Kanuma festivities trigger rush across city
Kanuma celebrations saw a surge in activity across the city on Friday (January 16, 2026), with meat shops, fish markets, and public spaces witnessing heavy crowds as families marked the … Read More
Author: The Coastal Times
India Post invites students for UPU letter-writing contest
India Post has invited school students to participate in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Competition 2026, with this year’s theme highlighting the importance of real human relationships … Read More
Cognizant to Start Temporary Operations in Vizag from Jan 26
IT major Cognizant will begin temporary operations in Visakhapatnam on January 26 as part of its Andhra Pradesh expansion, according to official sources. The company’s permanent campus at Kapuluppada, being … Read More
GVMC rolls out toll-free helpline for drinking water complaints
To make grievance redressal easier and ensure uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has launched a dedicated toll-free helpline for residents within its limits. … Read More
Chandanotsavam at Simhachalam temple on January 18
The annual Chandanotsavam of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at the Simhachalam temple will be observed on January 18, 2026, temple authorities said on Wednesday. The festival, held every year … Read More
Visakhapatnam wears a deserted look ahead of Sankranti
The city, which is usually busy with traffic and commercial activity, looked deserted on Thursday as most residents left for their native places to celebrate Sankranti. With people traveling to … Read More
Chinese manjha sale continues despite ban
Despite a ban and repeated warnings from city police, Chinese manjha (synthetic kite-flying thread) continues to be sold openly in several parts of Visakhapatnam ahead of Sankranti. The illegal sale … Read More
Police Crack Down on Cockfights, Gambling in Anakapalli
Anakapalli district police intensified surveillance during the festival season and carried out raids in Achyutapuram and Parawada on Wednesday. The teams booked multiple cases related to cockfighting, gambling, and illegal … Read More
Godadevi Kalyanam marks Dhanurmasam end; Bhogi celebrated across North Andhra
As the holy month of Dhanurmasam drew to a close on Wednesday, temples across Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, and Visakhapatnam turned vibrant with devotional fervour, with hundreds of devotees gathering to witness … Read More
VMRDA plans integrated eco-circuit in Visakhapatnam
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) is planning to develop an integrated wildlife, aquatic life and eco-recreation destination by linking Kailasagiri hill, the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kambalakonda Wildlife … Read More