The Latest Breaking News from Tirupati

Tirupati gets double-decker bus for its city commuters

Tirupati introduces double-decker bus for city commuters, flagged off by MLA & TTD Chairman. Bus procured by MCT from Switch Mobility, costing ₹2 crore, with AC & 65 seating capacity.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

BJP opposes TTD decision to spend 1% of funds on Tirupati development

BJP objects to TTD's decision to spend 1% of budget on Tirupati devpt; says it's hurting Hindu sentiments & turning temple into money spinner.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Indian Hotels ties up with HHH Foundation to impart hospitality training to rural youth

IHCL, in partnership with HHH Foundation, has launched a project to train up to 1 lakh rural youth in hospitality and retail sectors by 2030. Taj Tirupati's skill centre is unique as it runs entirely within the hotel. The beneficiaries are mostly Intermediate pass-outs or college dropouts. The programme will…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Roja advises women to ignore criticism, take obstacles head-on

Minister R.K. Roja urged women to ignore criticism and take obstacles head-on to rise in their chosen fields. She recalled her own journey from Bhakarapeta village to Tirupati and success in film and politics. Roja criticized lewd comments on women and parents for relegating girls to home. Mayor R. Sireesha…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

A.P. CM Jagan lays foundation stone for slew of projects worth over ₹3,000 crore

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy virtually launched industrial units in Tirupati & Sri City, providing employment to 1,050 & 250 persons respectively. He also inaugurated a Banana Processing Cluster in YSR district & laid foundation stones for 6 units in Anantapur, Sri Satya Sai, Bapatla, Srikakulam & East Godavari districts, providing…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Sarannavaratri Utsavam at Kapileswara Swamy temple from Oct. 15

Tirupati's Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple complex to host Sri Kamakshi Ammavari Sarannavaratri Utsavam from Oct 15-23. Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, Ankurarpanam & cultural programmes to be held. Devotee couple donated 16 kg silver ornaments worth ₹14 lakh to temple.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Ancient Mandapam at Alipiri to be rebuilt with ₹1.36 cr

Tirupati's Alipiri Mandapam to be renovated at Rs.1.36 crore. TTD Exec. Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy & Joint Exec. Officer V. Veerabrahmam inspected the 16th century structure. Wall behind collapsed, so fence installed. Parveta Mandapam atop Tirumala hills rebuilt, but faced criticism. TTD warns netizens against baseless allegations.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Chennai toddler abducted from Tirupati bus station rescued in ten hours

Tirupati police rescue a two-year-old boy from Chennai who was abducted from APSRTC bus station. SP Parameswara Reddy handed him to his parents and appealed to public to alert police if suspicious persons were seen in public places.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh is intolerant to criticism, allege opposition parties

Leaders of the opposition parties, during an all-party rally in Tirupati on October 3 (Tuesday), squarely blamed the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government for being ‘intolerant’ to the criticisms and treating them in a ‘high-handed manner’.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Maharashtra man arrested for ‘stealing’ TTD bus in Tirumala

The Tirumala crime police have arrested a man for his alleged involvement in the theft of an electric bus belonging to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that gives free rides to pilgrims. The ignition key of the bus was recovered from the accused.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023