Over 69,000 Driving Licences Suspended in Vizag in 2025

More than 69,000 motorists in Visakhapatnam had their driving licences suspended in 2025 as authorities tightened enforcement of traffic rules. Officials said many motorists were unaware that even a first-time … Read More

Staff transfer clears way for South Coast Railway zone

The Railways have approved the transfer of 959 employees from the South Central Railway to the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone headquarters in Visakhapatnam. The move marks a key step … Read More

One Monitor, Many Questions: Vizag’s Air Quality Gap

Visakhapatnam relies on a single real-time air quality monitoring station, even as pollution levels rose sharply in late 2025 and early 2026. As a result, concerns have grown over how … Read More

Streetlight failures leave parts of Visakhapatnam in darkness

Several neighbourhoods in the city are witnessing prolonged darkness at night as streetlights remain non-functional, triggering concerns over public safety. Corporators have blamed poor maintenance and lack of accountability by … Read More

Visakhapatnam real estate poised for next phase of growth

Visakhapatnam is rapidly consolidating its position as a key tier II real estate market, driven by infrastructure development, industrial expansion, and growing investor confidence, according to industry stakeholders. The city’s … Read More

SP inspects arrangements for Arasavilli Ratha Saptami

Superintendent of Police K.V. Maheshwara Reddy, on Thursday conducted a field inspection of arrangements being made for the Arasavilli Ratha Saptami festival to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct without inconvenience … Read More

Green hydrogen hub yet to see progress one year after launch

The Green Hydrogen Hub proposed near Pudimadaka has made no visible progress even one year after its foundation stone was laid, raising concerns over delays in one of Andhra Pradesh’s … Read More

Handbook on Cancer Prevention Calls for Early Screening and Lifestyle Changes

A new handbook aimed at demystifying cancer and encouraging early detection was released on Wednesday at a national science communication conclave, as medical experts renewed calls for stronger prevention and … Read More