NTR Bharosa pensions disbursed in mission mode

Tirupati / Chittoor: Fulfilling its Super Six election promise, TDP-led NDA government in the State launched mega distribution of social security pensions named as ‘NTR Bharosa pensions’ on Monday. It was marked by Palabhishekam to the portraits of CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan at several places by TDP and JSP cadres. … Read more

It’s a dream come true for a journalist

Tirupati: In Goduguchinta village of Puthalapattu constituency, a young man used to dream big far beyond the confines of his humble surroundings. Today, at 45, Dr Kalikiri Murali Mohan stands as a symbol of determination and ambition, having achieved his dream of becoming an MLA and actively participating in politics. Murali’s early life was marked … Read more

Gali Bhanu: Cherishing father’s legacy

Tirupati: Nagari constituency in Chittoor district elected a young and educated leader Gali Bhanu Prakash as MLA this time. At 47, this newly-elected MLA might have won in the elections for the first time but he carries forward a political legacy inherited from his father and former minister Gali Muddukrishnama Naidu. Bhanu’s entry into politics … Read more

It’s celebration time for NTR Bharosa pension beneficiaries

Tirupati: The official machinery has geared up to formally launch NTR Bharosa pension scheme on Monday. In Tirupati district, 2,69,162 beneficiaries will get Rs 182.33 crore social security pensions while in Chittoor district, 2,71,696 pensioners will receive Rs 181 crore pensions. The State government has hiked pension amount from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 from … Read more

Police foil MP Midhun’s attempts to go to Punganur

Tirupati: The pilgrim city witnessed heightened tension on Sunday when Rajampet MP and YSRCP leader PV Midhun Reddy was prevented from going to Punganur which is part of his constituency and being represented in the Assembly by his father Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy. Police reached his home in Tirupati and instructed him to cancel his programme … Read more

Vakulamata temple anniversary held in grand manner

Tirupati: The anniversary celebrations at Sri Vakulamatha temple on Peruru Banda near Tirupati was observed in a grand manner on Sunday. Special programs were organised at the temple on the occasion. As part of this, the Goddess was woken up in the morning with Suprabhatam followed by Tomala and Sahasranamarchana. Later Sri Vishwaksen Aradhana, Punyahavachanam, … Read more

Politics inseparable from Amaranatha Reddy

Tirupati: For Nutanakalva Amaranatha Reddy, politics has always been a part of life. Born into a political family, his father Ramakrishna Reddy was a formidable political leader. Ramakrishna Reddy’s three consecutive wins as an MLA from Punganur in 1985, 1989 and 1994, followed by his tenure as an MP from Chittoor for three terms, laid … Read more

Nallari’s legacy drives Kishore into politics

Tirupati: Nallari Kishore Kumar Reddy’s political journey is one marked by heritage, perseverance and a steadfast commitment to the Piler constituency. Born in Nagaripalle village of Valmikipuram mandal, his early life was deeply intertwined with the political realm, courtesy of his father, senior Congress leader and former Minister Nallari Amaranath Reddy. Known for his unwavering … Read more

From varsity corridors to Assembly lobbies

Tirupati: Emerging as a leader from the bustling corridors of Sri Venkateswara University, Dr Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy, a sociology doctorate candidate displayed an innate ability to lead. Born into a family of landlords, his path seemed preordained with his determination to make his mark in politics. His early years were marked by fervent involvement in … Read more

National Statistics Day celebrated in Tirupati

Tirupati : National Statistics Day was celebrated at SV University on Saturday by Library and Information Science of SV Veterinary university, Indian Society for Probability and Statistics (ISPS) and Statistics Alumni of SV university. The day marked the 132nd birth anniversary of eminent Statistician Prof Prasanth Chandra Mahalanobis, who is considered as Father of Indian … Read more

Varsities may go into hands of bureaucrats

Tirupati : The recent sudden exit of vice-chancellors (VCs) from several universities has significantly disrupted daily administration. Many registrar and rector positions also remain vacant, leaving these institutions without key academic or administrative heads. This situation is expected to persist for several months. In the erstwhile Chittoor district alone, three V-Cs have resigned in the … Read more

TTD mulls linking Aadhaar with TTD apps to end middlemen menace

Tirupati : Transparency would be ensured in various pilgrim services initiated by TTD if Adhaar is linked, which will also help to get rid of middlemen menace completely, said TTD EO J Syamala Rao. During a review held with UIDAI officials along with TCS, Jio and TTD IT wing at the conference hall of TTD … Read more