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Heavy Rain In Andhra Pradesh As Depression Over Bay Of Bengal Crosses Coast

IANS | Thursday October 17, 2024, Amaravati

Due to high tidal waves, the sea was turbulent at Uppada in Kakinada. In some places, houses were damaged and trees and electric poles were uprooted.

Video: Andhra Family Wades Through Waist-Deep Water For Man's Funeral

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday October 16, 2024

Andhra Pradesh was hit by heavy rains after a low depression area was formed over the Bay of Bengal. Amid heavy showers, a family in the state's Chittoor district crossed a canal to complete the last rites of a man.

In Tirupati Row, Pawan Kalyan vs DMK Over "Sanatan Dharm Like Virus"

Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin,Uma Sudhir, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Friday October 04, 2024, New Delhi

The row over animal fat (allegedly) in ghee used to make the Tirupati laddoos has been ramped up after Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan targeted state rivals YSR Congress and the DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Pawan Kalyan's Daughter Signs Faith Declaration Before Tirupati Temple Trip

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday October 02, 2024, Hyderabad

Polina Anjani Konidela, the younger daughter of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, signed a declaration of her reverence for Tirupati temple's deity Lord Venkateswara before visiting the temple with her father today.

Jagan Reddy To Visit Tirumala Temple This Week Amid Ladoo Row

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 25, 2024, Amaravati

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Hills and offer prayers on September 28, as part of the statewide temple rituals called by the party to atone for the 'sin' allegedly committed by Chief Minister N

Andhra Says Rs 600 Crore Flood Compensation Paid In Record Time: 10 Points

NDTV News Desk | Wednesday September 25, 2024, New Delhi

The Andhra Pradesh government gave Rs 602 crore compensation to four lakh beneficiaries in a record time of 15 days using technology-driven interventions, the government said. Vijayawada and surrounding areas were struck by floods in September.

Jagan Reddy's Pooja Call To Clear Chandrababu Naidu's "Sin" Amid Laddoo Row

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday September 25, 2024

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has called on the people to take part in a pooja across Andhra Pradesh this Saturday to "atone for the sin" allegedly committed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu by making allegations regarding Tirupati ladoos

Amid Animal Fat Row, 14 Lakh Tirupati Laddoos Sold In 4 Days

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday September 24, 2024, Hyderabad

The row over the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos may have sparked a massive political row in Andhra Pradesh, but it has not hit the sale of this prized prasad at Sri Venkateshwara Temple, which draws over 60,000 pilgrims daily.

Condition For Supplying Ghee To TTD Changed During YSR Congress Regime: CB Naidu

Press Trust of India | Sunday September 22, 2024, Hyderabad

Hitting out at the previous YSRCP government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday alleged that several procedures to procure ghee by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ( TTD) were altered during the earlier regime.

"Chandrababu Naidu Habitual Liar": Jagan Reddy Writes To PM Amid Laddoo Row

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Sunday September 22, 2024, Hyderabad

Amid the massive row over allegations that animal fat was used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

"Won't Leave This With Just A CBI Inquiry": Key BJP Ally On Tirupati Laddoos Row

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 21, 2024, Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Saturday said the state government will not spare anyone involved in the alleged adulteration of Tirupati laddus with animal fats.

Pawan Kalyan Announces 11-Day Penance Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 21, 2024, Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday said he will undertake an 11-day penance to propitiate Lord Venkateswara for the alleged adulteration of animal fats in Tirupati laddus.

"Will Consult With Priests, Experts": CB Naidu Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row

Press Trust of India | Saturday September 21, 2024, Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the government will consult pontiffs, sages, priests and other top Hinduism experts on the future course of action to be taken following allegations of animal fat adulteration in Tiru

"Why Are You...": Prakash Raj vs Pawan Kalyan Over Tirupati Laddoo Row

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday September 21, 2024, New Delhi

The controversy surrounding the ghee used in making laddoos at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati Temple has escalated into a public spat between actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and actor Prakash Raj.

Tirupati Laddoos At Ayodhya Ram Temple? Chief Priest's Big Claim

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Saturday September 21, 2024, New Delhi

Tirupati Temple Laddoo Row: In January, during the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, 300 kilograms of 'prasad' from the Tirupati temple was distributed to devotees, confirmed Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the temple.