Tension prevailed at the Medaram jathara for a few hours after devotees allegedly attacked the convoy of SC and ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman during his visit for darshan. Four vehicles were partially damaged; no injuries were reported.
Ahead of the Medaram Jatara, Hyderabad Police have introduced QR code-enabled wristbands for children at MGBS to prevent them from getting separated in crowds. The initiative helps authorities quickly reunite missing children with their families.
The Telangana government has transferred Medaram Jathara works from Endowments to Roads & Buildings department, citing technical limitations. The move, seen as a snub to Minister Konda Surekha, has heightened political tensions with senior Congress leaders including Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and CM Revanth Reddy.
Tensions surfaced at Konda Surekha’s Hyderabad residence as her daughter alleged Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy interfered with Rs.71 crore Medaram Jathara tenders. The episode exposes growing infighting and allegations of corruption among Congress Ministers in Telangana.
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
Speaking to reporters after praying to the deities, Arjun Munda said the 'Jathara', celebrated in the forest areas of Medaram bordering Chhattisgarh, is the biggest festival of Adivasis.
The Sammakka Saralamma Jathara, also known as the Medaram Jathara, is a tribal festival dedicated to honoring goddesses. It is celebrated in the southern state of Telangana.
The Telangana government has closed schools and colleges in Mulugu district from February 21–24, 2024, to accommodate the Medaram Jathra, South India's largest tribal fair, which attracts lakhs of devotees and symbolizes cultural richness and communal harmony.
Medaram Jatara, a three-day tribal fair set to begin on February 21. Meanwhile, the Telangana state government has allocated Rs. 110 crore for the Jatara.
Today's Telangana News includes record population expected for Medaram Jathara, Dharmapuri MLA injured in a road accident, and TSRTC bus crash in Kakinada.
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