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Vizags fight against rising homeless population

Visakhapatnam is witnessing a rise in homeless population, with its limited number of night shelters bursting at the seams. With just 350 beds across all the eight shelters, far from the Supreme Court mandated number, and few government-run old age homes, the city is struggling to sustain its fight against the crisis, writes Harish Gilai

The Hindu 4 Jul 2025 8:30 am

Urban gardening in Visakhapatnam: A community-driven movement for sustainability and seed preservation

Three gardening groups in Visakhapatnam are helping residents transform their terraces into pesticide-free gardens using native seeds and shared knowledge

The Hindu 4 Jul 2025 8:30 am

Andhra Pradeshs coral presence along Visakhapatnam coast recognized in scientific journal

Scientific journal documents Visakhapatnams coral reefs in a research study done by Zoological Survey of India

The Hindu 4 Jul 2025 8:07 am

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, should be viewed as a legal aspect and not from a religious point of view, say experts

Land is a revenue subject and not a religious subject. Earlier, only the Board had the records, now even the Revenue department will have proper records, senior advocate Divya Prasad said

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 6:44 pm

BJP leader Laxman demands probe against alleged irregularities in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

BJP leader Laxman expressed concerns against alleged irregularities that he said had shattered the faith of devotees who contribute to the temples hundi

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 3:24 pm

Visakhapatnam To Launch Electric Double-Decker Buses To Boost Urban Tourism

The City of Destiny Visakhapatnam, is all set to enhance its urban tourism experience, taking it to new heights, literally, with the proposed introduction of electric double-decker buses.

NDTV 3 Jul 2025 1:21 pm

Andhra Minister Kondapalli Srinivas seeks bankers cooperation for entrepreneurs

Kondapalli Srinivas said State Bank of India had been playing a vital role in the economic development of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 11:45 am

Tourism officials told to expedite land acquisition for star hotels projects

Tourism Special Chief Secretary asks officials to design awareness campaigns to promote adventure, water sports and cruise tourism facilities

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 8:29 am

CITU blames lack of safety audits for recurrent accidents at pharma units

Mandatory inspections are being ignored on the pretext of Ease of Doing Business and Speed of Doing Business, alleges Narasinga Rao

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 8:25 am

Youth held for blackmailing woman with nude photos of her daughter

The accused threatened that he would make the photos viral on social media unless he was paid, say police

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 5:43 am

Union Minister virtually flags off cruise liner from Vizag to Chennai

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu extended best wishes and assured all support for the promotion of cruise tourism in the State.

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 4:40 am

Electric Double-Decker Buses Soon In Vizag

These buses will not only promote tourism but also redefine urban mobility in Visakhapatnam. Proper maintenance will ensure reliable service for all: Ajay Jain, special chief secretary of the tourism department

Deccan Chronicle 3 Jul 2025 12:32 am

Andhra Pradesh Set To Become Logistics Hub With New Air Routes: Minister

The Minister said that compared to previous years, Andhra Pradesh has recorded around a 15 per cent increase in flight capacity this year, with additional services at Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Kurnool, and Kadapa airports.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Jul 2025 9:08 pm

Andhra Home Minister Finds Cockroach In Meal During Inspection At Hostel, Suspends Warden | Video

Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha found a cockroach in her food during a surprise hostel visit in Visakhapatnam, prompting the suspension of the warden.

News18 2 Jul 2025 9:18 am

Services of Dr. B.C. Roy recalled at Doctors Day celebrations

Speakers criticise the State governments move to run 10 medical colleges in PPP mode

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 11:03 pm

Officials review preparations for Giri Pradakshina festival in Visakhapatnam on July 9

District Collector directs officials to ensure smooth experience for devoteestaking part in the festival

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 10:22 pm

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests inspects Visakhapatnam zoo

He directs officials to make more efforts on beautification and maintenance of animal enclosures to enhance visitors experience

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 8:46 pm

YSRCP spreading fake news on surprise visit to BC Girls Hostel in Payakaraopeta, alleges Home Minister

I did not find a cockroach in the food served at the hostel, says Anitha

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 8:27 pm

Cricket fever rises: Andhra Premier League will feature seven teams, say officials

The tournaments commencement date will be announced shortly, says Andhra Cricket Association Secretary

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 8:16 pm

Reduce costs and increase income, Visakhapatnam District Public Transportation Officer tells RTC officials

Take extra care to ensure that the buses are in a proper condition during the forthcoming Giri pradakshina at Simhachalam on July 9

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 7:22 pm

Approval for Adani Groups Pumped Storage Project expansion in Andhra Pradesh draws flak

The approval violates the PESA Act and Forest Rights Act by bypassing consent from tribal gram sabhas, says former bureaucrat E.A.S. Sarma in a letter to the Chief Secretary

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 7:15 pm

Anakapalli police return 625 mobile phones worth 1.20 crore to owners during the 10th phase of Mobile Recovery Mela

With this 10th phase, the total number of phones recovered has reached 3,336, says SP

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 6:26 pm

Cordelia Cruises To Anchor In Vizag Linking Chennai And Puducherry

Efforts are underway to promote cruise tourism in the region: Venu Gopal, Secretary of the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA)

Deccan Chronicle 30 Jun 2025 9:09 pm

BMS has succeeded in drawing attention to concerns of Indian international workers and students at ILO, says Surendran

Children of workers who completed their studies in Russia, China and other countries are facing difficulties in clearing one more qualifying exam for taking up jobs in India, BMS national organising secretary pointed out

The Hindu 30 Jun 2025 4:23 pm

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on two-day visit to Kuppam

District Collector Sumit Kumar said the CM Naidu will arrive at the helipad at Tummisi village in Shanthipuram mandal at 5.20 p.m. on July 1 and proceed to his residence at Kadapalli village

The Hindu 30 Jun 2025 1:49 pm

Vizag lacks premier training institutes for Engg & Tech students

The proposal for a C-DAC Visakhapatnam centre was made in 2014 itself, but there has been no progress even today

The Hindu 30 Jun 2025 8:22 am

New tug boat inducted into Navy

The Hindu 29 Jun 2025 6:04 pm

Academy Awards 2025 committee: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan congratulates Kamal Haasan on his selection as member

Kamal Haasans exceptional command over every aspect of filmmaking as a writer, singer, director, producer, and actor is truly inspiring. He is a true master of the craft, Pawan Kalyan said

The Hindu 29 Jun 2025 3:23 pm

Thieves attempt robbery in Visakha Express train at Piduguralla, railway police open fire

This was the second robbery attempt on Pidiguralla-Nadikudi area in Palnadu district, the RPF Assistant Security Commissioner B. Sailesh Kumar said

The Hindu 29 Jun 2025 11:04 am

A.P. CM tells officials to mobilise maximum Central funds for MA&UD Department

Officials instructed to speed up works undertaken as part of AMRUT, AMRUT-2, AIIB and UIDF schemes; CM calls for a poultry waste management policy

The Hindu 29 Jun 2025 5:20 am

Visakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee opposes privatisation of steel plant core units

Committee leaders demand that the Union government withdraw the decision

The Hindu 28 Jun 2025 8:07 pm

Outsourced staff of GVMCs water supply wing call off strike, restore operations

Assuring complete restoration of supply by Saturday evening, Commissioner Ketan Garg says the proposal to increase the wages of staff is under active consideration of the government

The Hindu 28 Jun 2025 7:00 pm

Lord, along with siblings, begins annual sojourn amid Jai Jagannath chants in Vizag

Devotees pull the chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra as cultural troupes lead the grand processions

The Hindu 28 Jun 2025 8:21 am

A.P. government committed to achieving energy efficiency, says Minister

First Super Energy Conservation Building Code building of A.P. inaugurated in Vizag; power utilities told to achieve target of 20 lakh rooftop solar connections

The Hindu 28 Jun 2025 8:20 am

Kuppadam sarees: a woven tale of innovation, elegance and tradition

Borrowing its name from a complex weaving technique invented by weavers over 150 years ago, Kuppadam saree is a cultural icon in Andhra Pradesh. With its exquisite details, these woven wonder of silk and cotton blend art and heritage on every warp and weft

The Hindu 28 Jun 2025 8:14 am

Man gets death penalty for murdering six members of neighbours family in Vizag

Appala Raju killed six members of a family, including three women and two children, over a personal grudge in 2021

The Hindu 28 Jun 2025 7:21 am

Singaiah death case: Andhra Pradesh High Court grants interim protection to Jagan Mohan Reddy till July 1

Justice Y. Lakshmana Rao gave the relief to Jagan Mohan Reddy while hearing his writ petition to quash the FIR and adjourned it to the above date

The Hindu 27 Jun 2025 4:38 pm

Discover Koraput: Odishas hidden gem of peaks, tribes and pristine landscapes

A trip to Deomali and Talamali, Odishas twin hills, offers a taste of sweeping altitudes, quiet encounters with Nature and a rare glimpse of Koraputs highland soul

The Hindu 27 Jun 2025 11:00 am

A tightrope walk for Chittoors mango farmers

Mango farmers in Chittoor, which registered a bumper yield of over 10 lakh tonnes this season, are staring at massive losses as they are forced to sell their produce for a meagre 4 a kg, far from the government mandated 8, owing to delayed procurement by pulp-making units in the district. Poor MSP enforcement, alleged collusion among factories, and logistical bottlenecks arising out of global conflicts have exacerbated their plight, writes K Umashanker

The Hindu 27 Jun 2025 8:35 am

Ashara Mubaraka congregations in Vizag

The Hindu 26 Jun 2025 11:20 pm

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh thanks Cognizant CEO for choosing Visakhapatnam as key hub for expansion

Nara Lokesh said the upcoming facility is not just an investment in infrastructure (by Cognizant) but a vote of confidence in the youth of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 26 Jun 2025 4:51 pm

Twenty million international tourists expected in current fiscal year in India: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Diversity becomes the core of Indias tourism sector;Tourism in India is no more about monuments and memories and It is about livelihoods and legacy, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Hindu 26 Jun 2025 4:43 pm

Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddys quash petition posted by High Court for hearing on June 27

The judge observed that perhaps no coercive steps would be taken against petitioner Jagan Mohan Reddy in the meantime

The Hindu 26 Jun 2025 3:36 pm

Utkal Sanskrutika Samaj to celebrate Rath Yatra in Vizag on June 27

The idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be taken out in a colourful decorated chariot from the temple at Dasapalla Hills behind All India Radio to the Gundicha temple at Lawsons Bay colony amidst chanting of Hari bol and Sankeertan.

The Hindu 26 Jun 2025 2:02 pm

Google vice-president Thota Chandrasekhar donates 1 crore to TTD

A cheque for the amount was handed over to the TTD chairman B.R. Naidu at his camp office in Tirumala

The Hindu 26 Jun 2025 1:49 pm

Cognizant Announces Major Expansion in India with New Campus in Visakhapatnam

Investment of over 1,580 crore to create 8,000 jobs and boost regional tech ecosystem

Deccan Chronicle 25 Jun 2025 5:51 pm

Many road stretches under Zone II and Parawada, becoming death traps for commuters in Visakhapatnam

At least five fatalities were reported in the last 7 to 10 days due to road accidents in this area, say police officials adding that overspeeding and wrong side driving are leading to accidents

The Hindu 24 Jun 2025 11:24 pm

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant invites bids from private agencies to maintain its two core units

The plant management has taken this step in view of the targets set by the government, inability to achieve the expected output from the existing workforce and as part of cost-cutting measures, say sources

The Hindu 24 Jun 2025 9:25 pm

Jagan unfit to be in politics, says Bheemunipatnam MLA

Ganta Srinivasa Rao alleges that the former Chief Minister is inciting unrest by visiting various areas

The Hindu 24 Jun 2025 8:02 pm

Woman, son found dead in well, daughter rescued in Vizag; suicide pact suspected

The woman allegedly took the extreme step after a quarrel with her husband over a financial matter

The Hindu 24 Jun 2025 7:30 pm

Ahead of local body polls, Jana Sena puts special focus on north Andhra districts

The party is hopeful that it would get a sufficient number of ZPTC and MPTC seats in future although it was given only two Assembly seats in the general elections.

The Hindu 24 Jun 2025 1:57 pm

Three killed, 10 injured as lorry rams commuters at Lankelapalem Junction in Vizag

According to a police official, the lorry was heading towards Anakapalli from Gajuwaka, when it reportedly rammed into multiple vehicles at the busy junction.

The Hindu 24 Jun 2025 9:57 am

Vizag Metro Rail to have two metro depots, near VIMS and Vizag Port

At least 35 to 40 acres of land is required to set up each depot, says official, adding that as part of the land acquisition process, a social impact assessment is currently being conducted

The Hindu 24 Jun 2025 8:38 am