Leopard spotted in Paderu fields, locals told to stay alert
CPR training session organised for Visakhapatnam police personnel
LVPEI, IIH Warriors to hold Not Just A Headache session on Sept. 30
Visakhapatnam groundwater level rises after heavy rain, but remains deeper than last year
Monthly average rises 1.63 metres in September; real-time district average at 7.20 metres below ground level on September 29. Officials say full recharge may take 1015 days and urge rainwater-harvesting measures
Two drunk-driving cases raise concerns over private bus safety in Visakhapatnam
Two drivers were caught operating long-distance buses under the influence of alcohol in the past three months; traffic police urge passengers to call 100 if they suspect a driver is intoxicated
Man held for killing female friend at Hyderabad OYO hotel
Hyderabad: Madhapur police have arrested Srinivas Ravi Teja, the man accused of killing his friend Sharon Nikitha Topno, 29, in an OYO hotel room in Madhapur last week. He reportedly told police he killed her because she was pressuring him to marry her. Ravi Teja, from Visakhapatnam, was taken into custody after he was discharged Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Visakhapatnam Railway Station Celebrates 130 Years of Rail Heritage
Over the last 130 years, Visakhapatnam railway station has grown into a bustling railway hub, serving over 65,000 passengers daily through its eight platforms
Madhapur OYO Murder Case Cyberabad Police Arrest Accused
Police have cracked the case of a young woman who was murdered in an OYO hotel in Madhapur, Hyderabad last week. Madhapur police have arrested the accused, Srinivas Raviteja the victim's friend from Visakhapatnam, in connection with the case.
NCC jumps after bagging order worth Rs 1,077 crore
NCC rose 1.11% to Rs 131.50 after the company announced that it has secured an order worth Rs 1,076.71 crore from the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Visakhapatnam, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 29
Serious geopolitical developments create upheaval, desperation & concern in entire Pakistan
FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS Geopolitical developments taking place at a fast pace around the world, and particularly in the region and sphere in which Pakistan is involved, create great concern and desperation in Pakistan. These upheavals for Pakistan are mostly beyond any sort of control or convenient management that could have been ordinarily or even extraordinarily possible in routine matters. Analysts, government and their agencies throughout and the media in Pakistan are in serious and worrisome wild debate and discussion on these upheavals and the sudden developments causing perceivable hurt to its international and regional position. The SCO Summit in Uzbekistan followed by the BRICS Summit in New Delhi over the last two months have been a cause of serious concern and frustration for Pakistan. The tour of two Central Asian nations by PM Narendra Modi, followed by various programmes, diplomatic and political engagements therein, including his recognition by the Uzbek nation, conferring upon him their highest public honour, has also added to the already existing frustration. The uranium supply programme discussion with the Uzbekistan government by the Indian leadership has also been a migraine-giving factor for the think tank in Pakistans establishment. The success of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, in which Russian President Putin and the Chinese President Xi Jinping also participated with great enthusiasm along with the other global leaders, created ripples in the whole socio-political set-up of Pakistan. Moreover, Pakistan's non-inclusion in the summit due to the lack of any invitation further added salt to its injury. The invitation to Iran and serious engagements with them at the Summit was also not taken kindly by it. Ever since the outbreak of the US-Iran-Israel war, the energy crisis and their prices have disturbed the whole world. Every nation has made attempts to cater to its energy demand and is deeply concerned about the supply chain of oil globally. India has been continuously and consistently playing its positive role so far as the oil supply chain and its routes are concerned. It has maintained cordial and warm relationships with the Middle East countries for the good of humanity that includes its own good too. This was visible through the BRICS summit in New Delhi when the President of Iran had cordial bilateral meetings on its sidelines with the Indian side, in which he showed a great bonhomie and also exhibited positive expectations from the Indian leadership in the context of the US-Iran war. The positive overtures of the Indian side in this regard were taken due note of by everyone. India was also successful in brokering a high-level meeting between the UAE and Iran leadership during the BRICS sidelines, which sent shockwaves through Pakistans political leadership and its strategic policy managers. The Indian leadership has taken several important steps to ensure the stability of the oil supply chain through the Middle East despite the ongoing strife there. Besides ensuring crude oil and other energy supplies from Russia (despite US sanctions), Iran and Saudi Arabia, India took tangible steps to ensure its future energy requirements as well. In this connection, it went ahead with some important steps that have far-reaching implications regionally and globally. India and the UAE are taking their long-standing energy partnership to another level. Following India's Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the UAE in May this year, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) agreed to explore significantly expanding cooperation in strategic energy storage, including the potential storage of up to 30 million barrels of ADNOC crude oil in Indias Strategic Petroleum Reserves. This is surely significant as it ensures energy freedom to India in the region. The agreement is about expanding strategic storage cooperation and strengthening energy supply security between the two nations. Pakistan analysts and the media have been crying about this proposed cooperation, which also includes ADNOCs participation in storage facilities at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh (India) and the development of reserve facilities at Chandikhol in Odisha (India), alongside its existing storage presence at Mangalore. They feel surprised that the two sides are also exploring the possibility of storing crude oil at Fujairah in the UAE as part of Indias strategic petroleum reserve framework. Cooperation in LNG and LPG storage is also being explored by the two sides and the analysts in their opinion in Pakistan view it as a major threat to Pakistan in the event of any kind of conflict between India and Pakistan. They term it as 'a big disparity in the energy security scenario in the region that has negative implications for the region, especially Pakistan'. 'For a major oil-importing economy like India, that also exports refined oil to other countries globally, strategic petroleum reserves can provide an important buffer during wars, geopolitical tensions, shipping disruptions or other emergencies that affect global energy supplies'. Indian opinion in this regard says that larger and more diversified reserves can strengthen the countrys ability to respond to unexpected supply shocks. 'This is where diplomacy and security of energy come together, thus strengthening international partnerships today while preparing for the uncertainties of tomorrow'. While the India-UAE partnership shows how long-term energy cooperation can contribute to more resilient supply chains and greater surety about the future, Pakistan views the partnership as a threat to regional and global security. The Yemen Houthi rebels drone and missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia and its energy infrastructure, and particularly the city of Mecca, has created serious doubts about the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed in August this year between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. It has caused serious doubts about the collective security pact. Saudi Arabia was forced to take help from Israel in regard to the intelligence inputs regarding these and future attacks. The Agreement was put to the test, and it was observed that neither Pakistan nor Turkey could in any way come to the rescue of Saudi Arabia, particularly when the city of Mecca was under attack by the Houthis. The Agreement had said that 'any attack on any one of the signatories to the agreement would be treated as an attack on all of them'. The rebels also declared a naval blockade on the Saudi shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el Mandeb Strait, and there was virtually no response from Pakistan and Turkey in this connection, keeping in view the provisions of the Agreement between the three nations. The United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York in the context of its 81st session during the month of September 2026 brought India into focus once again. The Turkish President Erdogan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, besides Pakistan's permanent representative, raised the Kashmir issue in their addresses, which were responded well by the Indian representatives. However, the absence of the Indian Prime Minister, Chinese President and the Russian President from the UNGC session was also commented upon in various ways by the Pakistan analysts, while it was also said that the presence and address of the US President Trump in the UNGC had no major relevance in context of the current geo-political scenario. The support expressed in favour of India by the Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in the UNGC meetings and particularly the support for India's permanent position in the Security Council, was viewed very seriously by the analysts in Pakistan. The reply presented by a number of India's representatives on Kashmir had a great impact on the psyche of Pakistan's thinking minds. This can be further analysed in the context of the following development in which the Indian diplomat Khitij Tyagi serving as Counsellor at Indias Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva, on September 23, 2026, delivered Indias Right of Reply during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council, responding to Pakistans remarks on Jammu & Kashmir. One of the key issues he dwelt upon was the 1990 forced mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley. Responding to Pakistans allegations concerning Kashmir, Khitij Tyagi said that Kashmiri Pandits were driven from their homes by the terrorists whom Pakistan had armed, trained and sent across the border. He added that the same terrorists subsequently killed Kashmiris belonging to different faiths. He also referred to reports of civilian deaths, arrests and shortages of food and medicine in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and made it a point to convey that Pakistan ought to focus on development rather than territorial claims and the export of terrorism to the world and particularly to India. Ambassador Parvathineni Harish of India strongly rejected the Pakistan claims and said that Pakistan is habitually misusing the UN platforms for divisive political agendas and reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are inalienable and internal part of India. Additionally, PM Sharief, in his address, raked up the issue of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) at the UN again. However, the External Affairs Ministry of India, under the leadership of Dr S.Jay Shankar, External Affairs Minister, who was also at the UN, already issued a befitting reply from Bishkek in this context. India made its stand known to the world on the IWT issue. The statement said that the Hague-based International Tribunal ruling that 'Indias decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty was not legally permissible and that the 1960 pact remains fully in force' was not in any way acceptable to India. India rejected the ruling, saying the tribunal had no jurisdiction to pronounce on its sovereign decisions. India rejected the award and also the interim measures order, reiterating that it does not recognise the Court of Arbitration and has never participated in its proceedings. (The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist and can be reached at: ashwanikc2012@gmail.com )
Moderate Rains Lash Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli
IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Andhra Pradesh
CITU backs Swarna Gramam, Swarna Ward employees agitation
Visakhapatnam Railway Station Celebrates 130 Years of Journey
The station, which began in 1896 with two platforms and around 200 passengers a day, now handles over 65,000 passengers daily across eight platforms.
Visakhapatnam: Seaman Refuses Breathalyser Test, Hits 6 Vehicles, House
Seven people whose vehicles and house were damaged lodged a joint complaint: Reports
Visakhapatnam railway station marks 130 years
Inter-State drug trafficking network busted as 43 litres of hash oil seized
Five arrested; Consignment heading to Kerala from Odisha
Activists mark Bhagat Singhs anniversary with call to oppose data centres in Visakhapatnam
GST officials busts illegal pan masala unit in Visakhapatnam; 54.60 crore evasion estimated
24x7 Godavari water soon for Vizags Madhurawada under 725-crore project
Work likely to begin in October; water will travel from Yeleru to the Mudasarlova reservoir, serve 2.5 lakh people in the first phase and ease the load on the Gosthani
Roll Rida, Kumar Varun and C SHOR to perform at first Comic Con in Vizag on October 10 and 11
Comic Con Indias debut in the State on October 10 and 11 brings comedians, rappers, comic publishers and a cosplay contest to the Kalam Convention Centre
E-Complaint Kiosk Launched at Vizag Railway Station
The kiosk is linked to the online PGRS system. Visakhapatnam commissioner of police Dr Sankhabrata Bagchi and others were present.
NDA prioritises Visakhapatnam development ahead of GVMC elections
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Visakhapatnam: Builders Seek GVMC Clearance for Pending Bulk Water Connections
Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) Visakhapatnam chapter president E. Ashok Kumar said the apartment complexes are struggling to secure adequate water, raising questions about the responsibility of urban local bodies (ULBs) in providing bulk water connections.
Vizag, Manyam And ASR Mark Tourism Day With Development Push
Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama Raju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts marked World Tourism Day with new tourism initiatives and development plans.
Prof. G.S.N. Raju receives National IETE Lifetime Achievement Award
Four practice nets inaugurated at ACAVDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam
Bronze statue of late Thota Sudhakara Prasad unveiled in Visakhapatnam
NDA, YSRCP step up preparations for local body elections in Visakhapatnam
While NDA highlights development works, YSRCP focuses on drinking water crisis and alleged government failures
Infinity Vizag-2026 maps out strategy to transform Visakhapatnam into tech hub
Around 400 delegates, including startup founders, CEOs, industry leaders, and students, deliberate upon bridging the gap between industry requirements, academic frameworks, and early-stage entrepreneurs
Voice-based e-complaint kiosks opened at Vizag railway, bus stations
Passengers can record grievances round the clock without approaching the police station; intiative aims to facilitate quicker processing and redressal of complaints
APPCB issues show-cause notices to 95 industries in Parawada over untreated waste
The move comes after social media videos on black-coloured water flowing through drains and stormwater canals emanating foul odour; industries told to sumbit replies within seven days
Vizag Navy Marathon on December 13; registrations open on October 4
Free entry to parks and museums on World Tourism Day in Visakhapatnam
CSIR launches five science magazines in regional languages
The initiative aims at breaking the linguistic barrier and fostering a deeper scientific temperament at the grassroots level, say experts
Landslide disrupts Rayagada rail corridor, East Coast Railway announces train cancellations
Two days of rain halve Andhra Pradeshs monsoon deficit from 43% to 22%
After the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, Visakhapatnam districts shortfall falls from 53.2% to 3.6%
Centre notifies Deendayal, JNPA, Paradip, and Mundra as mega ports
The Centre has notified the major ports of Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip, and Adani Group's Mundra Port as mega ports. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in a gazette notification, said the central government, under sub-section (1) of section 73 of the Indian Ports Act, 2025 (27 of 2025), notified the criteria for classification of a port as a mega port; whereas major ports of Deendayal (Kandla), Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), Paradip, and Mundra Port, a port other than the major ports, satisfy the said criteria. India has 12 major ports and over 200 non-major ports. The 12 major ports are Deendayal (Kandla), Mumbai, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Ennore (Kamarajar), Tuticorin (V O Chidambaranar), Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Kolkata (including Haldia) and Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
Lavanya of Gangavaram in G.K. Veedhi mandal could not be taken to the Darakonda health centre, just 6 km after streams overflowed and a bridge washed away
Lavanya of Gangavaram in G.K. Veedhi mandal could not be taken to the Darakonda health centre, just 6 km after streams overflowed and a bridge washed away
Food Safety Violations Found at Popular Restaurants in Visakhapatnam
Pista House and Kamat Hotel on Beach Road, Alpha Hotel near Jagadamba Centre, Eastern Spice Restaurant in Akkayyapalem were found violating hygiene standards
Food safety inspections expose hygiene lapses at hotels, restaurants in Visakhapatnam
People urged not to abandon children
NDRF, SDRF rescue Srikakulam officials on boat drifted away in Nagavalli river
Walmart Vriddhi MSME Connect 2026 event in Vizag on September 25
Rains improve water outlook of Vizag; GVMC takes up restoration activities
Intense spell causes damage to houses, roads and civic infrastructure, prompting large-scale relief and restoration measures by the GVMC; officials say the full impact on reservoirs and groundwater recharge will become clearer in the coming days
ED searches 16 locations linked to Bengaluru-based firm
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 25 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at 16 premises linked to Bengaluru-based Attica Gold Private Limited and others across Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving the purchase and acquisition of stolen gold, an official statement said on Friday. The searches were conducted on September 23 and 24 under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, by the ED's Bengaluru Zonal Office. According to the ED, the investigation relates to allegations that Attica Gold Private Limited, its shareholders and directors were habitually involved in the purchase, acquisition and dealing of stolen gold articles, allegedly generating substantial proceeds of crime. The investigation was initiated based on multiple FIRs registered and charge sheets filed by police authorities at various police stations over allegations of habitual purchase, acquisition and dealing in stolen gold, the central agency said. The ED said that information gathered from the FIRs was further supported by other verifiable inputs regarding alleged money laundering activities and processes undertaken by the accused persons. The searches covered residential premises of directors, former directors and shareholders, besides the head office and branches of Attica Gold Private Limited and other linked premises. The central probe agency identified P.S. Ayub alias Bomanahalli Babu, Obedulla A., Mohammed Salman A. and Arbin Taj A. among the key persons linked to the investigation. According to the ED, these persons did not cooperate with the search proceedings and remained absconding. The ED also alleged that employees at some of the business premises covered during the searches had been instructed by the key persons to remain unavailable during the proceedings. The searches resulted in the seizure of alleged proceeds of crime in the form of Rs 7.52 lakh in cash, apart from foreign currency, gold jewellery and silver articles, the central agency said. The ED added that further investigation into the case is underway. It can be noted that Attica Gold has a large network of outlets across several states and is involved in the purchase and sale of gold. The company is into purchasing gold directly from individuals, melting it down and converting it into jewellery before selling it through its outlets. The ED is examining complaints and allegations concerning the manner in which gold was procured and subsequently processed and sold by the company. The organisation had also been searched by the Income Tax Department in the past as part of an earlier investigation. Attica Gold has expanded its business across multiple states and reportedly operates around 200 outlets. The company's business model involves buying and selling gold through its network of shops. The latest ED action has also drawn attention to Bommanahalli Babu, widely known as Attica Babu, to his political activities. He was reportedly preparing to contest the bypoll from the Hiriyur Assembly constituency.
Visakhapatnam City Police arrest 102 in 74 property crime cases
Visakhapatnam to host district-level youth festival from October 6
Relief work picks up in Visakhapatnam; first flood warning on Nagavali and Vamsadhara
GVMC clears 102 of 112 fallen trees and finds 12 km of roads damaged; Home Minister Anitha asks officials to coordinate with Odisha on flood flows
Andhra sets 70% renewable energy rule for data centres, addresses water concerns: Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh is adopting a sustainability-focused strategy for its data-centre expansion in Visakhapatnam. The state mandates that 70 percent of energy used by data centres must come from renewable sources. To address water requirements, the Polavaram project will redirect water flow toward Visakhapatnam. Additionally, the state is incentivizing the establishment of desalination plants by data-centre companies. This holistic approach aims to balance large-scale investments with sustainability concerns.
AP Sets 70% Renewable Energy Rule for Data Centres, Addresses Water Concerns: Lokesh
The state is positioning Visakhapatnam as a major data-centre hub as it seeks to attract large technology investments and build out its digital infrastructure: Lokesh
Sustainable tourism in Visakhapatnam: Travel beyond the checklist
Ahead of World Tourism Day, a look at how four initiatives from Visakhapatnam and the Eastern Ghats are reshaping travel around Nature, communities and low-impact experiences
Debt trap looms large over A.P. weavers
The weaving sector once sustained by handloom cooperative societies across Andhra Pradesh is currently reeling under mounting dues, dwindling orders and disappearing livelihoods, Nellore Sravani reports, as many societies are becoming dormant due to non-payment of dues on the part of the State government
Students protest, flag poor infra at Andhra University; VC assures phased repairs
Power supply restored on war footing across rain-hit north coastal districts, says EPDCL chief
APEPDCL Chairman and Managing Director I. Pruthvitej puts the total loss at 251.33 lakh as per preliminary estimates in the districts under the purview of the discom
IndiGo cancels both legs of its Vijayawada-Bhogapuram service, while Air India Express cancells both legs of its Hyderabad-Bhogapuram service, indicates flight-tracking data
RTC Cancels 170 Bus Services In Vizag
APSRTC has temporarily cancelled around 170 bus services in Visakhapatnam amid adverse weather conditions caused by a deep depression affecting North Andhra.
Housing societies in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu lead residential rooftop solar installations
Tier II cities such as Coimbatore, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore (Nellore), Visakhapatnam, Kolhapur and Nashik are also catching up
Mudasarlova Reservoir Receives Fresh Inflows Following Rains
Fresh inflows from Kambalakonda hills have raised Mudasarlova Reservoir's water level by three feet, offering relief amid drinking water concerns in Visakhapatnam.
Deep depression wreaks havoc in North Andhra; heavy rain leaves four dead, many areas flooded
More rain forecast as weather system is likely to weaken into depression; Parvatipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam districts worst-hit; parts of coastal and central A.P. experience widespread rain; CM tells Collectors to stay alert and personally monitor the situation
Parts of Visakhapatnam get about 170 mm in eight hours and 48 trees fall; the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rise in Srikakulam, and the IMD expects the system to hold its strength for 12 more hours before weakening
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 24
Torrential downpours damage 613 km of roads across Andhra Pradesh
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 24 (IANS) Heavy rains under the impact of Deep Depression in the Bay of Bengal have damaged 613 km of roads in Andhra Pradesh, State Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy said on Thursday. With heavy rain continuing to lash coastal Andhra even after Deep Depression crossed the coast late on Wednesday night, the Minister for Roads and Buildings (R&B) directed the R&B Department officials to remain on high alert. After a review meeting with officials, he said that due to incessant rains, 613 km of R&B roads across the state have sustained damage as of 7 a.m. on Thursday. Srikakulam district accounted for the highest infrastructure damage, with 356 km of roads getting affected. The Deep Depression caused significant road damage in the districts of Srikakulam, Parvathipuram-Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, East Godavari, Ambedkar Konaseema, West Godavari, Anantapur, Kurnool, and Nandyal. Across the state, roads were washed away at four locations due to the formation of deep craters. Cross-drainage (CD) works were damaged at 78 locations, and the restoration work has already been undertaken at 37 of these sites, said the minister. According to the minister, trees fell on roads at 11 locations and have been completely cleared to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles. Heavy rains caused traffic disruptions at 23 locations, he said, adding that the traffic congestion was successfully cleared at 14 of these spots. It is estimated that approximately Rs 26.95 crore is required for temporary repairs and Rs 224.73 crore for permanent restoration of the rain-damaged roads. The R&B Department has established 78 control rooms across the state and appointed nodal officers. We are continuously assessing ground-level conditions by holding 36 joint coordination meetings with departments affiliated with the R&B wing. We have set up toll-free services in major corporations to provide round-the-clock assistance, Janardhan Reddy said. The department identified 614 locations across the state as vulnerable or accident-prone areas. The department has kept 550 JCBs and 596 power saws ready to clear obstructions such as fallen trees and landslides on roads. The minister said personnel and necessary equipment were kept ready for emergency relief operations.
Deep depression crosses Andhra coast, triggering heavy rain
Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Sep 24 (IANS) The Deep Depression in the Bay of Bengal crossed the coast between Kalingapatnam and Polaki in the early hours of Thursday, triggering heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds in north coastal Andhra Pradesh. The landfall, which began late on Wednesday night, continued for two hours, said officials of Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDA). Heavy rains were lashing Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting road traffic. The Deep Depression crossed the coast close to the southwest of Kalingapatnam between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., with maximum sustained wind speed of 55-65 kmph gusting to 75 kmph. The Deep Depression moved at a speed of 3 kmph over the last six hours and is expected to continue as a severe depression for another 12 hours. It is likely to gradually weaken over the subsequent 24 hours, APSDMA said on Thursday morning. Prakhar Jain, MD, APSDMA, asked people to remain vigilant for 48 hours after the landfall. Low-lying areas must be alert to the risk of flash floods. Officials on the ground must remain on high alert, Prakhar Jain said. Heavy rains are likely in isolated areas of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Manyam, and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts on Thursday. Heavy rains are also likely in isolated areas of Polavaram, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Kakinada districts. Extremely heavy rainfall was recorded in the last 24 hours. Rainfall exceeding 100 mm was recorded in 80 locations. Meanwhile, authorities have deployed teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Five teams of SDRF and four teams of NDRF were deployed in Srikakulam, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts for rescue and relief operations. Authorities have also declared a holiday for educational institutions in Srikakulam, Vizinagaram, Parvatipuram Manyam, Visakhapatnam, East Godavari, West Godavari and Eluru districts. Disaster Management Authority control room toll-free numbers are 112 and 1070. The state control room has been set up with a toll-free number 18004250101. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference with District Collectors to review the situation. He directed the Collectors of rain-affected districts to remain vigilant until the rainfall subsides. Precautionary measures must be taken to ensure there is no loss of life, he said. The Chief Minister asked officials to assess water inflows into reservoirs and rivers and also issue timely instructions to the field level. He said District Collectors must remain alert on Thursday and Friday. He directed officials to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water, food, medicines, and electricity to people in the affected areas. Officials informed him that measures have been taken to ensure the return of fishermen who had ventured into the sea.
ACB arrests Special Deputy Collector in Andhras ASR district on 50,000 bribery charge
UltraTech Cement commissions 4.6 mtpa cement capacity
UltraTech Cement has commissioned 3.6 mtpa greenfield integrated capacity at Petnikota, Andhra Pradesh and also commissioned 1.0 mtpa through debottlenecking at the Company's existing cement plants at Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Patratu (Jharkhand) and Nathdwara (Rajasthan).
Rain batters Srikakulam for second day
Vajrapukotturu village in Srikakulam district recorded highest rainfall of 88.25 mm; Orange alert has been issued for Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Anakapalli, and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts; all educational institutions in these districts to remain closed owing to the heavy rain forecast
Deep Depression Landfall Begins Near Kalingapatnam
The landfall process of the deep depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal has commenced, with the systems leading edge now entering land along the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts. According to the latest observations from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system is crossing the coast between Visakhapatnam and [] The post Deep Depression Landfall Begins Near Kalingapatnam | VizagGopalpur Coast appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Visakhapatnam receives heavy rain; minor landslips, tree falling reported
Under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, the port city recorded heavier rainfall for the second day; district administration inspect vulnerable areas, intensify monitoring, and remain prepared for emergencies
Woman stranded in flooded Nagavali river rescued in Srikakulam
RINL introduces revised promotion policy for executives
Panchagramalu issues may decide GVMC polls in 20 wards
India, Sri Lanka Wrap Up 13th Edition Of Naval Exercise SLINEX-26 In Visakhapatnam
The Indian and Sri Lankan navies concluded the 13th edition of their bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, in Visakhapatnam on 21 September, the Press Information Bureau said on Tuesday. Held over five days from 17 to 21 September, the exercise gave sailors from both countries a platform for professional interaction, exchange of best practices, and deeper [] The post India, Sri Lanka Wrap Up 13th Edition Of Naval Exercise SLINEX-26 In Visakhapatnam appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Red alert till Thursday morning in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, ASR and Anakapalli, orange in Visakhapatnam; schools shut across Uttarandhra
Revenue Minister Reviews Heavy Rain Situation in Odisha; 33 ODRAF Teams Deployed, SEOC Active 24
A deep depression over the West-Central and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal has triggered relentless torrential rains across several parts of Odisha, prompting state authorities to step up emergency measures. The system is expected to cross the North Andhra PradeshSouth Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, by late tonight (September 23). In response [] The post Revenue Minister Reviews Heavy Rain Situation in Odisha; 33 ODRAF Teams Deployed, SEOC Active 247 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik writes to Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad for APSPF personnel at the plant, which has been paying 150 crore to 200 crore a year for a CISF force the Centre is withdrawing over unpaid dues
Heavy rain for Odisha, Coastal AP, Chhattisgarh, Telangana as storm heads to Kalingapatnam
Track of the deep depression would take it likely from Visakhapatnam northwards to interior of south Odisha and onward to Jharkhand
The weather office on Wednesday said the Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the coast between 5 pm on September 23 and 5 am on September 24. The cyclone is most likely to cross the coast before midnight on September 23, as Odisha and Andhra Pradesh remain on high alert. The weather office further added that Cyclone Arnab remains a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal as of Wednesday and is expected to make landfall along the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast, between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, during the night of September 23 and the early hours of September 24.
Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for moderate to heavy rainfall due to an ongoing weather depression. The India Meteorological Department has predicted significant downpours and strong winds in the upcoming days. In an effort to ensure safety, schools and Anganwadi centres in a number of districts have been temporarily closed. Alerts are in place across various regions to caution residents about potential dangers, particularly in flood-prone areas.
Stakeholders from eight districts will showcase local industrial potential; NTR Collector G. Lakshmisha urges entrepreneurs to use the regional summit to sign MoUs
HRF condemns Instagram curbs on Stop Vizag Data Centers account, asks Meta to disclose legal basis
The forum says posts by the HRF and an investigative documentary have also been restricted, and seeks the name of the authority that sought the block
Rains cool Visakhapatnam; holiday declared for educational institutions today
Continuous rain under the influence of a Bay of Bengal depression has brought much-needed relief from the heat in Visakhapatnam, raising hopes of improved groundwater recharge and higher reservoir levels; departments placed on high alert for potential weather-related disruptions
Visakhapatnam Collector tells officials to remain alert amid heavy rain warning
Four AP Cities Feature In Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026
Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Nellore and Vijayawada have featured among the worlds top 1,000 cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026.
SCoR steps up safety amid heavy rain alert
SCoR steps up safety amid heavy rain alert
On Sign Language Day, an interpreter recalls a moment on stage with the President
On Sign Language Day, an interpreter recalls a moment on stage with the President
