Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting | What we know so far
19 hours, 21 minutes 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 Telugu Desam Party spokesperson said. TDP National Spokesperson Prem kumar Jain stressed that the state government is taking steps to prevent Tirupati stampede-like incidents. Speaking to ANI, Kumar told ANI, "The unfortunate incident in the Tirumala Tirupati Temple claimed the lives of 6 devotees and injured around 40.

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Tirupati stampede: Jagan accuses Naidu of diverting police force to Kuppam
3 hours, 25 minutes ago

Tirupati stampede: Jagan accuses Naidu of diverting police force to Kuppam

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the government of ‘diverting’ the district police force to Kuppam for the personal visit of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu from January 6 to 8. Convoy stopped Earlier, even as Mr. Jagan reached the city and was proceeding towards SVIMS, local police intercepted his convoy at …

Give ₹1 crore as compensation, government job for kin of deceased in Tirupati stampede: CPM leader
4 hours, 15 minutes 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
4 hours, 45 minutes 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
8 hours, 1 minute 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
9 hours, 10 minutes 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: State announces ex-gratia of ₹25 lakh to the kin of deceased
12 hours, 18 minutes 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
14 hours, 5 minutes 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
15 hours, 6 minutes 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 …

Andhra government announces Rs 25 lakh ex-gratia for Tirupati stampede victims
19 hours, 21 minutes 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
19 hours, 21 minutes 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 …

Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for distribution of darshan tickets
19 hours, 21 minutes 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
19 hours, 21 minutes 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: Chandrababu Naidu suspends officials, calls DSP's actions wrong
19 hours, 21 minutes 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 …

Jagan Mohan Reddy slams Chandrababu Naidu government over Tirupati stampede
19 hours, 21 minutes 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: What led to the tragedy that claimed six lives, left over 40 injured | Explained
19 hours, 21 minutes 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
19 hours, 21 minutes 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 …

Tirupati stampede incident: Judicial inquiry will be ordered, says CM Chandrababu Naidu
19 hours, 21 minutes 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: Andhra govt announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for families of victims
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19 hours, 21 minutes 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
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19 hours, 21 minutes 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 …

Six dead, over 20 injured in stampede at darshan tickets issuing counters in Tirupati
Top News
1 day, 3 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 …

6 killed in stampede during ticketing for special darshan in Andhra's Tirupati
Top News
1 day, 19 hours 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 stampede: Six devotees dead, 40 injured at Vaikuntha Ekadashi token counters, PM Modi mourns
1 day, 19 hours 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 …

Tirupati stampede: Chandrababu Naidu to visit Tirupati today, reviews situation with top officials
1 day, 19 hours 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. …

Several devotees injured in stampede at Meerut religious event in Uttar Pradesh
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Four Killed, One Critically Injured in Electrocution Incident in Andhra Pradesh
2 months ago

Four Killed, One Critically Injured in Electrocution Incident in Andhra Pradesh

India Today  

Four people killed and one critically injured in an electrocution incident in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred during a statue unveiling ceremony in Tadiparru village, East Godavari district. Four workers were killed when they came into contact with a live electrical wire while putting up flex banners.

7 Killed, 9 Injured In Stampede At Baba Siddhnath Temple In Bihar's Jehanabad
4 months, 4 weeks ago

7 Killed, 9 Injured In Stampede At Baba Siddhnath Temple In Bihar's Jehanabad

News 18  

At least seven people were killed and nine others injured in a stampede at Baba Siddhnath Temple in Makhdumpur of Bihar’s Jehanabad district on Monday. “It is a sad incident…All the arrangements were tight, we are taking stock of the situation and then will further inform you about this…” Vikas Kumar, SDO Jehanabad said. #WATCH | Bihar: Vikas Kumar, SDO …

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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 Naidu Booked in Attempt to Murder Case
1 year, 5 months ago

Chandrababu Naidu Booked in Attempt to Murder Case

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Mudiveedu police on Wednesday booked Telugu Desam national president and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu as accused number 1 in an attempt to murder case filed against him following violence that broke out at a meeting addressed by Naidu at Three Roads Junction near Angallu in Annamayya district on August 4. Annamayya district superintendent of police R. Gangadhar …

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 …

Andhra Pradesh Govt Restricts Public Meetings On Roads After People Killed In Stampede Incident
2 years ago

Andhra Pradesh Govt Restricts Public Meetings On Roads After People Killed In Stampede Incident

ABP News  

A day after three women died in a stampede during Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in Guntur district, the YSRCP government in Andhra Pradesh banned public meetings and rallies on the roads in the state. Andhra Pradesh government prohibits public meetings and rallies on roads in the aftermath of two stampedes at TDP programmes in the last week …

Naidu draws flak for death of people at his meetings
2 years ago

Naidu draws flak for death of people at his meetings

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Telugu Desam chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu drew flak for the death of 11 persons and injuries to many in stampedes at two of his public meetings -- at Kandukur in Nellore district and Guntur in recent days. In the case of the Guntur meeting, Naidu along with the organisers was blamed for issuing tokens for about 30,000 people in …

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 …

Kandukur stampede: Naidu’s craze for publicity led to death of eight, says Jagan
2 years ago

Kandukur stampede: Naidu’s craze for publicity led to death of eight, says Jagan

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Friday that it was “Chandrababu Naidu’s craze for publicity” that led to the death of eight people in a stampede in Kandukur -- where the Telugu Desam held a road show last Wednesday. Addressing a public meeting in Narsipatnam in Anakapalli district after laying the foundation for a medical college and …

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 …

Eight die in stampede at Chandrababu Naidu’s public meeting
2 years ago

Eight die in stampede at Chandrababu Naidu’s public meeting

The Hindu  

Tragedy struck Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu’s public meeting at Kandukur in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday when eight people died after slipping and falling into a drain in a stampede at the overcrowded venue. The venue was chock-a-block with a people gathered to hear Mr. Naidu speak at the public meeting conducted as part of …

8 killed, 4 severely injured at Naidu’s public meeting
2 years ago

8 killed, 4 severely injured at Naidu’s public meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Tragedy struck Telugu Desam chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s public meeting in Kandukur town of SPSR Nellore district, as eight people died and four others were critically injured in a stampede at the NTR Circle, the venue for the meeting, on Wednesday. The meeting was organised by the former chief minister as part of the party’s ‘Idemi Karma Mana Rashtraniki’ …

8 killed, several injured in stampede during Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in Andhra's Nellore
2 years ago

8 killed, several injured in stampede during Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in Andhra's Nellore

India Today  

At least eight people were killed and five others sustained injuries on Wednesday in a stampede during Telugu Desam Party supremo Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in the Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. Three people died on the spot due to suffocation, two died while being taken to the hospital and two more TDP workers died while undergoing treatment. Chandrababu Naidu reached the …

Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow stampede: 7 killed, several injured in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore
2 years ago

Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow stampede: 7 killed, several injured in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore

India TV News  

Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow stampede: At least 7 people were killed and several others injured in a stampede at Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu's roadshow in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore on Wednesday. According to reports, at least seven TDP workers lost their lives after a scuffle broke out between party workers during the roadshow in Kandukuru of Nellore district, the police …

UP CM meets kin of Hindutva leader, assures them of all help but his mother remains 'dissatisfied'
5 years, 2 months ago

UP CM meets kin of Hindutva leader, assures them of all help but his mother remains 'dissatisfied'

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday assured the family members of slain Hindutva leader Kamlesh Tiwari of all help after they demanded speedy trial and capital punishment for the culprits during a meeting with him at his official residence. Immediately after the 30-minute meeting with the chief minister, the family members, including Tiwari's mother Kusum, told reporters that …

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