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Chittoor
Police seize 350 kg of red sanders in Tiruvannamalai
Police seized 350 kilograms of illicit red sanders wood from a locked godown in Tiruvannamalai.
Merchant swindled of 50,000 rupees in lucky charm fraud
A merchant from Andhra Pradesh filed a police complaint alleging he was swindled out of 50,000 rupees in a fraudulent lucky copper pot deal.
Andhra CM participates in multiple development programmes in Kuppam
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu participated in several development and infrastructure inauguration events in Kuppam.
Inter-state burglary gang held, valuables worth ₹90 lakh recovered
Police in Chittoor district arrested an inter-state burglary gang and recovered stolen valuables worth ₹90 lakh.
Chittoor District Collector inspects arrangements for CM’s Kuppam visit
District Collector Sumit Kumar inspected preparations in Kuppam ahead of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's upcoming visit.
El Niño scorches Andhra Pradesh flower basket and cuts output
An intense El Niño has caused severe drought and extreme heat in Andhra Pradesh's Kuppam region, reducing flower production by 40%.
APSPDCL receives 2,249 complaints through phone-in program
APSPDCL resolved 1,898 of 2,249 public complaints received through its Dial Your CMD phone-in program.
Collector calls for timely completion of Jal Jeevan works in Chittoor
District Collector Sumit Kumar has directed officials in Chittoor to expedite Jal Jeevan Mission water projects and ensure coordination between departments for timely completion.
Man arrested for alleged murder of father in Chittoor
A 38-year-old man was arrested for the alleged murder of his father following a family dispute in Chittoor, India.
Chittoor farmers face crop losses due to severe rainfall deficit
Farmers in Chittoor district are facing significant crop losses due to a prolonged dry spell and a 64.5% rainfall deficit between June and August 2026.
Government expands subsidised fine rice distribution in two Andhra Pradesh districts
The State government expanded subsidised fine rice distribution across Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts to stabilise market prices following recent increases.
Chittoor police fine 771 drivers for drunk driving since January
Chittoor Police booked 771 persons for drunk driving and collected 77.10 lakh rupees in fines from January to July.
Chittoor police launch drive to enforce road safety for school vehicles
Chittoor district police launched a special drive to enforce road safety regulations on vehicles transporting schoolchildren.
Rayalaseema farmers face July 31 deadline for crop insurance enrollment
Officials in the Rayalaseema region urge farmers to complete crop insurance enrollments before the July 31 deadline amid concerns over El Nino impact and monsoon dependency.
Farmer dies after touching illegal electric fence in Chittoor district
A 40-year-old farmer named Venkatesh died after touching an illegally installed live electric fence in Chittoor district on July 26, 2026, prompting a police investigation and warnings from forest officials.
Chittoor police launch Operation Flush Out to curb illegal trade
Chittoor district police launched 'Operation Flush-Out' to crack down on drug trafficking and illegal liquor.
Chittoor tomato growers urged to enroll in crop insurance scheme
Tomato growers in Chittoor district are urged to enroll in the crop insurance scheme amid El Nino concerns.
Chandrababu Naidu to launch blockchain land records project on July 23
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will virtually inaugurate the Mee Bhoomiâ Blockchain pilot project on July 23.
Police arrest six drug peddlers in Tiruvannamalai
Six drug peddlers were arrested by police in Tiruvannamalai for possession and sale of ganja.
Andhra Pradesh signs agreement with UAE to establish state food cluster
The Andhra Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Arab Emirates to establish a UAE Food Cluster in the state, anchored by a ₹100-crore food processing unit announced by Dubai-based Floor Masters International in Chittoor district.
TUDA proposes new highway link road near Tirupati
The Tirupati Urban Development Authority has proposed a new 100-feet road to connect National Highway 140 and National Highway 71 west of Tirupati, easing travel for residents and improving convoy access to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's ancestral village.