The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) on Thursday announced that the sixth phase of the 'Kalyana Masthu', through which it conducts mass marriages for eligible couples across the state, will be held on May 20.
Talking to media persons here, TTD Executive Officer IYR Krishna Rao stated that the free marriages would be held across the state on May 20 morning auspicious hours of Moola Nakshatra Yukta Lagnam.
Mr Krishna Rao pointed out that the TTD had successfully conducted the mass marriages five times earlier so far. As many as 34,000 couples in the state have been married during the past five phases.
He also said that Kalyana Masthu would be performed as per Hindu rituals and that manglasutras, silver toe rings and new clothes that had been placed at the feet of Lord Venkateshwara would be presented to each couple.
Four persons along with the newly-married couple would be allowed to have darshan of Lord Balaji at Tirumala within six months from the date of the marriage. All arrangements would be made by TTD and local advisory committee.
He said that registration and other details for those who wish to get married during the Kalyana Masthu would be announced soon after contacting pundits.

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Sixth phase of TTD's Kalyana Masthu on May 20

Vineel Krishna, the pride of Andhra Pradesh who secured the best rank from State in prestigious 2005 Civil Services Exam getting selected to IAS cadre insisted the Government to get the posting for Malkangiri district in Orissa where he worked for uplifting the living standards of tribal population.
Maoists kidnapped Vineel Krishna six days ago, raising 14 demands for Orissa Government. Along with Vineel was junior engineer, Pabitra Manjhi in the captivity of Maoists. As Orissa Govt. accepted these demands, both Vineel and Pabitra were released in the forest area, 50 Kms away from Malkangiri few hours ago.&nbsp;
This release came after three days of negotiations; however Maoists main demand for the release of eight Maoists is yet to be resolved. Two of the leaders whom Maoists want released are Ganti Prasad and Sriramulu Srinivas.&nbsp;
Vineel Krishna was a pass out in Civil Engineering from IIT, Madras who served as great inspiration for civil service aspirants in Andhra Pradesh. His name is most popular in Ashok Nagar circle of Hyderabad from where he prepared and appeared for UPSC.

Collector Vineel Krishna released

Former Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Wednesday said that he would invoke Divine Intervention by praying to the Almighty to give the state government enough sense so that it opens its eyes to the suffering of the students and releases the fee reimbursement arrears.
Addressing a massive convention in Proddatur in Kadapa district on Wednesday, Mr Jaganmohan Reddy said that he would launch a week-long hunger strike so that the government wakes up from its stupor and realize the suffering of the students due to its apathy on releasing the fee arrears.
Alleging the government of playing games with the lives of the students, the former MP said that even the criticism by the Supreme Court was not enough for the government to respond.
He alleged that the government was neglecting the schemes envisaged and launched by former chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, which were planned to benefit the poor and the downtrodden.
Mr Jaganmohan Reddy said that he would go on the week-long hunger strike in the state Capital from February 18 so that the government is forced to respond.
Stating that the delay was putting the very careers of the students on the line, Mr Jaganmohan Reddy said, &ldquo;Through education only, one can eradicate poverty and corruption. Education enables the students to reach their ultimate goals,&rdquo; he pointed out.&nbsp;
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Jagan to seek Divine help during weeklong hunger fast on fee arrears

No need for special introductions because Chiranjeevi remained the care of address for on screen heroism from last two to three decades. The confidence and sheer elegance Chiranjeevi had shown as South Indian Mega Star missed in his words and deeds once he entered politics with Praja Rajyam Party.
The feeling of insecurity, mincing for words before media and inability to run a failure party has increased the inferiority complex in Chiranjeevi, said a psychologist who observed the difference in behavior of Mega Star before and after arriving into politics. Whether Chiranjeevi is a good leader or not may be out of the point discussion but it is true that he regained his confidence as a human being joining the Congress relieving his tensions by getting rid of the burden of PRP. His last two days of encounters with media prove that Chiru is at his original best again.
&lsquo;Before PRP totally tarnished his good man image, Chiru took a wise decision of closing the shutter of PRP once for ever. Now, he can relax and work to grow as a Political Mega Star in Congress which is lacking the efficient leadership after death of YSR,&rsquo; shared his opinion a die hard fan of Annayya.

Sixth phase of TTD's Kalyana Masthu on May 20

Sixth phase of TTD's Kalyana Masthu on May 20

Collector Vineel Krishna released

Collector Vineel Krishna released

Collector Vineel Krishna released

Collector Vineel Krishna released

Jagan to seek Divine help during weeklong hunger fast on fee arrears

Jagan to seek Divine help during weeklong hunger fast on fee arrears

Jagan to seek Divine help during weeklong hunger fast on fee arrears

Chiru is now 'Political Mega Star'

Chiru is now 'Political Mega Star'

Chiru is now 'Political Mega Star'