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Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's kin donates Rs 10 lakh to Tirupati trust as per her 'will'

TIRUPATI: Kin of Bharata Ratna late Lata Mangeshkar donated a sum of Rs.10 lakh to the Tirupati Balaji trust on the legendary singer's behalf and as per her last wishes.

The Times of India

Puratasi month brings a flood of devotees to Vaishnavite temples in Chittoor district

Devotees thronged Vaishnavite temples in Chittoor district on Saturday for the auspicious 'Puratasi' month dedicated to Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. Pilgrims walked hundreds of kilometres to Tirupati, while locals served food and women offered special prayers. TTD provided rest facilities and the temples of Lord Venkateswara were abuzz with devotees.

The Hindu

NCC cadets from Tirupati group bag medals in sainik camp competitions, given rousing welcome

Tirupati NCC cadets returned home to a hero's welcome after winning 13 medals (2 gold, 4 silver, 7 bronze) at All India Thal Sainik Camp in New Delhi. Mayor R. Sireesha Yadav organised a rousing reception to celebrate their success.

The Hindu

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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…

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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…

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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

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.

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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

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

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

Relaxations on trekking subject to nod from forest officials, says TTD Chairman

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman B. Karunakar Reddy said that the Board was willing to relax the restrictions imposed on devotees trekking up to the temple along with children below 12 years of age once the forest and wildlife authorities confirm that there was no threat from wild animals.

The Hindu

TTD’s cardiac hospital for children bags award

TTD-run Sri Padmavati Children’s Heart Centre in Tirupati has been declared ‘Best Paediatric Cardiac Centre in Andhra Pradesh’, receiving ‘Pride of Nation’ award. Director Dr. N. Srinath Reddy received award from Telangana Governor. The Centre, opened in 2021, has performed 1910 life-saving heart surgeries on children from India and Bangladesh.

The Hindu

Vande Bharat train cleaned under ‘14-minute miracle’ in Tirupati

The Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande-Bharat Express train was cleaned in 14 minutes. Led by officials, many employees participated in the '14-minute miracle' cleaning programme. MP M. Gurumoorthy and Deputy Mayor B. Abhinay Reddy later took part in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' programme at the railway quarters.

The Hindu

AP Chambers brief DRM on suggestions to improve Vijayawada railway station

AP Chambers recommends introducing Vande Bharat Express from Vijayawada to Bengaluru via Tirupati. Request to reduce travel time from 6 hrs 40 mins to 4 hrs 30 mins. Suggestion to decongest Vijayawada station by increasing platforms and developing Gunadala and Rayanapadu as satellite stations.

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CID organises awareness programme on rights of Scheduled Tribes

CID police of Tirupati district organised awareness program on 'Empowerment of Scheduled Tribes & prevention of atrocities against them'. Additional SP said Govt. of India brought laws to uplift STs & protect their rights. Public Prosecutor spoke about SC & ST Act & its rules. District Social Welfare Officer spoke…

The Times of India

Tirupati civic body to widen two more internal roads to ease traffic bottlenecks

TIRUPATI: After recently expanding several roads crisscrossing in old Tirupati that awaited action for more than three decades, municipal corporation of Tirupati (MCT) has taken up widening of two prominent stretches that are considered serious bottlenecks in the old town.

The Hindu

Caught between the stars and the sea

Residents of seven villages in Tirupati district, abutting India's famous rocket launch station, are denied basic amenities due to the presence of the station and the bird sanctuary. Despite pleas to ISRO, politicians, and the NHRC, the villagers remain outcasts in their homeland, struggling with mobility, employment, and access to…

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Sub-Inspector of police becomes Deputy Collector in Andhra Pradesh, lauded

Swaathi, a Sub-Inspector from Tirupati, achieved 8th rank in State-level Group-I exams and was selected a Deputy Collector. She got posted as an SI in 2018. After long leave in 2021, she cracked Group-I exams and is now a trainee Deputy Collector in Guntur. SP P. Parameswara Reddy gave her…

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Red sanders logs worth ₹25 lakh seized, two held in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh

Task force personnel in Rayachoti arrested two smugglers and seized five logs worth ₹25 lakh. The smugglers, spotted by a combing party in Mummidipadu forest beat, fled on seeing the police. One was apprehended and the other was arrested near Chandragiri in Tirupati district. The two were identified as Murugan…

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Milad-un-Nabi stands a symbol of communal harmony in Tirupati

In Tirupati, Milad-un-Nabi celebrations symbolise communal harmony. At the event, Deputy Mayor, Qazi and public distributed food near Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy temple. Passers-by of all faiths participated, showing the long-standing harmony between Hindus and Muslims.

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: Husband jumps off moving auto and dies after altercation with wife

TIRUPATI: A middle aged man died after he jumped off a moving autorickshaw following an altercation with his wife on Thursday.

The Hindu

TTD to distribute Gita books to students; plans to build choultries every 25 km on the way to Tirumala

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy on Thursday said copies of the Bhagavad Gita in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and English will be distributed among students

The Times of India

Andhra Pradesh: Probe into mysterious death of 16-yr-old girl poses challenge to Chittoor police

TIRUPATI: The ongoing probe into the suspicious death of a 16-year-old minor girl near Penumuru in Chittoor district has snowballed into a major controversy even as the police continue their investigation from all possible angles.

The Hindu

Muslims join Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations in Tirupati

Muslim community joins Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations organised by TDP; members offer prayers, break coconuts, offer Harathi & join hunger strike. Show of communal harmony & support for Naidu with 'I am with CBN' placards. Prasadam marks end of relay hunger strike.

The Hindu

TTD bus stolen from Tirumala Hills found 100 km away at Naidupeta in Andhra Pradesh

The theft of an electric bus being operated by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for ferrying the devotees free of cost on Sunday exposed the chinks in the temple town’s security armour. The incident happened when the annual Brahmotsavams are under way at Tirumala in view of which a huge…

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