Tirupati, Jan 9: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Thursday apologised to people on behalf of the state government for the stampede in Tirupati that claimed six lives during the distribution of special darshan tickets for Tirumala temple.
Tirupati, Jan 9: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday ordered the suspension of two officials and the transfer of three other officials in connection with the stampede in Tirupati during the distribution of darshan tickets for Tirumala temple, leaving six devotees dead
Tirupati, January 9: Amid chaos over the stampede incident at Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday reached the location, where the unfortunate incident that happened last night claimed six lives and nearly 40 people sustained injuries.
Tirupati, January 9: 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 the sacred gate to receive Lord Venkateswara's blessings.
Tirupati, January 9: 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 the sacred gate to receive Lord Venkateswara's blessings.
Tirupati, January 9: After the tragic stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati that claimed six lives, an eyewitness shared details about the incident, explaining that the stampede occurred due to the overwhelming rush of pilgrims when the police opened the gates for token distribution, adding that there was no such system for obtaining tokens earlier.
Amravati, January 9: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of several pilgrims in Tirupati and assured that the state government would stand by the families of those who lost their lives in the incident.
New Delhi, January 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the demise of the individuals who lost their lives in a tragic stampede that occurred near Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati.
Amravati, January 9: 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, according to officials from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Tirupati, January 9: The stampede that claimed six lives at Tirupati was caused by "overcrowding", said the Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Amravati, January 9: As many as six people lost their lives and several others have been injured after a stampede broke out at the Tirupati temple premises on Wednesday evening, according to officials from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Tirupati, Jan 8: Six devotees including five women were killed and 29 others were injured in stampedes at three places during the sale of Tirumala temple darshan tickets in Tirupati on Wednesday night.
Tirupati, January 4: Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor visited Tirumala to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara on Saturday. She was accompanied by her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya.