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With women forming half its workforce, Sri City bets on inclusive employment

March 7, 2026 admin

File picture of women workers at Zen Linen plant in Sri City of Tirupati district. Sri City, one of the leading business cities in India, promises to stand by its commitment of maintaining gender-inclusive employment, with women forming nearly half of its 70,000 strong workforce. Though factories and work floors are traditionally perceived to be…

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What Is Vaikunth Ekadasi And Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam At Tirupati

January 9, 2025 admin

At least six people were killed and several others were injured in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati last evening. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the distribution of ‘darshan’ tokens at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter, officials from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) confirmed. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is actively…

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“Overwhelming Rush Of Pilgrims”: Eyewitnesses Recall Tirupati Stampede

January 9, 2025 admin

Tirupati: Sharing their account of tragic stampede in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati, eyewitnesses have recalled the horrific incident that killed at least six people. A woman who went to Tirupati with 20 of her family members said, “As soon as the Police officials opened the gate, the pilgrims rushed to purchase tokens. There was no such…

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6 Die In Stampede At Tirupati During Distribution Of Tokens To Offer Prayers

January 8, 2025 admin

Six people died in a stampede at Vishnu Niwasam at Tirupati during the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Sarvadarshanam – a special ‘darshan’ for devotees for a period of 10 days, starting Friday. A massive rush of devotees attempting to secure tokens resulted in the stampede. One of the devotees was from Tamil Nadu’s…

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Uncontrolled Ambulance Kills 2 Devotees In Tirupati

January 6, 2025 admin

Tirupati: Two devotees were killed and three others were injured when a 108 ambulance ran amok in Tirupati district on Monday. The vehicle ran over a group of devotees heading to Tirumala temple on feet. The accident occurred near Narasingapuram in Chandragiri mandal. Two women died on the spot while three other devotees were injured….

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Tirupati’s ISKCON Temple Gets Bomb Threat, 4th Hoax Mail In 3 Days

October 28, 2024 admin

In the last week, several hotels in Tirupati have received bomb threats. New Delhi: Tirupati’s ISKCON temple received a bomb threat on Sunday. Temple authorities registered a complaint with the police about receiving a threatening email, claiming ISIS terrorists would blow up the temple. Tirupati police initiated immediate action and conducted searches. The local police…

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Pawan Kalyan On 3-Day Footmarch To Tirumala As Part Of Penance

October 1, 2024 admin

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who has been championing the Tirupati laddoo issue and positioning himself as a protector of the Sanatana dharma, is on a three-hour footmarch to Tirumala as part of his 11-day penance. He had started the penance to appease Lord Venkateswara for the alleged adulteration of “laddoos” with animal…

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Pawan Kalyan, Actor Prakash Raj Face Off Over Tirupati Laddoo Row Again

September 25, 2024 admin

Mr Raj said his comments had been misinterpreted. The simmering feud between Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and actor Prakash Raj over the alleged adulteration of the famed Tirupati laddoos has gone on the boil again. Actor-politician Kalyan, who is the chief of the Jana Sena and part of the ruling coalition in…

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Khoya Being Sold In Mathura “Adulterated,” Alleges Dimple Yadav Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row

September 23, 2024 admin

Adulterated food causing serious illnesses to people, says Dimple Yadav (File) Mainpuri: Amid controversy over “adulteration” in Tirupati laddus, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav has alleged that shops in Mathura are selling adulterated ‘khoya’ and demanded an inquiry. Talking to reporters during an event here on Sunday, Yadav said adulteration in Tirupati Laddu prasad is…

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SIT to Probe Alleged Irregularities In Tirupati Temple Body Amid Laddoo Row

September 22, 2024 admin

Hyderabad:: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the irregularities in the Tirupati temple body amid allegations of animal fat being used to adulterate the ghee for the temple laddoos. Earlier, the ruling Telugu Desam Party had alleged that the former Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams…

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