Waltair Division exceeds annual freight loading target
The Waltair Division of the Indian Railways has achieved a record in freight operations by surpassing its annual loading target of 78.45 million tonnes for the first time in a … Read More
Category: Visakhapatnam
Delay in commercial LPG supply worries traders
Delay in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders in the district has raised concern among traders, particularly hotels, messes and tiffin centres that depend on them for daily operations. Gas … Read More
AU develops AI-based pest monitoring device
In a step towards integrating artificial intelligence with agriculture, researchers at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair of Andhra University have developed an AgriAI device designed to help farmers detect and … Read More
Vizag water demand may rise to 726 MLD by 2040: GVMC
Water demand in the Visakhapatnam region is expected to rise sharply in the coming years with several major projects in the pipeline, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg … Read More
Gulf Tensions Raise LPG Supply Worries in Andhra Pradesh
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, are fuelling worries over liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) availability in Andhra Pradesh, though state officials have … Read More
Plan needed to secure Vizag’s future water supply, says Experts
“Visakhapatnam is emerging as a major industrial and urban centre. Therefore, preparing a comprehensive plan for long-term water security has become essential,” Industries Department Secretary and Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) … Read More
Best Practices Key to Accelerating Development in Aspirational Districts
Rohit Kumar, Additional Secretary at NITI Aayog and Mission Director, has said that exchanging best practices across the country is crucial to accelerate development in aspirational districts and blocks. Addressing … Read More
Complaints rise over sale of goods above MRP in Visakhapatnam
Complaints of retailers charging above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) are increasing in several parts of the city. Consumers say packaged goods, including grocery items and tobacco products, are being … Read More
All-women crew operates Guntur–Rayagada Express
“International Women’s Day is not merely a celebration; it is a reminder to relentlessly pursue women’s empowerment and accelerate efforts toward gender equality,” said Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Lalit Bohra … Read More
Sankar Foundation holds glaucoma awareness rally
Early detection and timely treatment are key to preventing vision loss caused by glaucoma, said Dr. T. Raveendra, Director of CQI & Research and Head of the Glaucoma Department at … Read More