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Warangal: Holi Joy Turns Tragedy

Holi Celebrations in Warangal End in Tragedy

Four people, including a 10-year-old boy, lost their lives in separate incidents on Monday while celebrating Holi or during the festivities’ aftermath in the erstwhile Warangal district.

Drowning Incident: A 10-year-old boy, Abburi Rithwik Reddy, from Ramannagudem village, went to Ganesh Lake to wash away colors after Holi celebrations. Tragically, he slipped and fell into the water. His friends, fearing for their safety, ran for help from the village. By the time help arrived, Rithwik had drowned. The police recovered his body and sent it for autopsy.

Motorcycle Accident: Two young men, Ummadi Umesh (22) and Ambadi Shrushanth (22), were on their way home after Holi celebrations when their motorcycle collided with a tree in Lakshmipuram village. They were declared dead at the scene.

Road Collision: Another motorcycle accident claimed the life of 30-year-old Botla Ramesh. He was traveling home from Holi festivities in Chelpur village when his bike collided with another vehicle. Ramesh died on impact.

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Telangana Medaram Jathara: Governor, Minister Join Devotees

Telangana Governor, Union Minister Offer Prayers at Medaram Jathara

Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda joined thousands of devotees at the ongoing Medaram Jathara, a mega tribal festival in Telangana, on Friday.

Arjun Munda, speaking after offering prayers, called the Jathara, celebrated in the forest areas of Medaram bordering Chhattisgarh, “the biggest festival of Adivasis.” This biannual event draws large crowds from across the country, particularly Adivasi communities.

“I am happy to be here for the second time,” Munda said, greeting devotees and choosing Hindi to reach a wider Adivasi audience. He expressed his delight at attending the festival alongside the Governor.

Soundararajan, expressing her “good fortune” at visiting the festival for the third time, highlighted her commitment to tribal communities. “I have adopted six villages in the tribal areas of the state,” she stated.

The four-day Medaram Jathara, also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jathara, began on Wednesday and features vibrant cultural performances, traditional rituals, and offerings to the deities Sammakka and Saralamma. Telangana ministers D Sridhar Babu and Danasari Anasuya, along with several officials, were also present during the dignitaries’ visit.

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Warangal Collector Reviews Bathukamma Preparations

Warangal Collector F2F On Bathukamma Celebrations

Warangal, October 22, 2023: Warangal Collector P Pravinya IAS held a face-to-face meeting with officials on Saturday to review the preparations for the upcoming Bathukamma celebrations.

The Collector directed the officials to make all necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful conduct of the festival. She instructed them to pay special attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and security.

The Collector also asked the officials to involve all sections of society in the celebrations and to promote the festival’s cultural and traditional significance.

The following are some of the key points discussed in the meeting:

  • The Collector instructed the officials to set up Bathukamma pandals in all villages and wards across the district.
  • She also directed them to organize cultural programs and competitions during the festival.
  • The Collector asked the officials to ensure that adequate security arrangements are in place at all Bathukamma pandals.
  • She also instructed them to make arrangements for public transportation and drinking water.
  • The Collector appealed to the people to celebrate Bathukamma in a traditional and eco-friendly manner.

 

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TSRTC Announces Dasara Festival Lucky Draw with Cash Prizes Worth Rs 11 Lakh

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has announced a lucky draw for bus users on the occasion of the Dasara festival. Cash prizes worth Rs 11 lakh will be given to 110 winners, with five men and five women selected from each region.

To participate in the lucky draw, passengers need to write their full name and phone number on the back of their ticket and drop it in the drop boxes at bus stops after completing their travel. Passengers who travel in buses between October 21 and 23 and again between October 28 and 30 are eligible to participate. Passengers who have made advance reservations on the respective dates are also eligible.

TSRTC officials said that Bathukamma and Dasara are big festivals in Telangana, and a large number of people travel across the State and neighbouring States during this time. The lucky draw is a way of thanking passengers for their patronage and wishing them a happy festival season.

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