Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in bus accident, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

The accident took place when a private bus carrying 63 persons, proceeding from Dharmavaram in Anantapuram district to Tirupati, lost control while taking a turn and fell into a gorge, officials said

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to issue more SSD tokens, darshan tickets as COVID cases dip

TTD will issue 25,000 special entry darshan tickets a day for devotees for the month of March

Amit Shah chairs 29th meet of Southern Zonal Council: Key takeaways from session

The Zonal Councils provide a forum for resolving disputes and irritants between Centre and states and among the states in the zone

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic

Kerala extended shutdown in the state till 9 June but withdrew 'triple lockdown' in Malapppuram whereas Andhra Pradesh decided to extend and intensify restrictions in Tirupati and its entire Chittoor district till 15 June

11 die in Tirupati due to lag in oxygen supply; Andhra govt announces Rs 10 lakh compensation

There was a five-minute lag in reloading liquid medical oxygen, which caused the pressure to drop, resulting in the deaths, Chittoor district Collector M Hari Narayanan had said

COVID-19 cases in Tirupati temple rise to 160; TTD board says won't shut shrine, sparks outrage

TTD Board chairperson YV Subba Reddy said that 16 priests have been infected by novel coronavirus since the temple re-opened for devotees on 11 June

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu detained at Tirupati airport, stages sit-in protest

The former Andhra CM arrived at Tirupati to take part in a protest after local civic officials on Sunday allegedly ransacked a tea stall belonging to a TDP leader

Tirupati's steep COVID-19 case numbers highlight how pandemic is sharpening conflict between science and faith

On 9 August, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams reported that a staggering 743 members of their staff had tested positive for COVID-19 since the temple reopened on 11 June.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam increases daily darshan online ticket quota from 6,000 to 9,000

Devotees can get the tokens a day in advance at Srinivasam, Vishnu Nivasam and Bhudevi Complex near Alipiri.

GMR, Adani, Reliance Infra in race for 2 railway stations development in Andhra Pradesh; to be built under DBFOT model

The pre-bid meeting comes after RLDA floated an RFP inviting bids for the selection of a suitable public or private entity for re-development of Nellore and Tirupati railway stations.