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Jagan, Peddireddi betrayed Balijas in Rayalaseema, says JSP leader

The JSP criticises the YSR Congress Party MLA for betraying Balija community, accuses Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of false promises.

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Dropping sitting MLA as in-charge of Chittoor constituency a political gamble, opine YSRCP leaders

Dropping sitting MLA as in-charge of Chittoor constituency a political gamble, opine YSRCP leaders. Sources in the party believe that Vijayananda Reddy, the ruling party’s new in-charge, may face a rough weather from the dominant Balija community to which incumber legislator Srinivasulu belongs. Sunil Kumar, the new in-charge of Puthalapattu…

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Jagan has denied me ticket citing the ‘baseless’ I-PAC report, alleges Puthalapattu MLA Babu

Jagan has denied me ticket citing the ‘baseless’ I-PAC report, alleges Puthalapattu MLA Babu. Though Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy claims to be committed to welfare of Dalits, there is no justice for them in the YSR Congress Party, he alleges. Supporters of APSRTC Vice-Chairman M. Vijayananda Reddy are in…

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Fresh COVID cases in southern states worry public, medical officials

Fear grips Chittoor district as Covid-19 reappears; medical staff prepared for any eventuality.

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Central team visits Anantapur for drought assessment

IMCT team led by Pankaj Yadav and Ketan Garg visited Anantapur district to inspect drought situation. Farmers shared details of crops and damage caused by drought. Officials from various departments filed reports. Chittoor collector announced IMCT team to inspect Palamaner and Ramakuppam mandals on Dec 14.

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Cyclone Michaung | IMD issues red alert for a few districts in Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Michaung: IMD issues red alert for Rayalaseema, South & North Coastal Andhra Pradesh due to cyclonic storm 'Michaung'. West Godavari, Konaseema, Nellore, Prakasam, Krishna, Bapatla, Guntur, Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR Kadapa to receive extremely heavy rainfall.

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Pepper Motion to bring an industrial boom in Punganur, says Chittoor Collector

Pepper Motion, world's first OEM in automotive industry, to invest ₹4,640 crore in Chittoor district's Punganur. 8,100 jobs to be created, pollution to be kept low. Construction to start Feb 2024, completed by 2027. Electric buses, trucks to be manufactured, parts to be made locally, vehicles to be exported. People…

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Pepper Motion will invest ₹4,640 crore in EV vehicle manufacturing unit at Punganur, says CEO

Andreas Hager, CEO of the German-based Pepper Motion Company, called on Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy at the latter’s camp office at Tadepalli, near here, on November 29 (Wednesday). Pepper Motion, which manufactures electric buses and trucks, is all set to lay the foundation stone for its EV bus and…

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Andhra Pradesh | Second phase of Jagananna Pala Velluva scheme to be launched in Chittoor, Tirupati districts from December 1

Chittoor district launches JPV scheme: Milk collection to begin in 103 villages across six mandals from Dec 1. Amul company providing remunerative prices to dairy farmers, Collector urges them to benefit from profitable price.

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Cyclone alert to Andhra Pradesh, from December 2

Due to the likelihood of a cyclone over the Bay of Bengal, there will be an impact of the storm over Andhra Pradesh between December 2 and 6, according to India Meteorological Department on November 29. On December 2, heavy rainfall at isolated places is likely over Tirupati, Chittoor and…

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International agricultural scientist group concludes two-day field visit in Chittoor

APRySS CEO B. Rama Rao urges citizens to adopt sustainable ways to protect environment for future generations. International team of soil and agriculture scientists from CGIAR visit Chittoor to observe organic farming methods. Govt. promoting natural agriculture, 3 lakh farmers already following it. TTD & Amul buying organic products to…

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Chittoor gears up for ‘Aadudaam Andhra’ from December 15

Chittoor ready for 'Adudaam Andhra' sports event; 3 lakh competitions at State level, 10,000 in district. Registration open online & via 1902; food & accommodation for participants.

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Government land sought for installation of statues of Marudhu brothers and Mudaliyar Bhavan

Representatives of the Mudaliyar community led by the Andhra Pradesh State Mudaliyar Welfare and Development Committee chairman T.G. Suresh on November 27 (Monday) submitted memoranda to Rajampet MP P.V. Midhun Reddy in Tirupati and Collector Sagili Shanmohan in Chittoor, seeking allocation of government land for the installation of statues of…

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Chittoor gears up for VBSY campaign from November 27

Chittoor district to host Vikshit Bharat Sankalp Yatra from Nov 27. Campaign to raise awareness of Union govt. schemes. Officials to supervise implementation of 17 welfare schemes. PM's speech to kick off campaign, followed by Sankalp pledge, response of beneficiaries, cultural programs, felicitating athletes, quiz competitions. ZP CEO, VBSY Nodal…

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Gold worth ₹17 lakh seized, two held from Tamil Nadu

Police arrest two members of inter-state gang from TN, seize ₹17 lakh gold jewellery. SP Y. Rishant Reddy formed special team to investigate case of stolen gold from Chittoor-based Kirtana Finance Co. Gang targeted gold shops, banks, finance cos., bus stands, railway stations, ATM centres, hotels, apartments. Reliable info led…

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Half-charred remains of a woman’s body found in Chittoor

Chittoor police found half-charred remains of a woman's body near Indiramma colony. Identity of the deceased was revealed as Vijaya Lakshmi, wife of a retired govt employee. Police investigating motive behind mysterious death. Body shifted to govt hospital for postmortem.

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Woman arrested for theft on APSRTC bus in Chittoor, gold worth ₹15 lakh seized

Police in Chittoor arrested a woman on Friday night for theft of gold jewellery worth ₹15 lakh from a co-passenger on an APSRTC bus. Deputy SP Ravi Kumar & Circle-Inspector P. Satya Babu identified the accused, Radhika (27), from CCTV footage & arrested her at Kothapalli Mitta. SP praised the…

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Woman rescued from bizarre ‘fidelity test’ in Chittoor village of Andhra Pradesh

Woman rescued from bizarre ‘fidelity test’ in Chittoor village of Andhra Pradesh. Upon a complaint by the victim’s husband, the elders of Tenepalle village decide to implement a ritual under which the woman will have to dip her hands in boiling oil, and is declared innocent if there is no…

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Wild elephants resume crop-raids in Chittoor district

Chittoor farmers concerned about wild elephants raiding crops; forest officials say it's common; tuskers damaged paddy fields; forest watches deployed to prevent herds from entering; DFO expediting process of releasing compensation to farmers; inspections to identify low-lying power cables to prevent electrocution of elephants.

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Chittoor | Wild elephant electrocuted in field

A wild elephant was electrocuted after it came in contact with a power transformer on an agriculture field at Gantavari Palli village of Sadum mandal of Chittoor district in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Three-month campaign against child marriage to begin in Chittoor district on November 1

In an attempt to check child marriages, a series of awareness campaigns would be undertaken at the remote and forested villages in Chittoor district, Joint Collector P. Srinivasulu has said. Speaking at an orientation programme on the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 and the APPCM Rules -2023 here, the…

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Man dies after bomb goes off in his mouth in Chittoor of Andhra Pradesh

A man died after a country-made bomb exploded in his mouth after he reportedly tried to bite into it. The incident occurred in Bangarupalyam mandal in Chittoor district on Monday. The deceased has been identified as M. Chiranjeevi, a resident of Gaddamvaripalle. He left home after a tiff with his…

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YSRCP will win all seven Assembly seats in Chittoor, says Minister Peddireddi

The YSRCP is confident of winning all 7 Chittoor Assembly seats in 2024 elections. Minister Ramachandra Reddy says CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has fulfilled all promises to SC, ST, BC and minority communities. Samajika Nyaya Bus Yatra will cover one constituency each in Rayalaseema districts, starting Oct. 26.

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Chief Minister to inaugurate renovated temple tank, widened highway in Tiruvannamalai on October 22

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will inaugurate the renovated tank of Arunachaleswarar temple and the widened four-lane Cuddalore-Chittoor Road during his two-day visit to Tiruvannamalai on October 21 and 22

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Principal Secretary Praveen Prakash tells DEOs to conduct regular inspections of schools

Chittoor: Prakash, Principal Sec. (Edu.), warns of strict action against teachers showing lax attitude. He inspected govt & municipal schools, noticed 30 students instead of 37 on rolls. He asked DEO to conduct regular inspections & check proficiency of students in English, Maths & Social Studies. He also tasted food…

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