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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

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 10:11 pm

Bad weather grounds flights to Bhogapuram: four diverted on Wednesday, services cancelled on Thursday

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

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 10:02 pm

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.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Sep 2026 8:14 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 24 Sep 2026 8:13 pm

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.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Heavy rain inundates several parts of Vizag; normal life disrupted

Tree-fall incidents were reported across Visakhapatnam as heavy rain inundated low-lying colonies, damaging infrastructure and disrupting traffic movement in several areas, around 30 families moved to safer locations, 71 trees uprooted and nearly 5.5 km of roads damaged; authorities launched rescue, evacuation and restoration measures as the wet spell continued under the influence of a deep depression

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 7:53 pm

Two electrocuted, Visakhapatnam waterlogged as deep depression crosses Andhra coast after two days of rain

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

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 2:04 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India September 24: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 24

The Hindu Businessline 24 Sep 2026 1:56 pm

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.

bhaskarlive 24 Sep 2026 12:50 pm

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.

bhaskarlive 24 Sep 2026 10:23 am

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).

Business Standard 24 Sep 2026 9:04 am

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

The Hindu 24 Sep 2026 12:57 am

Odisha reels under deep depression, heavy rainfall continues

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Several districts of Odisha continue to receive incessant rainfall due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, and the state government is making all necessary preparations to deal with its impact. The deep depression, moving west-northwest at 7 kmph, is currently centred about 30 km south-southwest of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and 160 km southwest of Gopalpur. IMD sources said the system is likely to maintain its west-northwestward movement and cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, to the southwest of Kalingapatnam, within the next three to four hours. IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said widespread rainfall has been recorded across Odisha during the past 24 hours. Thirty-five locations received heavy rainfall of 712 cm, while 10 locations recorded very heavy rainfall of 1220 cm. Similiguda in Koraput district recorded extremely heavy rainfall of 230 mm. The IMD has issued a red warning for Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri, where heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, is likely. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Boudh, Subarnapur, Bargarh, Balangir and Nuapada districts. The weather system is also likely to generate strong winds of 5565 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph along and near the coast as it moves inland. For September 24, the IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, in Nabarangpur, while Bargarh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Koraput and Malkangiri are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. On September 25, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Nuapada. Rainfall is expected to continue on September 26, mainly over western parts of southern Odisha, including Kalahandi, Balangir, Nuapada and Nabarangpur. Earlier on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the states preparedness to deal with the incessant rainfall triggered by the deep depression, emphasising the states policy of zero casualty. He asked the concerned authorities to prioritise the safety of lives and property. A total of 33 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and 381 fire service teams have been deployed across the state to deal with the situation.

bhaskarlive 23 Sep 2026 11:13 pm

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

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:02 pm

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 .

TFIPOST 23 Sep 2026 5:22 pm

Deep depression to cross Andhra-Odisha coast near Kalingapatnam tonight; red alert in five Andhra districts

Red alert till Thursday morning in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, ASR and Anakapalli, orange in Visakhapatnam; schools shut across Uttarandhra

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 2:41 pm

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 .

Pragativadi 23 Sep 2026 2:20 pm

Centre asks Andhra Pradesh to guard Visakhapatnam Steel Plant free of cost before CISF exit on November 17

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

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 1:08 pm

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 Hindu Businessline 23 Sep 2026 11:24 am

What time will Cyclone Arnab make landfall and which states will be worst affected? All you need to know

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.

India TV 23 Sep 2026 10:45 am

Flash Flood risk in Andhra Pradesh: Red alert issued for 4 districts including Visakhapatnam, 7 districts under orange alert while yellow alert issued for 8; check affected districts and latest weather update

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.

The Economic Times 23 Sep 2026 10:29 am

Amaravati Regional Summit in Vijayawada on October 16 ahead of CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Stakeholders from eight districts will showcase local industrial potential; NTR Collector G. Lakshmisha urges entrepreneurs to use the regional summit to sign MoUs

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 10:05 am

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

The Hindu 23 Sep 2026 9:36 am

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

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:53 pm

SCoR steps up safety amid heavy rain alert

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

SCoR steps up safety amid heavy rain alert

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:10 pm

Depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify, to cross coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on September 23 night

Holidays declared for schools in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Srikakulam, and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 9:30 pm

CM Naidu lays foundation stones for 3,892 crore worth development projects in Visakhapatnam

Chief Minister virtually launches 16 GVMC and VMRDA projects, including 24/7 drinking water supply systems, sewerage networks, industrial water pipelines and an AI-based traffic management system, with a target of completion within 18 months

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

CM Naidu lays foundation stones for 3,892 crore worth development projects in Visakhapatnam

Chief Minister virtually launches 16 GVMC and VMRDA projects, including 24/7 drinking water supply systems, sewerage networks, industrial water pipelines and an AI-based traffic management system, with a target of completion within 18 months

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

As tenure ends, Visakhapatnam ZP focus now on asset sharing

The concluding meeting of the elected bodys five-year term saw members review development initiatives, discuss post-reorganisation challenges and reflect on their role in grassroots governance following the division of the district into three Zilla Parishads

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 7:54 pm

Deep Depression Over BoB to Hit Odisha-Andhra Coast on Sept 23 Night, Warns IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will move northwestwards and cross the Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on the night of September23. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the system is likely to intensify into a deep depression by evening and touch the coast [] The post Deep Depression Over BoB to Hit Odisha-Andhra Coast on Sept 23 Night, Warns IMD appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 22 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

Hilton enters Visakhapatnam, 360-room hotel to open in 2032

The hotel will form a part of the landmark WTC Visakhapatnam development in Yendada, a landmark 10-acre mixed-use development by the Kapil Group company

The Hindu Businessline 22 Sep 2026 5:02 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India September 22: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 22

The Hindu Businessline 22 Sep 2026 4:56 pm

Python, Chicken Rescued During Ganesh Visarjan Procession In Hyderabad

According to GHSPCA, its team had been tracking a dance group from Visakhapatnam for nearly five days following information about the alleged use of a live snake during its performances.

NDTV 22 Sep 2026 1:20 pm

Two held with country-made gun in Visakhapatnam; police say weapon was brought from Bihar

City Task Force raid at Gollalapalem catches two men, both about 30, who run a biryani centre; the II Town police are investigating why the firearm was procured

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 12:53 pm

Woman found dead in Hyderabad OYO hotel, boyfriend on the run

Hyderabad: A 29-year-old private employee reportedly died in an OYO hotel room in Madhapur, where she had allegedly checked in with her boyfriend. The deceased and her boyfriend, Srinivasa Ravi Teja, are both natives of Visakhapatnam. They had checked into an OYO room at Siddiqui Nagar, Madhapur, on Monday, September 21. She was later found 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 22 Sep 2026 12:02 pm

Depression in Bay to intensify, cross Vizag-Gopalpur coast from tomorrow night

Likely deep depression eyes north Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur during the projected window from Wednesday night till early hours of Thursday

The Hindu Businessline 22 Sep 2026 11:47 am

IMD forecasts heavy rain in north coastal Andhra; Vizianagaram, Srikakulam on alert

Steady showers from Srikakulam to Anakapalli since Monday evening bring relief after days of heat; the IMD expects heavy to very heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday and winds of 40 to 60 kmph along the coast

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 10:40 am

BoB Depression Intensifies, To Cross Odisha-Andhra Coast As Deep Depression On Sept 23-24

The Depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is moving west-northwestwards and is likely to intensify into a Deep Depression within the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The system is forecast to continue moving west-northwestwards and cross the North Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and [] The post BoB Depression Intensifies, To Cross Odisha-Andhra Coast As Deep Depression On Sept 23-24 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 22 Sep 2026 10:04 am

The Rerouting Paradox

India's cable map was never built for this moment. Eighteen international systems land at just five or six cities, and Mumbai alone reportedly carries something like ninety-five percent of the country's international bandwidth, according to Carnegie India's July analysis of the country's subsea posture. Versova's thirteen-cables-in-six-kilometres cluster, flagged by the Takshashila Institution's July governance review, is the kind of concentration that planners elsewhere would call a single point of failure and route around on principle, war or no war. Even a perfectly rerouted cable runs into a second problem: India cannot repair its own undersea infrastructure. Takshashila's review counts zero Indian-flagged cable repair vessels. A break is fixed by ships based in Singapore or Dubai, and a routine repair takes four to five months to complete, longer if the vessel has to be diverted through a warzone or if its home government decides the trip is not worth the risk. Eleven of India's eighteen cables are already past twenty years old, edging toward the end of a typical twenty-five-year service life, which means the odds of needing that repair are only rising. The diversification underway is real. Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel and Tata Communications are building I-2SEA, a Singapore-to-India system landing at Machilipatnam and Chennai, explicitly pitched for the AI and hyperscaler traffic feeding Hyderabad's data centres. Google's separate America-India Connect programme adds three more paths out of Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai, reaching Singapore, South Africa and Western Australia, which Google itself frames as reducing India's reliance on its existing Mumbai and Chennai landings. But oil and data fail differently. A tanker rerouted around a chokepoint still delivers its cargo late; a cable rerouted into a new chokepoint still goes dark the same day something cuts it, and geography alone does not shorten the four-to-five-month repair clock. Takshashila's own prescription is telling: before anything else, it wants undersea cables formally designated Critical National Infrastructure, a step still stuck on whether the Telecommunications Act, 2023 even permits it without fresh legislation, alongside a sovereign repair fleet the government has targeted, optimistically, for 2027. Neither depends on which ocean the next cable crosses.

RisingKashmir 22 Sep 2026 1:24 am

Python, hen rescued from Ganesh Chaturthi dance in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: An Indian rock python and hen being used during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Hyderabad were rescued on Sunday, September 20. The two animals were being used by a dance group from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The Greater Hyderabad Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GHSPC), in coordination with the Madhuranagar police, rescued the animals 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 21 Sep 2026 10:54 pm

Red Alert for Ganjam

IMD Meteorological Centre Bhubaneswars Special Bulletin-1 (10 pm, 21 Sept 2026) says Depression BoB/06/2026 near 17.7N, 87.8E will intensify into a Deep Depression and cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur late 23early 24 Sept, with Red alerts for isolated extremely heavy rain over south Odisha. The post Red Alert for GanjamGajapatiKoraput as Bay Depression Takes Aim at South Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 21 Sep 2026 10:31 pm

IMD issues orange, red alerts for A.P. as low-pressure area may bring heavy rain in next three days

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places in Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, ASR, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Eluru districts

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 9:02 pm

Indian, Lankan Navies hold professional exchanges during Exercise SLINEX-26

Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Sep 21 (IANS) Navies of India and Sri Lanka participated in professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, Underway Replenishment (UNREP) training, Yoga and sporting interactions during the harbour phase of the bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 (Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise) which concludes in Visakhapatnam on Monday. The 13th edition of SLINEX-26, which kicked off on September 17 began with the harbour phase and was followed by the sea phase. The harbour phase of SLINEX26 at Visakhapatnam featured professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, UNREP training, Yoga and sporting interactions between the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy, the Indian Navy posted on X on Monday. Capt PHSS Appuhamy, CO SLNS Sindurala, also called on RAdm Vishal Bishnoi, FOCEF, EasternSword, furthering professional dialogue and mutual understanding. The engagements enhanced interoperability, camaraderie and exchange of best practices, it added. Sri Lankan Naval Ship Sindurala arrived at Visakhapatnam on September 17 to participate in the SLINEX-26. The Indian Navy formally welcomed the Sri Lankan Navy vessel upon its arrival, adhering to naval traditions. From the Indian Navy, INS Kavaratti, an indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, and INS Jyoti, the Fleet Tanker, are participating in the exercise. The exercise reaffirms the enduring maritime partnership and shared commitment of India and Sri Lanka to a secure Indian Ocean Region, according to the Indian Navy. Conceptualised in 2005, SLINEX has evolved into an important forum for fostering maritime cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between the two Navies, the Ministry of Defence mentioned in a statement. Aligned with India's vision of MAHASAGAR, SLINEX-26 reinforces Indias commitment to a secure, stable and inclusive maritime environment and further consolidates the enduring maritime partnership between the two nations, according to the statement released by the Ministry of Defence. Earlier this month, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Udaygiri arrived at Sri Lanka's Colombo for a three-day operational visit, aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between the two nations. The ship's visit coincided with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Sri Lanka. In a post on X, the Indian Navy Spokesperson wrote, Indigenously constructed multi-role stealth frigate INS Udaygiri arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a three-day operational visit from 0811 Sep 26. The ships visit coincides with the landmark visit of Honble Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, who also attended a deck reception onboard INS Udaygiri. The engagements aim to strengthen maritime cooperation through Mobile Training Teams, experience sharing and provision of machinery/ equipment spares to the Sri Lanka Armed Forces, in line with Indias Neighbourhood First policy. The visit underscores Indias unwavering commitment towards realising the vision of MAHASAGAR, the spokesperson added.

bhaskarlive 21 Sep 2026 5:24 pm

Todays Gold Rate in India September 21: Gold prices down in Coimbatore, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur

22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 21

The Hindu Businessline 21 Sep 2026 4:46 pm

India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Maritime Partnership with SLINEX-26 Exercise

India and Sri Lanka reaffirm their maritime partnership with the SLINEX-26 exercise in Visakhapatnam, enhancing cooperation in the Indian Ocean. India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Maritime Partnership with SLINEX-26 Exercise

Daily Kiran 21 Sep 2026 1:58 am

YSR Congress Accuses Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government of Undermining Visakhapatnams Development

YSR Congress claims the Andhra Pradesh government is neglecting Visakhapatnams growth in favor of Amaravati, raising concerns over local issues. YSR Congress Accuses Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government of Undermining Visakhapatnams Development

Daily Kiran 20 Sep 2026 9:33 pm

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal may bring heavy rain to A.P. from Sept. 23

System likely to intensify into a deep depression by Sept. 22 and approach the south Odisha-north A.P. coast by Wednesday; isolated heavy to very heavy rain and winds of 50-60 kmph expected

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 8:56 pm

Navies of India, Sri Lanka take part in bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam

Navies of India and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in a bilateral exercise. The thirteenth edition of the Sri Lanka-India maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is underway. This exercise aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and foster interoperability between the two nations. The event commenced with a harbour phase and will be followed by a sea phase. SLINEX-26 reinforces India's commitment to a secure and inclusive maritime environment.

The Economic Times 20 Sep 2026 7:32 pm

India and Sri Lanka Kick Off 13th Edition of SLINEX-26 Maritime Exercise in Visakhapatnam

The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy have commenced the 13th edition of their annual bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, at Visakhapatnam. Scheduled from September 17 to 21, 2026, the five-day drills aim to enhance operational synergy, interoperability, and mutual trust between the two neighbouring naval forces. The Indian Navy is participating with two prominent warships: [] The post India and Sri Lanka Kick Off 13th Edition of SLINEX-26 Maritime Exercise in Visakhapatnam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 20 Sep 2026 6:50 pm

India, Sri Lanka hold 13th edition of bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX

Five-day exercise in Visakhapatnam focuses on operational interoperability and maritime cooperation

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 6:03 pm

India, Sri Lanka hold 13th edition of bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX

Five-day exercise in Visakhapatnam focuses on operational interoperability and maritime cooperation

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 6:03 pm

Visakhapatnam woman held for blackmailing 26-year-old woman

The accused, Chandana Geetha Prasanna of Seethammadhara, allegedly operated with her husband Sivanarayana and associates Naresh, Uday and Ramana Murthy to blackmail people by threatening to circulate their personal photographs and videos unless they paid money, police said

Deccan Chronicle 20 Sep 2026 5:18 pm

Girl students hair cut while asleep at Bheemunipatnam KGBV; fellow students act triggers security scare

The incident soon gained attention on social media, further intensifying concerns among parents and the local community

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 4:59 pm

Bay low-pressure system offers hope to rain-starved Andhra Pradesh amid severe historical deficits

Continuing its west-northwestward track, it is projected to reach the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal near the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts around the morning of September 23

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

IIM Visakhapatnam Executive MBA: Check Eligibility, Course Details And Selection Process

IIM Visakhapatnam invites applications for its two-year hybrid Executive MBA program for working professionals and senior executives.

NDTV 20 Sep 2026 2:00 pm

Nara Lokesh calls on students to face failures with courage and determination

The students have been told to respect soldiers, make them their real heroes during Bharateeyam programme

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 12:38 pm

Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Delayed Due To Technical Problem

The train, which was scheduled to depart at 5.35 am, was delayed due to the technical issue.

Deccan Chronicle 20 Sep 2026 8:07 am

INSV Neelkanth to sail from Visakhapatnam to Andamans for ANCs Silver Jubilee Celebrations

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) The INSV Neelkanth, an ocean-going sailing vessel of the Indian Navy, will sail from the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) headquarters at Visakhapatnam to Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The sail ship will embark on a nearly 661.2 nautical miles voyage as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), headquartered at Sri Vijaya Puram (earlier Port Blair). Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, Commander-in-Chief, ANC (CINCAN), interacted with the crew of INSV Neelkanth at Visakhapatnam ahead of the voyage on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The interaction focused on key lessons for the voyage and inspiring the future of sailing in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the ANC said. The INSV Neelkanth is a nearly 40-foot-long sailing yacht or ocean-racing vessel. It is one of six ocean-going sailing vessels the Navy uses for expeditions and training. The others are INSV Mhadei, INSV Tarini, INSV Bulbul, INSV Hariyali, and INSV Kadalpura. In 2023, the INSV Neelkanth won first place in the Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race by covering 360 nautical miles from Kochi to Goa. During the race, the crew, comprising both men and women, encountered heavy rain and sea states of up to 04, along with speeds gusting over 25 knots for two days. In 2024, the sailing vessel undertook a 100-nautical-mile expedition in 24 hours to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Navys submarine training school INS Satavahana. Earlier, in 2021, it sailed from Chennai to Visakhapatnam to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Navys submarine base INS Virbahu. While these expeditions were along the Indian coastline, the voyage to the Andamans will be through open seas. The crew may experience rough weather when approaching the Andaman Sea, with the possibility of a low-pressure system developing over the area. Southwest winds of 2025 knots may blow over the South Andaman Sea, and the sea state may be rough, with poor visibility. The crew is extremely well-trained, and the vessel is capable of handling all weather conditions. In fact, it will be a very good experience for those participating in the expedition, an official said. The ANC is Indias first and only tri-services Command, established on October 1, 2001. The Command, comprising the Indian Navy, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard, was created to defend the strategic Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In addition to regular surveillance along Indias Exclusive Economic Zone around the archipelago for defence purposes, the ANC also protects the region's fragile ecosystem. It is also tasked with Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) operations in one of the worlds busiest maritime zones. The ANC has planned a series of activities for its Silver Jubilee celebrations, some of which, involving island residents, have already begun.

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 10:59 pm

A.P. Chief Minister reviews beach cleaning activities in Visakhapatnam

Chandrababu Naidu participates in the Swarna AndhraSwachh Andhra programme at RK Beach, interacts with sanitation workers, fishermen, and scuba divers, inquiring about the process of removing plastic waste and discarded fishing nets that had accumulated on the seabed

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

Over 28,000 families get land ownership rights after decades of wait in Visakhapatnam

The title deeds will now enable the beneficiaries to use their properties for obtaining loan, observes Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, while promising to address the concerns of another 22,000 families awaiting regularisation pattas soon

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:52 pm

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises to address drinking water needs of Visakhapatnam

It is the responsibility of the NDA government to ensure water reaches every household in the city, and Polavaram Left Main Canal will play a crucial role in meeting the future requirements, he asserts

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises to address drinking water needs of Visakhapatnam

It is the responsibility of the NDA government to ensure water reaches every household in the city, and Polavaram Left Main Canal will play a crucial role in meeting the future requirements, he asserts

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

CM Naidu Hands House Pattas to 28,445 AP Families

Resolving four decades old uncertainty Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu distributes house-site pattas to 28,445 Poor families in Visakhapatnam

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2026 6:41 pm

Jana Sena Party will select local body candidates on merit, local connect: Manohar

Civil Supplies Minister stresses familiarity with local issues, public engagement and party discipline; cautions cadre against believing social media reports on seat allocation

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 6:04 pm

A new job an achievement but serving the people is real responsibility: Ram Mohan Naidu

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Saturday that getting a job is an achievement but serving the people is the real responsibility. He said that as part of the nationwide Rozgar Mela under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was immensely heartening to distribute appointment letters to 200 youth in Visakhapatnam. On this occasion, as over 51,000 youth across the country step into new jobs, my heartfelt congratulations to each one of them. May this job bring new confidence to your life. A new opportunity to serve society. Through this platform, I urge you to keep learning continuously, enhance your skills, and move forward to provide even better services to the people, the minister posted on X. Naidu further said: Heartiest congratulations to all 51,000+ youth joining government service across the country. May this new job become a new opportunity to serve society and the nation with dedication. A new job. A new responsibility. A new chapter in nation-building. Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said that he was privileged to participate in the 20th edition of Rozgar Mela with the youth of Sri Amritsar Sahib. As we travel through Amrit Kaal towards Viksit Bharat, our youth are not merely witnessing this journey; they are powering it with their ideas, aspirations and determination, and are shaping the future. Young recruits who received their letters today are entering public service at a transformative moment when technology reshapes governance, AI changes workplaces, and digital platforms bring citizens closer to the State, Puri posted on X. Yet technology can never replace integrity and empathy. As PM Modis message of Nagrik Devo Bhava reminds us, the person must always matter more than the file. This is the mantra with which young people embarking upon their careers must serve the country and citizens, he mentioned. Indias growing startup ecosystem, manufacturing, digital services, electronics, emerging technologies and energy sector are creating new opportunities. Free Trade Agreements are opening new markets, partnerships, and career opportunities for our talented youth. With landmark reforms, legislative changes and new initiatives, Indias energy sector is also playing an important role in this journey towards energy security and green transition. While we are strengthening existing energy infrastructure, India is also opening new energy frontiers like unlocking offshore potential through the Samudra Manthan Mission and turning waste into clean energy and livelihoods through GOBARdhan scheme, Puri highlighted.

bhaskarlive 19 Sep 2026 6:04 pm

Pilot Phase of NIRMaL Sgar Launched in Visakhapatnam

Extensive scientific studies will be conducted in Visakhapatnam to identify sources of marine plastic litter, track their movement and develop strategies to remove them

Deccan Chronicle 19 Sep 2026 4:42 pm