Mangaluru: A woman who had been missing for nearly 28 years was finally reunited with her family, thanks to the efforts of Snehalaya and Shraddha Foundation. Chaitali, also known as Kanchanmala Lai, was welcomed back by her husband, children, and brothers after being separated from them for almost three decades.

Chaitali’s two sons had lost hope of ever seeing their mother again. One of them is an army officer in Amritsar, while the other works in Silchar. They were overwhelmed with emotion when they saw their mother alive and well.

Snehalaya rescued Chaitali on September 13, 2023, and worked hard to identify her. Since there were no personal details available, the team made several attempts, including using social media, to trace her family. On November 25, 2024, she was transferred to Shraddha Foundation. Finally, a woman recognized Chaitali’s family members, leading to the long-awaited reunion.

This heartwarming reunion was made possible by the relentless efforts of Snehalaya and Shraddha Foundation. Snehalaya has so far helped reunite more than 1,490 missing persons with their families across India. The organization is widely appreciated for its dedicated work in bringing families together, regardless of caste, language, or religion.

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Tirupati, Mar (PTI): TTD chairman B R Naidu on Saturday urged for Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu's intervention to designate Tirumala as a no-fly zone.

Tirumala should be declared a no-fly zone, keeping in mind the principles of Agama Shastra (sacred texts), sanctity of the temple and safety and sentiments of the devotees, he said.

"Low flying planes, helicopters and other aerial activities on the Tirumala hill are disturbing the sacred atmosphere around the Srivari (Lord Venkateswara) temple," said Naidu.

To protect the sanctity and cultural and spiritual heritage of Tirumala, the TTD Chairman sought the Union Minister to respond in this matter for appropriate action.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is the custodian of the famous Lord Venkateswara Temple.