Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals
5 days, 21 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu to visit injured in hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will leave for Tirupati on Thursday to visit those injured in a stampede, sources said.Six devotees died and over 40 were injured in the stampede on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills.Naidu will be visiting SVR Ruia Government General Hospital and SVIMS Hospital between noon and 3 pm, where the injured are being treated, sources said.The CM will also conduct a review meeting with the Executive Officer and others over the incident.Tirupati district collector S Venkateswar on Wednesday told reporters that out of the six deceased devotees, five were women and a man.One deceased person came from Salem in Tamil Nadu and another from Narsipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, he said.According to the collector, the incident occurred at Bairagi Patteda near MGM School in the temple town.Hundreds of devotees turned up from across the country for the 10-day Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam commencing from January 10. "A few devotees dying in a stampede near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati while trying for Vaikuna Dwara Darsanam has grieved me intensely," Chandrababu Naidu had said in a post on 'X'.Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday night expressed deep shock over the death of devotees in the stampede that took place in Tirupati.Reddy expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members and urged the Andhra Pradesh government to provide better medical treatment to the injured.

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Tight security at temples for Vaikunta Ekadasi in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
3 days, 20 hours ago

Tight security at temples for Vaikunta Ekadasi in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Nizamabad: Vaikunta Ekadasi was celebrated with great fervour in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts on Friday, as thousands of devotees flocked to temples for the darshan of Lord Sri Venkateshwara. Major temples, including Uttara Tirupati, Janda Balaji Mandir, Sri Venkateswara Temple at Aryanagar, and Subhashnagar Ramalayam in Nizamabad, saw huge crowds. Similarly, Telangana Tirumala Temple in Narsingpally, Apuroopa Venkateshwara Swamy Temple …

Botcha seeks inquiry by sitting judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court into Tirupati stampede
4 days, 8 hours ago

Botcha seeks inquiry by sitting judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court into Tirupati stampede

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Botcha Satyanarayana has demanded an inquiry by a sitting Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court into the stampede in Tirupati. He appealed to the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court to take up the case suo motu. He wondered as to the reason for Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s …

Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede
5 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati police blame 'unexpected' crowd surge, delayed decisions for stampede

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati police strongly refuted claims that police forces meant for Vaikuntha Ekadashi duties were diverted to Kuppam, following the stampede at the token issuance centre in Bairagipatteda. Anantapur Range Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shemushi Bajpai, addressed the media in Tirumala, clarifying that allegations of force diversion were “entirely baseless.” He confirmed that separate police forces were deployed …

Special VIP Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan arranged for Tirupati stampede victims
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5 days, 2 hours ago

Special VIP Vaikuntha Ekadashi darshan arranged for Tirupati stampede victims

India Today  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams arranged a special Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan for the victims of the recent stampede in Tirupati. At least six devotees died, and multiple others were injured in a stampede near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centres at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Preliminary reports suggested that thousands of devotees jostled for tokens for Vaikunta Dwara darshan …

DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer
5 days, 7 hours ago

DC Edit | Make Tirupati darshan safer

Deccan Chronicle  

The stampede that occurred at special ticket counters established by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in Tirupati for Vaikunta Ekadashi darshan, killing six people and injuring 15 others, is unfortunate. Vaishnava temples, especially in southern India, open special northern gates for Vaikunta Ekadashi and devotees believe that having darshan of their deity passing through the northern gate will give salvation. In …

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015
5 days, 8 hours ago

Tirupati deaths akin to Godavari Pushkaralu casualties in 2015

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The deaths of six pilgrims and injuries to over 40 more in the stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday have similarities in relation to the killing of 29 pilgrims during the Godavari Pushkaralu in Rajahmundry on July 14, 2015. The 2015 stampede took place when the gates were opened suddenly to allow the pilgrims to move in at a time in …

Give ₹1 crore as compensation, government job for kin of deceased in Tirupati stampede: CPM leader
5 days, 11 hours ago

Give ₹1 crore as compensation, government job for kin of deceased in Tirupati stampede: CPM leader

The Hindu  

Members of Tirupati Poura Sanghala Samakhya, a consortium of civil society organisations, took out a candlelight rally in the city in memory of the deceased devotees involved in the stampede on Thursday. CPM district leader Kandharapu Murali, who called the stampede an ‘indelible blot’ that would remain forever on the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, demanded ₹1 crore as compensation and government …

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu offers to facilitate ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ to those injured in Tirupati stampede
5 days, 11 hours ago

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu offers to facilitate ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ to those injured in Tirupati stampede

The Hindu  

The pilgrims injured in the stampede and undergoing treatment at SVIMS hospital have some good news — they will be provided the much-cherished ‘Vaikunta Dwara Darshan’ in Tirumala once they recover and are in a position to walk. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu spent nearly 90 minutes at the hospital, along with Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and …

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede
5 days, 14 hours ago

Fact Check: Old video of man carrying dead child FALSELY linked to Tirupati stampede

India Today  

At least six people died and over 30 were injured after a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati on January 8. India Today Fact Check found that this video is from April 2022, when the father of a child who died at a government hospital in Tirupati had to carry his son’s body on a …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned
5 days, 16 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president seeks action on officials concerned

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad president Swami Srinivasananda Saraswati on Thursday asked the government and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to take stern action on the officials who failed to provide proper arrangements for the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam. Mr. Srinivasananda Saraswati sought a judicial probe with regard to Tirupati incidents so that its recommendations could be implemented at least …

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?
5 days, 16 hours ago

Tirupati stampede news: ’Overcrowding, opening gates for one woman’ — what led to death of 6 devotees?

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: ‘Overcrowding,’ ‘token distribution,’ or ‘opening gates for a sick woman’ – These are the claims circulating about what led to the tragic Tirupati stampede, which claimed six lives at the temple on Wednesday, January 8. At least six people, including five women and a man, lost their lives while 40 other people suffered injuries in a stampede …

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’
5 days, 17 hours ago

Tirupati stampede survivors recount horror: ’Could not breathe for long time,’ other say, ’police opened gates suddenly’

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: In a shocking incident, six people lost their lives when a crowd went out of control during 'darshan' token distribution near Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on January 8. Now, survivors of the deadly stampede at have shared their ordeal, with complaints ranging from long waiting hours to sudden opening of the gates that prompted the crowd to …

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people
5 days, 18 hours ago

India’s Tirupati temple apologises after stampede kills 6 people

The Independent  

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Tirupati stampede: State announces ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the kin of deceased
5 days, 19 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: State announces ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the kin of deceased

The Hindu  

The state Government has announced an ex-gratia ₹25 lakh to the kin of the deceased in the stampede witnessed in the centres meant to distribute tokens for Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan. Minister for Revenue Anagani Satya Prasad, who is in charge of Tirupati district, visited the SVIMS hospital along with his cabinet colleagues Vangalapudi Anitha, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Nimmala Rama Naidu …

Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush
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5 days, 20 hours ago

Tirupati stampede | TTD’s preparedness falls flat before the heavy rush

The Hindu  

The meticulous planning and near-perfect execution of arrangements made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ahead of the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival fell flat in front of the heavy rush of devotees that flocked Tirupati a day ahead of the scheduled issue of tokens. The issue of tokens is officially scheduled to start at 5 a.m. on January 9 for darshan on …

Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees
5 days, 21 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said she was distressed to know the loss of lives of devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati, and offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured," President Murmu said in a post on X. Prime Minister Narendra …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know
6 days ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragic incident? TTD says ‘4-5K people came together…’ All you need to know

Live Mint  

Tirupati stampede: As many as six people lost their lives and several others have been injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials said. Speaking to reporters after visiting the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati, he said, "The reason is overcrowding.it is an unfortunate incident.tomorrow CM will …

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede latest update: At least six devotees, including three women, died and several others were injured in a major stampede in Tirupati on Wednesday night. Tirupati stampede videos go viral on social media The videos of the incident have gone viral on social media which show police administering CPR on a couple of woman devotees and injured persons being …

Tirupati stampede updates: Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra CM, to meet injured at Tirumala today
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede updates: Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra CM, to meet injured at Tirumala today

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Tirumala on Thursday to meet the individuals who were injured in the stampede that occurred at the Tirupati temple premises. Taking to X, CM Naidu stated that he has directed higher officials to go to the spot and take relief measures to provide better medical treatment to the injured …

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained

India TV News  

At least six people died and several others were injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening. Overcrowding led to stampede, says TTD In the meantime, Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said that stampede that claimed six lives at Tirupati was caused by "overcrowding". TTD calls stampede ‘unfortunate’ Calling the incident "unfortunate," BR Naidu …

YSRCP links Tirumala temple stampede with Pushpa 2 screening tragedy in Telangana
6 days, 2 hours ago

YSRCP links Tirumala temple stampede with Pushpa 2 screening tragedy in Telangana

India Today  

Outside SVIMS Hospital in Tirupati, where the injured from the Tirumala temple stampede are receiving treatment, YSR Congress Party cadre stirred controversy by linking the tragic incident to the negligence seen during last month’s Pushpa 2 stampede in Hyderabad. The stampede at the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centers in the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple complex claimed six lives and left …

Andhra government announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims
6 days, 2 hours ago

Andhra government announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the families of those who died in a stampede at the Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan Token Issuance Center on Wednesday night. Home Minister Anitha, Revenue Minister Angani Satya Prasad, Endowments Minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy, and other senior officials inspected the bodies at Ruia Hospital on Thursday morning. à°äà°¿à°°àñà°®à°² à°¶àñà°°àñ€à°µà°¾à°°à°¿ …

Chandrababu Naidu blasts TTD officials on Tirupati stampede, demands accountability
6 days, 2 hours ago

Chandrababu Naidu blasts TTD officials on Tirupati stampede, demands accountability

India Today  

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu fiercely questioned Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials and the police over the stampede incident at the Tirumala temple. The Chief Minister raised concerns over the numbers, questioning the decision to allow 4,500 people when only 2,000 were originally planned. The Executive Officer confirmed 1.2 lakh online tickets and 2 lakh offline tickets were issued, with arrangements …

Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Chandrababu Naidu government over Tirupati stampede
6 days, 2 hours ago

Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Chandrababu Naidu government over Tirupati stampede

India Today  

YSR Congress Party Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has called for immediate accountability and compensation for the victims of the stampede during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi ticket distribution in Tirupati, which claimed six lives and left over 50 devotees injured. Expressing deep concern over the incident, Jagan blamed the Chandrababu Naidu-led government, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams administration, and district officials for …

Tirupati stampede incident: Judicial inquiry will be ordered, says CM Chandrababu Naidu
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede incident: Judicial inquiry will be ordered, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday met the Tirupati stampede incident victims and said he would order a judicial inquiry into the stampede incident that left six people dead and dozens injured, besides transferring three senior officials including the district Superintendent of Police. Addressing a press conference, Naidu said he has ordered suspension of two officials, including a …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has suspended and transferred officials in the aftermath of the stampede at Tirumala that claimed six lives and left many injured. Naidu criticised the lapses in coordination between the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board and the civil administration, calling for greater accountability. The Chief Minister also addressed reports suggesting that miscommunication led to the …

Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting | What we know so far
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting | What we know so far

India TV News  

Tirupati: A day after the tragic incident, the Tirupati East Police have registered two separate FIRs following the deaths of multiple devotees during the Vaikunta Ekadasi celebrations in the temple town. In the meantime, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called a review meeting on Thursday after six people were killed in the Tirupati stampede incident a day earlier, a …

Tirupati stampede: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for families of victims
Top News
6 days, 2 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for families of victims

India TV News  

Tirupati stampede: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of the six devotees who died in the stampede on Wednesday night during the distribution of tickets for a sacred event at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple. Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad said, "We cannot replace life with anything else …

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6
Top News
6 days, 2 hours ago

Video: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati temple today after stampede kills 6

India Today  

At least six devotees died, and 29 others were injured in a stampede near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centres at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills. Preliminary reports suggest that hundreds of devotees jostled for tokens for Vaikunta Dwara darshan at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple which triggered the stampede, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chief BR Naidu said. "The death of …

Tirupati temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today
6 days, 9 hours ago

Tirupati temple stampede: 6 devotees killed during darshan token distribution; CM Naidu to meet victims today

Live Mint  

Tirupati temple stampede: At least six devotees, including three women, died in a stampede during the distribution of tickets for darshan at the Tirupati temple in Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwaram near Vishnu Niwasam, on Wednesday, January 8. The stampede took place as hundreds of devotees jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala Hills, …

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati
Top News
6 days, 9 hours ago

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati

The Hindu  

Six persons were killed and more than 20 critically injured in a stampede at Tirupati late on Wednesday evening as people jostled for tickets for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the Tirumala temple on Friday, the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board, B.R. The TTD had set up around 90 counters at various locations in Tirupati and announced …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials
1 week ago

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reviewed the stampede situation with DGP, TTD EO, District Collector, SP. Coming down heavily, CM Naidu questioned why they could not make arrangements accordingly when it was known that devotees would come in large numbers. TTD chairman BR Naidu said, "CM Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference and expressed displeasure over the incident. …

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
1 week ago

Tirupati stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns

India TV News  

Tirupati witnessed a tragedy on Wednesday night when a stampede broke out at the token counters set up for Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations. Chaos at the token counter The incident took place at several token issuance centres, where thousands of devotees gathered to collect entry tokens for Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan of Lord Venkateswara darshan scheduled from January 10 to 19. PM …

Long queues, huge crowd: Moments leading up to deadly Tirupati stampede
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1 week ago

Long queues, huge crowd: Moments leading up to deadly Tirupati stampede

India Today  

The hilly town of Tirumala witnessed a huge influx of devotees at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple queuing for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam token when a scuffle erupted that triggered the stampede, which left six people dead. District Collector Dr S Venkateswar and Joint Collector Shubham Bansal visited Ruya Hospital to review the condition of the injured and directed officials …

6 killed in stampede during ticketing for special darshan in Andhra's Tirupati
Top News
1 week ago

6 killed in stampede during ticketing for special darshan in Andhra's Tirupati

India Today  

Six people died while several others were injured after a stampede broke out near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing centers in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati on Wednesday. Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said he was "deeply disturbed" and ordered officials to ensure proper relief measures for those injured. CONDOLENCES POUR IN Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the …

Tirupati readies for 7 lakh 'common pilgrims' devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadashi
1 week, 1 day ago

Tirupati readies for 7 lakh 'common pilgrims' devotees during Vaikuntha Ekadashi

India Today  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J Syamala Rao has emphasised that providing Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan to common pilgrims is the highest priority for the TTD. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the EO outlined the detailed arrangements for the Vaikuntha Ekadasi and Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam scheduled from January 10 to 19, 2025. Vaikuntha Dwara will remain open for ten …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh

Live Mint  

Several people were injured on Friday afternoon after a stampede-like situation broke out in the Meerut area of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred while preacher Pradeep Mishra led a Shivmahapuran event in Shatabdi Nagar — with approximately 2.5 lakh people in attendance. Meerut District Magistrate Deepak Meena, however, denied claims that some people had been trapped during the incident and …

Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion
2 months, 1 week ago

Diwali Crowd Surge at Tirumala: A Scenic Feast of Devotion

Deccan Chronicle  

Huge crowds of devotees were witnessed at Tirumala for darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy on Saturday, coinciding with the weekend holidays and Diwali celebrations. The rush was less on the day of Narala Chaturdasi and Amavasya, reportedly due to the Diwali festivities at home, but large crowds were observed on Saturday for the darshan of the Lord.

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras
6 months, 1 week ago

107 dead in stampede at religious preacher’s congregation in UP’s Hathras

Hindustan Times  

AGRA: At least 107 people, most of them women, were killed in a stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district on Tuesday evening, senior state police officers said. Hathras stampede: Inspector General Shalabh Mathur said temporary permission was sought and given for the ‘satsang’ at the venue in a Hathras village Additional director general, Anupam Kulshrestha’s office …

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children
6 months, 1 week ago

Stampede at religious event in India kills at least 116 people, mostly women and children

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed at least 116 people and injured scores, officials said. At least 116 people died, most of them women and children, said Prashant Kumar, the director-general of police in northern India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, where …

CM Naidu visits Tirumala a day after swearing-in, pledges reforms
7 months ago

CM Naidu visits Tirumala a day after swearing-in, pledges reforms

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and his family offered prayers and performed puja at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple atop Tirumala Hills on Thursday. They were given a traditional reception – Istikaphal Swagatham - with Vedic chants at the main entrance by TTD joint executive officers V. Veerabrahmam and M. Goutami, chief vigilance and security Officer Narasimha Kishore, temple …

Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1
1 year, 1 month ago

Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to offer prayers at the famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on December 1. The next morning, between 7 am and 8 am, he will first visit the Sri Bhu-Varaha Swamy Temple, before proceeding to worship Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple atop Tirumala. …

Cuttack: One killed, over dozen critically injured following stampede at Odisha's Badamba-Gopinathpur T-bridge
2 years ago

Cuttack: One killed, over dozen critically injured following stampede at Odisha's Badamba-Gopinathpur T-bridge

India TV News  

Cuttack stampede: One person was killed and more than 20 others were injured as a stampede broke out on the Gopinathpur-Badamba T bridge over river Mahanadi in Cuttack district. According to local media reports, over 2.5 lakh devotees turned up to participate in Makar Mela at Singhanath temple in Athgarh. CM announces compensation Badamba-Narsinghpur MLA and former minister Debi Prasad …

DC Edit | Stampede deaths: Who to blame?
2 years ago

DC Edit | Stampede deaths: Who to blame?

Deccan Chronicle  

There seems to be a continuity of bad luck for Andhra Pradesh, with two stampedes at the two different public meetings and roadshows being conducted by former chief minister and leader of the Opposition Nara Chandrababu Naidu leading to the death of a total of 11 people on either side of the New Year. On December 28, the horror took …

VIPs throng Tirumala temple on Vaikunta Ekadasi
2 years ago

VIPs throng Tirumala temple on Vaikunta Ekadasi

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Elected representatives from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and other states, judges, bureaucrats, celebrities and other VIPs thronged the hill temple in Tirumala on Monday, marking the Vaikunta Ekadasi, for darshan of Lord Venkateswara. The VIPs included former Union minister Prakash Javadekar, Tamil Nadu High Court acting chief justice T. Raja, AP High Court judges Justice T. Rajasekhar Rao, Justice V. …

Two stampedes in Andhra in a week: Why such tragedies keep happening at political events
2 years ago

Two stampedes in Andhra in a week: Why such tragedies keep happening at political events

India Today  

Eight people died and many were injured on Thursday after a stampede during a roadshow held in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district by Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu who has been holding a series of political events to return in an effort to power in the southern state. Andhra Pradesh | Seven TDP workers lost their lives after a …

3 killed in stampede at Chandrababu Naidu's event in Andhra Pradesh
2 years ago

3 killed in stampede at Chandrababu Naidu's event in Andhra Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

In Andhra Pradesh, three people died while several were injured in a public gathering held by Telugu Desam Party president and former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s in Guntur district on Sunday, days after a stampede-like situation killed eight people in one of his other rally in Nellore. A stampede-like situation, similar to one in Nellore reportedly broke out at …

Andhra Pradesh: 3 killed, several injured in yet another stampede at Chandrababu Naidu's event in Guntur
2 years ago

Andhra Pradesh: 3 killed, several injured in yet another stampede at Chandrababu Naidu's event in Guntur

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh: At least three women were killed and several others injured on Sunday in yet another stampede which took place during Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party gift distribution programme following a public meeting in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur, the government said. Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses shock Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock over the …

Andhra stampede: Cops register FIR over Naidu\'s roadshow
2 years ago

Andhra stampede: Cops register FIR over Naidu\'s roadshow

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Kandukur police registered a case under Section 174 CrPC over the stampede during the roadshow of Telugu Desam chief and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu near the NTR Circle in Kandukur town, Nellore district, on Wednesday night. The DIG said a special police team headed by a deputy SP rank officer has been formed to investigate the …

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