Drug authorities intensify checks on cough syrups after child deaths

District drug control authorities in Visakhapatnam are increasing inspections of cough syrups. This follows reports of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to the medicine Coldf. In Marripalem, … Read More

Unauthorized fireworks shops raise safety concerns in Visakhapatnam

Ahead of Diwali, traders have set up fireworks shops on AU and Alvar Das grounds without police permission. They ignored safety norms that require at least ten feet between shops. … Read More

Simhachalam Temple Restored After Centuries-Old Leak Fixed

The centuries-old Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Simhachalam, one of Andhra Pradesh’s most revered shrines, has a renewed roof. Devotees can now worship without worrying about water leaks … Read More

Erratic Garbage Collection Poses Health Risks in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam’s door-to-door garbage collection under the Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) scheme has become increasingly unreliable, raising concerns over sanitation in the city. Residents say vehicles frequently skip duty because drivers … Read More

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