The Latest Breaking News from Chittoor

The warp and weft of gloom and unkept promises

Life of a powerloom worker in Chittoor district, struggling with alcoholism, poverty, and lack of government support.

The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024

Cyclone Michaung: control room set up in Chittoor amid heavy rain forecast

The Chittoor district administration on December 3 (Sunday) evening set up a control room with helpline numbers 9491077018 and 9885738918, in view of the heavy rain forecast under the influence Cyclone Michaung.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Young female leopard found dead near Pernambut town in Vellore

Vellore: Female leopard found dead on TN-AP border, likely hit by vehicle. Forest Department officials recovered carcass, found hip broken. No blood or marks on animal, ruling out poaching. Motorists & residents reported leopard movement in human habitation for past fortnight. Carcass handed over to Chittoor forest officials for post-mortem.…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

TDP leaders urge Governor to order probe into attacks on Naidu’s convoy

TDP leaders urge Governor to order inquiry into attacks on N. Chandrababu Naidu's tour of Annamayya and Chittoor districts. Request disciplinary action against police officials and protection for Naidu. Alleged YSRCP cadres pelted stones, NSG commandos used shields, police remained mute. TDP workers injured, police used teargas and opened fire…

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Tomato turns ‘red gold’ for farmers of Chittoor and Annamayya districts as prices touch ₹100 a kg

The spiralling price of tomatoes in open markets of Chittoor and Annamayya districts, which have the records of the largest acreage of the vegetable in Asia, has brought smiles to the farmers. The price of the second-grade tomato varieties went up to ₹85 a kg in the open market, while…

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

New road to Tiruttani temple planned

It will allow vehicles from Chittoor side to go to the temple, avoiding Tiruttani town

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2022

Mango farmers in Chittoor feel betrayed by the vagaries of nature

Excess rainfall, heavy gales and Asani hit mango orchards

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: High fuel prices push vehicles to T.N., Karnataka

With a difference of ₹10 per litre, motorists prefer neighbouring States for fuel

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2022

Officials step up surveillance around Siva temples in forest-fringe areas

Having missed the Maha Sivaratri festivities last year due to the COVID restrictions, the enthusiasm among the people of Chittoor district to take part in the festivities this year has only doubled. A

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022