GVMC plans major ward expansion to over 120
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is set to increase its wards from the existing 98 to over 120, in line with fresh guidelines issued by the State government. This … Read More
Author: The Coastal Times
Collector pushes cleanliness, summer relief agenda
District Collector M. Abhishikt Kishore on Friday held a comprehensive review of civic administration with GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg and senior officials, marking his first visit to the corporation as … Read More
Stealth frigate INS Taragiri to join Navy today
India’s drive towards self-reliant naval capability received a major boost with the commissioning of the indigenous stealth frigate INS Taragiri into the Indian Navy on Friday. Built by Mazagon Dock … Read More
Narayana Backs Amaravati, Flags Gaps on AP Promises
CPI National Control Commission Chairman K. Narayana on Thursday reiterated that Amaravati is the rightful capital of Andhra Pradesh, stating that it reflects the long-standing aspirations of the people and … Read More
Naidu, Pawan welcome Amaravati Bill passage in Parliament
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday termed the unanimous passage of the A.P. Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in both Houses of Parliament as a historic and defining … Read More
VPA cargo throughput hits record 91.17 MMT
The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has achieved its highest-ever cargo throughput of 91.17 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the financial year 2025–26, registering a growth of 10.35% over the previous … Read More
‘Jyotirgamaya’ offers jobs, dignity to transgender persons in Vizag
In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the city, the Visakhapatnam City Police have launched the “Jyotirgamaya” program to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for transgender persons and address the social challenges they … Read More
PNG push as LPG shortage worsens in Vizag
With LPG shortages continuing amid the ongoing war between Iran and America, the State government has decided to expand the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in parts of the … Read More
RINL posts robust growth in output, turnover
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has registered a strong performance in the 2025–26 financial year, recording a 52 per cent surge across … Read More
Unions Step Up Fight Against Labour Codes
Demanding an immediate rollback of the four Labour Codes, trade union leaders on Wednesday alleged that the new laws are detrimental to workers’ rights and vowed to step up their … Read More