TIRUPATI
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Devotee donates Rs 16 crore to Tirupati India TV
An NRI businessman, M Ramalinga Raju, has donated Rs 16 crore to the famous Tirupati Balaji temple. His contribution has become the highest individual contribution. He has requested that Rs 11 crore be used to make a garland of gold for the statue and the rest...2:59
Attacks on temples across India on Ram Navami? India TV
A terror alert has been sent to all temples ahead of Ram Navami celebrations. This alert comes after the terrorist attacks in Bangalore yesterday. Sai Baba's temple in Shirdi is a very likely target. Temples such as Siddhivinayak in Mumbai, Vaishno Devi and Ra...2:05
Tirupati layout residents allege 'Kadapa rowdyism' TV9 AP
Plot owners in Tirupati's Anuradhanagar allege that one Kamalakar Reddy from Kadapa has encroached on their plots that were allotted by the Tirupati Urban Development Authority. They raised slogans against what they call 'Kadapa rowdyism'.0:55
Photo card system to cut waiting time at Tirupati Captain News
To cut waiting time for people waiting in the free darshan queue at Tirupati, a photo card system has been put in place. The name, time of darshan and the photo of the person will be printed on a card that can then be used by the devotee to get a darshan of th...2:51
Women arrested for cheating jewellery shops TV9 AP
A gang of five women from Khammam district's Madira, have been arrested in Tirupati for cheating jewellers. Their modus operandi was to visit the showrooms during afternoon when the staff were usually off for lunch, divert attention and steal the jewellery on ...2:16
Beware of Fb 'accounts' of Tirumala TV9 AP
Is there a Facebook account of Lord Venkateswara? Does the TTD have a Facebook account? None, says the TTD which has found several online and social networking sites that look as if they are directly, if not one way, related to Tirumala. Some of the pages are ...2:39
TTD releases its budget for 2013-14 TV9 AP
The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam's Planning Commission released its budget of Rs 2248 Crores for the year 2013-14 which is significantly higher than last year's budget. The commission has set apart Rs 1 crore specifically for the protection of devotees and r...1:10
Homeopathy is ancient Indian tradition: Richa TV9 AP
Tollywood actress Richa Gangopadhyay launches the Star Homoeopathy Centre in Tirupati. She says as a child her family gave her many ayurveda and homoeopathy medicines, and she calls homoeopathy an ancient Indian tradition.3:18
5-minute alert system at Tirupati TV9 AP
Chittoor urban police have started a red alert call system that will see police reach the spot of an incident from the nearest police post within five minutes. The enhanced measures comes in the wake of increased incidents of crime in Tirupati.15:13
Rly Budget: Vijayawada, Warangal, Tirupati unhappy TV9 AP
There is uniform unhappiness in Vijayawada, Warangal and Tirupati over the railway budget that was presented today. The provisions in the budget have not met the expectations of the people at these places. Locals, that the correspondent spoke to, say the Railw...5:51
Tirupati railway station | Problems, demands TV9 AP
Triupati's railway station sees lakhs arrive here for a visit to Tirumala. Even though the railway station provides good amount of revenue to the railways, the locals complain that many demands like starting of new train to Hyderabad and Shirdi have not been l...4:04
Tirupati's expectations from Rail Budget 2013 TV9 AP
It is one of the busiest railway stations between Bangalore and Chennai. The temple town of Tirupati sees people arrive from across the country for a visit to Tirumala. So what are the expectations of Tirupati from this year's railway budget?3:24
Angry at being overtaken, constable stops car TV9 AP
Cops can get nasty, and drunk too. In Tirupati, a traffic constable smashed the rear view windows of a car in anger after his scooter was overtaken by the car. A family going back home to Nellore was not allowed to pass by the constable who was driving in the ...3:31
'Cover your jewellery with scarf' TV9 AP
Incidents of chain snatching are on the rise in Tirupati. Women going for morning or evening walks, or walking to the markets are prime targets for chain snatchers. Police are advising women to cover their jewellery, specially the mangalsutra, with a scarf to ...6:12
Raids on ration shops in Tirupati TV9 AP
Subsidised rice that is to be sold at Rs 1 per kg at ration shops is being sold in the black at Rs 21 per kilo. To expose this racket, Tv9 reporters used hidden camera to record the ration dealers diverting subsidised rice into the open market. After the story...1:42
Police alert in Tirupati over Rajapaksa visit TV9 AP
In Tirupati, Chennai, and Delhi, Tamil groups are getting ready to stage demonstrations against the visit of Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Police in Tirupati are on alert specially since Rajapaksa is scheduled to make an overnight halt at Tirupati a...7:45
Sri Lanka Prez at Tirupati | Protests by Tamils TV9 AP
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is arriving at Tirupati for a darshan of Lord Venkateswara. He will land today evening at Renigunta, spend the night there, and have darshan in the morning. But Tamil groups have opposed the visit and threaten to disrupt ...46:52
SC's Cauvery order, political murders in TN & more Captain News
Achil Vandhavai | The Supreme Court orders Karnataka to release 2.44 tmc ft of Cauvery water as opposed to the nine tmc ft that Tamil Nadu was demanding; increasing number of politically motivated murders in Tamil Nadu; and Rajapaksa's visit to Bodh Gaya and T...4:57
Samaikyandhra protest at Tirupati TV9 AP
Under the aegis of Samaikyandhra student JAC, students organise a protest rally at Tirupati. A unity committee was formed consisting of various groups to keep up the pressure on the Centre.3:52
'Naayak' success tour | Cherry's steps on van top TV9 AP
Ram Charan Teja and the 'Naayak' team took a chartered flight across coastal Andhra Pradesh, met fans and celebrated the success of 'Naayak. It was 'Naayak' mania all over coastal Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. Fans of Ram Charan Teja in Tirupati, Viskhapatnam and ...2:07
Two Guinean nationals arrested at Tirupati TV9 AP
Two Guinean nationals were arrested at Tirupati without proper travel documents. Police say they have links with drug suppliers in Hyderabad.5:16
Guinea national arrested at Tirupati TV9 AP
A Guinean national was arrested at Tirupati's Renigunta airport and was found in the possession of drugs. Based on his revelations, police also arrested his contact in Hyderabad. The two of them tried to travel to Mumbai in a flight from Renigunta airport with...12:14
Copy cat act at World Telugu Conference? TV9 AP
It is a very embarrassing moment, and it happened at a prestigious international Telugu conference in Tirupati. At the centre of controversy is the culture department, which presented a song as newly-composed, that too by C Narayana Reddy. But now it turns out...4:24
World Telugu Conference inaugurated TV9 AP
The World Telugu Conference was inaugurated in Tirupati today by President Pranab Mukherjee. Anchor Devi shows you a performance by dancers and also lists out the cultural events at the venue.17:08
World Telugu Conference inauguration: PT 2 TV9 AP
The biggest event for Telugus anywhere across the world has begun. The World Telugu Conference is being held at Tirupati and was inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee, in the presence of Governor ESL Narasimhan, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, ministers,...28:18
World Telugu Conference inauguration: PT 1 TV9 AP
The biggest event for Telugus anywhere across the world has begun. The World Telugu Conference is being held at Tirupati and was inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee, in the presence of Governor ESL Narasimhan, Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy, ministers,...4:10
'CM politicising world Telugu meet' TV9 AP
Tirupati MLA Karunakar Reddy and YSR Congress party supporters are holding a dharna near a Telugu Talli statue to protest against what they call lack of sincerity of chief minister Kiran Kumar Reddy in encouraging the development of Telugu in the administratio...1:37
CM at Triupati to review Telugu meet preparations TV9 AP
Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy will fly to Triupati to review the preparations for the World Telugu Conference. This prestigious conference starts on December 27 and President Pranab Mukherjee will be inaugurating it.3:01
Confusion prevails over 'Vaikunta Ekadasi' TV9 AP
While all the devotees are preparing to celebrate 'Vaikunta Ekadasi' on December 24th, the decision of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to celebrate it on December 23rd is leading to a lot of confusion. The confusion arose after two sets of priests revealed two d...4:49
Esha's tattoo raises eyebrows at Tirumala TV9 AP
Esha Deol arrived for darshan at Tirumala along with her husband and mother Hema Malini. But as she walked out after 'laghu darshan' in the morning, the tattoo of a line from the Gayatri mantra on her back got a lot of attention. A few Hindu organisations, rep...1:50
Hectic preparations for Telugu Mahasabha TV9 AP
Would the shift of the venue of the World Telugu Mahasabha affect the preparedness of Tirupati to host the fourth World Telugu Mahasabha? The grounds of Tirupati's SV Veterinary University can be seen teeming with activity with the work going on at a fast pace...4:55
Drunk youth wades into water, drowns TV9 AP
Three youth were on a Sunday picnic at Korkuntla near Tirupati ate, drank alcohol, and decided to take a swim in the nearby stream. Dhananjay waded too far and under the influence of alcohol did not realise the potential danger of being swept away. He drowned....7:14
Why is this man running away? TV9 AP
At Tirupati's Army canteen, TV9's camera follows Muniswamy. But suddenly Muniswamy sprints into action and tries to run as fast his legs can carry him. What he was afraid was being questioned about the crates of subsidised and good quality liquor that he sells...1:34
World Telugu Mahasabha TV9 AP
There has been a change in venue, with just 20 days left for the World Telugu Mahasabha. The conference is to be attended by over 3000 delegates and as many artists. The soggy ground due to the consistent rainfall over Tirupati's Avilala lake bed forced CM Kir...26:52
Are we capable of upholding Telugu culture? TV9 AP
The world Telugu conference is being held in Tirupati from December 26 to 29. The conference is being held after many years. But it has been dogged by as many controversies. It starts with lack of proper arrangements being made at the venue, the criticism tha...1:00
'CM doesn't know Telugu' TV9 AP
Even as the time draws near for the start of the World Telugu Mahasabha at Tirupati, local MLA Karunakar Reddy is accusing the government of making it a Congress party function. Karunakar Reddy says it is farcical for a chief minister who can't speak proper Te...7:27
Pushpa Yagam at Tirumala TV9 AP
It is believed that Lord Venkateswara enjoys festivals or utsavams. Therefore every moment at Triumala is considered a festive occasion. After Brahmotsavam, it is time for the 'pushpa yagam'. Here are some of the visuals from Tirumala.25:34
Heated discussion on 'Denekaina Ready' controversy TV9 AP
It is one of the most heated non-political discussions ever seen on prime time on TV9. Ever since the release of 'Denekaina Ready', the protest by brahmins that followed, and Mohan Babu's arrogant response, to the cases filed against its producer Mohan Babu an...1:33
Brahmins court arrest near Raj Bhavan TV9 AP
Protesters from the brahmin community staged a dharna but were arrested before they were able to lay siege to the Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. They were demanding the arrest of 'Denekaina Ready' producer Mohan Babu and the film's hero Manchu Vishnu. The brahmin co...7:41
Mohan Babu brings in brahmins to support him TV9 AP
Has Manchu Mohan Babu been made to kneel down before the agitation launched by brahmins against him and his family? Mohan Babu called in brahmins from Tirupati to boost his credentials before the community that has been angry at him for their portrayal in 'Den...2:27
Candidate dies during army recruitment tests TV9 AP
A candidate participating in the army recruitment going on at Ongole's police parade grounds collapsed and died on the way to hospital. Prabhakar had entered the fourth round of the recruitment tests and was running a race when he collapsed and was given urgen...4:28
Day 7 of Tirumala brahmotsavam TV9 AP
On the seventh day of the brahmotsavam at Tirumala, Lord Venkateswara is taken in a procession along the 'mada' streets on the 'suryaprabha vahanam'. The story also has a beautiful footage of Lord Venkateshwar adorned with jewllery and adorned with flower garl...21:35
Dollar Seshadri opens up to media TV9 AP
He has served at the Tirumala hills for over 45 years now. He has been a powerful presence in the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Venkateswara. Now this man, at the centre of several allegations, who was once the most sought after man for VIPs arriving for darsh...0:56
Heavy rains lash W Godavari and Tirupati TV9 AP
Heavy rains have virtually turned most of West Godavari district and Tirupati into one vast waterlogged area. Road communication to many areas in West Godavari has been affected while traffic has taken a hit in Tirupati.4:49
Temple of Venkateshwara's mother lies forlorn TV9 AP
The temple of Vakulamatha, about 600 years old, stands forlorn and dilapidated on a hillock whose base had been quarried away for granite. Vakulamatha is the foster mother of Lord Venkateshwara, but the TTD says it can't help in the protection and renovation o...9:26
She wasn't pregnant all, say Ruia doctors TV9 AP
This is perhaps the most curious of stories of a patients and a hospital. A woman whose story of her baby boy being kidnapped by a nurse from the Ruia hospital in Tirupati shocked everyone is now being told by hospital that she was lying. Doctors at Ruia who m...5:43
Boy kidnapped from Tirupati hospital TV9 AP
It is a familiar story of baby boys being stolen from hospital maternity wards. And this time it was a nurse. A woman at Tirupati's Ruia hospital has alleged that a nurse said she will take care of her baby, and then when she was not around, took away the boy...3:29
Four infants die at Ruia Hospital TV9 AP
There has been no let up in the deaths at the Ruia hospital in Tirupati. The spate of deaths that began a week back from August 15 continued unabated at this premier children's hospital, despite the uproar over the last one week, with CM also holding meetings ...2:53
Locals vs non-locals issue at Tirumala TV9 AP
Every Tuesday each month, locals of Tirupati will get free darshan of Tirumala. This is the parting gift of the outgoing chairman of TTD, Kanumuri Bapiraju. This has been welcomed by locals, but what about those visiting from outside? Are they not devotees? Wi...2:45
How govt is killing its own hospitals TV9 AP
They are the only and last resort of lakhs of state's poor who can't afford corporate hospitals. But for several years now, the state government has by its policies on hiring staff, doctors and nurses, and of reducing funding, virtually turned the government h...8:30
13 children die in Tirupati hospital TV9 AP
The toll in the deaths of infants at Tirupati's Ruia Hospital has risen to 13. The deaths have shocked the entire state. An inquiry has been ordered. Hospital's doctors blame dearth of staff, while local YSR Congress MLA Karunakar Reddy blames the state govern...2:58
Medical negligence causes death of 11 children Times Now
In a shocking case of medical negligence, 11 children have reportedly died within 24 hours in SVR Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. The parents of these children have alleged that shortage of medical staff has led to this tragedy....10:03
Varalakshmi vratam at Trichanur TV9 AP
Ordinary pilgrims had a chance to obverse the Varamahalakshmi vratam festivities at Goddess Padmavathi temple at Tiruchanoor. The decorations at the temple were astounding.3:17
Deekshitulu in trouble over Ravi Shashtri TV9 AP
Ramana Deekshitulu, the chief priest at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, has courted controversy again. In what amounts going out of his way to please a VIP, and of dereliction of duty, he was found receiving cricketer Ravi Shashtri and Raymonds scion Gaut...4:06
Kerala serial killer Antony traced to Hyderabad? TV9 AP
Has Antony arrived in Hyderabad? The Kerala serial killer who faces murder charges in Kollam district in Kerala has been traced to Hyderabad. Police in three states are searching for him. He was earlier traced in Tirupati.3:09
Kerala serial killer Antony spotted at Renigunta TV9 AP
He is a man for whom police forces across three states have sent look out notices. Police of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are trying to catch Antony who was last seen at a location between Renigunta and Tirupati, based on his cell phone towers records...9:34
Hair brings Tirupati Rs 200 crores India TV
The world's richest temple gets about a ton of hair each day from devotees who tonsure their heads there. Auctioned online and sold across the world, this has fetched the temple a record Rs 200 crores over the past six months.19:02
Temple wealth is public money | Visesh Aaj Tak
India has several temples where devotees have lavished their devotion and wealth. And as such the wealth has attracted lot of attention. And now JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav has suggested that the government take over the wealth of these temples and bring an act t...30:36
AP Transco's power-ful 'yagam' for rains TV9 AP
Can prayers bring rains? Can 'yagam' help seed clouds with rain? At least this is what officials of Souther Power Distribution Company strongly agree. So for the last few days, 35 veda pandits from Rajahmundry in black robes are hard at work, sitting in front ...3:45
Women staffer helped in creating VC's morphed pics TV9 AP
A group of staffers at Tirupati's Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University generated and circulated pictures of Vice Chancellor and the Registrar, which where also sent to the Governor. The pictures had the VC and Registrar in compromising positions with a woman...45:27
Complete ban on liquor shops in Tirumala? TV9 AP
Liquor is prohibited in Shirdi. In Tirumala there is a complete ban, while it is partial in Tirupati. Should liquor shops be completely banned at all places of religious pilgrimage? The new excise policy and response to it throws up such questions. Watch this ...13:14
Non-stop 100 | Aaj Tak, 7.30 AM, June 26, 2012 Aaj Tak
Fast News: Non-stop 100, Aaj Tak, June 26, 20121:30
TTD EO Subramanyam gets bail, hearing on July 9 TV9 AP
LV Subramanyam, Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, apeared before the CBI special court as part of summons issued to him. Subramanyam appeared before the CBI court in the Emaar land scam case where he is an accused. He was granted bail and th...1:12
TTD's EO Subramanyam before CBI court TV9 AP
LV Subramanyam, Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, apeared before the CBI special court as part of trials rested to the Emaar land scam. The CBI court has earlier issued summons to LV Subramanyam. The other accused in the case are Koneru Prasa...10:19
Nellore bus accident: Sleepy driver to blame? TV9 AP
Passengers blame the driver of the private bus for the bus capsizing on the highway near Kovvur highway in Nellore district on early Monday morning. The bus belonged to Moonline travels. One woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital. There at least 20 passen...2:25
Ram Charan-Upasana visit Aragonda TV9 AP
The newly-wed couple, Ram Charan Tej and Upasana along with Chiranjeevi, travel to Aragonda, the ancestral village of Dr Prathap C Reddy, where the couple inaugurated a drinking water plant.0:40
YSRC leads in R Kodur, Tirupati; Cong in R'puram TV9 AP
Congress leads by a huge majority in Ramachandrapuram Assembly seat, sealing the fate of YSR Congress leader Pilli Subash Chandra Bose. In Nellore Lok Sabha seat, Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy maintains his lead over Congress' T Subbirami Reddy.4:32
Leads- TRS in Parakala, YSRC in Tirupati TV9 AP
The TRS is leading in Parakala, while B Karunakar Reddy of YSR Congress is leading in Tirupati. YSRC leads in a total of 14 seats, wins in Yemmiganur, Cong leading in two seats, and TDP leading in none. YSRC leads in Nelore Lok Sabha seat.4:47
AP by-poll ends: 80% voters exercise their right TV9 AP
The voting in the by-polls for 18 Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat ended peacefully, with polling percentage as high as 80%. Ramachandrapuram constituency polled 85% votes, while just 55% of voters in Tirupati exercised their right in this by-e...29:45
Peaceful end to Andhra by-polls Headlines Today
The by-polls for a single Lok Sabha and 18 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh were peaceful, barring a few incidents of scuffles. YSR Congress' Tirupati candidate Karunakar Reddy was found pleading for votes just minutes before the polling started. This is in cl...7:34
By-poll voting: Confusion over voting slips TV9 AP
Voters come to polling booth in Tirupati with voting slips, but polling officials say their names are not on the electoral list. Similar confusion on electoral list exists at other polling booths. Election officials fail to clarify on validity of voting slips ...15:27
Mahalakshmi temple could be India's 4th richest Aaj Tak
Authorities at Kolhapur's Mahalakshmi temple open the temple's treasury and begin counting. This 900-year-old temple could soon be India's 4th richest temple of course, after the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Tirupati Balaji, and Shirdi Saibaba Temple.12:50
VH arrested for dharna against Jagan TV9 AP
Police arrest Congress' Rajya Sabha member V Hanumantha Rao in Tirumala following his insistence on staging a dharna despite no permission to do so.1:53
VH's dharna against Jagan's Tirumala entry TV9 AP
Congress Rajya Sabha member V Hanumantha Rao sits on a silent 'deeksha' demanding action against Jagan Mohan Reddy for flouting rules when he visited the Tirumala temple.9:32
Tirumala devotees feel the heat TV9 AP
Devotees to Tirumala are literally feeling the heat as temperatures in Rayalaseema and across Andhra Pradesh shoot up.0:46
Eight injured in accident on Tirumala ghat road TV9 AP
Eight people seriously injured in an accident on the first Tirumala ghat road when their vehicle capsized.1:33
Roja irons clothes, serves dosa, signs autographs TV9 AP
YSR Congress leader Roja, on a campaign trail in Tirupati, irons clothes, serves dosas and signs autographs for fans and voters.5:03
Gas leak at venue of CM's programme TV9 AP
There was panic and fear at the venue of Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy's programme in Tirupati following detection of a gas leak.9:51
'Gabbar Singh' | Fans throng movie theaters TV9 AP
Watch the hungama outside the theaters where Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' is being released.4:11
'Our caste, our people' TV9 AP
Politicians are making open appeals in the name of caste and religion during the campaign for by-elections.2:34
Tirupati chief priest in trouble again? TV9 AP
Once again, Ramana Deekshitulu, the chief priest at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), breaks the rules by paying a visit to Anant Ambani at a guest house in Tirumala.8:08
Jagan doesn't sign form for Tirumala darshan TV9 AP
YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's entry into the Tirumala temple, without signing the customary declaration form has created a controversy.21:07
Encounter with Murali Krishna: Chiranjeevi TV9 AP
Watch Encounter with Murali Krishna. On the hot seat is Chiranjeevi, who talks about his place within the Congress party and his brand of politics.3:09
Tirupati gets flooded TV9 AP
Tirupati gets flooded as the city and its environs receive heavy rainfall.21:52
TV9 AP | 9 PM Bulletin, April 23, 2012 TV9 AP
News Bulletin: TV9 AP | 9 PM Bulletin, April 23, 201221:09
TV9 AP | 10 AM Bulletin, April 21, 2012 TV9 AP
News Bulletin: TV9 AP, 10 AM Bulletin, April 21, 201210:57
Tirumala's smoke-filled kitchens to be modernised TV9 AP
Faced with health and hygiene problems arising out of Tirumla temple's smoke-filled kitchens, the TTD has decided on a modernisation programme.1:11
Vayalar Ravi reaches Hyd ahead of by-polls