BJP conducts Janata Varadhi in Tirupati
Pensioners protest against Pension Validation Act in Tirupati
Pollution, traffic, Bhogapuram airport road connectivity dominate DRC meet in Vizag
Students told to keep themselves abreast of emerging technologies
Teachers may be good at theory but unless they keep themselves abreast of the changes, they would be teaching the same outdated syllabus, which they had studied decades ago, Visakhapatnam MP said
Chittoor poised for a white revolution
On the road to recovery from a severe setback it suffered years ago following the closure of the Cooperative Milk Producers Union, Chittoor district's dairy sector is set for a big leap riding on the relentless efforts of small and marginal farmers who constitute the buik of its operations, and the multi-pronged strategy rolled out by the government may turn out to be the much-needed push to shift the gear, writes K. Umashanker
Four-day winter camp begins at Zoo Park
MEO arrested for demanding, accepting bribe of 40k in Paderu
Vizag lacks air quality monitorning infra for real-time data
City needs five such stations in four different category of locations - residential, traffic, commercial and industrial
Festive spirit marks Sankranti celebrations at schools, institutions in Visakhapatnam
Bed Rolls Catch Fire in AC Coach of Puri-Tirupati Express
According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), Rajahmundry, the incident occurred around 5.30 am in coach B-5 after the train crossed Tuni
Woman murders husband with help of paramour at Madhurawada, arrested
Visakha Valley school celebrates Sankranti
Book on life of President Droupadi Murmu released in Visakhapatnam
A sanitation worker releases the book, authored by former MP Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, under a tree on Andhra University campus
Miscreants threaten to blast three courts, police conduct searches
Unidentified persons sent mails to the judges stating that bombs were planted in Eluru, Madanapalli and Ananthapur courts
Liquor Bottles Dumped To Malign Tirumala, 2 Arrested: Police
Tirupati police on Wednesday claimed to have busted an alleged conspiracy aimed at maligning the sanctity of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and the holy Tirumala hills of Lord Venkateswara by spreading fake news on social media.
Lemon Tree shares in focus as firm denies media reports of Warburg Pincus acquiring stake
Lemon Tree Hotels shares are under scrutiny after denying reports of a Warburg Pincus stake. The company clarified no ongoing discussions or agreements exist. Previously, the stock rose on the speculation. Lemon Tree operates over 110 properties. A new hotel in Tirupati was announced. The stock saw modest gains in 2025 and is down in 2026.
SCR transfers 959 posts to SCoR HQ in Visakhapatnam
CPI-M protests in Visakhapatnam against capture of Venezuelan President
Lighthouse festival in Visakhapatnam on January 9-10
United States Pharmacopeia awareness programme held
Arrangements in place for Flamingo Festival in Tirupati
The event is set to be held at Pulicat Bird Sanctuary in Sullurpeta constituency on January 10 and 11
G. Madugula records seasons lowest temperature at 2.7C
Digital Tech Summit in Vizag on January 9
Vizag police warn against sale and use of Chinese manja
NDA, YSRCP leaders squabble over credit for Bhogapuram airport project
NDA leaders claim that they have brought the project to life within a record time, while YSRCP leader says that land acquisition and obtaining clearances were completed during their tenure
24-year-old Asiatic lioness dies at IGZP
Lifting surplus water flowing into the sea benefits not only Andhra Pradesh but also the entire of South India, and there is no intention to obstruct projects in Telangana, he says, and accuses YSRCP of raking up water disputes for political gain
Andhra Minister Narayana launches Land Pooling Scheme-II in Amaravati
Minister Narayana announced 1.50 lakh debt waiver for families who gave their lands for construction of the Capital Amaravati
NHAIs world records in Andhra Pradesh are a proud moment: CM Chandrababu Naidu
The CM conveyed best wishes to the team as two more Guinness World Records are being attempted in the second and third packages of NH-544G
Tirupati: Mauritius Prez offers Prayers at Tiruchanoor Temple
TIRUPATI, Jan 6: Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool visited the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanoor near here on Tuesday evening and offered prayers to the presiding deity. On arrival at the temples main entrance, President Gokhool was warmly received by TTD Joint Executive Officer Veerabrahmam. After having darshan of the deity, he was presented with sacred prasadams. The visit was attended by District SP Subbarayudu, CV&SO Muralikrishna, several TTD officials, and temple priests. The temple authorities described the visit as [] The post Tirupati: Mauritius Prez offers Prayers at Tiruchanoor Temple appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
TIDCO houses completed in 16 layouts, says GVMC Commissioner
Discussions will be held constituency-wise with the MLAs to allot the remaining houses to eligible beneficiaries, says Municipal Commissioner
No offline quota of SriVani darshan tickets at Tirumala from January 9
800 tickets, issued daily through offline counters, will be migrated to online platform; offline current booking of 200 tickets at Tirupati airport, however, to continue
Session on Pranic healing held
Multi-level parking planned for hilltop temples, says AP Endowments Commissioner
Tirupati Nagara Sankeerthana turns two
Vizag metro rail project under Centres consideration, says BJP State president Madhav
Union government is exercising caution and closely examining several parameters as a number of such projects are incurring losses in the country, says the BJP leader
Man kills partner, ends life in Tirupati
CITU national meet a turningpoint on Vizag Steel Plant
FLY 91 to operate flights to Vijayawada, Rajahmundry
It is as part of the airlines decision to enhance its capacity and frequencies across existing routes, says CEO Manoj Chacko
Cylinder Delivery Boy Kills Woman, Dies by Suicide in Tirupati
Police said Somasekhar and Lakshmi became acquainted during cylinder deliveries to the stall, which later developed into an alleged extramarital relationship.
Special efforts being made to develop North Andhra: A.P. Revenue Minister
Revanths Remarks on Seema Project Triggers Protest in Tirupati
Police later detained the protesters and shifted them to the Tiruchanoor police station
IR offers 3% discount on UR tickets booked through RailOne app
VDCA launches training for Women Cricket Umpires
YSRCP protests alleged injustice to Rayalaseema
Party leaders accuse State government of yielding to Telangana pressure and demand protection of Rayalaseemas water rights during protest in Tirupati
Jagan stoops to a new low by claiming credit for Bhogapuram airport completion, says Ganta
Youth from LWE areas advocate for education at Tribal conclave
Retired bank staff stage dharna in Vizag
Enforcement Questioned After Discovery of Empty Liquor Bottles at Tirumala
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials have ordered an investigation into how the liquor reached Tirumala
Adivasi groups seek withdrawal of false cases, allege police harassment
Meeting in Anakapalli demands impartial probe and protection for Adivasi families; MP Raja Ram Singh assures to take up issue with authorities
Police destroy 3,200 litres of illicit fermented jaggery wash in Narsipatnam
Revenue Minister to distribute pattadar passbook in Anakapalli on January 5
Visakhapatnam police inspect 381 scrap shops for illegal activities
GVL Maha Sankranti celebrations begin with puja
Ayaskanta Jena takes charge as head of NTPC Simhadri
Home Minister Anitha seeks report on fire accident at pharma unit in APSEZ
Questioning the company representatives for allegedly storing chemicals beyond the permissible limit, she warns of strict legal action against those responsible
First flight lands successfully at Bhogapuram International Airport
Union Minister K. Rammohan Naidu, accompanied by Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu and others, came on the flight, which landed at the newly constructed airports 3.8 km long runway
Tirupati MP Seeks Action Over Tirumala Security Lapses
An inquiry commission was announced but its report had not been made public even after a year, reflecting official negligence: YSRC leader Maddila Gurumurthy
Road accidents dip in 2025, fatalities stay high in Visakhapatnam
National Highway-16 and city roads together accounted for the bulk of crashes, with two-wheelers figuring prominently; helmetless riding, overspeeding and wrong-route driving cited as key causes, say traffic police
Vizag wheezes as air quality plunges since New Years Day
A PM2.5 level above 300, which is what Vizag registered over the past three days, means air quality is hazardous and can cause serious health effects such as severe coughing, wheezing and chest pain
Fire breaks out at APSEZ in Anakapalli district; no casualties reported
The people working in the unit safely evacuated; Collector orders inquiry to ascertain exact cause of fire and verify compliance with safety norms
Man, Son Held For Break-Ins, Rs18.3-L Haul Recovered
Police said Perumal Krishna had been living in Tirupati for the past 15 years and was previously involved in several theft cases in Karnataka.
First test flight to land at Bhogapuram International Airport on January 4
Around 95% of the works have been completed, and officials are planning to commence regular operation of commercial flights from June 2026; GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited is executing the project in an extent of 2,203 acres
New meditation centre opened in Tirupati
These roads are designed to ease traffic on the national highway and provide quicker access to the new airport for passengers from Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts
Pawan Kalyan lays foundation for TTD-funded facilities at Telangana temple
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation stone for a choultry and other buildings at the renowned Lord Hanuman temple here on Saturday. The buildings will be constructed at Rs 35.19 crore, funded by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which administers the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati. According to a press 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 .
Chillapeta Lake to be developed on the lines of Hussain Sagar, says MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao
Tributes paid to Savitribai Phule on her 195th birth anniversary
Several political leaders and educationists across Tirupati, Nellore, and Prakasam districts lauded the services of the social reformer
Drunk man held for climbing atop a temple in Tirupati
The incident highlights the serious issue of security lapse at the famous temple
Visakhapatnam police test remote lifebuoy at RK Beach to curb drownings
Tirupati Gears Up For Paddy Procurement For Kharif Season
Officials were directed to complete the e-Crop booking process by the third week of January
Trains to be short-terminated on KottavalasaKirandul line
National road safety month celebrations begin at Visakhapatnam RTC depots
Rs 5-Cr National Sports Academy to Come Up in Tirupati
The academy is expected to be the second advanced sports training centre of its kind in the country after Patiala
Visakhapatnam police bar fuel for helmetless riders to curb two-wheeler deaths
The No HelmetNo Petrol initiative follows an alarming accident toll in the city, with 349 lives lost in road crashes during 2025
TirupatiLladdu Row: Delhi HC Refuses Interim Relief To Ex-chairman of Board
Defamatory statements have been made by the defendants alleging wrongdoings by the plaintiffs in the procurement of ghee for Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Tirumala, which is one of the holiest shrines to all persons who are following faith of Hinduism, Reddy's plea said
General strike on February 12 to oppose Labour Codes, says Tapan Sen
Jana Sena Party requests ECI to initiate SIR in Andhra Pradesh
They expressed confidence that SIR would make the electoral rolls comprehensive, inclusive, and free from errors
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant relief to YSR Congress Party leader and former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams chairperson Yerram Venkata Subba Reddy in a defamation suit seeking an ex-parte interim injunction against media reportage on the alleged adulteration of Tirupati laddu prasadam. The single-judge Bench of Justice Amit Bansal recently held that the [] The post Tirupati laddu adulteration row: Delhi High Court refuses interim relief to YSRCP leader YV Subba Reddy appeared first on India Legal .
APNA Vizianagaram district president Mahendra Giri said the government is extending the scheme to only 50 bedded hospitals which might not be viable in rural areas
Andhra liquor sales surge in December on New Year festive demand
The surge was particularly sharp in the last three days of the year
DGP reviews security at major religious sites in Jammu
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 1: Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat today conducted a comprehensive security review of major religious and heritage sites in Jammu to assess the preparedness and existing security arrangements. Among the prominent sites reviewed included Raghunath Mandir, Bahu Fort, and Tirupati Balaji Mandir. The review was carried out jointly with Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, and Inspector General of Police, CRPF Jammu Sector, R Gopala Krishna Rao. The officers [] The post DGP reviews security at major religious sites in Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Devotion Marks New Year at Tirumala as Pilgrims Choose Prayer Over Revelry
Across the Tirupati region, major temples such as Srikalahasti and Kanipakam also witnessed a steady flow of devotees on New Years Day.
Mindful meals, nature walks and fitness: Visakhapatnams slow living shift
In Visakhapatnam, people are turning to mindful meals, unhurried walks, attentive fitness and immersive travel to reclaim time, presence and community in everyday life
Training, awareness campaigns mooted as National Road Safety Month begins
Authorities stress on periodic medical check-ups for RTC bus drivers and presentation of awards to those with accident-free records
A.P. Jeevandan sets records with 300 transplants in 2025
Pawan Kalyan To Lay Foundation Stone At Kondagattu Temple
The event marks the commencement of development works worth 35.19 crore, sanctioned by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams following a special request made by MLA Satyam to the Deputy Chief Minister
Are data centres proposed in Vizag a boon or bane?
While experts welcome the announcements of tech giants for their potential to generate employment and trigger economic growth in the long run, and position the city as biggest data centre hub in India, activists flag concern over their adverse impact, particularly the stress they cause on resources such as water and power
LG Manoj Sinha Visits Tirumala Shrine In Andhra Pradesh
Tirupati, Jan 1: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday offered prayers at the revered Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. During his visit to the hill shrine, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at the temple and sought blessings. The Lord Venkateswara Temple, located at Tirumala near Tirupati, is one of the most prominent pilgrimage centres in the country and attracts millions of devotees every year. Officials said the visit was part of his personal religious engagements [] The post LG Manoj Sinha Visits Tirumala Shrine In Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
