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Release whitepaper on ₹2.5 lakh crore spent on ‘Navaratnalu’, demands Chinta Mohan

Addressing a protest meeting on issues of hike in power tariff and price rise at the Nalugu Kalla Mandapam junction here, Chinta Mohan said though Public Account Committee chairman Payyavula Keshav was repeatedly exposing the ambiguities in the accounts about government schemes, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy remained reluctant to divulge…

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Representatives of four States find place in the 24-member new TTD Trust Board

While a majority of the nominees belong to Andhra Pradesh, the Government of Maharashtra is successful in securing four berths in the board as against three each by the governments of Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and two by Karnataka. Six of the 24-member trustees have retained their berths in the…

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JSP, BJP leaders flay Jagan over new TTD trust board

JSP & BJP leaders allege TTD Trust Board is "gang of thieves" & crores of rupees changed hands in its formation. JSP demands sacking of A-7 in Delhi liquor scam & BJP deplores govt's ignoring TTD Act & hurting devotees' sentiments.

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Dilemma over leopard attacks in the foot path of Tirumala hills

A.D. Rangarajan finds that the recent leopard attacks on the journey up the Tirumala hill in Andhra Pradesh have set off many knee-jerk reactions from the State government and also point to the need to make the Seshachalam hills a safe habitat for carnivores in order to prevent them from…

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Leopard trapped in 50 of 300 camera traps installed in Tirumala forest of Andhra Pradesh

Forest Department, with the support of TTD, is implementing a plan to drive leopards away from the trekking routes leading to Lord Venkateswara temple, says official.

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TTD modernises its luggage management system at Tirumala

TTD introduces 'Balaji Baggage Management System' to facilitate hassle-free transport of devotees' luggage from Tirupati to Tirumala. System scans darshan tickets and generates receipt with QR code for quick retrieval. Devotees receive SMS on arrival of luggage. Donors contribute ₹3 crore for project.

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TTD warns miscreants to refrain from spreading false information related to animal attacks at Tirumala

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams warned miscreants to refrain from spreading false information related to animal attacks at Tirumala.

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Will initiate appropriate measures to check man-animal conflict on Tirumala footpath: Minister Peddireddi

Minister for Forests Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy on Saturday said that the State government would initiate appropriate measures to prevent the man-animal conflict along the Tirumala ghat road, given the recent killing of a six-year-old girl by a leopard. Speaking to the media here, the Minister said that the “unfortunate incident”…

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Our family does not have a history of resorting to murders for political gain, says Chandrababu Naidu

N. Chandrababu Naidu, AMALAPURAMTDP national president, alleged Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's role in the murder of his uncle Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy. He promised to reduce electricity charges if TDP is voted to power in 2024 and to set up 'Work From Home' centres in small towns. He also…

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TTD launches new mobile app to reach out to pensioners

The TTD launched a mobile app to provide easy access to services for pensioners. The app will help 8,120 pensioners access pay slips, personal data, life certificate, pension benefits and family details. It is downloadable on any Android mobile.

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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.

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BJP demands judicial probe into leopard intrusions along Tirumala routes

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson G. Bhanuprakash Reddy has sought a judicial probe into the recent spate of wild-animal sightings around the Tirumala trekking route, in the wake of the fatal leopard attack on a six-year-old girl. He attributed the animal intrusions to the presence of people engaged in red sanders…

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Varalakshmi Vratham at Tiruchanur temple on August 25

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced that Sri Varalakshmi Vratham will be held in a grand manner at the Tiruchanur Sri Padmavati Ammavari temple on August 25. Devotees can participate directly and virtually as well. The ritual will be performed at the Asthana Mandapam on Friday morning from 10…

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TTD staff rededicate themselves to the service of devotees on I-Day

On 77th Independence Day, Tirumala saw patriotic fervour with devotees carrying flags & sporting tricolour badges. TTD Exec. Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy hoisted the flag & urged officials to rededicate themselves to devotees' service. TTD modernised cottages & constructing PAC to accommodate 10,000 pilgrims. Currency counting & packing machines to…

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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’…

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Chinta Mohan demands shifting of SV Zoo Park from Tirupati to Nagari

Congress leader Chinta Mohan on August 14 (Monday) demanded that the Andhra Pradesh government shift immediately the S.V. Zoo Park in Tirupati to Vadamalapeta in Nagari Assembly constituency, saying that the move could alone stop the man-animal conflict at the Tirumala hills. Addressing a meeting in support of the demands…

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Leopard that mauled girl to death on Tirumala footpath captured

Tirumala leopard captured after killing 6-yr-old girl. DFO Nageswara Rao confirms it walked into cage set up near temple. Forensic tests to confirm if it is same leopard. TTD EO Dharma Reddy sets up monitoring cell to maintain 24x7 vigil on wild animals along footpath for safety of pilgrims.

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TTD imposes curbs on ghat roads and pedestrian routes following leopard attack at Tirumala

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams imposed a series of curbs on the twin ghat roads and pedestrian routes leading to Tirumala on Sunday, following the death of a six-year-old girl in a leopard attack on Saturday.

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TTD imposes restrictions on pilgrims taking footpath routes to Tirumala temple

Pilgrims with children aged below 15 years will be permitted to trek Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m, two-wheelers will not be allowed to ply on the ghat roads between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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Ex-AP CM Chandrababu Naidu says Alipiri tragedy could have been alerted if TTD was more cautious

TIRUPATI: Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the Alipiri tragedy in which a six-year-old girl from Nellore was mauled to death in a suspected leopard attack on Saturday.

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Girl killed in suspected wild animal attack in Tirumala

A six-year old girl was found dead following a suspected wild animal attack on the steps leading to Tirumala on Saturday, a TTD official said.

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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…

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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.

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TTD trust board’s new chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy to steer clear of administrative domain

Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, who is all set to take over as the chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) trust board, wishes to steer clear of the administrative machinery’s activities and stay focussed on policy-making.

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TTD should rethink proposed construction of queue complex in Tiruchanoor, says BJP

BJP spokesperson G. Bhanuprakash Reddy suggests TTD rethink constructing queue complex in Tiruchanoor, instead introduce 'time slot' system to save money & help devotees. He appeals to State govt to appoint only those with utmost faith & devotion as member trustees, avoid transforming it into 'political rehabilitation centre'.

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