Patients Allegedly Pressured to Use Specific Diagnostic Centres

Allegations that some private doctors are insisting that patients undergo diagnostic tests only at specific laboratories have raised questions over patient choice, referral practices and medical ethics in the city. … Read More

GST officials detect ₹54.60 crore pan masala duty evasion in Vizag

The Visakhapatnam Central GST Commissionerate has detected alleged duty evasion of ₹54.60 crore by a clandestine pan masala manufacturing unit at Pedagantyada in Gajuwaka, officials said. According to a release … Read More

CISCE to hold mental health dialogues for 16 lakh students

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will conduct a three-tier student mental health and well-being initiative involving nearly 16 lakh students of Classes VI to XII, 32,000 … Read More

Hundreds of Eligible Properties Still Stuck in 22-A List

Despite government orders to remove properties with no legal impediments from the 22-A prohibited list, several private properties — including plots in approved layouts and house-site pattas — continue to … Read More

47,000 crocheted flags help Mahila Manovikas enter Guinness record

Patriotism and crochet came together in a record-breaking display as members of Mahila Manovikas created a 12.18-km-long continuous bunting of more than 47,000 hand-crocheted Indian national flags, earning a place … Read More

Vizag cops roll out voice kiosks for instant e-complaints

Passengers at Visakhapatnam Railway Station and commuters at the RTC Complex can now lodge police complaints without visiting a police station or seeking help from police personnel, thanks to new … Read More