150-ft Ardhanarisvara Statue to be Erected at Srisailam Temple

The management of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple has approved the construction of a 150-foot Ardhanarisvara statue in Srisailam. Ardhanarisvara represents the unified form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. … Read More

PCB cracks down on port-area pollution, fines two firms Rs 1 crore each

The Pollution Control Board (PCB) has issued notices to two companies for causing pollution in the district and imposed environmental compensation of Rs 1 crore each. On Saturday, PCB officials … Read More

Prakash Raj takes on Centre, States over privatisation and dissent

Film actor Prakash Raj criticised the Centre and State governments, accusing them of pushing privatisation of key sectors such as healthcare and major public sector units, including the Visakhapatnam Steel … Read More

GITAM aims for global top 100 status, says M Sribharath

GITAM President and Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharath announced that GITAM Deemed to be University is steadily progressing towards becoming a knowledge-driven institution founded on principles of honesty and compassion. He … Read More

Visakhapatnam Police launch livelihood initiative for transgender persons

Visakhapatnam City Police have launched a humanitarian initiative under Mission Jyotirgamaya aimed at providing dignified livelihood opportunities for transgender persons in the city. The programme was attended by Visakhapatnam Mayor … Read More

GVMC seeks CSR support for Balyam Centres

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has appealed to donors and corporate organisations to extend support to its Balyam Centres under their corporate social responsibility initiatives. The appeal was made by … Read More

Compassionate appointments reflect government’s humane approach: Minister

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Saturday said the coalition government’s decision to provide compassionate appointments to 287 eligible candidates within 18 months reflects its commitment to employee welfare and … Read More

Collector sets January deadline for encroachment regularisation

Visakhapatnam District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad directed revenue officials to clear all pending encroachment regularisation applications by the end of January. He was speaking at the Visakhapatnam and Bheemili Revenue … Read More

Simhachalam Temple Land Dispute Remains Unresolved

The long-pending land dispute involving the pancha gramalu, or quintet of villages attached to the Simhachalam temple, remains unresolved, with the matter still pending before the Andhra Pradesh High Court. … Read More