Railways plans Vande Bharat train depot in Visakhapatnam

The Railways is set to establish a dedicated Vande Bharat train depot in Visakhapatnam, following approval from the state government to provide land in Marripalem for the project. The depot … Read More

Andhra Pradesh to Introduce Licensing System for Chicken Shops

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to implement a licensing system to regulate chicken shops across the state. The move comes amid rising concerns over steroid-injected and substandard meat. Authorities estimate … Read More

Moganali Waterfall opens to tourists with tribal-led development

The Moganali Waterfall in Manyam district is now open to visitors, with full amenities and a focus on tribal-led initiatives, district collector Prabhakar Reddy announced on Thursday. The site, located … Read More

HBCH & RC First PG Course in Palliative Care Launched in AP

The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Visakhapatnam has become the first institution in Andhra Pradesh to offer a postgraduate degree in Palliative Care, also known as Upashamana Samrakshana. … Read More

Alcohol Crimes Decline in Andhra Pradesh, Other Offenses Climb

Andhra Pradesh recorded a decline in alcohol-related offenses in 2023. At the same time, cases involving narcotics, arms, and breaches of state secrecy increased, according to the latest data from … Read More

Awareness Walk and CPR Demo Held in Visakhapatnam

The city witnessed an awareness walk and live CPR demonstration on Thursday to mark World Anaesthesia Day and CPR Awareness Week (October 13–17). The event was jointly organised by the … Read More

Great Vizag Shopping Festival-2025 Opens in Visakhapatnam

The four-day ‘Great Vizag Shopping Festival-2025’ opened on Thursday at AU Engineering College, attracting shoppers, families, and culture enthusiasts. Part of the government’s ‘Super GST – Super Savings’ initiative, the … Read More

Visakhapatnam Airport Cargo Plan Shelved as Operations Shift to Bhogapuram

International cargo operations from Visakhapatnam airport have been officially shelved, ending a proposal that had been under consideration for over a decade. Once seen as a key boost to the … Read More

RINL-VSP gets Rs 2,400-cr power dues converted into equity; TDP hails historic relief

In a move described as historic, the State government has converted ₹2,400 crore of pending power dues of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited-Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL-VSP) into equity. Telugu Desam Party … Read More

City Police to Crack Down on Illegal Firecrackers Ahead of Diwali

With Diwali just five days away, the Visakhapatnam City Police have launched a strict crackdown on illegal firecrackers. Commissioner Dr. Shankhabrata Bagchi said police will carry out intensive inspections at … Read More