RO water plants in Visakhapatnam flagged for contamination, hygiene lapses

Several reverse osmosis (RO) water purification plants across the district have been found operating under unhygienic conditions and supplying contaminated water, following inspections by officials of the Food Safety Standards … Read More

Three killed, seven hurt as APSRTC bus rams coal-laden tipper in Vizag

A tragic road accident in the early hours of Sunday claimed three lives, including that of an APSRTC bus driver, and left seven others critically injured after the bus rammed … Read More

Visakhapatnam Steps Up Vigil as Ebola Threat Looms

The district health administration has intensified surveillance measures in Visakhapatnam following concerns over the spread of the Ebola virus in several African countries, with authorities initiating screening and quarantine preparedness … Read More

Petrol bunks in Visakhapatnam shut early ahead of fuel price revision

Several petrol bunks across Visakhapatnam reportedly closed operations by 9 p.m. on Monday, hours before the revised petrol and diesel prices came into effect in the early hours of Tuesday. … Read More

DGP Inaugurates Coastal Security HQ, Reviews Coastal Defence Systems

A new Coastal Security Police building was inaugurated in the city on Tuesday by Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta, as part of efforts to strengthen maritime security, surveillance … Read More

₹27.19 Cr Fishing Ban Relief Credited to 13,597 Fisher Families in Vizag

District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Tuesday said the Andhra Pradesh government has credited ₹27.19 crore directly into the bank accounts of 13,597 beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam district under the fishing … Read More

Bhogapuram airport to be developed as bird strike-free zone: Collector

District Collector S. Ramsunder Reddy has directed officials to strengthen safety measures at Bhogapuram International Airport, with a special focus on preventing bird strikes and wildlife-related risks. Chairing the second … Read More