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140 Tirupati temple staff members found test positive for Covid-19,

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams opened to the public on 11 July, and will continue to allow entry of devotees less than 12,000 in number into the temple daily.

Tirupati Balaji in Andhra Pradesh, one of the most visited temples in India will remain open even after a senior priest (Archaka) and staff of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the body which governs the shrine, tested positive for COVID-19.

There are no plans to stop devotees to come and offer prayers at Tirupati Balaji, said a report  citing YV Subba Reddy, chairperson of TTD.There is no evidence of pilgrims getting infected with the highly contagious disease, he said.

A total of 140 TTD staff, including 14 priests, have tested positive for the novel corona virus infection since the shrine was reopened on June 11.Of these, 70 have recovered and only one is having severe symptoms, said the report citing Reddy. Most of the infected staff are from the Andhra Pradesh Police who have been working with the temple, he said.

“We have no plan to close Tirumala temple. Senior priests will not be put on duty. Priests and employees have requested separate accommodation,” Reddy said as per the report.The decision has been taken amid a “controversy over priests and employees testing positive for COVID-19,” as per the report.

The honorary chief priest, Ramana Dikshitulu, has raised concern over priests and employees of Tirupati Balaji temple testing positive.

In a tweet, the priest tagged Andhra Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and said that “15 out of 50 archakas carona positve quarantined. Still 25 results awaited. TTD EO and AEO refuse to stop glimpse of god. Obediently following anti hereditary archaka and anti brahmin policy of TDP and CBN. Disaster if this continues. Please take action.”Asked about the tweet, Reddy said the honorary chief priest should have given his suggestions to the TTD Board instead of putting them out on social media.

Dikshitulu, who had alleged the TTD of financial wrongdoings, was removed as chief priest of the temple in 2018 after he crossed the age for retirement, said the report. Reddy had reappointed him as honorary chief priest to serve the temple as an adviser after his YSR Congress Party came to power in May 2019, added the report.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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