Rare blooms, public enthusiasm mark Visakha Utsav flower show
The VMRDA City Central Park blossomed into a vibrant spread of colour and fragrance as the flower show, a major attraction of Visakha Utsav 2026, opened to the public on … Read More
Author: The Coastal Times
Araku Utsav ‘Chali’ festival begins amid cultural fervour
The three-day Araku Utsav, popularly known as the ‘Chali’ festival, got off to a vibrant start at Araku Valley in Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Thursday. The event is being … Read More
AP, FICCI-FLO Join Hands for Women’s Industrial Park
The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with FICCI Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO) to promote women-led industrial entrepreneurship. Through this initiative, the state will establish an exclusive … Read More
YSRCP protests proposed regularisation of land for GITAM
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Thursday demanded withdrawal of a proposal to regularise 54.79 acres of government land in the city, valued at about Rs 5,000 crore, in favour … Read More
Rehabilitation Key to Prison System: Home Minister
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said prisons must function as an integral part of the criminal justice system, with a role that goes beyond custody to human dignity, rehabilitation, … Read More
Sharp drop in fish fingerling supply raises concern in Anakapalli
A steep reduction in fish fingerling supply to major water bodies in Anakapalli district this year has raised concern among fishing communities, who fear a serious hit to their livelihoods. … Read More
Digital hub helps APEPDCL fast-track power connections
The Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited (APEPDCL) has launched a Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) in Visakhapatnam to speed up services and improve transparency. Notably, this is the first … Read More
AP to roll out 13 integrated public health labs at area hospitals
In a major step to strengthen diagnostic services in rural Andhra Pradesh, the State government is setting up 13 Integrated Public Health Laboratories at Area Hospitals. Most of them are … Read More
Visakhapatnam Pushes Multi-Modal Transport Plan
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg announced that a high-level review meeting was held Wednesday at the Smart City office to strengthen the city’s urban transport system and enhance commuting convenience. The … Read More
Four held in Vizag online cricket betting racket
The Visakhapatnam Cyber Crime Police have arrested four persons for allegedly promoting illegal online cricket betting platforms through Telegram channels and earning lakhs of rupees every month, police said. The … Read More