The Latest Breaking News from Chittoor

Child marriage remains a harsh reality in Chittoor, robbing young girls of their childhood, denying them access to education and opportunities, and a possibly fulfilling future. Govt. schemes, NGOs, and police are working to reduce the incidence, but more needs to be done to ensure a safe future for these…

Wild elephants in Chittoor district and a leopard near Gurukul School have caused tension in several villages. Farmers attempted to drive away the elephants by blasting crackers, while villagers scared away the leopard. Forest officials monitored the situation and police arranged an awareness programme to caution villagers.

Chittoor Collector Shanmohan reviews arrangements for 21-day Brahmotsavam of Lord Swayambhu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swami temple. Integrated control room set up for devotees' convenience. Special buses from all important destinations in State. Vinayaka Chavithi, Rathotsavam, Kalpavriksha Vahanam, Pushpa Pallaki & Teppotsavam main events. General darshan 11am-11pm on Vinayaka Chavithi, 4am-10pm…

In Chittoor & Kadapa, TDP's bandh to protest Naidu's arrest evoked poor-lukewarm response. Police imposed Section 144 & Police Act 30; TDP cadres arrested. Businesses & private institutions closed voluntarily. Traffic halted on highways; police deployed in Kuppam. In Tirupati, TDP cadres argued with police; 15 arrested. Bandh response poor…

TNSTC buses resumed plying between Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai to major Andhra Pradesh towns, such as Chittoor and Tirupati, after a brief disruption due to the arrest of TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu. TNSTC operates 30 round-the-clock buses between Tirupati and Vellore, Kallakuruchhi, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Chinna Salem, and Neyveli.…

AIPTF's month-long 'rath yatra' to demand restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS) enters Chittoor town on Sept 15. The yatra will culminate in a meeting at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi on Oct 5. The main objective is to create awareness of harm CPS will cause to govt employees & teachers.…

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Punganur Assembly constituency in-charge Challa Ramachandra Reddy, popularly known as Challa Babu, on September 4 (Monday) surrendered before the police in Punganur of Chittoor district. Challa Babu was named Accused-1 in seven criminal cases filed in connection with the riots reported from Punganur and Angallu in…

Forest officials and villagers credit kumkis (trained jumbos) for their role in subduing a rampaging lone elephant that caused the death of a couple, injured three others, and killed cattle at 190-Ramapuram village in Gudipala mandal of Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district

Andhra Pradesh witnessed 54% deficient rainfall in Aug due to unfavourable monsoon trough. East Godavari, Chittoor & Tirupati districts received normal rainfall while others had 30-59% deficiency. 25% deficiency in rainfall since June 1. Abnormal max. temp. of 39°C recorded in Palandu district. Thunderstorms & heavy rains likely from Sep…