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Apr 27, 2002
CM inaugurates Sri Venkateswara Pranadhata Trust
Chief Minister Sri N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Sri Venkateswara Pranadhata Trust which is aimed at providing Medical and Health facilities to the poor. Sri Krishnayya of TTD said that about Rs. 100 Crores can be mobilized for the trust.

Apr 26, 2002
State Level Carroms Tournaments began at Tirupati. The competitions will be held for 4 days.

Apr 21, 2002
Information Minister Mr. S Chandramohan Reddy said that CLP Leader Dr. Y S Rajasekhar Reddy was making cheap remarks on Chief Minister Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu. He said that Dr. Reddy was making remarks with jealousy. He spoke with the press in Tirupati today.

Apr 19, 2002
Two intruders into the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park were caught by the Zoo Authorities with sickle and other weapons.

Apr 10, 2002
Bandh in Tirupati
Bandh was observed in Tirupati by Congress, CPI and CPM against hike in house tax. PCC Member Venkata Ramana said that many of the shops were closed today and that the show owners themselves came forward supporting them. Congress Leader Mr. Karunakara Reddy also observed bandh separately. Special arrangements were held keeping view of interest of out side visitors to Tirupati

Mar 17, 2002
Former Prime Minister Sri PV Narasimha Rao visited Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala and took dharshan of the lord. He later visited the Prashanti Nilayam in Puttaparthi.

Mar 6, 2002
Two persons were killed and five more injured when an LPG Cylinder exploded reportedly because of a leaky connection tube in a dense area in Tirupati.

Mar 5, 2002
The committee from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) visited the Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa Vidyalayam (SPMCC) to evaluate the ongoing programmes.

Feb 28, 2002
The South Central Railway said that it is closing Tirupati Pakala section as a part of the works for gauge conversation.

Feb 23, 2002
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Executive Officer Mr. P Krishnaiah said that additional counters of the Sudarshanam will be opened or additional staff will be deployed to avoid rush in Tirupati and Tirmala and provide better service. He began a mass Clean and Clean program to make Tirumala Hill Plastic-free.

Feb 12, 2002
Tirmala Tirupati Devasthanam said that it will be making it mandatory to have the Sudarshan Darshan Token to take the Darshan of the Lord. This wrist-band token system, introduced two years ago, which has a bar code on the band allowed TTD authorities to determine at what possible time can a devotee take the Darshan of the Lord.

Feb 7, 2002
GPR Shelters signed up an agreement with the Tirupati Urban Development Authority and the State Government for the development of Amusement Park and Water Park in Tirupati.

Feb 6, 2002
The first council of the Tirupati Municipality met today and took oath. Sri K Shankar Reddy took oath as the Chairman of the council.

Jan 24, 2002
TDP was also leading in Tirupati Municipal elections in the Chairman elections while Congress was head for Divisions.

Jan 16, 2002
National Women Hockey Championship 2002 begins
National Women Hockey Championship 2002 began at Tirupati today. TTD Junior Engineer Sri Narayana official inaugurated the meet. About 25 teams from various states in the country were participating in the meet.

Jan 15, 2002
Congress suspends rebel candidates
The Congress rebel candidate for the Municipal Corporation elections, Mr. Devanarayana Reddy was suspended from the party today for six years.

Jan 2, 2002
State Level Sports for the Blind began today in Tirupati on occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Louie Braille. Athletics, Cricket, Kabbadi and other games were held today.

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