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A forest official said the department needs at least 1215 trackers and watchers if they are to drive away a batch of stray elephants back into forests. Representational Image. (DC File Image)

Life tough for humans, tuskers at Andhra Pradesh's tri-state junction

Whenever pachyderms are finding it difficult to locate fodder and water in forests, they end up raiding human...

9 Oct 2021 2:21 AM IST

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Sharp rise in tomato price at Madanapalle wholesale market

Tomato supply from Maharashtra was hit due to incessant rains and the north Indian markets are looking to Andhra Pradesh

7 Oct 2021 11:51 PM IST

There are nearly 1,074 major temples in the state including the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams located in Tirupati, as also about 2,000 medium temples and hundreds of small temples. (DC file photo)

Special darshan for Andhra Pradesh's poor during TTD Brahmotsavams

The transport department of TTD is arranging 50 buses for 500 devotees from throughout the state

5 Oct 2021 2:05 AM IST

However, no property loss was reported by the residents, but they are in fear of the dreaded gang. Representational Image. (DC File Image)

Chaddi gang' videos create panic in Tirupati

The four persons in their inner-wear are seen breaking into a private apartment at Vidyanagar colony on the outskirts on...

5 Oct 2021 1:42 AM IST

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CID busts land scam gang, six held

During investigation, CID sleuths noticed similarities between Somala case and an earlier land scam case at Peddapanjani...

3 Oct 2021 11:53 PM IST

A view of the Vizag airport. (DC Image)

All AP airports report better passenger traffic

Vizag airport scored over the other five both in the operation of flights and passenger-load

1 Oct 2021 11:18 PM IST

TTD opened new registration counters at six locations in Tirumala on Saturday. (Photo:DC)

Police unearth Tirumala special entry darshan ticket racket

Seven persons including TTD junior assistant taken into custody; further investigation under way to expose involvement...

1 Oct 2021 8:26 AM IST

Tirumala Tirupati temple. (TTD website)

SC seeks reply of TTD on plea alleging observance of irregular rituals

The PIL had prayed for the issuance of direction to the TTD to rectify the method of holding the rituals

30 Sept 2021 12:05 AM IST

District Industries Centre (DIC) is making all-out efforts to boost exports from Chittoor by creating an export-centric ecosystem. Representational Image. (DC Image)

Chittoor poised for big leap with industrial corridors

Chittoor district already has industrial infrastructure, especially for IT, automobiles, and food processing units

29 Sept 2021 3:35 AM IST

According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Vasavi Yatra and Tours was misleading devotees with a promise of VIP break darshan at the Tirumala and Tiruchanoor temples on Saturdays during the Puratasi month via chartered helicopter trips. (DC Image)

TTD warns of legal action against heli-pilgrimage tour operator

The TTD clarified that VIP break tickets will be provided only to VIPs as per protocol and for those recommended by such...

28 Sept 2021 1:34 AM IST

Average groundwater level in the district, as of August, was 8.3 metres below ground level (mbgl). During the corresponding month last year, it was 19.77 mbgl. Representational Image. (AFP)

Chittoor records 50% excess rainfall, only one mandal deficient

Going by official data, against normal rainfall of 439.4 mm from June to September, the district has so far received...

27 Sept 2021 12:56 AM IST

Over 2.4 lakh tickets booked within two hours. Representational image/Twitter

Special drive to streamline online booking has helped: TTD official

5.5 lakh users tried to book tickets simultaneously; total hits touched one crore mark

25 Sept 2021 8:52 AM IST