Centre, AIIMS join hands to tackle Uddanam kidney disease crisis

The Centre and the Andhra Pradesh government have initiated fresh efforts to find a permanent solution to the chronic kidney disease crisis in the Uddanam region of Srikakulam district. Union … Read More

Hypertension Surge Alarms Doctors as Cases Rise Among Youth and Adults

Hypertension cases are on a steady rise, driven by changing lifestyles, increasing stress levels, unhealthy dietary habits, and reduced physical activity. Doctors note that the condition is now being increasingly … Read More

Srikakulam launches Abhayam drive, says helmet use is every rider’s duty

Wearing a helmet is a responsibility of every rider and not a burden, District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar said while launching “Abhayam”, a road safety awareness campaign aimed at increasing … Read More

Andhra Pradesh rolls out kidney disease screening in Uddanam

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched biomarker-based testing in the Uddanam region of Srikakulam district to detect chronic kidney disease early, setting up a ₹80 lakh diagnostic laboratory at King … Read More

Mulapeta Port Nears 70% Completion, December 2026 Target Set

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Investments and Infrastructure B. C. Janardhan Reddy on Tuesday said the greenfield port at Mulapeta in Srikakulam district is progressing steadily, with the state government setting … Read More