Security, traffic arrangements reviewed for Medaram jatara
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Security, traffic arrangements reviewed for Medaram jatara

The Hindu  

Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been chalked out for the ensuing Sammakka Saralamma jatara at a coordination meeting attended by the police officials from various districts at the district police headquarters in Mulugu on Saturday. An elaborate traffic management plan was discussed threadbare at the meeting to effectively deal with traffic slowdowns and prevent traffic congestion on all the roads leading to Medaram, the venue of the four-day biennial jatara slated to be held from February 21 to 24. The plan envisages deployment of ‘towing vehicles’, two-wheeler patrolling teams, route mobile parties and stepped up surveillance through CCTVs and setting up of police outposts among other measures, sources said. Mulugu Superintendent of Police P. Shabarish gave a PowerPoint presentation on the sector-wise security arrangements for the jatara.

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7 months ago

Additional security forces deployed for Gangamma Jatara in Kuppam

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Mini Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara to be held at 24 places in old Karimnagar
10 months ago

Mini Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara to be held at 24 places in old Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preparations in full swing for Medaram Jatara: Collector

The Hindu  

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Telangana: Make Medaram Jatara a Huge Success, Says SP
1 year, 2 months ago

Telangana: Make Medaram Jatara a Huge Success, Says SP

Deccan Chronicle  

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Medaram Jatara comes to an end after four days
2 years, 10 months ago

Medaram Jatara comes to an end after four days

Deccan Chronicle  

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Mega tribal festival begins at Medaram
2 years, 10 months ago

Mega tribal festival begins at Medaram

Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 10 months ago

Mega tribal festival \'Medaram Jatara\' begins in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

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All set for the historic Medaram jathara
2 years, 10 months ago

All set for the historic Medaram jathara

The Hindu  

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