Vizag police achieve zero cannabis cultivation in ASR district

The Visakhapatnam Range Police have eradicated cannabis cultivation in Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district, reducing the area under illegal cultivation from 7,515.15 acres in 2021–22 to nil by January 2026, … Read More

Rushikonda complex likely to be developed as luxury resort under PPP model

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said a ministerial sub-committee has outlined a plan for the controversial Rushikonda building complex. Speaking to the media after inspecting the complex, Finance Minister … Read More

International Drug Offender Among 5 Held; 213 kg Ganja Seized in Anakapalli

Police arrested five persons, including an alleged international drug trafficker with links to Sri Lanka, and seized 213.360 kg of ganja worth about ₹1.06 crore during a vehicle check on … Read More

VGF sought for international flights from Bhogapuram

With the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram poised to commence commercial operations next month, the Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association (APATA) has urged the State government to extend … Read More

Scepticism Greets Government’s One-Hour Travel Claim for Bhogapuram Airport

Transport experts, urban planners, and commuters have questioned the government’s assertion that passengers will reach the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport from Visakhapatnam within one hour, citing persistent traffic congestion and … Read More

INSWAREB explores US tie-ups for nuclear construction material research

The Institute for Solid Waste Research and Ecological Balance (INSWAREB) is exploring collaborations with universities in the United States to advance the development of construction materials for nuclear infrastructure using … Read More

City Police Destroy 142 Modified Silencers in Crackdown on Traffic Violations

The city police on Tuesday destroyed 142 modified motorcycle silencers seized during special enforcement drives conducted over the past few months, sending a strong warning to motorists involved in illegal … Read More

Visakhapatnam airport may not continue after Bhogapuram opens: MP

Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat has indicated that operations at Visakhapatnam International Airport may not continue once the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport becomes operational, citing commitments made by the State government … Read More

MP Dismisses Misinformation on Visakhapatnam Data Centres, Cites Surplus Water and Power Capacity

Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat on Tuesday dismissed concerns over proposed data centre projects in the city, calling claims of water scarcity and environmental damage “misleading and baseless.” Addressing the media … Read More