Tirupati

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743 TTD staff test positive for COVID-19. (DC Photo)

743 Tirupati temple staff test positive for COVID-19

Three employees succumbed to dreaded contagion while 338 people are undergoing treatment at different COVID care facilities

11 Aug 2020 9:57 AM

Since June 11, 140 Tirumala Tirupati staffers test positive for coronavirus

The temple was re-opened on that date after the coronavirus lockdown, a top functionary of TTD said.

16 Jul 2020 9:47 PM

Two US-based NRI entrepreneurs have made a princely donation of Rs 14 crores to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala on Friday, a temple official said. (Photo: Twitter/ @geetgrewal)

2 Indian-origin Americans donate Rs 14 crore to Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh

This is the second straight year the two have made a similar offering.

10 Aug 2019 8:11 AM

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan being welcomed at Tirupati by officials. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: New Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan visits Tirupati Balaji temple

Later, the governor along with family members went to Tirumala temple.

23 Jul 2019 5:26 PM

In a press conference in February, the activist had alleged involvement of top police officials in the violence that occurred in the anti-Sterlite protest in Thoothukudi. T Mugilan went missing the same day. (Photo: ANI)

Missing environmental activist T. Mugilan detained by Andhra police

People had protested against construction of Sterlite copper plant, claiming that it was polluting groundwater, hazardous for environment.

07 Jul 2019 1:26 PM

He also told about the on-going issues regarding the hereditary priests which will be resolved soon. (Photo: ANI)

Andhra Pradesh: Endowments Minister V Srinivas visits Tirupati Balaji temple

‘I'll soon be holding a review meeting regarding the suspicions on Lord's jewellery safety, suspicions must be cleared soon,’ Srinivas said.

19 Jun 2019 6:06 PM

Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting at Taraka Rama Stadium, CD Meyyappan, who is in charge of Andhra Pradesh, said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi to offer worship at Tirupati, address rally on Friday

Rahul Gandhi would speak out on special status to Andhra Pradesh and other issues facing the nation, CD Meyyappan said.

21 Feb 2019 5:16 PM

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Here are some must visit spiritual destinations in India

The peaceful environment of sacred religious sites helps people to discover their spiritual self.

22 Sep 2018 6:15 PM

Robert Vadra, who is on a spiritual quest across the country, visited the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday morning and posted a message along with his photographs on Facebook. (Photo: Facebook | Robert Vadra)

India wants change, Rahul Gandhi working very hard: Robert Vadra

The BJP hit back at Robert Vadra, saying his comments showed the restlessness in the Gandhi family to claim power.

20 Aug 2018 11:43 AM

Actor and singer Dandapani Desikar playing Nandanar in the musical film.

Songs of protest

Protest comes in many forms. Subramania Bharati protested passionately and his songs resonate even today as stirring patriotic verse.

06 Feb 2017 12:47 AM

The big, fat outrage

The stark disparities in India couldn’t have been highlighted better in this telling narrative of the state of the nation.

19 Nov 2016 4:53 AM

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