Following the tragic stampede during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi ticket distribution in Tirupati, which claimed six lives and injured over 50 devotees, Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday expressed deep concern over the incident and demanded immed
Following the tragic stampede at the Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased, along with providing contract jobs. The injured will also be granted special darshan at the templ
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday visited the hospital to meet the persons injured in the stampede that claimed six lives and nearly 40 people sustained injuries.
His visit comes after Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad said that the state government will ensure support to the families of the victims who have died in the stampede incident with financial aid worth Rs 25 lakh.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the family of the victim who died in a stampede at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.
Former Minister Gudivada Amarnath holds the government responsible for the Tirupati stampede. He calls it a "black day" in TTD history, criticizes administrative failure, and demands action against those responsible for the incident.
TTD Board Member Bhanu Prakash Reddy assures no danger to 30 injured in the Tirupati stampede and pledges strict action if any officer is found responsible. The CM and Health Minister will visit the site to assess the situation.
Meanwhile, six people were killed after a stampede broke out at Tirupati on Wednesday night during the ticket distribution. 40 others were also injured in the mishap.
Tirupati East Police have filed two FIRs after multiple devotees, including R. Malliga from Tamil Nadu, died during a rush for darshan tokens on Vaikunta Ekadasi. Overcrowding and health complications are suspected causes. Investigations are underway.
Tirupati Collector S Venkateswar informed that adequate arrangements are in place ahead of the Vaikunth Ekadasi which gets underway on Friday. Vaikunta Dwara Darshan is scheduled to be held at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple from January 10 to 19. It allows devotees to pass through t
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock and grief over the tragic deaths of devotees in a stampede at the token distribution centre for Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan at Tirupati.