JanaSena Warns CRZ Shift Threatens Coastal Ecology

JanaSena Party (JSP) senior leader and Jal Biradari national convenor, Bolisetty Satyanarayana, has strongly opposed the government’s proposal to reclassify Visakhapatnam Beach Road from Coastal Regulation Zone-3 (CRZ-3) to CRZ-2, … Read More

Vizag to deploy AI traffic system at 102 junctions by April 2026

In a major smart city upgrade, Visakhapatnam will roll out an AI-powered traffic management system across the city under Project SARTHI, replacing fixed signal timers with real-time intelligent controls to … Read More

Vizag Police Lead Student Drive Against Drugs

The city police, in association with the Visakhapatnam City Security Council (VCSC), conducted an awareness seminar for students on Thursday, focusing on the risks and long-term impact of substance abuse. … Read More

AP boosts staffing, grid upgrades for reliable 24×7 power

Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Thursday told the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council that the state is strengthening field-level staffing and power infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply … Read More

Bhogapuram Airport by 2026; Budagatlapalem Harbour Fast-Tracked

The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday said the Greenfield International Airport at Bhogapuram is nearing completion and is likely to commence full commercial operations by mid-2026. The state will also … Read More

AP targets ₹50,000 crore investments in beach sand minerals push

The Andhra Pradesh government has outlined an ambitious plan to develop beach sand minerals (BSM) through an integrated, end-to-end industrial ecosystem aimed at boosting value addition, attracting investments and generating … Read More

Action initiated against Rasa over CCS maintenance delays

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has initiated action against RASA for alleged negligence and delays in commencing maintenance work at Closed Compactor System (CCS) facilities. Officials said Rasa, which … Read More

Srikakulam Diarrhoeal Outbreak: One Dead, 70+ Hospitalised

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana on Wednesday visited affected neighbourhoods in Srikakulam town after a sudden outbreak of acute diarrhoeal illness claimed one life and hospitalised more … Read More