Visakhapatnam emerges key crude hub amid global turmoil

Visakhapatnam Port Authority has reinforced its role as a vital energy gateway on India’s eastern seaboard, handling about 1.43 million metric tonnes of crude oil between March 1 and early … Read More

Urbanisation fuelling compound climate extremes: Expert

As part of the centenary celebrations of Andhra University, the Department of Meteorology and Oceanography, College of Science and Technology, organised a guest lecture on “Urbanisation and the Rising Threat … Read More

Recurring bus infernos raise safety concerns in Andhra Pradesh

Even as Andhra Pradesh struggles to recover from a string of fatal bus fires, Thursday’s blaze at Rayavaram has once again exposed systemic gaps in enforcement, vehicle safety, and regulatory … Read More

Ministers express shock over Rayavaram accident; relief measures stepped up

Home Minister Anitha on Thursday expressed deep shock over the horrific road accident at Rayavaram near Markapuram in the morning, and conveyed her condolences to the bereaved families. On learning … Read More

GVMC to organise ‘Waste to Wonder’ championship

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) will organise a “Waste to Wonder” championship as part of the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 initiative, marking the first such effort of its kind in … Read More

Advanced Heart-Lung Machine Boosts Cardiac Care at King George Hospital

Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy inaugurated a state-of-the-art ‘heart and lung’ machine at King George Hospital (KGH) on Tuesday, strengthening critical care at one of north Andhra’s largest government hospitals. … Read More

Simhachalam Gears Up for Chandanotsavam with Extensive Arrangements

District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad on Tuesday said elaborate arrangements are being made for the smooth conduct of the annual ‘Chandanotsavam’ of Lord Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Simhachalam, … Read More