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Lokesh invites Japans renewable energy major to invest in green ammonia projects in Andhra Pradesh

Industrial hubs such as Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Krishnapatnam enable integration of renewable energy, LNG infrastructure, low-carbon ammonia facilities, the HRD Minister informs Yukio Kani, Global CEO and Chair of JERA, at the WEF in Davos

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 6:30 pm

Rare sighting of whale shark thrills scuba divers off Visakhapatnam

The whale shark sighting occurred as a group of scuba diving instructors, accompanied by two students, were returning from a routine diving session near Chinna Rushikonda

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 4:13 pm

Fiscal consolidation, financial discipline major issues in Budget presentation: Yanamala Ramakrishnudu

Yanamala observed that the revenue deficit has to be kept under control and, at 9%, Andhras revenue is lower than that of several major States

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 3:58 pm

Andhra Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu seeks action against MLAs skipping Assembly sessions

The Speaker was hinting at the continuous absence of 11 MLAs of the YSR Congress Party, including Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, from the LA and the likely consequences thereof

The Hindu 21 Jan 2026 2:35 pm

Coastal Districts to Have Fog for Two More Days; Flights Affected

Several flights are either getting delayed by a few hours or diverted or even cancelled at times mainly in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Rajamahendravaram airports in the last few days due to dense fog conditions.

Deccan Chronicle 21 Jan 2026 12:13 am

RMZ Corporation to Launch $10 Billion Worth of Projects in AP

The RMZ Group proposes to develop a GCC Park in Kapuluppada Phase-1 IT Park in Visakhapatnam and hyper-scale data centre clusters in Visakhapatnam region with a targeted capacity of up to one GW in phases.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Jan 2026 11:52 pm

RMZ signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh to invest up to $10 billion in infrastructure

RMZ commits $10 billion to Andhra Pradesh for mixed-use, digital, industrial, and logistics infrastructure over five to six years. Plans include a 10 million sq ft IT park and a 1 GW data centre in Visakhapatnam, plus a 1,000-acre industrial park in Rayalaseema, aiming to boost employment and technology-led growth.

The Economic Times 20 Jan 2026 9:02 pm

Dr Jitendra Recommends Steel Based Roads For Hilly Terrains, Workshop In J&K Next Week

NEW DELHI, Jan 20 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh recommended the use of steel slagbased technology for sustainable road construction, particularly in difficult and hilly terrains, noting that its adoption in the Himalayan States and UTs remains limited and needs to be accelerated through targeted outreach and training. Addressing an event marking the signing of an agreement between the Technology Development Board (TDB) and Visakhapatnam-based Industry partner Ramuka Global Eco Work [] The post Dr Jitendra Recommends Steel Based Roads For Hilly Terrains, Workshop In J&K Next Week appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 20 Jan 2026 8:30 pm

Road safety rally organised at Bheemunipatnam

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:26 pm

A.P, RMZ Group announce $10 billion investment partnership in Davos

RMZ Group proposes a Global Capability Centre Park and a hyperscale data centre cluster in Visakhapatnam, and an industrial and logistics park in Rayalaseema

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:23 pm

Naidu using Davos visit for political gains, says Amarnath

YSRCP leader says Chief Minister focused on attacking opposition instead of attracting investments and questions NDAs silence over alleged obscene dance programmes during Sankranti

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 8:21 pm

Tilak, Washington Report To BCCI CoE In Bid To Regain Full Fitness For T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: India players Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar have checked into the BCCIs Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru in a bid to regain full fitness ahead of the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup starting on February 7. Tilak, a mainstay in Indias T20I set-up, was ruled out of the first three games of the five-match series against New Zealand, starting in Nagpur on Wednesday, after undergoing an emergency surgery in Rajkot earlier this month for a lower abdominal issue while playing for Hyderabad in the Vijay Hazare Trophy league stage. Washington, on the other hand, suffered a left rib injury while bowling in the ODI series opener against New Zealand in Vadodara on January 11 and has been ruled out of the entire T20I series. In place of Washington, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is in the squad, while Tilak is replaced by right-handed batter Shreyas Iyer for the first three games. Yes, both Tilak and Washington are at CoE for their respective rehab programmes. For Washington, further tests would be done, and rehab will start as per their outcome. In terms of Tilak, he is yet to be assessed as of now. But it is understood that efforts will be made in such a way that he becomes fully fit to join the Indian team for the last two T20Is in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram, sources familiar with the matter told IANS on Tuesday. Yes, both Tilak and Washington are at CoE for their respective rehab programmes. For Washington, further tests would be done, and rehab will start as per their outcome. In terms of Tilak, he is yet to be assessed as of now. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The Indian team management is hoping that all injury problems are resolved well before next month's T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 20 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

Visakhapatnam school emerges sole Andhra Pradesh finalist for IIT Madras science event

Three students from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Public School to compete at IIT Madras on January 23 and 24

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:53 pm

IIPA study team reviews GVMC urban governance model

Senior officers from Central ministries, All India Services and Defence Services examine civic initiatives and service delivery mechanisms in Visakhapatnam as part of the 51st APPPA

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 6:41 pm

2 Weekly Amrit Bharat Trains via Vizag

Both services will halt at Duvvada and Visakhapatnam, improving connectivity between south India and the Northeast.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Jan 2026 2:27 am

Roads to Connect Bhogapuram Airport by June

The state government has directed NHAI to plan a six-lane coastal highway connecting the Visakhapatnam Port to NH-16 near Bhogapuram.

Deccan Chronicle 19 Jan 2026 11:18 pm

APERC to hold public hearings on power tariff proposals from January 20

Hybrid hearings on Retail Supply Tariff for 2026-27 to be held at Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Kurnool with live streaming across social media; public participation invited

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 8:25 pm

Andhra liquor scam: Enforcement Directorate summons Rajampet MP Mithun Reddy

The ED served notices directing Mithun Reddy to appear before the investigation officers on January 23

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 3:00 pm

Andhra Pradesh Assembly sessions from second or third week of February

Deputy Speaker Raghu Ramakrishna Raju hoped that the YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and the ten MLAs of that party would attend the Assembly

The Hindu 19 Jan 2026 2:39 pm

Natukodi touches 1,500 per kg as Mukkanuma feasts push meat prices to peak

Meat and fish markets in Visakhapatnam witness record demand on the fourth day of Sankranti, with country chicken prices overtaking mutton amid festive buying

The Hindu 18 Jan 2026 6:39 pm

Sankranti weekend boosts tourism in Visakhapatnam

Several famous tourist destinations witnessed heavy footfall, Kailasagiri, particularly experienced continuous visitor movement, the ropeway, newly introduced adventure sports, and the glass bridge at the hilltop attracted a large number of visitors

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 11:04 pm

International Fleet Review to Start in Vizag With Presidential Banquet on Feb. 17

This is for the second time that Visakhapatnam is hosting the International Fleet Review

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

Renowned orthopaedic surgeon passes away in Visakhapatnam

Padma Shri awardee and Prema Hospitals founder S. V. Adinarayana Rao performed over 3 lakh surgeries

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

Special drive planned against illegal medical practitioners in ASR district

The decision follows the death of a student of Pedabayalu Girls High School after she was allegedly treated by unauthorised medical practitioners

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 8:29 pm

Teppotsavam on January 18 in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

Collector inspects KGH, gets complaints from patients of staff demanding money for treatment

The District Collector advised the family members of the patients not to pay any amount to hospital staff and to immediately report any such demands to the authorities concerned

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 3:54 pm

CPI will play a vital role in Andhra politics after Khammam conclave: Kameswara Rao

State executive member Kameswara Rao said the CPI national body will give a clear road map for the strengthening of the party from grass root level in all the districts of Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 17 Jan 2026 1:30 pm

Railways launch wearable tea vending gadget

The Hindu 15 Jan 2026 12:02 am

Man Injured by Kite String in Visakhapatnam

Sharp kite string causes serious facial injury on Madhurawada Bridge

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 10:56 pm

Sanskranti Rush Doubles Bus Fares to AP Cities

It is estimated that around 1,000 private buses operate from Hyderabad to destinations such as Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Anantapur, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada during the festival

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 8:45 pm

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana received good rains in 2025

Cyclonic storm Montha and Ditwah brought excess rains to A.P; no water scarcity in Summer of 2026 and beyond in both the Telugu States, says weather expert

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Heres how Visakhapatnam Swiggyd in 2025

Visakhapatnams Food Story in 2025: Comfort, Chicken and Late-Night Cravings Lead the Way

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 11:25 am

Uttarakhand CEC Praises APs 10-Minute Land Registration System

Uttarakhand CEC Purushottam visited the Anandapuram sub-registrar office in Visakhapatnam district to register a family property and found the process smooth and hassle-free

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 11:26 pm

Assault Case: CM Lauds Visakhapatnam Police For Swift Action

The Chief Minister said the incident was evidence of the excellent law-and-order situation in the city

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 10:44 pm

Woman Slapped, Abused By Man On Busy Andhra Road, None Came To Her Rescue

A woman in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district took to social media on Sunday to describe an incident where she was slapped and abused by an unknown man while commuting to her workplace.

NDTV 11 Jan 2026 4:48 pm

Keshav Asks Centre For Funds For Development of Amaravati, Rayalaseema, Inter-linking of Rivers

The minister asked for an allotment of Rs 5,000 crore in the Union Budget for development of Visakhapatnam as regional financial capital and to extend support for interlinking of rivers and financial support for Nallamalla-Polavaram Link Project.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Jan 2026 6:32 am

Union Minister Suresh Gopi attends GVL Maha Sankranti celebrations in Vizag

G.V.L. Narasimha Rao urges the Union Minister to help sanction projects for boost of tourism in Visakhapatnam and North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:58 pm

Sankranti rush surges in Visakhapatnam amid travel and shopping spree

Public transport hubs and markets see heavy rush as families travel home and festive shopping gathers pace amid school holidays under way

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:10 pm

Union Minister lays foundation for 230 crore Visakhapatnam Port projects

Port to cross 100 MMT cargo handling with major boost to safety, infrastructure and facilities, says Sonowal

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 6:44 pm

BJP MLA Slams Last-Mile Connectivity To Bogapuram Airport

It's easier to go to Vijayawada on the Vande Bharat train than to travel from Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram airport and from there to Vijayawada: BJP leader P. Vishnu Kumar Raju

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jan 2026 8:48 pm

Students told to keep themselves abreast of emerging technologies

Teachers may be good at theory but unless they keep themselves abreast of the changes, they would be teaching the same outdated syllabus, which they had studied decades ago, Visakhapatnam MP said

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:07 pm

Demand Grows to Run Both Bhogapuram, Vizag Airports

CREDAI Visakhapatnam unit president Ashok Kumar said operating both airports in parallel would ensure balanced regional development

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jan 2026 9:27 pm

Book on life of President Droupadi Murmu released in Visakhapatnam

A sanitation worker releases the book, authored by former MP Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, under a tree on Andhra University campus

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 6:24 pm

Winter camp for kids in Visakhapatnam zoo

Visakhapatnam zoos Winter Camp turns enclosures into classrooms, offering children a close look at animal care, behaviour and conservation

The Hindu 8 Jan 2026 4:17 pm

Ramayapatnam Port Phase-I Nears Completion

The deep-sea port is seen a major catalyst for industrial growth in both Prakasam and Nellore districts, positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to Visakhapatnam and Chennai.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Jan 2026 11:26 pm

Parliamentary panel examines impact of higher US tariffs, meets affected sectors' stakeholders

A Parliamentary committee is studying the effects of increased US tariffs on Indian goods. The panel is visiting Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Coimbatore to meet with industry leaders and government officials. They are examining challenges in the marine, automotive, leather, and textile sectors.

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 9:47 pm

Four cricket stadiums to be upgraded for APL matches, says ACA president

Visakhapatnam, Mulapadu, Mangalagiri and Kadapa stadiums to be developed as part of ACAs infrastructure push; womens cricket academy and State-wide talent scouting planned

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:31 pm

Standing Committee Inspects Visakhapatnam Port

Committee tours facilities, reviews infrastructure, cargo handling and upgrades

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 10:35 pm

HPCL commissions residue upgradation facility at Vizag refinery, boosts margins and fuel output

NEW DELHI, Jan 5: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has commissioned a residue upgradation facility (RUF) at its Visakhapatnam refinery, significantly enhancing the plants deep-conversion capability, distillate output and profitability, the company said on Monday. The 3.55 million tonnes-per-year facility includes Indias first residue hydrocracking unit and the worlds first LC-Max unit, capable of converting about 93 per cent of low-value bottom-of-the-barrel oils into high-value petroleum products. The project marks a major step in upgrading Indias refining complexity and [] The post HPCL commissions residue upgradation facility at Vizag refinery, boosts margins and fuel output appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 5 Jan 2026 3:29 pm

CITU calls upon workers to make February 12 general strike a big success

The five-day 18th CITU All India Conference ends with an impressive rally of thousands of workers and union leaders at Visakhapatnam culminating in a public meeting

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 10:16 pm

Tendering Over For A 54-crore World-class Sports Infrastructure Push In AP

Key world-class projects include development of Kodiramamurthy Stadium at Srikakulam, construction of a modern Rs 25-crore stadium at Kommadi in Visakhapatnam, a new sports school at Vizianagaram, and a residential sports school for talented tribal children in the Araku-Paderu region

Deccan Chronicle 4 Jan 2026 9:36 pm

Andhras Bhogapuram International Airport receives first flight

Amaravati: Around 50 kilometres from Visakhapatnam, Bhogapuram International Airport, located in Vizianagaram district, received its first flight on Sunday, January 4. Air India flight from New Delhi was welcomed with ceremonial water cannons as it touched down, completing the first trial run on the 3.8-km runway. Union Civil Minister K Rammohan Naidu, along with Vizianagaram 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 .

The Siasat Daily 4 Jan 2026 7:18 pm

Former Army personnel dies by suicide in Andhra

Visakhapatnam: A 64-year-old former ex-serviceman allegedly died by suicide by lying on the railway track before a running train, police said on Sunday. Railway police identified the deceased as N Venkata Ramana, who served in the Army before joining Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) after retirement and later ran a supermarket here in Gajuwaka. Ramana died 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 .

The Siasat Daily 4 Jan 2026 2:04 pm

Visakhapatnam Police Secure 69 Convictions In Seven Months

Deputy commissioner of police (Law and Order) Mary Prasanthi, addressing a press conference on Saturday, said the convictions included one death sentence, two life imprisonment sentences till death, 10 life imprisonment terms, and several other sentences ranging from three months to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Deccan Chronicle 4 Jan 2026 1:40 am

Road accidents dip in 2025, fatalities stay high in Visakhapatnam

National Highway-16 and city roads together accounted for the bulk of crashes, with two-wheelers figuring prominently; helmetless riding, overspeeding and wrong-route driving cited as key causes, say traffic police

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 9:09 pm