Padma Shri awardee orthopaedic surgeon S.V. Adinarayana Rao passes away

Sunkara Venkata Adinarayana Rao, the Indian orthopaedic surgeon celebrated for decades of work restoring mobility and dignity to polio survivors and people with disabilities, has died. He passed away on … Read More

Crackdown on bus fare violations during Sankranti

With Sankranti travel seeing a sharp rise, the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department has intensified surveillance to prevent private bus operators from charging excessive fares, Visakhapatnam Deputy Transport Commissioner R. Ch. … Read More

Bhogapuram airport connectivity worries mount as Vizag traffic worsens

With traffic congestion worsening in the city, concerns are mounting that commuting to the upcoming Bhogapuram International Airport could become difficult. Commuters fear reaching the airport, about 49 km away, … Read More

Vizianagaram to Emerge as Key Industrial Hub in North Andhra

Minister for MSME and NRI Affairs Kondapalli Srinivas said that Vizianagaram is set to witness rapid industrial growth in the coming months, with the Andhra Pradesh government recently clearing investment … Read More

VMRDA eyes investment with themed townships

The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has proposed the development of theme-based townships in the district to attract large investments and generate employment, officials said. The authority has so … Read More

Deputy MPDOs appointed to monitor village secretariats

To strengthen the Village/Ward Secretariat system and improve the delivery of civic services, the coalition government has introduced a multi-tier monitoring mechanism, including the appointment of Deputy Mandal Parishad Development … Read More

Visakhapatnam seen as Andhra Pradesh’s growth engine

Visakhapatnam is fast emerging as Andhra Pradesh’s main growth centre, driven by infrastructure upgrades, a strong port economy, and expanding technology investments. After the bifurcation of undivided Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad … Read More

APSRTC wins national award for digital bus station announcements

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has bagged a national award for successfully introducing an automatic announcement system at major bus stations across the State. APSRTC Chief Engineer … Read More