TTD trustee’s ‘verbal abuse’ that sparked controversy ends with apology
1 month ago

TTD trustee’s ‘verbal abuse’ that sparked controversy ends with apology

The Hindu  

The recent controversy surrounding Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trustee Naresh Kumar’s alleged verbal abuse of an employee came to an end on Friday evening, after he tendered his apologies to the employees and devotees. He downplayed the incident, which triggered widespread outrage among employees and political circles as a ‘family issue’, and said that their focus will now be on developmental activities and protecting the integrity of the institution. Speaking to the media outside Annamaiah Bhavan after a high-level meeting with the leaders of various employees’ unions and top echelons of the TTD, Naresh Kumar admitted that it was an unfortunate incident and added that they have decided to move forward collectively. The controversy erupted last on Wednesday, when Naresh Kumar allegedly abused an on-duty employee at the temple’s main entrance, Mahadwaram, after being asked to take a common exit route.

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TTD unions resent board member’s ‘verbal abuse’ of an employee
1 month ago

TTD unions resent board member’s ‘verbal abuse’ of an employee

The Hindu  

Hundreds of employees of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams gathered in front of the administrative headquarters here on Thursday and squatted in front of the building, demanding action against trust board member S. Naresh Kumar from Karnataka, who had allegedly hurled abuses on a staff member right in front of the Tirumala temple in full public view. Miffed at being stopped …

TTD takes disciplinary action against 18 employees for practising non-Hindu faiths
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TTD takes disciplinary action against 18 employees for practising non-Hindu faiths

New Indian Express  

TIRUMALA: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has taken disciplinary action against 18 employees, who were allegedly practising non-Hindu faiths, on Wednesday. TTD Executive Officer J Syamala Rao issued a memo stating that 18 non-Hindu employees were participating in non-Hindu religious activities while also taking part in Hindu festivals and functions organised by the TTD, compromising the sanctity and sentiments of millions …

TTD action against employees for religious code violations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TTD action against employees for religious code violations

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has launched disciplinary action against 18 employees for allegedly engaging in non-Hindu religious practices while serving in the revered Hindu institution. The action was taken based on information that these staff members, despite having pledged allegiance to Hindu customs, were involved in “practices outside the faith.” Chairman Naidu had earlier stressed that non-Hindu employees should …

Andhra CM may overhaul TTD admin in Tirupati stampede case
2 months, 1 week ago

Andhra CM may overhaul TTD admin in Tirupati stampede case

Hindustan Times  

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to overhaul the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams administration in the wake of the latest stampede incident in Tirupati which resulted in the death of six devotees and injuries to 35 others, people familiar with the matter said. Hours after the visit of chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu to the temple town on Thursday, the state government …

Ex-TTD chiefs blame Chandrababu Naidu, current board, cops for Tirupati stampede
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-TTD chiefs blame Chandrababu Naidu, current board, cops for Tirupati stampede

India Today  

In the wake of the stampede at Tirupati during the Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations, former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chairmen Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and VY Subba Reddy have expressed outrage over the incident, calling for accountability and immediate action against responsible officials. Speaking exclusively to India Today, Bhumana Karunakar Reddy accused the TTD administration of prioritising political agendas over serving the temple …

BJP leaders seek probe into alleged TTD irregularities
2 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leaders seek probe into alleged TTD irregularities

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:A Bharatiya Janata Party delegation, led by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board member Bhanu Prakash Reddy, met Andhra Pradesh DGP Ch. Bhanu Prakash Reddy accused the previous government of mismanaging temple funds and cited a case involving an individual, Ravi Kumar, caught stealing from the Hundi. The delegation demanded a judicial inquiry and alleged that a police officer pressured for an …

Alliance parties demand probe into ‘irregularities’ in TTD
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Alliance parties demand probe into ‘irregularities’ in TTD

The Hindu  

The TDP, BJP and JSP leaders came on a single platform to demand a probe into the alleged irregularities in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams administration during the last five years. TDP accused Mr. Dharma Reddy and TTD Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, who has since resigned, of diverting funds from TTD coffers to meet Tirupati’s maintenance and sanitation needs. BJP leader …

TDP, BJP urge ECI to take action against TTD EO Dharma Reddy for ‘abuse of power’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

TDP, BJP urge ECI to take action against TTD EO Dharma Reddy for ‘abuse of power’

The Hindu  

TDP national spokesman K. Pattabhi Ram and BJP leader and TTD Trust Board former member G. Bhanu Prakash Reddy submitted a memorandum to Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena on Monday requesting him to initiate appropriate action against TTD Executive Officer A.V. Mr. Pattabhi Ram and Mr. Bhanu Prakash Reddy stated that Mr. Dharma Reddy, an Indian Defence Estates Service …

TTD Board Removes Ramana Deekshitulu from Honorary Chief Priest Post
1 year ago

TTD Board Removes Ramana Deekshitulu from Honorary Chief Priest Post

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board has removed A.V. The decision was taken at the board meeting chaired by Bhumana Karunakar Reddy in Tirumala on Monday.The TTD board deliberated on the accusations made by Ramana Deekshitulu against senior TTD officials in a recent video. The current chief priest A. Venugopala Deekshitulu and other priests claimed that the accusations were …

Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks More Details on TTD Members
1 year, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh HC Seeks More Details on TTD Members

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed the endowments commissioner and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams executive officer to submit more details on members of the newly constituted TTD trust board. A division bench comprising Justices Akula Venkata Sesha Sai and R. Raghunandan Rao held a hearing on a petition here on Wednesday filed by a former railway employee, Chintha Venkateswaralu, with …

New TTD trustees board announced; inclusion of certain individuals sparks controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

New TTD trustees board announced; inclusion of certain individuals sparks controversy

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The state government on Friday announced the names of 24 new trustees of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board, stirring up controversy due to the inclusion of certain members. Notable among those appointed from AP were Gadiraju Venkata Subbaraju, Meka Seshu Babu, Nerusu Naga Satyam Yadav, Siddha Veera Venkata Sudhir Kumar, Siddavatam Yanadaiah and Masima Babu, Seetharami Reddy Ellareddy, Chande …

Row over TTD decision to withdraw defamation case
4 years, 5 months ago

Row over TTD decision to withdraw defamation case

The Hindu  

The decision of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board to withdraw the defamation case filed during the TDP term against YSRCP Member of Parliament V. Vijaya Sai Reddy and former chief priest A.V. Mr. Vijaya Sai Reddy had even accused then Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of taking away the ‘pink diamond’ and demanded a search of his house. Terming …

Minister asked to resolve Head Priest -JEO row in TTD
14 years, 9 months ago

Minister asked to resolve Head Priest -JEO row in TTD

The Hindu  

Chief Minister K. Rosaiah has asked Endowments Minister Gade Venkata Reddy to resolve the feud between the head priest of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, A. V. R. Deekshitulu and Joint Executive Officer, A. V. Dharma Reddy. A list furnished by the TTD to the government on the attendance of the existing three ‘pradhana archakas' and 38 ‘archakas' indicated absenteeism on the …

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