National 2W Racing: Chavan leads podium sweep; Jennifer, Rajini Krishnan script fine wins
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Shrugging off lack of sleep and jet lag following an overnight journey from Spain to Chennai, 19-year-old Sarthak Chavan from Pune still found reserves of energy and determination to win the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open race, which he started from the last row of the grid in the second round of the Indian National Racing Challenge 2W 2026 at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai on Saturday. Sarthak, who arrived in Sriperumbudur at six in the morning on Saturday, missed Fridays practice and qualifying sessions, but found his rhythm at the right moment to pull off a stunning win; he acknowledged that leader Rahil Pillarisettys retirement at the end of the penultimate lap played a part in his victory. In the process, Sarthak led a podium sweep for the Petronas TVS Racing team as Chennai teenager Rakshith Dave finished second ahead of Bengalurus Chiranth Vishwanath, who started last having missed the practice and qualifying sessions on Friday due to a bout of food poisoning. Another impressive performance came from 16-year-old Kabilesh (RACR Castrol Power1), son of former multiple National champion Rajini Krishnan, who won the Super Stock 301-400cc Open race dominantly to round off the days programme. Meanwhile, former National womens champion from Chennai, Ann Jennifer (Motul Sparks Racing), also scripted a fairytale victory in the Super Stock 165cc Intermediate race, which she started last on the grid after failing to set a time during qualifying this morning, following a crash. Thiruvallurs Mohamed Mikail (Team MRA) won the Pro-Stock 200cc Open in a tight finish, while local challenger Anandhu KK (Veedol C2 Racing) benefitted after race leader Kavicholairasan (Speed Up Racing) crashed in the Stock 301-400cc Novice race and Yashwant Verma led a 1-2 finish for Motul Sparks Racing in the Stock 165cc Novice class. Hyderabads Rajender Beedani notched his second win in three outings in the Expert (RR 310) class, holding off Bengalurus AS James in a close finish. Poojita Anil Kumar, the teenager from Bengaluru, also recorded her second win in as many races in the Women (Apache RTR 200) class, sparing some 29 seconds to second-placed Hannah Akkineni Joshitha from Hyderabad. Pothu Vignesh from Mancherial took the top honours in the Rookie (Apache RTR 200) class, followed by Bengalurus Dev Agastya. The results (Provisional all six laps unless mentioned): Super Sport 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Sarthak Chavan (Pune, Petronas TVS Racing) (11mins, 03.311secs); 2. Rakshith Dave (Chennai, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:03.506); 3. Chiranth Vishwanath (Bengaluru, Petronas TVS Racing) (11:06.187). Pro-Stock 200cc Open (Race-1): 1. Mohamed Mikail (Thiruvallur, Team MRA) (11:51.610); 2. Amarnath Menon K (Kozhikode, MadRabbit Racing) (11:51.831); 3. Abdul Basim RS (Chennai, Chandra LGE Racing) (11:53.924). Super Stock 301-400cc Open (Race-1): 1. Kabilesh Rajini Krishnan (Chennai, RACR Castrol Power1) (11:38.273); 2. Kamal Navas (Chennai, Rockers Racing) (11:41.065); 3. Seshadri (Bengaluru, Motul Gusto Racing) (11:41.153). Super Stock 165cc Intermediate (Race-1): 1. Ann Jennifer AS (Chennai, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:46.048); 2. D Annish Samson (Bengaluru, Motul Sparks Racing) (12:53.234); 3. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:55.971). Stock 301-400cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Anandhu KK (Chennai, Veedol C2 Racing) (12:15.190); 2. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K, Motul Gusto Racing) (12:17.181); 3. Ashwin R (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (12:17.860). Stock 165cc Novice (Race-1): 1. Yashwant Varma (Visakhapatnam, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.445); 2. Raja Sreeharsha Singamsetty (Tadipatri, Motul Sparks Racing) (13:09.792); 3. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru, Pvt.) (13:10.097). Petronas TVS Racing One-Make Championship: Expert (Apache RR 310) (Race-1): 1. Rajender Beedani (Hyderabad) (11:42.499); 2. AS James (Bengaluru) (11:42.612); 3. Kamal Navas (Chennai) (11:44.190). Women (Apache RTR 200) (5 laps): 1. Poojita Anil Kumar (Bengaluru) (11:14.009); 2. Hannah Akkineni Joshitha (Hyderabad) (11:43.872); 3. Mansi Ashok Walunj (Pune) (11:43.884). Rookie (Apache RTR 200) (Race-1): 1. Pothu Vignesh (Mancherial) (13:13.842); 2. Dev Agastya (Bengaluru) (13:14.321); 3. Rehbar Islam Baktoo (J & K) (13:14.381).
Visakhapatnam decks up for Ganesh Chaturthi
Visakhapatnam faces 58% rainfall deficit, straining water reserves
APWRIMS data reveals that the district received just 199.69 mm of cumulative rainfall between June 1 and September 11, against the normal expected benchmark of 479.49 mm
Indian Gaur rescued from snare in Papikonda National Park of Andhra Pradesh
The 750-kg gaur, which was caught in the snare laid by hunters in the eco-sensitive zone, is now undergoing treatment at Animal Rescue Centre in Visakhapatnam
Colombo Security Conclaves Tabletop Exercise Concludes Successfully in Visakhapatnam
The Colombo Security Conclaves tabletop exercise focused on maritime security challenges concluded successfully in Visakhapatnam on September 11. Colombo Security Conclaves Tabletop Exercise Concludes Successfully in Visakhapatnam
Major Tragedy Averted as Bus Catches Fire After Passengers Alight in Vizag
APSRTC Visakhapatnam Regional Manager Appala Naidu stated that the vehicle had departed at 5 pm yesterday and completed its overnight journey, pulling into the Dwaraka station at approximately 7 am
Anand Mahindra has called for India to focus on trust and patient experience rather than low treatment costs alone to strengthen its medical tourism industry. He suggested Goa and Visakhapatnam (Vizag) could become the next medical tourism hubs by combining their flight connectivity and hospitality infrastructure with world-class hospitals and specialists. He also urged emerging cities such as Amravati and GIFT City to plan health districts, while stressing that building a strong medical ecosystem could take 15 years.
Visakhapatnam: Felling of Trees Along National Highway Sparks Outrage
Visakhapatnam is already struggling with dust and pollution. At a time when we need more greenery, chopping out of mature trees is difficult to tolerate, said one resident, echoing the sentiment of many.
National Lok Adalat in Vizag today
Visakhapatnam: Pilot Programme Launched to Empower Adolescent Boys
The programme aims to promote positive attitudes, responsible behavior, gender equality, respect for women and essential life skills.
Measures underway to avert drinking water crisis in Visakhapatnam
Bank employees observe strike over long-pending demands in Visakhapatnam
Trishul strategy to help check drug menace, crimes and road accidents in A.P.
Chief Minister Naidu calls for intensified action against ganja and drug trade, with a calendar of awareness and enforcement programmes, proposes de-addiction centres of excellence in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Amaravati
Mayor candidate yet to be finalised, says Palla Srinivasa Rao
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 11
Techie Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Visakhapatnam
Preliminary information suggests that family disputes may have led to his death
Bank strike shuts branches in Vizianagaram; no services till September 15
Employees of all cadres march from the Ananda Gajapathi auditorium to Fort Junction on the United Forum of Bank Unions call; the coordination committee says managements have ignored the five-day demand and asks that performance-linked incentives cover all staff
Continuous drizzle provides welcome respite to Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam: VPA Installs 3 More Air Quality Monitoring Stations
The new stations are covered under a 10-year Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract to ensure long-term operation and maintenance.
Visakhapatnam: MLA Flags Drinking Water Crisis in Madhurawada, Bheemili
Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao urged GVMC officials to act swiftly to resolve the drinking water shortage in Madhurawada and Bheemili zones.
The boom and bust of sporting culture in A.P.
A weightlifters bronze in Sydney remains the only Olympic medal present-day Andhra Pradesh can call its own. In Visakhapatnam,Paul Nicodemusreports how a State that had repeatedly built a system that produced medals, has over the years let it fall apart
VPA adds three new stations to strengthen air quality monitoring
Network capacity doubled to boost real-time pollution tracking across key urban pockets
Expedite execution of approved investment proposals, Naidu tells Collectors
Projects cleared by the State Investment Promotion Board should be grounded without delay and their commencement dates fixed, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu; investment summits to be held in Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Amaravati, Anantapur and Tirupati this year
23,000 crore to keep the taps on: what Visakhapatnams data centre boom will cost in water storage
A proposal to the Chief Minister seeks a 10-15 tmc ft expansion of the Yeleru reservoir and five balancing reservoirs of 5 tmc ft each on up to 12,500 acres, fed from the Polavaram Left Main Canal
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across other cities on September 10
AP Chambers business expo 2026 from September 11
YSRCP organises coordination meet with the cadre ahead of proposed local body polls
IATO national convention to be held in Visakhapatnam from September 10
NCB Mumbai secures conviction in inter-state drug trafficking case, two get 10 years jail
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) In a significant blow to an inter-state drug trafficking network, the NDPS Special Court in Biloli, Maharashtra's Nanded district, has convicted two traffickers and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh each in a case involving the seizure of 1,127 kg of ganja, a statement of the NCB said on Wednesday. The convicts, identified as Gokul Narayan Rajput (32), a truck owner-driver from Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, and Sunil Yadav Mahajan (35), a co-driver from Jalgaon district, were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) Mumbai Zonal Unit on November 15, 2021, while transporting a large consignment of the contraband. Acting on specific intelligence, an NCB team intercepted an Ashok Leyland truck at Manjram village in Nanded district. During a search, officers recovered 49 polythene gunny bags concealed beneath a load of industrial iron rods. The bags contained 112 packets of ganja weighing a total of 1,127 kg. According to the NCB, the investigation revealed that the contraband had been loaded at Ankampalli in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam district and was being transported to Jalgaon district in Maharashtra. Probe findings also showed that Rajput had previously been booked in criminal cases related to attempted murder and kidnapping. The truck used for transporting the narcotics, which was owned by Rajput, had already been blacklisted by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), but continued to be used for illegal transportation activities, investigators said. During the trial, the prosecution established that both accused were in conscious possession of a commercial quantity of ganja and failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for its possession. The Additional Sessions Judge, Biloli, found both accused guilty under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and sentenced them to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh each. The court also ordered confiscation of the seized truck. The NCB said the conviction underscores its commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks through effective investigation and prosecution, contributing to the goal of a drug-free India.
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 9
Third year since Naidus arrest: September 9 a dark day for Telugu people, says TDP chief
Palla Srinivasa Rao calls the 2023 arrest in the APSSDC case politically motivated and the then YSRCP governments conduct authoritarian; the TDP leader spent more than 50 days in the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison
Third year since Naidus arrest: September 9 a dark day for Telugu people, says TDP chief
Palla Srinivasa Rao calls the 2023 arrest in the APSSDC case politically motivated and the then YSRCP governments conduct authoritarian; the TDP leader spent more than 50 days in the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison
Minister P. Narayana lays the foundation stone for the States first in-situ slum redevelopment, to be built in nine months with shear-wall technology; each family gets 3,000 a month in rent meanwhile, and residents who have waited decades say it feels like a dream
Visakhapatnam port adds three air quality monitoring stations in 6.54 crore expansion
LED boards near Port Stadium, Harbour Park and the Naval Dockyard show air quality readings to the public, the Deputy Chairperson says
Visakhapatnams groundwater falls 3.86 metres in a year; six villages past 20 metres deep
District Ground Water Officer K. Pushpalatha links the fall to a 47.89% rainfall deficit, heavy borewell extraction and concrete cover that blocks recharge; 135 habitations, including 39 urban wards, are between six and 20 metres deep
Bhogapuram Airport: Air India Express to fly Visakhapatnam-Bangkok twice a week from October 27
Flight IX 904 leaves Visakhapatnam at 11.30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and the return lands at 3.55 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays; the Andhra Pradesh Air Travellers Association has pressed for the service for years
The Clean-Air Report Card: How Major Metros and Smaller Towns Performed
Delhi scored 172 points and ranked 21st, sharing the position with Visakhapatnam. It was ahead of Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata.
GVMC chief calls for green Ganesh celebrations
Relief from heat for Andhra Pradesh likely as low pressure brews over Bay of Bengal
Light to moderate showers are expected across the State, while isolated heavy rainfall likely in North Coastal A.P. from September 12 to 15, suggests IMD forecast
Kailasagiri ropeway services suspended for maintenance
Officials step up measures to tackle air pollution in Visakhapatnam
Door-to-door leprosy survey from September 11
Hare Krishna Movement to hold Heritage Fest from September 9
Eye donation fortnight concludes in Visakhapatnam
Street vendors stage protest against GVMCs removal of pushcarts
Street vendors stage protest against GVMCs removal of pushcarts
The countrys future is shaped in classrooms: NCTE member opens AU programme on generative AI
The five-day programme covers ethics, moral values and NEP 2020 in the use of generative AI; the Vice-Chancellor says modern technologies must become part of the curriculum
Applications for new NTR Bharosa pensions in Visakhapatnam district till September 16
Forms are to be submitted at Swarna Gramam and Swarna Wardu offices with an Aadhaar card, a rice card or income certificate and category certificates, the District Collector says; sanction follows e-KYC and field verification
Vishnu Chemicals enters JV agreement with DCX Chrome SAS, France
To establish greenfield manufacturing unit in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh
Dolphins Nose Lighthouse: Exploring Visakhapatnams coastal landmark
Perched atop Dolphin Hill, the lighthouse offers a sweeping view of Visakhapatnams harbour, coastline and surrounding hills
VMC Introduces BT Pothole Doctor In Vizag
GVMC has introduced a 1.30-crore BT Pothole Doctor machine to speed up road repairs and improve safety across Visakhapatnam.
High-Rise Buildings To Breathe Easy With Godavari Water
Visakhapatnam expects 110 MGD of Godavari water through the Polavaram canal, easing pressure on groundwater amid the citys growing water demand.
APPCB holds Green Walkathon, workshop on air quality in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam Port Authority marks International Clean Air day with major green initiatives
Man paraded shirtless with a noose around his neck over 30,000 dispute in Vizianagaram
The 30-year-old was confined overnight in a mechanics shed and assaulted, then paraded shirtless with a noose around his neck at Ramachandra Rajupeta in Vizianagaram, the police say
22, 24 carat Gold prices down across other cities on September 7
Fisherman who told sister he feared for his life found dead on Visakhapatnam beach; murder suspected
Mylapalli Chanti left his sisters house at Kotha Jalaripeta during the night and was found on the beach in the morning with injuries to the neck and head
Sloth bear trapped in oil palm fence rescued in Andhras Kakinada district, sent to Visakhapatnam zoo
The adult male bear is under observation at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park for two days before release into the wild, wildlife expert D. Mahesh Babu says
Visakhapatnam: Man Found Dead Near Beach, Murder Suspected
One Town police reportedly sent the body to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Rate Of Cyber Crime Remains High In Vizag, But Falls By 60% This Year
Cybercrime losses in Visakhapatnam fell 60% this year, with 45 crore defrauded and 32 crore recovered through police action.
Village, ward Secretariat staff protest chokes Vizags busy city junction
Visakhapatnam civil society calls for moratorium on AI data centre approvals
The convention flags water, land and transparency concerns; adopts six-point declaration
KGH New Lab Detects Genetic Haemoglobin Disorders In 94 Of 121 Samples
A first of its kind in the state, the lab is functioning as the regional diagnostic centre for Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts. It provides testing, genetic counselling, and clinical management services free of cost
FICCI organises Beyond the Boardroom event
Google data centre in Visakhapatnam will use air-cooling technology: MP
Sribharat dismisses concerns over water consumption, heat and limited jobs; says data centre will spur a wider economic ecosystem in the region
Google data centre in Visakhapatnam will use air-cooling technology: MP
Sribharat dismisses concerns over water consumption, heat and limited jobs; says data centre will spur a wider economic ecosystem in the region
APSRTC Vizag Manager inspects aero express services
Visakhapatnam Regional Manager announces that APSRTC has urgent requirement for on-call drivers and calls for applicants possessing a heavy driving license with a minimum of two years of experience to apply for opportunities by contacting their nearest depot managers
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant employees union approaches PMO over pending VRS dues
Despite recurring savings, RINL has withheld the disbursement of pending VRS packages and Earned Leave encashment dues of 75 crore, says Visakha Steel Employees Union general secretary
NLMC to e-auction 459 RINL land parcels in Visakhapatnam
Vizag zoo gets four new species as part of animal exchange programme
Krishnashtami Celebrations Held Across Visakhapatnam
Children dressed as Radha and Krishna participated in celebrations while college students in traditional attire attended the programmes at pandals where symbolic milk and butter pots were major attractions.
Visakhapatnam celebrates Sri Krishna Janmashtami with devotion and special prayers
GVMC issues notification for delimitation of wards from 98 to 120
Vizag MP Seeks Expansion Of Visakhapatnam Railway Station
Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharat urges railway authorities to speed up station expansion, new lines, Vande Bharat services and passenger amenities.
Visakhapatnam police win overall championship at Andhra Pradesh Sports Meet-2026
Little Krishnas steal the show at Janmashtami celebrations
Cultural programmes, Utti beating competitions and special pujas add to teh festive fervour
No tankers since 1996: how a Vizag colony made rainwater harvesting mandatory and kept its wells wet
JR Nagar near Old Venkojipalem in Visakhapatnam made rainwater harvesting pits mandatory for every building in 2010; residents say they have never needed a water tanker
From Bengal to Visakhapatnam: The hands behind Ganesha idols
For 26 years, Bengal idolmakers from Bengal have made Visakhapatnam their seasonal home, shaping clay Ganesha idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
SCoR urges strict adherence to Ethics at Vigilance seminar
IMD predicts dry spell and rising heat in Sept.
Army Recruitment Rally Underway In Visakhapatnam
Over 10,000 candidates are taking part in the Army recruitment rally for Agniveer and technical services in Visakhapatnam, which runs till September 20.
Vizag water crisis: apartment dwellers struggle with high tanker rates
Nikku Appanna of Buditi village in Srikakulam district, who taught at Botany for 35 years; says the young will walk the right path if they can read Ramas values in their own language
Vizag Beach Road traffic restricted overnight till September 20 for Agniveer recruitment rally
Vehicle movement restricted between Park Hotel Junction and NTR Circle from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. till September 20
Vizag airport closure: Delhi HC sends plea to Andhra HC
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the closure of Visakhapatnam Airport for commercial flights, directing the petitioner to approach the Andhra Pradesh High Court instead. The court cited forum non conveniens, stating that the primary impact and cause of action lie in Visakhapatnam, where a similar PIL is already pending. The petitioner argued that the decision to close the existing airport for 30 years, transferring operations to a new airport 60 km away, was arbitrary and wasted public funds.
CM taking credit for bringing Godavari waters to North Andhra: ex-Minister
GVMC fines 45,000 after raids reveal food safety violations at Gajuwaka outlets
Low Turnout At Visakhapatnam CZMP Hearing Raises Awareness Concerns
Low public participation at Visakhapatnams CZMP hearing has raised concerns over awareness of coastal regulations among residents and fishing communities.
A.P. CM Naidu stresses river interlinking to transform Uttarandhra into Uttamandhra
The Godavari water will reach Visakhapatnam by next year and Srikakulam in future, realising the goal of its interlinking with Vamsadhara River, says the Chief Minister
Govt.s reckless decisions throwing Education Dept. into disarray, alleges Jagan
The YSRCP chief denounces the alleged rude behaviour of the police against former Deputy CM Pushpa Sreevani, who is leading a protest against the shifting of Government Tribal Residential School at Marikavalasa in Visakhapatnam
