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Elephant Movement Triggers Alert in Tirupatis Seshachalam Forest

Around 13 elephants are moving towards Chandragiri from the Bhakarapet and Diguvuru areas. Another group of 22 elephants is proceeding towards Tirumala through the forest route.

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 10:57 am

Land Acquisition Begins for Second Phase of CPRR Project

The CPRR, which allows travel at a speed of 120 kilometre per hour, will link the Chennai-Tiruchi national highway, Chennai-Bengaluru expressway, Chennai-Kolkata highway, Chennai-Tirupati national highway and the East Coast Road

Deccan Chronicle 30 Aug 2026 7:31 am

GVMC plans road, water infra for APTDC resort

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

RINL celebrates National Sports Day

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

BJP Leader Narayanan Tirupati Addresses Tamil Nadu State Song Controversy

Chennai, August 29: BJP leader Narayanan Tirupati stated on Saturday that there is no issue with singing the state song before the national anthem and national song. He emphasized that the order of singing these three is inconsequential, as the state is an integral part of India. Tirupati, speaking to a news agency, remarked that ... Read more BJP Leader Narayanan Tirupati Addresses Tamil Nadu State Song Controversy

Morningstar 29 Aug 2026 7:09 pm

Andhra Pradesh: Three Big Cats Die At Tirupati Zoo Within A Month

Animal lovers have alleged negligence and inadequate veterinary care following the deaths: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 28 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Five-Minute Delay Keeps Pilgrims from Tirupati Away From Nepal Disaster

Mansarovar pilgrims from Tirupati said they witnessed the devastation from close quarters

Deccan Chronicle 28 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

Foundation stone laid for 3 crore Etikoppaka Theme Park

Park to come over 10 acres land, at a cost of 3 crore

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

Nepal Floods: 28 Andhra pilgrims on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra safe, says official

Venkatramana, proprietor of the Tirupati-based travel agency that organised the trip, said the group left for Nepal on August 21 and comprised 28 people, all from Andhra Pradesh

Mid Day 28 Aug 2026 6:18 pm

Mega DSC-2025 recruitment in Andhra Pradesh faces scrutiny over exam conduct, reservation issues

YSRCP seeks CBI probe as 335 cases are filed in courts; School Education Department rejects allegations of irregularities

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

Mega DSC-2025 recruitment in Andhra Pradesh faces scrutiny over exam conduct, reservation issues

YSRCP seeks CBI probe as 335 cases are filed in courts; School Education Department rejects allegations of irregularities

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

16 Injured as Speeding Karnataka RTC Bus Hits Lorry in Tirupati

According to reports, 16 people were severely injured in the accident and were shifted to the Naidupet Government Hospital for treatment.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Aug 2026 11:45 am

Rayalaseema Express Chugs Towards 50 With Memories Aboard

The train was introduced on the HyderabadTirupati route on October 2, 1977, and provided an important link between Rayalaseema, Hyderabad and Tirupati.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Aug 2026 11:39 am

GVMC warns apartment in Vizag for flouting waste management norms

GVMC Commissioner appeals to apartment residents to segregate wet, dry and hazardous waste without fail and hand it over only to door-to-door collection vehicles

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

HSL docks Navys largest amphibious warship INS Jalashwa for major refit

It is the first time in HSLs history that such a massive military platform has been accommodated for dry-docking, signalling a leap forward for indigenous ship maintenance capabilities

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 7:59 pm

Political quarters abuzz as Vizag Mayor to be elected directly after 26 years

Intense discussions underway in the ruling NDA and opposition YSRCP camps over the potential candidates

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 7:45 pm

Tirupati will be developed as an integrated medical hub, says TTD Chairman

Congratulating the new SVIMS Director Jagadish on his appointment to the coveted post, B.R. Naidu says the Super Speciality Heart Care Hospital for Children in Tirupati will be inaugurated soon

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Tirupati will be developed as an integrated medical hub, says TTD Chairman

Congratulating the new SVIMS Director Jagadish on his appointment to the coveted post, B.R. Naidu says the Super Speciality Heart Care Hospital for Children in Tirupati will be inaugurated soon

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 7:17 pm

Nepal floods: Andhra govt confirms 28 Tirupati pilgrims safe in Kathmandu

According to the state government, officials involved in the rescue and coordination efforts identified a group of 28 pilgrims from Tirupati who are currently in Kathmandu. Their safety has been confirmed, providing relief to their families amid the difficult situation in Nepal

Mid Day 27 Aug 2026 2:01 pm

GVMC expansion proposal gains momentum; Bhogapurams merger mooted

Authorities conduct garama sabhas to gather feeback; villagers express concern over loss of employment opportunities under VB-G RAM G scheme and imposition of taxes

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 9:04 am

Naidu Expresses Grief over Chilakaluripet Road Accident

Naidu expressed sorrow over the death of seven people and the injuries sustained by several others when a private travels bus travelling from Vijayawada to Tirupati collided with an auto-rickshaw

Deccan Chronicle 27 Aug 2026 8:35 am

7 Killed as Bus Hits Auto in APs Palnadu district

The accident occurred when a private bus going from Vijayawada to Tirupati hit an auto rickshaw: Police

Deccan Chronicle 27 Aug 2026 7:57 am

CPI(M) opposes Tirupati airport privatisation

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 8:46 pm

Sevan missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast

Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Chintamani aagman set for Aug 29 with spectacular Tirupati-inspired design

Among the idols set to draw attention this year is Chinchpoklis Chintamani, one of Mumbais most revered Ganpati idols. The 24-foot idol will be based on a Tirupati Balaji-inspired theme and will be seated on a grand singhasan (throne)

Mid Day 26 Aug 2026 7:43 pm

450 Riders Penalised In Helmet Drive On Garuda Varadhi

Police and transport officials fined 450 riders 4.5 lakh for riding without helmets during a special enforcement drive on Garuda Varadhi in Tirupati.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 10:46 pm

Tall Young Basketball Player Poojitha Draws Attention at Amaravati Championship

The four-day state-level Amaravati Championship-2026 began in Tirupati on Monday, with the event entering the Asian Book of Records for the large-scale participation recorded during its earlier rounds.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 10:12 am

Yuva Samvad Held at PIMS Udaipur on Youths Role in Nation Building

Udaipur: A Yuva Samvad programme on the theme Yuva Shakti Role of Youth in Nation Building was organised at the Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Umarda, under Sai Tirupati University. The programme focused on making young people aware of their role in nation building, social responsibility, leadership and positive participation as citizens. The ... Read more Yuva Samvad Held at PIMS Udaipur on Youths Role in Nation Building

Udaipur Kiran 25 Aug 2026 9:27 am

Govt plans to award 11 airports in 5 bundles to pvt players under PPP model

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: The government plans to award eleven airports, including those at Varanasi and Tirupati, to private players in five bundles under the public-private-partnership model. The civil aviation ministry has proposed the engagement of private partners for 11 airports, grouped into five bundles, with each bundle to be awarded to a single concessionaire, []

The Shillong Times 25 Aug 2026 6:16 am

Tirupati Airport Privatisation Planned Under 50-Year PPP Plan

Tirupati airport is proposed for private management under a 50-year PPP plan, with the facility to be bundled with Tiruchirappalli airport.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Aug 2026 2:14 am

Home Minister Inaugurates New Women Police Station In Tirupati

special focus is being placed on counselling to address family, marital and social issues wherever possible: State home minister Vangalapudi Anitha

Deccan Chronicle 24 Aug 2026 11:05 pm

Home Minister injured by drone battery as Amaravati Championship kicks off in Tirupati

The battery of a drone flying low falls directly onto the right hand of Vangalapudi Anitha who was present on the dais during the inaugural event, however, completes her speech with a bandage on her hand

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 8:36 pm

Govt Plans To Hand 11 Airports, Including Varanasi, Tirupati, To Private Players

Airports to be leased for 50 years under PPP model in five bundles; estimated investment pegged at Rs 8,622 crore

Deccan Chronicle 24 Aug 2026 5:16 pm

AP Home Minister Anitha Injured After Drone Battery Falls on Her in Tirupati

Amaravati Championship 2026 - The four-day event is the final stage of competitions held across the state over the past two months.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Aug 2026 12:17 pm

Former TTD Chairman Accuses Officials of Covering Up Major Alcohol Racket on Tirumala Hills

Tirupati, August 24: Former Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Bhuma Karunakara Reddy, has alleged that TTD vigilance, police, and administration are colluding to conceal a significant alcohol and gutkha racket operating on the sacred Tirumala Hills. Speaking to the media, the YSR Congress Party leader demanded the immediate release of CCTV footage and ... Read more Former TTD Chairman Accuses Officials of Covering Up Major Alcohol Racket on Tirumala Hills

Morningstar 24 Aug 2026 12:49 am

IEI welcomes new office bearers

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 12:08 am

Tirupati Gears Up For Four-Day Amaravati Championship

Accommodation, food, transport, medical services and security are being arranged for nearly 14,000 athletes, coaches and staff

Deccan Chronicle 23 Aug 2026 8:50 pm

BJP seeks coordinated action to protect sanctity of Sabarimala temple

BJP leader P.V.N. Madhav calls for strengthening of pilgrim facilities at Sabarimala on the lines of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, and seeks better accommodation, healthcare, drinking water, annadanam, and information facilities, particularly along the Pamba-Nilakkal-Sannidhanam route

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

Cycling a solution to pollution, says Union Minister Mandaviya after BRICS Friendship Cycling event

Programme coincided with nationwide Sundays on Cycle initiative under the Fit India movement

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 11:16 am

Low pressure area forms, North Andhra on alert

Concurrently, sea conditions are expected to remain rough to very rough across these regions, with officials warning that maritime sectors will face hazardous swells and turbulent waters over the next 48 hours.

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 10:02 am

IIT Tirupati celebrates 8th convocation

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

Students take out anti-drug rally in Tirupati

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 8:26 pm

GVMC steps up food safety drive: 35 violations, 77,500 in fines in one week

98 establishments inspected; 18 business establishments served notices as SHE teams focus on food hygiene and enforcement of single-use plastic ban, says Commissioner

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 6:06 pm

GVMC steps up food safety drive: 35 violations, 77,500 in fines in one week

98 establishments inspected; 18 business establishments served notices as SHE teams focus on food hygiene and enforcement of single-use plastic ban, says Commissioner

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 6:06 pm

Whatever position I am in today, its my mother who shaped me, says Nara Lokesh

IT Minister Nara Lokesh was responding to questions from students during the interaction organised after the inauguration of the upgraded school facilities at Z.P. High School in Chandrampalem

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Extended search operations urged for missing fishermen in sea off Andhra Pradesh

East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association of India President Vasupalli Janakiram argued that standard short-term rescue protocols are inadequate and demanded that the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy maintain an extended, wide-area search until the missing fishermen are located

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 4:53 pm

People unaware of data centres potential are criticising Googles project, says CM Naidu

The Chief Ministers remarks followed an impressive presentation by students of ZPHS, A. Koduru, who spoke fluently in English about the Swarna AndhraSwachch Andhra programme, zero-waste management and emerging technologies

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 4:28 pm

BRICS delegates visit Thotlakonda Buddhist site in A.P. on sidelines of Youth and Sports Ministers meet

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya planted a sapling under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam drive

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

Engineering Student From Tirupati Found Dead in Kanchi Varsity Hostel

The deceased was identified as Nikitha, a third-year Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) student of Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Aug 2026 10:52 am

Govt. mulls 1,000-cr. resolve for drinking water woes in Vizag

Suitable locations identified for the storage of Godavari water that has been proposed to be brought to Vizag, says Minister P. Narayana

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 11:43 pm

TTD to deploy robotic dog for wildlife monitoring around Tirupati temple

TTD, the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, is eyeing the deployment of an advanced robotic dog to strengthen real-time monitoring of wildlife movement to enhance devotees' safety in the woods surrounding Tirumala. TTD additional executive officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary and other temple officials reviewed the performance of a quadruped robot (Robotic Dog) at Sri Padmavathi Guest House in Tirumala. To strengthen real-time monitoring of wildlife movement and enhance devotee safety in forest areas around Tirumala, TTD is evaluating the use of advanced robotic technology, an official release from the temple body said on Thursday. The robotic dog is equipped with optical and thermal imaging cameras, including a 360-degree LiDAR, multiple sensors and artificial intelligence. These features enable detection and tracking of wildlife under low visibility conditions such as darkness or fog, the release said. The AI system can classify large animals, humans, vehicles and ...

Business Standard 21 Aug 2026 11:13 pm

Mahila university bridge course connects overseas students with Indian roots

Students from four countries explore Indias heritage, culture, cuisine and traditional arts during a course organised under PM-USHA at Tirupati

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 6:43 pm

Naidu to take part in Swachh Andhra programme in Anakapalli district on August 22

Traffic restrictions in place for the Chief Ministers visit to A. Koduru village; HRD Minister Lokesh to take part in several programmes in Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 6:35 pm

After junior doctors, contract, and paramedical staff: second stir grips Andhras health department

The JACs plan runs from black badges and lunch-hour protests to a shutdown of online work and a State-wide dharna, ending in a duty boycott with safeguards for emergency services; the government did not respond even after the June 17 protest, its chairman said

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 3:06 pm

TTD to Deploy Robotic Dog for Wildlife Monitoring in Woods around Tirupati Temple

The robotic dog is equipped with optical and thermal imaging cameras, including a 360-degree LiDAR, multiple sensors and artificial intelligence

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2026 2:40 pm

Vizianagaram woman found dead; police look at distress over TET marks

A 24-year-old woman was found dead at her home in Vizianagaram district, and the police are examining the circumstances of her death

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 2:11 pm

Tirupati: Unidentified Body Found While Digging Pit at Balaji Medical College

Renigunta police registered a case and launched an investigation. CI Manjunath Reddy is probing the incident.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2026 9:24 am

Naidu Proposes Bullet Train Corridor Connecting Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka

Beyond rail infrastructure, the Chief Minister outlined several inter-state initiatives, including the establishment of an interstate spiritual tourism circuit linking Tirupati with northern pilgrimage destinations such as Kashi, Ayodhya, and the Char Dham.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Aug 2026 7:36 am

Vizag Metros double-decker stretch scaled down to 2.1 km

The initial 20km stretch of the double-decker component of the total lenght was first reduced to 13 km and now to just 2.1 km .

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 12:01 am

Udupi bizmans 800km padayatra to Tirupati enters 16th year

The Times of India 20 Aug 2026 10:55 pm

Govt Junior College Admissions Rise 10% In Tirupati District

Government junior colleges in Tirupati district recorded a 10% rise in admissions, aided by free meals, study materials and improved teaching.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Aug 2026 7:36 pm

Tirupati To Host Amaravati Championship 2.0 From August 24-27

The state-level competitions of Amaravati Championship-2.0, aimed at identifying and encouraging sporting talent in AP, will be held in Tirupati.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

UKG student dies after teacher tries to strip, slaps him in Visakhapatnam classroom

CCTV footage appears to show the teacher stripping him in front of the class to shame him, then slapping him. He collapsed moments later

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 4:51 pm

Naidu to tour Anakapalli and ASR districts

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

Collector S. Venkateswar Inspects EVM Strong Rooms in Tirupati

Election cell officials and other concerned staff accompanied the collector during the inspection.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2026 9:36 pm