Overview

• GO No. 286 formally declares Komaram Bheem’s Vardhanthi a state festival following a proposal from the Tribal Welfare Department.
• The 85th death anniversary drew thousands to Jodeghat from Telangana and neighboring states for cultural rituals and homage.
• District authorities declared a public holiday for educational institutions in Kumram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad for the observance.
• District officials joined Bheem’s family and Adivasi leaders at the memorial, while the chief minister and BRS figures issued public tributes.
• Road access saw repairs by the Roads & Buildings department, with a remaining 6 km stretch pending forest and wildlife clearance, according to a local MLA.