Chittoor

Chittoor police are intensifying surveillance on illegal lottery operations. Special teams have been formed to conduct continuous checks across the district to curb these illegal rackets.

Collector Sumit Kumar ensures completion of ongoing development works in Chittoor and emphasizes that public utility projects will proceed beyond party lines during a Zilla Parishad meeting.

A revenue official was found dead on railway tracks near Chittoor.

Chittoor district has launched an initiative to identify mango growers through field-level verification amid El Nino concerns. Officials were directed to submit reports ensuring subsidies reach genuine beneficiaries.

Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) has signed an MoU with the UAE to establish a food cluster, with Dubai-based Floor Masters International planning a ₹100-crore food processing unit in Chittoor to serve 25 countries. The UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism praised A.P.'s investor-friendly policies.

Police in Chittoor are increasing surveillance to combat human trafficking, targeting organizers, middlemen, and individuals exploiting women through false promises of jobs or marriage.

A man was arrested for smuggling ganja in a government bus at Katpadi. The bus, which had traveled from Chittoor, was stopped at a check post near Katpadi where police inspected the vehicle and commuters' luggage.

Sumit Kumar inaugurated a new girls’ hostel at Kannan Govt. High School in Chittoor, providing safe and affordable accommodation for approximately 120 girl students.

El Niño conditions are expected to persist through 2026, increasing concerns about below-normal rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures in Chittoor and Annamayya districts, which could threaten kharif sowing.

Chittoor police are conducting checks at lodges, dhabas, and roadside eateries as part of a special drive to prevent illegal activities, curb narcotic substances, ensure safety for women and passengers, and reduce road accidents, according to the Superintendent of Police.

A shepherd in Chittoor sustained pellet injuries. The incident occurred in the Chittoor region.

Totapuri mango growers will receive a transparent subsidy with no favoritism, as eligible growers are identified through gram sabha resolutions and crop e-KYC. The government has set a ₹4 per kg support price for Totapuri mangoes.

Chittoor authorities plan to capture a sub-adult male elephant frequently crossing the Chittoor-Bengaluru highway using trained kumkis named Ganesh, Jayanth, Krishna, and Abhimanyu.

A mother poisoned her children and attempted to end her life due to a domestic dispute in Chittoor.

32 tonnes of PDS rice were seized in Chittoor, and five individuals were held in connection with the incident.

Totapuri mango prices have crashed, causing distress among farmers in Chittoor. Despite government intervention, pulp processing units are procuring the mangoes for less than ₹6 per kg during the final harvesting phase.

Naidu will launch welfare and development projects in Tirupati, Chittoor, Kadapa, and SPSR Nellore districts, including a pension distribution programme, Hero MotoCorp facility, VB-G RAMG launch, and JSW Rayalaseema Steel Plant.

The Pulse polio immunization drive has crossed 95% coverage in Chittoor, Annamayya, and Sri Sathya Sai districts. The Collector of Chittoor has urged parents to ensure all children receive the vaccine and directed health officials to intensify efforts to achieve 100% coverage within two days.

A prolonged dry spell since March has reduced crop quality and shelf life in Chittoor, leading to export buyers avoiding the region and local growers selling vegetables like brinjal at retail prices as high as ₹80 per kg.

DGP Harish Kumar Gupta reviewed policing in Chittoor and praised its use of drone-assisted and CCTV-backed measures. He emphasized the need for stronger tech-driven approaches and ensured transparency and responsiveness in law enforcement.

The state government, led by Minister Kollu Ravindra, aims for a 32% growth in the mining sector by accelerating exploration of gold, beach sand minerals, iron ore, and manganese. Gold deposits have been identified in Anantapur and Chittoor districts.

Andhra Pradesh is set to auction the 273-hectare Chigurgunta-Bisanatham gold block in Chittoor, which contains an estimated 22.16 lakh tonnes of ore. Bids for the block, located on the southern edge of the Kolar belt, are open until July 9.

Commercial production has begun at the Jonnagiri gold mine in Kurnool district, and Andhra Pradesh plans to auction additional gold-bearing blocks in Chittoor and Anantapuramu to stimulate investment and employment.

Chittoor has launched an El Niño preparedness campaign to assist farmers. The District Collector emphasized timely advisories to protect crops and livestock from expected rainfall deficits and urged officials to prepare contingency plans for crop choices, irrigation, and water conservation.

A farm worker, his wife, and their two children were found dead in Chittoor. Police suspect financial strain caused by prolonged cancer treatment as a potential factor in the incident.

Yoga events are being held in Annamayya, Chittoor, and Sathya Sai districts as part of the Yogandhra programmes. Thousands of officials, people’s representatives, students, and locals participated to promote yoga as a sustained public health initiative on International Yoga Day.

Three individuals from Tamil Nadu were arrested for committing burglaries in Chittoor, with ₹27.8 lakh recovered from the case. The arrests and recovery are part of ongoing security efforts in the region.

The State government claims to have fulfilled key election promises and is prioritizing infrastructure and economic growth. Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy highlighted these achievements during a district-level event in Chittoor celebrating 'Two Years of Trust – Development and Welfare'.

Chittoor Collector has taken steps to address the decline in Totapuri mango prices, which have dropped to ₹5 to ₹6 per kg due to weak demand. The Collector attributed the issue to surplus pulp stocks held by Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

Chittoor Collector Sumit Kumar urges officials to complete Jaladhara works by June 25, emphasizing the importance of speedy execution of feeder channel restoration linked to minor irrigation tanks.

A conference in Chittoor addressed the decline in mango pulp exports and farmer returns. The APEDA Chairman assured stakeholders that concerns would be taken to the Central government and solutions sought to strengthen exports.

Three individuals tested positive for drug use during a Chittoor police crackdown, resulting in 15 cases registered under the 'Dhairya Sparsha – Operation Flush Out' initiative across the district.

SITAMS in Chittoor has initiated discussions with IIT Bombay for an academic partnership. The collaboration aims to include faculty and student development programs, as well as summer and winter schools.

Chittoor Collector Sumit Kumar urged mango pulp industries to raise procurement prices to ensure farmers receive fair compensation and avoid losses from market fluctuations. The request was made during a meeting with representatives of mango pulp units.