The Latest Breaking News from Chittoor district

Wild elephants resume crop-raids in Chittoor district

Chittoor farmers concerned about wild elephants raiding crops; forest officials say it's common; tuskers damaged paddy fields; forest watches deployed to prevent herds from entering; DFO expediting process of releasing compensation to farmers; inspections to identify low-lying power cables to prevent electrocution of elephants.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Left parties plan protest against power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh on September 25

The CPI and the CPI(M) have planned a joint protest across Chittoor district on September 25, demanding that the Andhra Pradesh government roll back immediately its decision to hike power tariff and fix smart meters to farm pump-sets. CPI district secretary Nagarju told the media on September 20 (Wednesday) that…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Over 2 lakh devotees from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka take part in Adi Krithika festival in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh

Around two lakh devotees from several parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu thronged the hill shrine of Lord Muruga at Gudivanka in Gudipala mandal of tri-State Kuppam junction on August 9 (Wednesday) to take part in the ‘Adi Krithika’ celebrations. The annual festival is considered a significant fusion of the…

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023