Kanuma festivities trigger rush across city
Kanuma celebrations saw a surge in activity across the city on Friday (January 16, 2026), with meat shops, fish markets, and public spaces witnessing heavy crowds as families marked the … Read More
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Ambulance shortage at KGH leaves tribal family in distress
The death of a tribal child during treatment at King George Hospital (KGH) here has triggered outrage, after her family reportedly waited for nearly two days for an ambulance to … Read More
Kanuma celebrations bring villages of north Andhra alive
Kanuma, the third day of Sankranti, brought a strong festive mood to villages across north Andhra Pradesh on Friday. From Visakhapatnam to Vizianagaram and Srikakulam, communities celebrated the day with … Read More
India Post invites students for UPU letter-writing contest
India Post has invited school students to participate in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Competition 2026, with this year’s theme highlighting the importance of real human relationships … Read More
Sankranti eve shop closures delay quick commerce deliveries
Quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zomato faced difficulties in fulfilling customer orders in Visakhapatnam on the eve of Makar Sankranti, as several shops remained closed and only … Read More
Groundwork under way for AM/NS steel project in Nakkapalli
Preparatory work for the proposed ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) steel plant in Nakkapalli mandal of Anakapalli district has begun, with boundary demarcation and soil testing under way across the land … Read More
Vizag MLA seeks overnight Vande Bharat trains
BJP MLA for Visakhapatnam North, P. Vishnu Kumar Raju, has urged the Union railway minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, to approve new and additional overnight Vande Bharat services from Visakhapatnam to major … Read More
Cognizant to Start Temporary Operations in Vizag from Jan 26
IT major Cognizant will begin temporary operations in Visakhapatnam on January 26 as part of its Andhra Pradesh expansion, according to official sources. The company’s permanent campus at Kapuluppada, being … Read More
GVMC rolls out toll-free helpline for drinking water complaints
To make grievance redressal easier and ensure uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has launched a dedicated toll-free helpline for residents within its limits. … Read More
Chandanotsavam at Simhachalam temple on January 18
The annual Chandanotsavam of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at the Simhachalam temple will be observed on January 18, 2026, temple authorities said on Wednesday. The festival, held every year … Read More