Tag: Tirumala
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Tirumala GST Relief on Rooms: TTD EO Announces Lodging Price Cut
GST relief on Tirumala rooms: what the news means In a move aligned with recent center-wide cuts in GST on services, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) announced that the GST on lodging at Tirumala rooms will be reduced. The executive officer of TTD, Anil Kumar Singhal, stated that the central government’s service tax cuts necessitate…
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GST Reduction on Tirumala Rooms Brings Relief to Devotees
GST Reduction on Tirumala Rooms: A Relief for Devotees The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced a key financial relief for pilgrims: the Goods and Services Tax on Tirumala room tariffs is being reduced, in line with the central government’s cut on services. TTD Chief Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal stated that the necessary file…
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Tirumala GST Cut on Rooms Brings Relief to Devotees
GST reduction on Tirumala room rents Devotees visiting the Tirumala temple complex have reason to smile as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) announced a GST reduction on Tirumala lodging. The move follows the central government’s decision to lower GST on services, a policy shift that TTD says will directly translate into lower room rents for…
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Tirumala darshan incident: Karnataka man climbs 220kV tower near Renigunta
What happened near Renigunta during the Tirumala darshan pilgrimage In the early hours of a Tuesday near Renigunta, a Karnataka native identified as Shiva caused a security scare by climbing a 220kV high‑voltage transmission tower. The incident unfolded after he reportedly missed a train bound for Tirumala and, authorities say, consumed alcohol. The moment sent…
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Tirumala Tower Incident: Karnataka Devotee Climbs 220kV Tower
Incident Overview An unusual safety scare unfolded in the Tirupati region late Tuesday night when a man from Karnataka climbed a 220 kV high‑tension electricity tower near Guruwaraju Palli, in the Renigunta area. The event, witnessed by local residents in the early hours of the morning, caused widespread concern as power supply to the surrounding…
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Tirumala Hills and Visakhapatnam’s Erra Matti Dibbalu Gain International Recognition
Introduction Tirumala Hills and the famous Erra Matti Dibbalu of Visakhapatnam have recently achieved international recognition, making headlines across the globe. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has added these two remarkable sites to its tentative list, a significant accolade that acknowledges their unique geological and cultural significance. This recognition not only highlights the intrinsic beauty…
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Tirumala Hills and Visakhapatnam Red Sandstone Hill Recognized Globally
Tirumala Hills and Visakhapatnam Red Sandstone Hill Tirumala Hills, located in Andhra Pradesh, and the Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sandstone Hill) in Visakhapatnam have achieved remarkable international recognition by securing a place in UNESCO’s tentative list. This acknowledgment highlights the rich cultural heritage and outstanding natural beauty of these two significant sites. UNESCO’s Recognition: A…