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SVU develops healthier ‘fruit pops’ alternative to address chocolate cravings

June 30, 2026 admin

Food scientist Sangati Chenna Kesava Reddy displaying a ‘fruit pop’ and a dye used to make it. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT Those who are prone to ‘chocoholism’ now have a healthier alternative — ‘fruit pops’. The patent application filed by Sri Venkateswara University’s (SVU) Intellectual Property Cell for the unique fruit pops has been received…

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Tirupati police detain intruder for threatening staff, students

June 25, 2026 admin

An intruder who allegedly entered a private school and threatened the staff and students was arrested by the Alipiri police in Tirupati on Thursday. The incident happened at Sri Vijetha school in the city’s Akkarampalli locality, where a person identified as Chinnam Srinivas (54), who hails from Badvel town in Kadapa district and currently resides…

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TTD launches food safety training for hoteliers, vendors at Tirumala

June 2, 2026 admin

Stressing that health and safety of pilgrims remain the top priority, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary on Tuesday called upon hoteliers and food vendors in Tirumala to adopt hygienic food-handling practices and undertake regular food safety audits as per prescribed norms. A three-day training programme for street food vendors, jointly organised by the…

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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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