishment of overnight stay facilities for pilgrims, construction of a second access road to the temple atop the hill, expansion of the existing Kalyana Mandapam, allocation of land for dedicated parking facilities, completion of the temple tank (Koneru), implementation of a queue line system, and arrangements for the upcoming Kumbhabhishekam ceremony. Notably, the temple currently owns 134 acres of land (44 acres on the hill and 90 acres at the base), holds Rs 24 crore in funds, and earns an annual income of Rs 14–16 crore. It also possesses 2.6 kg of gold and 241 kg of silver. Authorities highlighted the need to eliminate unplanned construction and accommodate future pilgrim needs. Veeresham underscored the need for better amenities, especially for the 60,000 pilgrims who gather on Amavasya. He recommended modern toilets, improved Giripradakshina paths, and systematic use of temple income. 'These improvements are being planned with a long-term vision to accommodate future needs,' said Ramaiyer. 'With the blessings of the deity, we are confident that all development works will be successfully executed.' She confirmed that just as major temples across Telangana have been upgraded, Cheruvugattu will also be restored with equal prominence under a scientifically prepared master plan. Later, she visited Chaya Someshwara temple located in Pangal of Nalgonda town and offered prayers to Lord Shiva.
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Politics
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Ex MLA's plea in prajavani: Cong govt harassing me
Nalgonda: Former Nakrekal MLA Chirumarthi Lingaiah has alleged that officials in the constituency are harassing BRS leaders by submitting false reports, backed by the ruling party leaders. He said that despite making 26 phone calls to the District Collector regarding the issue, there was no response, which forced him to approach the Grievance Day programme. On Monday, during the prajavani, Lingaiah, along with party workers, submitted petitions to the Collector. Speaking to the media afterward at the Collectorate, he expressed disappointment over the Collector's failure to respond to phone calls regarding public issues. He further alleged that former Nakrekal Market Committee Chairman Koppula Pradeep Reddy and former Chinnakaparthy Sarpanch Boya Vanishreen's representations were being ignored deliberately. He claimed officials were submitting false reports under pressure from the ruling party and MLA as part of a political conspiracy against Pradeep Reddy. He also mentioned that the Panchayat Secretary of Ketepally was suspended based on these false reports. He criticised the officials for working at the behest of ruling party leaders and said that even after multiple petitions in Grievance Day meetings, no action has been taken on constituency issues. The former MLA accused the authorities of demolishing buildings on farmland belonging to the former Chinnakaparthy Sarpanch and alleged that ministers are not paying attention to the people's suffering. Lingaiah concluded by claiming that officials are acting like Congress agents and that houses under the Indiramma Housing Scheme are being given only to Congress leaders in the villages.
