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
Category: Visakhapatnam
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
SBI inaugurates EV charging station at Visakhapatnam administrative office
State Bank of India (SBI) has expanded its green infrastructure initiatives by setting up an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its Administrative Office in Visakhapatnam. The facility, inaugurated on … Read More
Yi Launches Saree Donation Drive for Green Cause
The Young Indians (Yi) Visakhapatnam chapter has joined the nationwide ‘Saree to Sanchi’ campaign, inviting residents to donate pre-loved sarees that will be upcycled into eco-friendly drawstring bags for participants … Read More
CPI(M) seeks retention of Vizag airport for domestic flights
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has urged the Centre and the state government to retain the existing Visakhapatnam airport as a domestic airport even after the proposed Bhogapuram International … Read More
Visakhapatnam Central Prison turns waste into wealth
The Visakhapatnam Central Prison is expanding its waste management programme with a series of sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing operational costs while equipping inmates with scientific, technical, and entrepreneurial skills. … Read More