Transport dept. steps up fire-safety checks on buses ahead of Sankranti

Amid frequent reports of bus fires, the Transport Department has stepped up inspections of travel buses ahead of Sankranti. Officials said passenger movement to Visakhapatnam increases during the festival season, … Read More

Vizag retiree’s rare coin collection draws crowds, wins recognition

Stepping into the JR Nagar residence of Gottimukkala Subrahmanya Sivaprakash (74) offers a glimpse into India’s rich monetary and cultural history. Coins from royal dynasties, rare postage stamps, gramophone records, … Read More

Sonowal lays foundation for Rs 230-cr VPA projects

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday laid the foundation stone for four major projects of the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA), with a total investment of … Read More

Over 69,000 Driving Licences Suspended in Vizag in 2025

More than 69,000 motorists in Visakhapatnam had their driving licences suspended in 2025 as authorities tightened enforcement of traffic rules. Officials said many motorists were unaware that even a first-time … Read More

One Monitor, Many Questions: Vizag’s Air Quality Gap

Visakhapatnam relies on a single real-time air quality monitoring station, even as pollution levels rose sharply in late 2025 and early 2026. As a result, concerns have grown over how … Read More

SP inspects arrangements for Arasavilli Ratha Saptami

Superintendent of Police K.V. Maheshwara Reddy, on Thursday conducted a field inspection of arrangements being made for the Arasavilli Ratha Saptami festival to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct without inconvenience … Read More