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
Category: Visakhapatnam
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
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
Visakhapatnam wears a deserted look ahead of Sankranti
The city, which is usually busy with traffic and commercial activity, looked deserted on Thursday as most residents left for their native places to celebrate Sankranti. With people traveling to … Read More
Chinese manjha sale continues despite ban
Despite a ban and repeated warnings from city police, Chinese manjha (synthetic kite-flying thread) continues to be sold openly in several parts of Visakhapatnam ahead of Sankranti. The illegal sale … Read More