The Latest Breaking News from Bhumana Karunakar Reddy

YSRCP receives support from OC, Muslim communities in Tirupati

Tirupati constituency polarized along communal lines during elections, with various social groups pledging support to political camps.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Naidu’s promise to hike salaries of volunteers is an election stunt, says YSRCP Tirupati MLA

The TDP national president beat a hasty retreat after support poured in for the volunteers who have been barred from distributing cash benefits of welfare schemes, says Bhumana Karunakar Reddy.

The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024

TDP demands probe into TDR bonds scam

TDP spokesperson demands probe into ₹4000 crore TDR scam involving legislator and son in Tirupati Municipal Corporation.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

TTD chairman Karunakar Reddy keen on implementing VIP break for ‘Govindakoti’ writers

TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy's 'Govindakoti' project aims to promote Sanatana Dharmic values among youth. He recently resolved to offer VIP break darshan to those writing 'Govindakoti', a slight adaptation of the ancient practice of writing 'Ramakoti'. He believes incentivising youth towards Dharmic activities will help retain them.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

TTD to take efforts to get ‘State art’ status to Kalamkari

TTD Chairman Reddy to persuade CM to get 'State art' status to Kalamkari. TTD trust board to upgrade two-year certificate course to four-year diploma. Launch of campaign to produce half-foot/one-foot-tall idols of Sri Venkateswara. 815 students of SVITSA have become sculptors/architects. Exhibition of traditional paintings, statues, cement figurines, wood, metal…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Karunakar Reddy brushes aside allegations on his faith as baseless, vows to take TTD forward

Pro-poor projects such as Dalita Govindam and Kalyanamsthu have been launched during my earlier stint as TTD Chairman, recalls Bhumana Karunakar Reddy. Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy says that the TTD will launch a programme to counter the baseless criticism levelled against the temple management on various media platforms.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Tamil Nadu devotees trek over 250 km on foot to reach Tirupati

Devotees from Gopasandram village in Tamil Nadu trekked 250 km to reach Tirupati. TTD trust board chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy appreciated their devotion and perseverance. Annamacharya Project artistes welcomed the devotees with music and bhajans.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

TTD committed to promoting Sanatana Dharma, says Chairman Karunakar Reddy

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will continue to accord a top priority to promoting the Sanatana Dharma across the globe, trust board Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy has said. Taking part in the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the TTD headquarters here on August 15 (Tuesday), he announced that ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’…

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

TTD chief exhorts public to take organ donation pledges

TTD Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy has urged the public to shed apprehensions on organ donation and pledge their organs. Speaking at an awareness meeting organised by Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), a super speciality hospital in town, after flagging off a students’ rally on ‘organ donation’ here on…

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

Not here to serve the affluent, asserts new TTD Chairman

Tirupati MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, on Thursday, was sworn in as the new Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) trust board. At a brief ceremony organised at Garudalwar Sannidhi inside the sanctum sanctorum, TTD Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy administered the oath.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023