CITU warns of intensifying agitation if demands are not addressed before the next TTD Board meeting or Brahmotsavam 2026; seeks darshan facilities, prasadam entitlement and better job security for contract and outsourcing staff
The position of Joint Executive Officer (Tirupati) is still vacant, while it has been reported that Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel, the TTD’s visual media arm, has lacked an administrator for quite some time now
Integrated wildlife management system, rapid-response teams and scientific monitoring proposed for Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths
As many as 2,460 devotees make donations during the day, of whim 2,354 contribute online, while 106 opt for the offline mode, following the announcement that the concessions available under the existing donation schemes will cease after Tuesday midnight
Biophore India Pharmaceuticals chief executive officer Jagadish and chief strategy officer Manik Reddy Pullagurla each contributed ₹1 crore; TTD chairman B.R. Naidu received the demand drafts at his Tirumala Camp Office
All departments have been directed to complete preparations well ahead of schedule to handle the expected surge in pilgrim footfall during the festivities commencing from September 8
VIP recommendation letters will not be accepted on the day preceding each of the notified dates, says TTD
Interacting with the students of Sri Padmavati Women’s Junior College, Bhanuprakash Reddy seeks feedback about any shortcomings in the college and hostel buildings
Reviewing the project with representatives of Reliance company, TTD Additional Executive Office directets officials to expedite all infrastructure and operational preparations to ensure the smooth induction of the electric buses being donated by the company
As such allocations require public contribution to the tune of 15% of the budget, local devotees come out in large numbers to offer support; temple chairman P. Nageswara Rao donates ₹25 lakh for the cause and hands over a cheque to the government whip and local MLA Reddeppagari Madhavi Reddy