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Lokesh Birthday Celebrated Across Districts On Friday

Sports Authority of AP chairman A. Ravi Naidu organised special prayers at Alipiri in Tirupati, including breaking of 216 coconuts and go-pujas. Vedic scholars conducted archana and chanted mantras for good health and long life of minister Lokesh.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jan 2026 12:15 am

Anakapalli police nab two for job fraud scam

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

Union Minister Kishan Reddy unveils Deendayal Upadhyaya statue in Vijayawada

The event was attended by BJP national general secretary B.L. Santhosh who inaugurated a photo exhibition showcasing rare visuals from the 1965 Jana Sangh National Conference

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 3:15 pm

Hyderabad-based Construction Firm Donates Rs 2.50 Cr to Various TTD Trusts

The company's representative, Raja Gopala Raju, presented the donation demand drafts for Rs 2.50 crore to various trusts of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jan 2026 1:14 pm

Tiger roaming Beddanuru Reserve Forest in Eluru district suspected to be male: Forest officials

The big cat, which has travelled approximately 35-40 km into Andhra Pradesh, appears calm and undisturbed

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 12:35 pm

Tirumala TTD Ratha Saptami 2026: Darshan and token restrictions, vahana seva schedule, and key guidelines for devotees

TTD Ratha Saptami 2026: Tirumala is preparing for the Ratha Saptami festival on January 25, 2026, expecting over two lakh devotees. To manage the anticipated crowds, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has cancelled all arjitha sevas, special darshans, and slotted Sarva Darshan tokens from January 24 to 26. Extensive arrangements are being made for devotee safety and comfort, including security, traffic management, and food distribution.

The Economic Times 23 Jan 2026 10:48 am

Inside the world of Bingo Circus in Visakhapatnam

Old-style tented Bingo Circus brings live performances and travelling traditions to Visakhapatnam

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:45 am

Whale shark sighting off Visakhapatnam sparks fresh focus on marine conservation

The uncommon encounter by scuba divers in Visakhapatnam waters is prompting renewed attention on whale shark conservation, marine documentation and the fragile ecology of the Andhra coast

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:40 am

Anakapalli Utsav' set for Jan 29-30

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 10:08 pm

ASR district gears up for Araku Chali Utsav

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

Unholy Nexus: Tirupati SIT Set To File Chargesheet In Ladoo Prasadam Case Over Fake Ghee Use

The SIT discovered that large-scale adulterationwas common in the Tirupati ladoo prasadam, said sources

News18 22 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

Give special attention to pilgrim convenience, safety for Ratha Saptami: TTD EO

TTD announces cancellation of all arjitha sevas, special darshans, VIP break darshans (except protocol dignitaries on the festival day) and issuance of SSD tokens in Tirupati from January 24 to 26

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 6:29 pm

13-Month-Old Girl Kidnapped in Tirupati

According to the police, Suchitra and Mastan, a couple from Srikalahasti, had moved into one of the rooms about three months ago along with their 13-month-old daughter, Jayashree.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

Material procurements by DISCOMs: APERC to issue regulation or guidelines for curbing irregularities

APERC in-charge chairman Venkata Rama Reddy said the move would exercise greater control over procurements by DISCOMs to rid transactions of corruption

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 2:20 pm

Andhra Government to spend over 75 crore to renovate 57 temples in Nellore

Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy plans to set up a 100-acre solar power project in the lands of Narasimha Swamy temple

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:35 pm

TTD halts Sarva Darshan token issuance for these days ahead of Ratha Saptami rush. Check full dates

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will suspend Sarva Darshan tokens from January 24 to 26. This measure is to manage the expected rush of devotees for the Ratha Saptami festival on January 25. Token issuance for next-day darshan will resume on January 26. Special notice boards are informing pilgrims. Devotees should check schedules for a smooth visit.

The Economic Times 22 Jan 2026 11:16 am

TTD Suspends Sarva Darshan Token Issuance for Three Days Ahead of Ratha Saptami

Tokens for next-day darshan will not be issued in Tirupati from January 23 to 25; distribution to resume on January 26.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jan 2026 10:16 am

JSP leader expresses concern over sea pollution by industrial waste

Though the GVMC has acknowledged the issue, no action has been taken so far to prevent it, says Bolisetty Satyanarayana

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 8:11 am

Operation LUNGS 3.0 in Vizag soon; shop cellars to be made parking spaces

Business establishments running illegal operations from cellars will face legal actions, including cancellation of occupancy permissions and trade licenses of the buildings, says GVMC Commissioner

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:27 am

Visakha Ukku committee leaders urge Parliament panel to resolve VSP crisis

The lack of captive mines is the primary reason for high production costs, they say

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:21 am

Kalyana Vedika in Tirumala turns into an ideal destination for couples entering wedlock

With 26,777 marriages solemnised since its launch on April 25, 2016, the venue offers free, dignified weddings to Hindu couples under the aegis of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 8:15 pm

Worker found dead in Tirupati district

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Rare sighting of whale shark thrills scuba divers off Visakhapatnam

The whale shark sighting occurred as a group of scuba diving instructors, accompanied by two students, were returning from a routine diving session near Chinna Rushikonda

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

Andhra Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu seeks action against MLAs skipping Assembly sessions

The Speaker was hinting at the continuous absence of 11 MLAs of the YSR Congress Party, including Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, from the LA and the likely consequences thereof

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 2:35 pm

Visakha Utsav from January 24 with Sea to Sky theme

Nine-day tourism festival to span Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts with over 500 events showcasing North Andhra culture and destinations

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

Road safety rally organised at Bheemunipatnam

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:26 pm

Naidu using Davos visit for political gains, says Amarnath

YSRCP leader says Chief Minister focused on attacking opposition instead of attracting investments and questions NDAs silence over alleged obscene dance programmes during Sankranti

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:21 pm

Visakhapatnam school emerges sole Andhra Pradesh finalist for IIT Madras science event

Three students from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Public School to compete at IIT Madras on January 23 and 24

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:53 pm

IIPA study team reviews GVMC urban governance model

Senior officers from Central ministries, All India Services and Defence Services examine civic initiatives and service delivery mechanisms in Visakhapatnam as part of the 51st APPPA

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:41 pm

APERC to hold public hearings on power tariff proposals from January 20

Hybrid hearings on Retail Supply Tariff for 2026-27 to be held at Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Kurnool with live streaming across social media; public participation invited

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:25 pm

Andhra liquor scam: Enforcement Directorate summons Rajampet MP Mithun Reddy

The ED served notices directing Mithun Reddy to appear before the investigation officers on January 23

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:00 pm

Andhra Pradesh Assembly sessions from second or third week of February

Deputy Speaker Raghu Ramakrishna Raju hoped that the YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the ten MLAs of that party would attend the Assembly

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:39 pm

Natukodi touches 1,500 per kg as Mukkanuma feasts push meat prices to peak

Meat and fish markets in Visakhapatnam witness record demand on the fourth day of Sankranti, with country chicken prices overtaking mutton amid festive buying

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Crack Down: 21 Drug Peddlers Held in Tirupati

As part of a special drive, police have so far booked 10 offenders under PIT NDPS Act and seven persons under the PD Act across the district

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jan 2026 11:57 am

Renowned orthopaedic surgeon passes away in Visakhapatnam

Padma Shri awardee and Prema Hospitals founder S. V. Adinarayana Rao performed over 3 lakh surgeries

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

Special drive planned against illegal medical practitioners in ASR district

The decision follows the death of a student of Pedabayalu Girls High School after she was allegedly treated by unauthorised medical practitioners

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 8:29 pm

Teppotsavam on January 18 in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

IIM-Visakhapatnam celebrates 12th Foundation Day

The Institute serves over 15,000 learners annually from across the globe through its on-campus, online, and hybrid programmes and continues to scale new heights with its flagship MBA programme

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

AC Bus + Confirmed Darshan For Rs 2200: KSRTCs Tirupati Package From Bengaluru

A guide accompanies the group to help devotees navigate the darshan process smoothly, making the journey more organised, especially for first time visitors.

News18 17 Jan 2026 4:24 pm

Collector inspects KGH, gets complaints from patients of staff demanding money for treatment

The District Collector advised the family members of the patients not to pay any amount to hospital staff and to immediately report any such demands to the authorities concerned

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 3:54 pm

CPI will play a vital role in Andhra politics after Khammam conclave: Kameswara Rao

State executive member Kameswara Rao said the CPI national body will give a clear road map for the strengthening of the party from grass root level in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 1:30 pm

AP FIRST To Take Shape In Tirupati

Andhra Pradesh plans its largest research hub

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 4:46 am

Tech-driven land survey reforms to be completed by 2027: Andhra CM

Naravaripalli: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, January 16, said that land surveys using QR codes and blockchain, which will prevent record tampering, will be over by 2027. Addressing a press conference here in Tirupati district, Naidu said a one-year programme was given to joint collectors who were assigned exclusively for the 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 16 Jan 2026 7:51 pm

CM Naidu approves A.P. FIRST Research Centre project in Tirupati

The proposed institution will support innovation, research, and skill development aligned with future technologies, says Chief Minister

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:14 pm

APERC public hearings on power tariff proposals for FY 2026-27 from January 20

The four-day exercise will be organised across the Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Kurnool regions

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:04 pm

AP CM's Nod for APFIRST Research Centre in Tirupati

Naidu gave consent for setting up a research centre named AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) in Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jan 2026 5:59 pm

Andhra Jallikattu draws hundreds of youth near Tirupati

The cattle festival, a three-century-old tradition in Chandragiri mandal, differs from Tamil Nadus Jallikattu, and the event is organized purely as a cultural celebration without betting or prize money, organisers said

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 4:39 pm

Railways launch wearable tea vending gadget

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 12:02 am

Man Attempts Suicide Near CMs Naravaripalle Home After Failing To Meet Him

The incident occurred during the Chief Ministers three-day Sankranti visit to his native village. Several people from Tirupati and Chittoor districts had gathered in Naravaripalle to seek government assistance for various grievances: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

Govinda Rao takes charge as TUDA Vice-Chairman

The 2018 batch IAS officer also assumes full additional charge as Joint Collector of Tirupati district

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 7:20 pm

Andhra Pradesh celebrates Bhogi with traditional fervour

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh celebrated Bhogi, the first day of the Sankranti festival, with religious devotion and traditional enthusiasm on Wednesday, as bonfires were lit across temples, villages and towns, marking the beginning of the harvest festivities. The premises of the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple glowed with spiritual grandeur as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) organised 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 14 Jan 2026 2:57 pm

CM Chandrababu Naidu Lays Stone for Rs 126-Crore Water Project

Project to flow Krishna waters to Tirupati district

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 10:42 pm

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana received good rains in 2025

Cyclonic storm Montha and Ditwah brought excess rains to A.P; no water scarcity in Summer of 2026 and beyond in both the Telugu States, says weather expert

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:45 pm