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Hans India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Court quashes order withdrawing 43 cases including Hubballi riots
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the Karnataka Government's order withdrawing 43 criminal cases including the Hubballi Riot case. The state government had quashed 43 cases including those involving activists and politicians on October 10, 2024. Girish Bhardwaj had filed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the government's action. Hearing this petition, a two-judge bench of the High Court comprising CJ NV Anjaria and Justice KV Aravind quashed the government's order and issued an order on May 29. This has created another worry for the Siddaramaiah government. When reporters questioned CM Siddaramaiah about this, he said that he did not know that the court had cancelled the government's order and that he would speak about it after learning about it. On the other hand, C T Ravi responded and welcomed the court's order. They bring in anti-communal forces. On the other hand, they give shelter to those who create communal conflicts. The communal virus has infected the cabinet. If a Hindu dies, a rowdy sheeter, if a non-Hindu dies, they feel sympathy. Therefore, the court's verdict is timely. The Udayagiri incident took place as a result of withdrawing the case. There is no sense that something should not be used for politics. Therefore, they attacked the state government for being reprimanded by the court. During the PIL hearing, the court had said that if the action of the cabinet is illegal, it will not agree and will not allow the withdrawal of cases. The opposition BJP leaders had objected to the Siddaramaiah government's decision to withdraw the old Hubballi riot case. They had also written to the President and the Prime Minister about the government's move. Following this, Siddaramaiah responded by saying that he had deliberately filed a case because there was a false case. If a case was filed during a protest, there is a possibility of withdrawing it. There are examples of cases being withdrawn in all times. They were withdrawn because there was a false case. We will withdraw the case only if the court allows it. We will inform the court of our cabinet's decision. On April 16, 2022, a young man had posted a controversial post. There was a riot in this regard and the agitated people pelted stones at the police and vehicles in front of the old Hubballi police station. 11 FIRs were registered in this regard and 155 cases were registered. More than 10 police vehicles were damaged in this incident and two police personnel were seriously injured. In September 2024, the DG-IG, who had written a letter to the SPs and Commissioners of all districts, had requested them to provide information about the cases of withdrawal of cases in your districts. Following this, a decision was taken in a cabinet meeting led by CM Siddaramaiah to withdraw the cases registered against those registered in the Hubballi riots. The opposition BJP expressed strong opposition to this. However, the government withdrew the cases and issued an order.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Following SC's approval of Banke Bihari corridor project, Uttar Pradesh Governor gives assent for temple trust
LUCKNOW: After the Supreme Court's nod to the Banke Bihari Corridor project proposed by Uttar Pradesh government in Vrindavan and Mathura, State Governor Anandiben Patel gave her assent to an ordinance to set up the Shri Banke Bihari Ji Mandir Nyas Trust here on Tuesday. The Yogi Adityanath cabinet had cleared the proposal for setting up of the trust last week. This Trust will be responsible for ensuring that the religious rituals, practices, festivals, puja at Banke Bihar Temple continue without any interference or changes besides overseeing the appointment of priests, ensuring security of devotees, and supervising work on the proposed corridor. The board will have total 18 members with 11 nominated ones and seven ex-officio members, including two representatives from the temple's traditional Goswami community. No non-Hindu will be allowed to be on the Board. Notably, the apex court on May 15 had given its approval to the proposed corridor, which had been facing strong opposition from local people as they feel that the proposed project would compromise the religious antiquity of the place.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Muslim man seen offering namaz at Tirumala sparks row in Andhra Pradesh
TIRUPATI : A video of a Muslim driver offering namaz at the Hindu pilgrimage town of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh has gone viral, prompting a sharp backlash and sparking political controversy. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday near the Purohita Sangham area, when the driver — accompanying a group of Hindu pilgrims from Tamil Nadu offered prayers after parking his vehicle. The pilgrims had gone for darshan at the time, sources in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ( TTD ) vigilance and security department told local media. Footage of the man praying was recorded by a passer-by and later circulated widely on social media, drawing criticism from several quarters. According to the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, religious worship not linked to Hinduism is prohibited on the Tirumala hills. Former TTD chairman and ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy criticised the TTD administration, accusing it of failing to uphold the sanctity of the shrine. 'With thousands of security cameras and personnel, such incidents that hurt Hindu sentiments and risk communal unrest should be prevented at the outset,' he said. The issue quickly escalated into a political row, with the local BJP unit accusing the YSRCP of politicising the matter. TTD board member and BJP leader G Bhanu Prakash Reddy suggested the incident may have been orchestrated, adding that an investigation was underway. 'The TTD and local police are reviewing CCTV footage to establish the identity of the driver. We will get to the bottom of this,' Reddy said. TTD officials said the driver's identity has not yet been confirmed, and inquiries are ongoing. Tirumala, home to the Sri Venkateswara temple, is one of the most visited Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world and has strict guidelines prohibiting non-Hindu religious practices in its vicinity. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Business Mayor
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Mayor
TTD board to implement anti-drone tech to strengthen security at Tirumala Temple
In a significant move to bolster security at one of the country's most revered pilgrimage sites, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has approved the implementation of anti-drone technology around the Tirumala temple. The decision was taken during a board meeting on Tuesday at Annamaiah Bhavan. TTD Executive Officer Shyamala Rao announced the key decisions during the board decisions taken during the meeting included increasing the green cover on Tirumala Hills, developing the Temple development master plan, renaming guest houses in Tirumala, licensing canteens, developing the Akasa Ganga and Papavinasanam areas, supporting SVIMS superspeciality hospital, and establishing a transfer and retirement policy for non-Hindu of Annadanam services in Ontimitta, development of TTD Temple in Anantavaram, Thullur Mandal, AI rechnology development in TTD, employee promotions and improvement of cattle welfare in Goshala were also decided during the meeting of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) decided not to allocate lands adjacent to the sacred seven hills to private individuals, according to the temple authorities, to preserve the sanctity of this globally renowned spiritual to the release, the TTD Board had previously resolved to exchange 24.68 acres of land located in Survey No. 604 of Peruru village, Tirupati Rural Mandal, owned by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA), with an equivalent parcel of land owned by TTD in Survey No. 588-A of Tirupati release also stated that the TTD Board approved the exchange of an additional 10.32 acres in Survey No. 604 of Tirupati Rural, currently owned by APTA, for 10.32 acres in Survey No. 588-A of Tirupati Urban, owned by Board had requested the state government to expedite this exchange process. Earlier this month, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed the officers of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to ensure 100 per cent improvement in the services and facilities provided to the pilgrims and that every programme and decision should aim only at upholding the sanctity of the world-famous temple and the sentiments of the devotees.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
TTD to deploy anti-drone technology to strengthen security at Tirumala temple
In a significant move to bolster security at one of the country's most revered pilgrimage sites, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has approved the implementation of anti-drone technology around the Tirumala temple. The decision was taken during a board meeting on Tuesday at Annamaiah Bhavan. TTD Executive Officer Shyamala Rao announced the key decisions during the board meeting. Other decisions taken during the meeting included increasing the green cover on Tirumala Hills, developing the Temple development master plan, renaming guest houses in Tirumala, licensing canteens, developing the Akasa Ganga and Papavinasanam areas, supporting SVIMS superspeciality hospital, and establishing a transfer and retirement policy for non-Hindu employees. Expansion of Annadanam services in Ontimitta, development of TTD Temple in Anantavaram, Thullur Mandal, AI rechnology development in TTD, employee promotions and improvement of cattle welfare in Goshala were also decided during the meeting of TTD. Earlier, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) decided not to allocate lands adjacent to the sacred seven hills to private individuals, according to the temple authorities, to preserve the sanctity of this globally renowned spiritual destination. According to the release, the TTD Board had previously resolved to exchange 24.68 acres of land located in Survey No. 604 of Peruru village, Tirupati Rural Mandal, owned by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority (APTA), with an equivalent parcel of land owned by TTD in Survey No. 588-A of Tirupati Urban. The release also stated that the TTD Board approved the exchange of an additional 10.32 acres in Survey No. 604 of Tirupati Rural, currently owned by APTA, for 10.32 acres in Survey No. 588-A of Tirupati Urban, owned by TTD. The Board had requested the state government to expedite this exchange process. Earlier this month, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed the officers of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to ensure 100 per cent improvement in the services and facilities provided to the pilgrims and that every programme and decision should aim only at upholding the sanctity of the world-famous temple and the sentiments of the devotees. (ANI)
