Scoot to Shift Vizag Flights to Bhogapuram Airport on July 8

Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has announced that all its flights to and from Visakhapatnam will operate from the upcoming Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport from July 8, 2026, making it … Read More

Visakhapatnam prison launches IT skill programme for inmates

The Andhra Pradesh Prisons Department has launched an IT-based skill development programme for inmates at the Central Prison here, aimed at improving employability and supporting rehabilitation. The “Office Assistant” course … Read More

Seaplane Services to Boost Tribal Tourism in Andhra Pradesh Hills Areas

The State government’s plan to introduce seaplane services in tribal tourist destinations, including Araku and Lambasingi, is expected to take shape soon under the Centre’s UDAN scheme. The initiative, aimed … Read More

GVMC Pushes Metro-Style Electric Transit to Decongest BRTS Corridor

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ketan Garg has initiated steps to introduce a high-capacity Electric Rapid Transit (e-RT) system on the city’s congested BRTS corridor, in a move aimed at … Read More

Vizag steps up heatwave preparedness, control room to be set up

Amid prevailing heatwave conditions in the district, District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Thursday directed officials of all departments to coordinate closely for effective implementation of the Summer Action Plan … Read More

GVCF seeks urgent steps to curb rising pollution in Vizag

The Greater Visakhapatnam Citizens’ Forum (GVCF) has urged the district administration to take up a six-point action plan to address rising pollution levels in Visakhapatnam. In a representation submitted recently … Read More

Deloitte eyes Vizag, gives major push to city’s IT ambitions

Visakhapatnam’s emergence as a major technology and business destination received a significant boost on Wednesday, with global consulting giant Deloitte reportedly initiating internal outreach to explore setting up operations in … Read More