Andhra Pradesh

Tirumala will observe several important religious events in October, including the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams, Brahmotsava Garuda Seva, Chakra Snanam, Sri Vedanta Desika Satthumora and Pournami Garuda Seva, according to the schedule for the month

Andhra Pradesh has launched a pilot project to construct houses for poor families using 3D concrete-printing technology under the PMAY-G 2.0 scheme. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone for the project in Guntur district.

An elephant named Srinidhi seriously injured its caretaker Chandrasekhar at Sri Padmavati Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanur on Sunday. The caretaker was shifted to SVIMS, Tirupati, for treatment after the elephant turned aggressive while being taken back to the temple cowshed

An earthmover operator from Andhra Pradesh died after a large quantity of soil and boulders collapsed onto his vehicle during excavation work at a hillock in Telangana's Khammam district.

Tirumala is witnessing a heavy rush of devotees amid holidays and the Peratasi month. Queues stretched for about five kilometres on Saturday, while devotees faced afternoon heat. The waiting time for all-day darshan was around 18 hours, officials said

Residents of Appajipet village in Anantapur district are living in fear after stones reportedly began falling on houses at night. Despite police patrols and an inspection of a nearby hill by youths and police, the mysterious incidents continue

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the state would achieve 100 per cent housing coverage by 2029. He laid the foundation stone for three lakh PMAY-G 2.0 houses and announced plans to expand 3D-printed housing on a pilot basis

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh said India is now positioned to achieve developed nation status within the next decade, describing the period as a "golden decade" for growth. Addressing the Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026, he highlighted Andhra Pradesh's development strategy based on Speed, Service and Stability.

YSRCP leaders Kurasala Kannababu and Gadikota Srikanth Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh coalition government of neglecting drought-hit farmers in Rayalaseema while focusing on publicity for the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore Horticulture Hub.

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, recalling their ideals of truth, simplicity, service and national commitment.

Vizag Airport operator GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited has warned job seekers against fraudulent recruitment offers. It said neither GMR Group nor the airport charges recruitment fees or conducts walk-in interviews, and urged candidates to use official recruitment channels only.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said his government was working to transform Araku into a premier global coffee destination. He said strengthening the Araku Coffee brand would empower local growers and boost Andhra Pradesh's presence globally

The Andhra Pradesh High Court struck down two government orders providing 34 per cent reservation for BCs in local body polls, citing the 50 per cent ceiling on total reservations. The state government said it would challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court

Dr BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) has claimed that the Andhra Pradesh government owes it Rs 601.40 crore for educational and administrative services provided to students and study centres in the State after bifurcation.

Visakhapatnam Railway Station, which began operations in 1896 with two platforms and about 200 daily passengers, has completed 130 years. The station now serves more than 65,000 passengers daily and is planned for expansion to 14 platforms

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched development works worth Rs 11,085 crore under Palle Panduga 3.0 in Nellore district. The initiative covers roads, cattle sheds, plantations and other rural infrastructure projects

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has rejected reports claiming that another two months would be required to announce the local body election schedule. The SEC urged the public and political parties to rely only on its official communications

TTD has cancelled VIP Break Darshan on October 1 and October 5 due to the expected surge in devotees during the Purattasi month and holiday period. The move is aimed at reducing waiting times and facilitating quicker darshan for common pilgrims.

The meteorological department has forecast thunderstorms in parts of Rayalaseema for three days from September 28. Rainfall is likely to be accompanied by winds reaching up to 50 kmph, with isolated thunderstorms also expected in Coastal Andhra and Yanam.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the alleged police cane charge on village and ward secretariat employees and urged Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to order a judicial inquiry, apologise to employees and revoke their suspensions.

A tense scuffle broke out in Vijayawada between village and ward secretariat employees and police during the "Chalo Vijayawada" protest over long-pending demands. Police resorted to cane charge, leaving several injured, while a Circle Inspector tragically died of cardiac arrest on duty.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that Vijayawada will host the Southern Regional Workshop of Sadhana Shrinkhla 2026 under Mission Karmayogi on September 29.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has appealed to devotees not to fall for misleading social media claims about its online ticketing system. Clarifying that the platform is functioning efficiently, TTD said heavy demand during the release of Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan tickets often leads to slots being exhausted quickly, which should not be mistaken for technical failure.

Torrential rainfall triggered by a deep depression has reduced Andhra Pradesh’s overall rainfall deficit to 31 per cent from 50 per cent. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the flood situation and directed officials to expedite relief and irrigation measures