4.5-Magnitude Offshore Quake Felt in Vizag
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Sunday, sending mild tremors across several parts of Visakhapatnam. The tremors, which lasted only a few seconds, … Read More
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Andhra’s Sree Charani scripts history with Test debut at Lord’s
Andhra Pradesh scripted a new chapter in its cricketing history on Thursday as 21-year-old left-arm spinner N. Sree Charani became the first woman cricketer from the state to represent India … Read More
Vizag on Alert, No Covid Cases: DM&HO
The district health authorities have stepped up precautionary measures following reports of COVID-19 deaths in Kadapa district and the emergence of COVID-like symptoms among a few individuals. Officials, however, have … Read More
INS Mahendragiri inducted into Navy’s Eastern Fleet
The Indian Navy on Saturday inducted the indigenously built stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into its Eastern Fleet during a commissioning ceremony at Visakhapatnam, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over … Read More
Anganwadi Workers Rally for Wage Revision
Hundreds of anganwadi workers, wearing black saris and carrying red flags of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), staged a protest march in Visakhapatnam on Friday, demanding a monthly … Read More
India Primary Guarantor of Peace and Stability in Indian Ocean Region: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described India as the primary guarantor of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), saying the Indian Navy plays a critical role in safeguarding … Read More
INS Mahendragiri to be commissioned into Eastern Fleet on July 11
The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahendragiri (F38), the sixth stealth frigate built under the indigenous Project 17A programme, into its Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on July 11. Defence Minister … Read More
No compromise on pollution in Visakhapatnam, says MP Sribharat
Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat on Friday said there would be no compromise on pollution that threatens public health. He said the city must pursue industrial growth without compromising environmental sustainability. … Read More
Residents allege pollution from Vedanta’s bauxite handling at Visakhapatnam Port
Residents of the One Town area have alleged that bauxite handling by Vedanta at Visakhapatnam Port has caused severe dust pollution in nearby residential localities. The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control … Read More
Most AP fishermen keep transponders switched off, officials concerned
Despite being equipped with vessel-tracking transponders, a majority of mechanised fishing boats operating off the Andhra Pradesh coast continue to keep the devices switched off while at sea, raising concerns … Read More