Tirupati Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Counting to begin at 8 am
The counting of votes for the Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) elections in Andhra Pradesh will begin at 8 am on Tuesday (November 3). The results will determine the composition of the 69-ward civic body. The...
Cyclone Murasu brings deluge to parched Prakasam district
A red alert is in place for the districts of Tirupati, Nandyal and Palnadu for November 3, 2026 and an orange alert for 11 other districts
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Anticipation builds ahead of GVMC vote count
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Cyclone Murasu Disrupts Flight Services At Four AP Airports
Adverse weather leads to flight cancellations at Bhogapuram, Vijayawada, Rajamahendravaram and Tirupati airports, affecting services to major cities.
GVMC polls record 56.32% turnout; urban voters stay away
Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Cyclone Murasu: APSPDCL prepared to tackle power issues in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Over 2,000 officials have been mobilised from Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Kadapa, Chittoor, and Annamayya districts to restore power supply on a war footing in Nellore and Tirupati districts
Man dies after car plunges into a pond at Sheela Nagar
Man dies after car plunges into a pond at Sheela Nagar
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Severe Cyclone Murasu: 19 flights cancelled across 3 Andhra airports
Severe cyclonic storm Murasu is expected to impact Andhra Pradesh, resulting in significant flight cancellations. At least 19 domestic flights have been canceled across Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam airports. Major airlines such as IndiGo and Air India Express have announced several flight cancellations. The storm is anticipated to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast during the night between November 2 and November 3.
Repoll held in Tirupati, Chimakurthy after alleged booth capturing
Ongole recorded 71.27% turnout in Sundays municipal polls, says Prakasam Collector
SEC has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu, alleges Jagan
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 2 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday accused the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) of acting in favour of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and failing to ensure free and fair municipal elections. In a social media post, he said the SEC, which is meant to protect democracy, has become subservient to Chandrababu Naidu. The shocking incidents during yesterdays municipal polling across the state, including in Pulivendula, show how the SEC is enabling election irregularities, he said. Yesterday in Pulivendula, YSRCP agents were kept out of 70 of the 80 polling booths. TDP goons brought in from other areas went on a rampage with the support of election officials and the police. They attacked our party agents to stop them from entering polling booths. In some places, they dragged our agents out of the polling stations. These incidents took place with the police's support. Voter slips were snatched from people, polling booths were captured, and votes were rigged and cast repeatedly. The video evidence of these incidents is clear. Agents from all 70 booths came to me personally, showed their agent forms to the officials, lodged complaints and protested, he said. Stating that the entire state witnessed what happened, Jagan said the SECs response was shocking. Irregularities took place in 70 of the 80 booths, and our agents were attacked and forced out. In these circumstances, how was it fair for the SEC to order repolling in only four booths and then wash its hands of the matter? asked the former Chief Minister. The SECs decision to order repolling in only four booths in Pulivendula, despite irregularities in many more, was an eyewash meant to mislead the public. Can these elections be called free and fair? If the Election Commission, which is responsible for protecting democracy, turns a blind eye to the ruling partys wrongdoing, how can peoples right to vote be protected? How can the public retain faith in the electoral system? YS Jagan said. He alleged that these incidents were not limited to Pulivendula. Election irregularities took place across the state, including in the municipal corporations of Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Similar incidents occurred in several municipalities, including Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Chimakurthy, Giddalur, Emmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Dhone, Naidupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur and Parvathipuram. We will fight these election irregularities in court to protect democracy. We will place every piece of evidence before the courts. Justice may take time, but truth and justice will ultimately prevail, he added.
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Rain begins in north Andhra ahead of Cyclone Murasu; red-alert districts still dry
Kakinada (Rural) mandal records 51.75 mm by noon; the storm is likely to cross the coast near Ongole tonight
BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week Begins at Sai Tirupati University in Udaipur
Udaipur, November 2, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A seven-day BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week was inaugurated at the Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Umarda, under Sai Tirupati University, in BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week Begins at Sai Tirupati University in Udaipur
GVMC polls record 51% turnout with Bheemunipatnam leading at 65%
Tirupati Civic Polls See Poor Turnout, Parties Trade Rigging Charges
Tirupati recorded 45.26 per cent polling, while allegations of bogus voting and attempts to influence the election triggered protests in several divisions.
Dark chapter in history of democracy: Jagan on polling for Andhra municipal elections
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) YSR Congress Party president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has termed Sundays polling for urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh a dark chapter in the history of democracy. Broad daylight rigging, polling agents being obstructed and pulled out, and voters openly threatened and prevented from exercising their right to vote, all in the presence of police, he said in a post on X. Hey Ram! Save Democracy!, wrote Jagan, who posted a video clip of rigging and violence allegedly by the TDP cadres during the polling. In Pulivendula(ULB), in 70 out of 80 polling booths, YSRCP polling agents were not allowed to enter the polling stations; who is to identify the voter?, he asked. Apart from my home constituency Pulivendula, similar incidents were also witnessed with respect to the following ULBs - Kadapa, Anantapur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Chittoor, Ongole, Guntur, Nellore, Visakhapatnam (GVMC), Vijayawada, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Jammalamadugu, Nandyal, Cheemakurthi, Yemmiganur, Sullurpeta, Palasa, Nayudupeta, Nandigama, Jaggayyapeta, Kuppam, Puttur, Bheemunipatnam, Parvathipuram and others, alleged the YSRCP chief. He stated that under Chandrababu Naidus watch, Andhra Pradeshs electoral system is collapsing alarmingly, with democratic institutions totally hijacked. This is no longer an election; its only your selection. It is an assault on democracy and a brazen attempt to subvert the peoples mandate!. I specially mention and salute the brave women and dedicated party cadre who stood their ground and fought till the very last minute to save democracy, he added. Meanwhile, YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said the municipal polling process had been reduced to a farce, with Chandrababu Naidu resorting to large-scale electoral manipulation to manufacture an artificial victory. Speaking at the YSRCP central office, he said the party would demand repolling, take the irregularities to the national level and once again approach the courts. Sajjala said the irregularities that began at the nomination stage reached their peak on polling day. YSRCP candidates were prevented from filing nominations, nomination papers were torn, names disappeared from final lists, nominations were rejected during scrutiny, candidates were forced to withdraw, and leaders were subjected to cases, bind-overs and house arrests. He said YSRCP had approached the Supreme Court with evidence concerning nearly 1,500 to 2,000 people, but even directions relating to CCTV surveillance and extension of nominations were not implemented effectively by the State Election Commission. Despite these obstacles, YSRCP did not boycott the elections. Following YS Jagan Mohan Reddys direction, the party stayed in the contest and fought until the end. In Kadapa, only two of 66 nominations were retained, while similar obstruction occurred in Chittoor and Pulivendula. On polling day, voters were intimidated, polling agents were denied entry and booths were captured, he said. Sajjala listed Macherla, Chilakaluripet, Jammalamadugu, Madanapalle, Dhone, Tadipatri, Chimakurthy, Kuppam, Pulivendula, Kadapa and Chittoor among places where repolling was required. He also cited irregularities in Anantapur, Nellore, Kurnool, Ongole, Vinukonda, Markapuram, Yemmiganur and Nagari. He said police, Presiding Officers and Returning Officers facilitated the ruling partys actions while the SEC failed to intervene. In several places, YSRCP agents were removed after noon and bogus votes were cast with police support. Nearly 360 booths saw YSRCP agents driven out, he said.
1,781 persons bound over in ASR district ahead of MPTC, ZPTC polls
APSPDCL Sets Up Control Rooms To Monitor Power Supply
Special teams and nodal officers have been placed on alert in Nellore and Tirupati districts to handle power disruptions during cyclone-related heavy rains.
Tirupati Polls: Closure Of City Wine Shops Drives Customers To Rural Outlets
Liquor outlets in rural areas around Tirupati report a 23% rise in sales as city customers travel outside municipal limits during the election dry period.
Tirupati municipal elections see low voter turnout
Tirupati registered the lowest poll share at 45.26%, while the district averaged 53.65%
Tensions flare at several Visakhapatnam polling booths during local body elections
YSRCP and NDA leaders trade allegations of polling irregularities; police and District Collector intervene to defuse tensions in several wards
Chief Minister said a tripartite agreement has been reached between the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, Airports Authority of India and the Puducherry government in September to improve air connectivity from the Puducherry Airport
According to booth-level officials, voter turnout was thin between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., with only a handful of people visiting several polling stations during the first hour
Poll Staff Reach Distribution Centres As Municipal Election Preparations Intensify
Election officials complete arrangements across Nellore, Tirupati and Prakasam districts ahead of municipal polling on November 1.
Candidates strategise, officials gear up for GVMC polls
Bengali food festival in Visakhapatnam: A feast of sorse ilish, kosha maangsho and more
A lavish buffet at The Park Visakhapatnam celebrates Bengals culinary favourites, from mustard-rich fish curries to traditional sweets and street food.
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Collector issues directions, appeals to voters and employers ahead of GVMC poll
YSRCP Mayor candidate vows to better water supply, civic services
36,351 Police Personnel Deployed For Peaceful Local Body Polls
Tirupati district reported the highest number of election-related cases at 61: Reports
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Fire breaks out at Visakhapatnam port premises
Former Nellimerla MLA Appalanaidu joins TDP
Over 2,200 police drafted for Tirupati election duty across five urban bodies
Fake currency racket busted in Visakhapatnam, four held
Free child-care training programme for women in Visakhapatnam
Election campaign draws to a close in Tirupati district
Telangana extends helping hand to A.P. in cyclone-hit power restoration
TG-NPDCL and TG-SPDCL deploy 2,077 personnel to assist APEPDCL; power restored in 5,277 of the 5,727 villages affected by Cyclone Arnab
Train services disrupted on IchchapuramJhadupudi section
A.P. Cabinet clears 5,194-cr. expansion by Vizag Profiles, SEIL
Mayoral contest set for a close finish in Visakhapatnam
NDA and YSRCP candidates make a final push as cross-voting fears, internal differences and local political equations add to the uncertainty; direct election for Mayor makes the contest particularly keen
Udaipur, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Venkateshwar Institute of Pharmacy, Sai Tirupati University, organised Synergy 2K26, featuring a Freshers Party, Farewell Ceremony and Alumni Meet, at the Synergy 2K26: Freshers Party, Farewell Ceremony and Alumni Meet Held at Sai Tirupati University
Cyclone Arnab: Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat among 35 trains cancelled
Water over railway bridges between Ichchapuram and Jhadupudi halts services on the Chennai-Howrah main line
Cyclone Arnab: GVMC clears 902 uprooted trees, restores roads, water supply
NDA Mayor candidate unveils nine-point vision for Visakhapatnam
TDs Sapling for Vote, Not Money Campaign in Tirupati
The senior Telugu Desam leader asked people to exercise their franchise responsibly and elect candidates who would contribute to Tirupatis development.
T-shirt, medals for 5th edition of Vizag Marathon unveiled
NDA leaders hit back at YSRCPs Save Vizag slogan
Left parties, AAP release joint manifesto for GVMC polls
TDP leader promotes green campaigning in Tirupati by gifting saplings to voters
Swollen streams, landslides cut off Agency villages in ASR district
Swollen streams, landslides cut off Agency villages in ASR district
Tirupati district tightens security for free, fair local elections
Policing in sensitive areas strengthened, says SP
Woman dies after electric pole falls on her in Old Goshala
YSRCP appeals to SEC to prevent rigging in Tirupati municipal poll
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Low pressure forms in Andaman Sea after Cyclone Arnab, may affect Andhra Pradesh
The system is likely to intensify into a depression by October 31, the IMD says
Cyclone Arnab: Railway bridge near Andhras Ichchapuram inundated; trains cancelled, diverted
A special train will run between Visakhapatnam and Palasa for stranded passengers
Vizag resembles a debris zone as Cyclone Arnab leaves a trail of destruction
Administration machinery on its toes to restore order as fallen trees block arterial roads; poor telecom and internet networks hit online services, and prolonged power outages inconvenience denizens
Cyclone Arnab: Corporator candidates shifts focus to relief works from electioneering in Vizag
Candidates in the fray for the local body elections visit the cyclone-affected areas, coordinating relief efforts, and helping the administrative machinery restore normalcy
Food Safety Department raided Tirupati Bengali Sweets in Hapur for unhygienic production of chhena sweets and gulab jamuns.
Cyclone Arnab: Educational institutions in Visakhapatnam to remain shut today
Chandrababu Naidu focuses on publicity as cyclone-hit people wait for help: YSRCP
Digital Desk | Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 28 (IANS) YSR Congress Party spokesperson Karumuri Venkata Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of focusing on publicity while people affected by Cyclone Arnab struggle without adequate help. Speaking to the media at the partys central office, he said the government had failed to move people to safety, alert officials in time, and provide essential support. He also criticised ministers for claiming that crop damage was being assessed through CCTV cameras instead of visiting affected areas. Venkata Reddy said crops across lakhs of acres had been damaged and power and transport links disrupted in hundreds of villages. He alleged that the government had announced a limited damage estimate before completing a field survey, risking further injustice to farmers. The YSRCP leader demanded immediate cash assistance, essential supplies, drinking water, safe shelter and quality food for affected families. Venkata Reddy also called for payment of pending compensation and input subsidies for farmers affected by Cyclone Montha, as well as a comprehensive assessment and compensation for all eligible farmers affected by the current cyclone. He urged the government to restore electricity and transport urgently and take steps to prevent loss of life as heavy rain may continue. He said publicity and Nara Lokeshs social media posts would not help farmers, and alleged that the cyclone campaign was being used to divert attention from violence and disorder during local elections. Meanwhile, YSRCP has urged the Tirupati district administration to deploy additional forces and ensure free and fair elections as the Opposition candidates are being subjected to harassment and intimidation. Former TTD Chairman and YSRCP leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy has urged the administration to ensure CCTV cameras in all polling stations within the Tirupati Municipal Corporation limits, besides deploying additional forces in the trouble-prone areas and initiating legal action against anyone intimidating or threatening candidates or election staff to ensure free and fair elections. In a letter addressed to the District Collector and SP, he said there were numerous incidents during the nomination phase in which YSRCP candidates were subjected to intimidation, physical assaults and even women candidates were attacked, and the election process was carried out only after the apex court directives. Yet it has come to our knowledge that our Corporator and Mayor candidates are being intimidated by political adversaries with the aim of disrupting the election process and rigging the polls by forcing out our party agents from the polling booths, he said.
Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign Launched In Tirupati
Tirupati launched Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 with an awareness rally and pledge, as district police reported over 11,000 tobacco-control challans in 2026-27.
Cyclone Arnab: APEPDCL restores power to 25% of affected connections
CMD Immadi Prudhvitej says restoration work is under way across 11 districts; power supply restored to 1,874 of 4,016 affected villages, with damage estimated at 11.69 crore
Power network takes a hit as Cyclone Arnab pounds Anakapalli district
Merchant ship stranded off Kakinada coast amid Cyclone Arnab
Engine failure suspected; officials yet to ascertain vessels status and number of crew members on board
Cyclone Arnab triggers memories of Hudhuds fury in 2014
Cyclone Arnab disrupts rail, air, road and port operations in coastal Andhra Pradesh
More than 70 trains regulated or cancelled, 27 flight operations scrapped; APSRTC curtails bus services as ports suspend cargo handling
Cyclone Arnab leaves parts of Visakhapatnam in darkness
Candidates push on with campaigns despite Cyclone Arnab disruptions
While some candidates braved the rain to continue their door-to-door campaigns, others used the weather-enforced break to meet community representatives, seek the support of professional associations and hold discussions with party leaders and cadre
CITU urges voters to support Left party candidates in GVMC polls
ASI To Copy 750 Inscriptions at Tirumala Temple Under Bharat SHRI Project
The ASIs epigraphy branch has taken up the digitisation works of all the 750 inscriptions available at several locations in the Tirumala temple in Tirupati district.
Man dies of electrocution after stepping into water with live wires
Cyclone Arnab impact: Several flights from Vizag, Vijayawada cancelled
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Oct 27 (IANS) Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab in the Bay of Bengal has disrupted air services in Andhra Pradesh, with airlines cancelling several flights at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram near Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada International Airport on Tuesday. With heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds lashing the coastal region under the impact of the cyclone on Tuesday, various airlines have cancelled their services as a precautionary measure. Sixteen flights scheduled to depart from Bhogapuram on Tuesday have been cancelled. Services to destinations like Delhi, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai were cancelled. Five flights from Gannavaram Airport in Vijayawada were also cancelled in view of the cyclone. Airlines have cancelled Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kadapa and Bhogapuram flights. With the cyclone set to cross the coast on Wednesday, more flights are likely to be cancelled. Authorities had already issued an advisory that, in view of the approaching cyclonic weather, heavy rainfall and strong winds may affect flight schedules and travel to and from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. Passengers were advised to check flight status with their airline before leaving for the airport. They have been advised to allow additional travel time, subject to local weather and road conditions. Passengers have been asked to contact their airline directly for rescheduling or cancellation assistance. Air India and Air India Express said in their advisories that weather conditions associated with Tropical Cyclone Arnab may impact flights to and from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on 27 October. They advised passengers to check their flight status on the websites of the airlines. As road travel may also get affected due to inclement weather, passengers have been advised to allow extra time for their journey to the airport. Meanwhile, a review meeting was held by the Airports Authority of India to assess preparedness at airports located in the potential impact zone of severe cyclonic storm Arnab and ensure readiness to address any possible disruptions to civil aircraft operations. The meeting was chaired by Puneet Kansal, Chairman and attended by Regional Executive Directors of Eastern Region and Southern Region, Airport Directors of Kolkata, Chennai, Tirupati, Raipur, Kadapa, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry and Jharsuguda airports, along with ATC In-charges of Bhogapuram and Hyderabad airports.
Cyclone Arnab brings Visakhapatnam to a standstill
Strong winds and incessant rain under the influence of Cyclone uprooted trees, inundated roads and triggered prolonged power outages across several localities in Visakhapatnam, forcing businesses to shut early and disrupting traffic movement; the citys green cover suffered extensive damage, while waterlogging on major roads and service lanes added to commuters woes; authorities remained on high alert, deploying emergency teams to clear fallen trees, and prevent people from venturing onto beaches and other vulnerable areas
SCR cancels daily express trains towards Visakhapatnam as Cyclone Arnab intensifies
Railway officials urge passengers to plan their journeys carefully as the cyclone is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, on Wednesday (October 28, 2026)
Cylone Arnab: Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam districts in A.P. receive widespread rainfall
In Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts, where the landfall is likely to happen, not much rainfall activity has been reported yet
Cyclone Arnab: 64 train services cancelled on October 27 and 28
Long-distance express trains connecting Telangana with coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha among those affected; passengers advised to check status before travel
Andhra Pradesh Secures Rs 11,732 Crore Investment Proposals At Tirupati Regional Conference
Vice President Visits Padmavathi Ammavari Temple During Andhra Pradesh Tour
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited the Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tirupati, emphasizing healthcare innovations during his tour. Vice President Visits Padmavathi Ammavari Temple During Andhra Pradesh Tour
