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Tirupati District Proposed To Get Police Commissionerate

The new arrangement would also change the police hierarchy, with the present SP, Additional SP and DSP posts replaced by Commissioner, DCP and ACP designations.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Sep 2026 11:08 pm

Tirupati ROs List Revised After Erroneous Inclusion Of Retired Officials

The department has sought accountability for the lapse: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 24 Sep 2026 9:16 pm

Opening Of Chintalachenu Underpass Sparks TD-YSRC War Of Words

YSRC Tirupati in-charge Bhumana Abhinay led a protest at the underpass on Thursday: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 24 Sep 2026 9:01 pm

IISER Tirupati Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - Walkin

IISER Tirupati has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Research Associate-1 post. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 05 October 2026 with the required original documents and self-attested copies.

FreeJobAlert 24 Sep 2026 1:22 pm

Retired Lecturer Dies While Preparing For Wifes Funeral In Chandragiri

A retired lecturer died after collapsing while his family was preparing for his wifes funeral in Mungilipattu village of Tirupati district.

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 10:29 pm

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears four new Police Commissionerates

They will be headquartered in Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, Tirupati and Kurnool; it also gives the green signal for several power sector proposals, revised administrative sanctions totalling 463.55 crore for works under HNSS project, and SMI Policy that aims to identify, verify and empanel credible influencers to disseminate information on government schemes

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 8:56 pm

AP Cabinet Approves New Police Commissionerates in 4 Cities

Among the major decisions taken today, the AP Cabinet approved the setting up of new police commissionerates in four locations - Rajamahendravaram, Guntur, Tirupati, and Kurnool.

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 3:33 pm

Deep depression to cross Andhra-Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam tonight; red alert in five Andhra districts

Red alert till Thursday morning in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, ASR and Anakapalli, orange in Visakhapatnam; schools shut across Uttarandhra

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 2:41 pm

HRF condemns Instagram curbs on Stop Vizag Data Centers account, asks Meta to disclose legal basis

The forum says posts by the HRF and an investigative documentary have also been restricted, and seeks the name of the authority that sought the block

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:36 am

Tirupati: Leopard Sighting Sparks Panic on Alipiri Footpath

Pilgrims were advised to move in groups and exercise caution while crossing the 7th Mile, Narasimha Swamy temple and Mokalla Mettu stretches.

Deccan Chronicle 23 Sep 2026 12:21 am

Rains cool Visakhapatnam; holiday declared for educational institutions today

Continuous rain under the influence of a Bay of Bengal depression has brought much-needed relief from the heat in Visakhapatnam, raising hopes of improved groundwater recharge and higher reservoir levels; departments placed on high alert for potential weather-related disruptions

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:53 pm

SCoR steps up safety amid heavy rain alert

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

SCoR steps up safety amid heavy rain alert

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

Depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify, to cross coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on September 23 night

Holidays declared for schools in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 9:30 pm

CM Naidu lays foundation stones for 3,892 crore worth development projects in Visakhapatnam

Chief Minister virtually launches 16 GVMC and VMRDA projects, including 24/7 drinking water supply systems, sewerage networks, industrial water pipelines and an AI-based traffic management system, with a target of completion within 18 months

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

CM Naidu lays foundation stones for 3,892 crore worth development projects in Visakhapatnam

Chief Minister virtually launches 16 GVMC and VMRDA projects, including 24/7 drinking water supply systems, sewerage networks, industrial water pipelines and an AI-based traffic management system, with a target of completion within 18 months

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

20 injured as RTC bus overturns on Tirupati-Madanapalle highway

Police say the bus was travelling at high speed and the driver lost control after a tyre burst, causing the vehicle to overturn and fall into a culvert

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:06 pm

20 injured as RTC bus overturns on Tirupati-Madanapalle highway

Police say the bus was travelling at high speed and the driver lost control after a tyre burst, causing the vehicle to overturn and fall into a culvert

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:06 pm

As tenure ends, Visakhapatnam ZP focus now on asset sharing

The concluding meeting of the elected bodys five-year term saw members review development initiatives, discuss post-reorganisation challenges and reflect on their role in grassroots governance following the division of the district into three Zilla Parishads

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:54 pm

Students block Anantapur-Tirupati highway at Burakayalakota over APSRTC buses skipping stops

About 100 students who commute to colleges in Madanapalle, Punganur and B. Kothakota say a dozen buses skip their stop at peak hours, forcing them to pay 50 to 80 a day for autos

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 2:58 pm

Tirumala Police Surveillance Helps Trace Missing Persons

The details recorded during the geo-tagging help the police establish the identity of a child: Tirupati district SP L. Subba Rayudu

Deccan Chronicle 21 Sep 2026 10:22 pm

Guntur Donors Heart Transplanted Into 14-year-old Girl In Tirupati

The vehicle left Guntur at around 3 pm on Sunday and reached the SPCHC at about 7 pm. Physician Assistant V. Vijay and Perfusionist Shyam Babu accompanied the heart and remained in contact with the transplant team during the journey. The heart was handed over to the SPCHC team soon after its arrival and preparations for the transplant began

Deccan Chronicle 21 Sep 2026 9:29 pm

14-year-old girl gets new lease of life as SPCHC performs 27th heart transplant

Donor heart transported by road from Guntur to Tirupati in four hours after 38-year-old man was declared brain-dead following a road accident

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

Ganesh idol immersion leaves Tirupatis Vinayaka Sagar polluted

Several half-immersed idols were seen floating amid discarded garlands, wooden frames, and other decorative materials; officials urged the pandal organisers and public to opt for eco-friendly idols from next year

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

Tirupati: Clothes Distributed to 5,000 TTD Employees During Brahmotsavams

The clothes were distributed at a programme held at the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam in Tirumala by TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra and Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Sep 2026 9:15 pm

Varuna Yagam performed seeking copious rains in State

It is as part of the nine-day mahayagam currently under way on Siddhartha educational groups Puttur campus in Tirupati district

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Varuna Yagam performed seeking copious rains in State

It is as part of the nine-day mahayagam currently under way on Siddhartha educational groups Puttur campus in Tirupati district

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

How TTD plans to unlock value from land and strengthen its financial systems

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is working with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on several key projects. These initiatives include monetizing land assets through real estate investment trusts and valuing gold holdings. An updated accounting manual for the temple trust is also nearing completion by the institute. This comprehensive manual will cover all aspects of TTD's financial operations and collections.

The Times of India 20 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

Tirupati teenager receives US grant for innovative agriculture technology

The 19-year-old is currently pursuing his third year of engineering at a private college; his technology focuses on applications in the areas of agriculture and disaster mitigation

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 7:22 pm

Girl students hair cut while asleep at Bheemunipatnam KGBV; fellow students act triggers security scare

The incident soon gained attention on social media, further intensifying concerns among parents and the local community

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 4:59 pm

ICAI, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams work on Reits to monetise land assets

Chartered accountants' apex body ICAI is working with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTDs) to help monetise its land assets through real estate investment trusts, as well as ways to verify and value gold that is in the possession of the trust. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is also in advanced stages of preparing the updated accounting manual for TTD, the official custodian of the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and is considered the richest Hindu shrine in the world. An ICAI official on Sunday said the institute is working with TTD on various projects, including the accounting manual, setting up of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) and valuing its gold assets. REITs allow entities to monetise their real estate assets, and TTD has large parcels of land, mainly donated by devotees. On Saturday at a session here, ICAI President Prasanna Kumar D said its work for preparing the accounting manual for TTD is in the advanced stages of ...

Business Standard 20 Sep 2026 2:47 pm

Bay low-pressure system offers hope to rain-starved Andhra Pradesh amid severe historical deficits

Continuing its west-northwestward track, it is projected to reach the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal near the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts around the morning of September 23

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

Nara Lokesh calls on students to face failures with courage and determination

The students have been told to respect soldiers, make them their real heroes during Bharateeyam programme

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 12:38 pm

Tirupati: Narasingapuram Panchayat Gets ISO 41001 Certification

The panchayat has prepared a digital inventory of public assets and introduced maintenance logs and registers covering water testing and chlorination, waste collection, electricity supply, health services, school sanitation, farmer services and IT equipment

Deccan Chronicle 20 Sep 2026 1:24 am

Tirupati: Srivari Vaidya Seva Boosts Specialist Care at SVIMS

The programme covers cardiology, neurology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, nephrology, urology and gastroenterology, among other specialties.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Sep 2026 1:16 am

Tirupati: Garuda Seva Draws Sea of Devotees at Tirumala

By afternoon, all 190 galleries along the four Mada streets, with a combined capacity of 1.8 lakh devotees, were filled.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Sep 2026 12:53 am

Seat Dispute Sparks Clash Among Women On Bus

The argument reportedly began over seating arrangements at the Tirupati bus stand and continued as the bus proceeded towards Railway Koduru, with passengers from both sides exchanging heated words.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Sep 2026 12:25 am

No animal fat, but 6 adulterants used in Tirupati laddoo: ED

The Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration case has taken a fresh turn with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging that ghee supplied to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) was manufactured using refined palm oil, palmolein, palm kernel oil and various chemicals, and passed off as Agmark Special Grade Cow Ghee. The ED arrested Sukriti Foods promoter Kailash Chand Mangla on September 17 in connection with its money laundering probe, and he was later sent to judicial custody.

The Economic Times 19 Sep 2026 11:20 pm

Tirupati: Thousands Miss Garuda Seva as Tirumalas Mada Streets Go Chock-a-Block

Galleries reached their capacity as the day progressed, and security personnel stopped further entry into crowded galleries.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2026 7:58 pm

Tirupati: Rural Heritage Documented in New Monograph

The publication documents 52 heritage sites, structures and locations across the rural parts of Tirupati district.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2026 7:47 pm

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises to address drinking water needs of Visakhapatnam

It is the responsibility of the NDA government to ensure water reaches every household in the city, and Polavaram Left Main Canal will play a crucial role in meeting the future requirements, he asserts

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

Jana Sena Party will select local body candidates on merit, local connect: Manohar

Civil Supplies Minister stresses familiarity with local issues, public engagement and party discipline; cautions cadre against believing social media reports on seat allocation

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 6:04 pm

ED findings flag 230 cr Tirupati ghee adulteration over 5 yrs: TDP leader

The ED's findings in the alleged Tirupati laddu adulteration case point to a large-scale, meticulously planned, systemic adulteration over five years of the previous YSRCP government, TDP leader Jyosthna Tirunagari alleged on Saturday. Following the recent arrest of Kailash Chand Mangla of Sukriti Foods,Tirunagari claimed that adulterated ghee worth Rs 230 crore was supplied to TTD between 2019 and 2024. The ED's findings point to a deeply disturbing pattern: nearly Rs 230 crore worth of adulterated ghee was allegedly supplied to TTD between 2019 and 2024. This was not an isolated incident - it indicates large-scale, meticulously planned, systemic adulteration over five years of the previous YSRCP government that demands full accountability, she told PTI. According to the probe agency, the ghee used to prepare the world famous 'Tirupati Laddu' was allegedly made using refined palm oil, palmolein and various chemicals. The ED recently arrested Mangla, a promoter of a ghee ...

Business Standard 19 Sep 2026 5:55 pm

Tirupati Laddu Prasadam Ghee Allegedly Contained Palm Oil; ED Arrests Promoter In

The ED alleges Kailash Chand Mangla helped manufacture and supply adulterated ghee worth 96 crore to TTD between 2019 and 2024.

The LogicaI Indian 19 Sep 2026 2:00 pm

Tirupati Laddu prasadam made from palm oil, chemicals, says ED, arrests ghee company owner

The Enforcement Directorate arrested a ghee company promoter on money laundering charges. Adulterated ghee used for Tirupati Laddu prasadam was allegedly made with palm oil. This fraudulent supply to TTD was valued at approximately Rs 230 crore. The arrested promoter manufactured about Rs 96 crore of this adulterated product. He also coordinated supplies through several front entities to conceal the fraud.

The Economic Times 19 Sep 2026 12:57 pm

Tirupati Laddu adulterated with palm oil instead of ghee: TTD received Rs 96 crore worth fake ghee as Agmark Special Grade Ghee from Sukriti Foods, says ED

ED has arrested Sukriti Foods promoter Kailash Chand Mangla in the alleged TTD ghee adulteration case, claiming palm-based oils and chemicals were used to manufacture Rs 96 crore worth of adulterated ghee supplied as Agmark Special Grade Cow Ghee.

The Economic Times 19 Sep 2026 12:04 pm

IIM Visakhapatnam opens admissions for fourth Executive MBA batch

The curriculum covers core management disciplines, electives and a capstone project.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 11:53 am

Tirupati Laddu Ghee Made With Palm Oil And Chemicals Instead Of Pure Cow Ghee, Promoter Arrested

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made allegations on ghee supplier for making Tirupati Laddu prasadam that its ghee was not pure cow ghee. According to search agency, the product was made using palm oil, palm kernel oil, palmolein and several chemicals

Oneindia 19 Sep 2026 9:51 am

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ghee adulteration case: ED arrests company promoter on money laundering charges

The Hyderabad Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kailash Chand Mangala in connection with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) ghee adulteration case. The ED arrested Mangala on Friday under Section 19 of...

India TV 19 Sep 2026 8:10 am

Welcome showers greet devotees ahead of Garuda Seva in Tirupati on Sept. 19

The hill town however did not witness any rain and hence there was no disturbance reported to the procession of deities around the temple.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:25 am

SIT to probe fisherman death case

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:22 am

Tirupati Laddu Prasadam Made From Palm Oil, Chemicals, Says ED; Arrests Ghee Company Owner

The agency said the ED Hyderabad office had taken Kailash Chand Mangla of Sukriti Foods into custody on Thursday in connection with the ghee adulteration case.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 11:45 pm

Tirupati: Lord Malayappa Taken Out on Kalpavriksha, Sarva Bhoopala Vahanams

Thousands of devotees thronged the mada streets of Tirumala on Friday to witness the procession of Lord Malayappa Swamy.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 11:20 pm

Tirupati: VIPs Presence Near Vahanams Disrupts Srivari Vahana Sevas

On occasions, VIPs end up stopping members of cultural groups for photographs, hindering the movement of Srivari vahanam itself.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 9:25 pm

Andhra Pradesh: 4,500 Cops Deployed For Garuda Seva Rush

The rush could remain high for nearly 36 hours due to the weekend: Tirupati district SP L. Subba Rayudu

Deccan Chronicle 18 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Naidus remarks on reducing permanent TTD jobs create flutter in Tirupati

Bhumana, CITU oppose move to rely on volunteers for pilgrim services; remarks come ahead of local body elections

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 7:38 pm

Under tight security, divine umbrellas from Chennai reach Tirupati for Tirumala Brahmotsavams

Nine of the 11 divine umbrellas go up to Tirumala for Saturdays Garuda Seva and two to the Padmavati temple at Tiruchanur; security has been tight since a 2013 plot to plant bombs in them was foiled at Puttur

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

Union Cabinet approves new railway lines at a cost of 9,889 crore in Andhra Pradesh

The 198-km-long third and fourth lines between Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam is expected to improve connectivity to major ports, boost access to tourist destinations, and lead to an additional freight traffic of 29.04 million tonnes per annum

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 8:53 am

25 years on, Konaseema Railway Line project yet to get on track

The ambitious 57-km KotipalliNarsapur railway linewhich includes three bridges across the mighty Godavari Riverstill hangs fire 25 years after its foundation stone was laid. Locals rue successive governments silence on bringing a train to Konaseema, with many blaming lack of political will among the elected representatives from the Godavari region, despite severe losses to trade, commerce, tourism, and connectivity. T. Appala Naidu explores the reasons behind the projects delay.

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 7:59 am

Tirupati police gear up for Garuda Seva rush, impose traffic curbs

Tirumala-bound devotees advised to opt for APSRTC buses and TTD vehicles; two-wheelers not permitted on Tirupati-Tirumala ghat road from 9 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Sunday

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

Geo-tagging to help police trace missing children, elderly during Brahmotsavams

The Wear a tag - your safety is our responsibility initiative of the Tirupati district police covers high-footfall areas, which are under continuous surveillance through CCTV cameras, drones and command-and-control system

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 8:42 pm

Tirupati bids farewell to Ganesha at Vinayaka Sagar on third day of Vinayaka Chavithi

Most residents of the city take up Nimajjanam on the third day, unlike the ninth or eleventh elsewhere; a 25-year-old festival committee coordinates the processions

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 4:07 pm

Tirupati bids farewell to Ganesha at Vinayaka Sagar on third day of Vinayaka Chavithi

Most residents of the city take up Nimajjanam on the third day, unlike the ninth or eleventh elsewhere; a 25-year-old festival committee coordinates the processions

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 4:07 pm

510 NCC cadets from across south India trek Tirumala hills in eight-day AP TREK-I expedition at Tirupati

The 5 (Andhra) Girls Battalion runs the camp in four mixed batches drawn from five Directorates, with treks up the Tirumala hills and visits to the Regional Science Centre and S.V. Zoological Park

The Hindu 17 Sep 2026 3:46 pm

Man dies after being hit by Vande Bharat train in Ghatkesar

Hyderabad: An unidentified man was killed after being hit by the SecunderabadTirupati Vande Bharat Express in Ghatkesar on Thursday, September 17. The incident occurred around 6:10 am when Vande Bharat Express, which left the Secunderabad station and was heading towards Tirupati, hit the biker near Aushapur. At the time of the accident, the man was Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Sep 2026 3:37 pm

Tirupati Protest Video Falsely Shared As Delhi Police Action During BRICS

BOOM found that the video is from a paramedical students protest in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.

Boomlive 17 Sep 2026 12:37 pm

Hair caught in generator, 11-year-old girl dies at Ganesh procession in Chittoor

Prasanna Sri was sitting beside the generator set that lit the procession at Damarapakam village, Nagari police say; she died on the way to hospital in Tirupati

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 6:21 pm

Naidu wants 5,000 Venkateswara temples in Andhra; Mauritius, New Zealand want theirs, he says

Reviewing TTD plans, the Chief Minister calls for integrating its hospitals, a net-zero Tirumala and Tirupati, and a skywalk linking the railway station and bus stand

The Hindu 16 Sep 2026 5:48 pm

TTD to offer Rs 2 lakh insurance to devotees; Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu announces major temple development plans

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will offer insurance coverage to every devotee through LIC. The temple trust also plans to construct new Srivari temples globally and across Andhra Pradesh. Reliance Foundation and Bharat Biotech donated electric buses to promote eco-friendly transport for pilgrims. The government intends to develop Tirupati as a wedding destination and a services hub. Plans include a skywalk, multi-storied parking, and solar panel installation on TTD buildings.

The Economic Times 16 Sep 2026 5:44 pm