Visakhapatnam Rings in New Year Amid Tight Security
Visakhapatnam rang in the New Year with high energy as large crowds gathered across the city on Wednesday night. Beach Road emerged as the main hub of celebrations, drawing thousands … Read More
Author: The Coastal Times
MP flags access road concerns as Bhogapuram airport nears launch
The Bhogapuram International Airport, being developed by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL), is set to receive its validation flight on January 4. With commercial flight operations expected to begin … Read More
Sharmila Calls Statewide Protests to Restore MGNREGA
APCC president Y.S. Sharmila on Wednesday announced that State-wide protests would be held across Andhra Pradesh, following a call by the All India Congress Committee, demanding the immediate restoration of … Read More
2025 sets growth roadmap for Andhra Pradesh: Lanka Dinakar
Lanka Dinakar, Chairman of the State-level Implementation Committee for the 20-Point Programme, said on Wednesday that 2025 marked a major turning point for Andhra Pradesh. He said the double-engine government … Read More
DRDO conducts salvo launch of Pralay missiles
The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully conducted a salvo launch of two indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the same launcher off the Odisha coast. The flight tests … Read More
Coordination vital to curb POCSO cases: Collector
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad on Wednesday said all departments must work together to reduce cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in the district. He … Read More
APPCB plans city-wide vehicular emission study in Vizag
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), in coordination with the State transport department, is planning a city-wide assessment of vehicular emissions in Visakhapatnam. The move comes as the city continues … Read More
VMRDA approves funds for DPR on Rambilli–Bhogapuram semi ring road
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority has approved Rs 4.84 crore to engage a professional consultancy to prepare a detailed project report for an access-controlled greenfield semi-ring road linking Rambilli … Read More
Visakhapatnam Crime Down 11.78% in 2025, Accident Deaths Remain High
Visakhapatnam improved its law-and-order record in 2025, with overall crime dropping by 11.78 percent from the previous year. Still, road accident deaths remained a concern despite a slight fall in … Read More
Strict action on ganja smuggling in Parvatipuram-Manyam: SP
Parvatipuram-Manyam District Superintendent of Police S. V. Madhava Reddy on Tuesday said ganja smuggling and consumption would be dealt with strictly as part of the government’s resolve to make the … Read More