BRICS meet at Thotlakonda restricts visitors’ entry on Aug. 22

Source: The Hindu | Original Published At: 2026-08-19 13:13:44 UTC

Key Points

• Visitor entry to the Thotlakonda Buddhist heritage site will be temporarily restricted on August 22 from morning until noon.
• The restriction is intended to facilitate a scheduled visit by a BRICS delegation to regional heritage and tourism landmarks.
• Regular public access and tourism activities are expected to resume on Saturday afternoon after the official visit concludes.