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2 Wagons of Goods Train Derail in Odisha's Koraput, Rail Services Unaffected

The incident took place within the rail yard around 11.35 pm on Monday when the goods train started its journey from Jagdalpur to Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jan 2026 11:16 am

Vizag All Set For India-NZ T20 Face-Off

The Visakhapatnam Traffic Police said traffic diversions and parking regulations would be enforced from 12 noon on match day, with designated parking zones allotted based on ticket categories and approach routes to ease congestion around the stadium.

Deccan Chronicle 27 Jan 2026 2:43 am

Vizag, Anakapalli & ASR districts drenched in Tricolor wave with 77 R-Day celebrations

financial assistance of 809.15 crore was provided to a total of 13,113 beneficiaries, and Pratibha Puraskar were presented to a total 498 employees

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 9:35 pm

Godavari Delta to be surveyed at cost of over 13 crore

Eight pacts signed to attract 58,850 crore investments in Kakinada district during CII-Visakhapatnam summit-2025; A fleet of 50 EV buses to be deployed in East Godavari by 2026 end

The Hindu 26 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

Srikakulam Leads In APs Coastal Protection Great Green Wall Project

Visakhapatnam circle leads bio-shield drive to protect coastline

Deccan Chronicle 25 Jan 2026 9:30 pm

Union Budget 26: AP seeks Centres support for infrastructure projects

Aid for Amaravati, Polavaram, Visakhapatnam Economic Region and inter-linking of rivers top the wish-list

The Hindu Businessline 25 Jan 2026 7:06 pm

500 Visakhapatnam Steel Plant employees opt for third phase of VRS amid merger push

Manpower falls 25% in a year as salary delays and disinvestment fears drive exits at VSP

The Hindu 25 Jan 2026 6:56 pm

Parvathipuram Residents Seek Restoration of RayagadaGuntur Train Halt at Kuneru

Residents also pointed out gaps in passenger train services, noting that no trains operate from Rayagada to Visakhapatnam between 7 am and 9 am. Similarly, no trains run from Visakhapatnam to Rayagada between 9:30 am and 11:30 am.

Deccan Chronicle 25 Jan 2026 12:57 am

State Assembly panel pulls up VMRDA over audit delays

Public Sector Undertakings Committee Chairman sets deadline for clearing pending audit objections and financial reports, stresses financial discipline and transparency

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 8:41 pm

A.P. Home Minister keeps promise; cell phone tower sanctioned for tribal hamlet

BSNL has sanctioned a 4G cell tower for tribal village of Anuku and land for the project has been allocated

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 7:22 pm

Everyone must make efforts keep their surroundings clean, says Visakhapatnam Collector

Cleanliness drive Zero Gap Sanitation Andhra was conducted as part of the Swarna Andhra-Swachch Andhra programme on the Beach Road here

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 7:09 pm

42 held in 44 property offences, assets worth 1.07 crore recovered in December, says Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner

Shankabratha Bagchi says 77 property offence cases were reported in the city, 336 missing mobiles traced, CCTV coverage expanded and drone surveillance intensified as part of crime prevention measures

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 6:33 pm

IPE-2026 practical examinations: Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Board releases hall tickets

The Board Secretary P. Ranjit Basha said to ensure easy access for students, the Board had provided multiple platforms

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 3:34 pm

Revised land market rates to come into effect from February 1 in Anantapur

District registrar Bhargav said the State Government had hiked the market values of agriculture, non-agriculture and residential land rates from February 1

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 2:04 pm

Andhra Pradesh declared as ganja-free cultivation State

EAGLE, in association with Tribal Welfare, Agriculture, Police, Revenue, and other departments have succeeded in preventing ganja cultivation in the tribal habitations in AP, says the IGP

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:39 pm

Jonnalapadu: A village steeped in military legacy

A tiny village has built a monument chronicling its three generations of military heritage to honour those who fought wars, served on the frontiers and inspire young minds to enlist in defence forces

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:14 pm

Political or partial treatment of State Governments by Governors is unwarranted: Former Speaker Yanamala

The Constitution does not allow this undemocratic practice, which varies from one State to another, Yanamala Ramakrishnudu said

The Hindu 24 Jan 2026 1:12 pm

Anakapalli police nab two for job fraud scam

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

Tier-2 cities, Bengaluru and institutional capital to shape South Indias next real estate cycle

By 2030, South Indias real estate market is expected to diversify, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities like Coimbatore, Kochi, Trivandrum, and Visakhapatnam driving residential and commercial growth, while Bengaluru remains the regions institutional and innovation hub.

The Economic Times 23 Jan 2026 7:10 pm

Union Minister Kishan Reddy unveils Deendayal Upadhyaya statue in Vijayawada

The event was attended by BJP national general secretary B.L. Santhosh who inaugurated a photo exhibition showcasing rare visuals from the 1965 Jana Sangh National Conference

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 3:15 pm

Humanoid Robot At Visakhapatnam Railway Station For Passenger Safety

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Indian Railways, Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) Zone has introduced a humanoid robot 'ASC Arjun' at Visakhapatnam railway station to enhance passenger safety, security and service delivery.

NDTV 23 Jan 2026 1:18 pm

Tiger roaming Beddanuru Reserve Forest in Eluru district suspected to be male: Forest officials

The big cat, which has travelled approximately 35-40 km into Andhra Pradesh, appears calm and undisturbed

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 12:35 pm

Inside the world of Bingo Circus in Visakhapatnam

Old-style tented Bingo Circus brings live performances and travelling traditions to Visakhapatnam

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:45 am

Whale shark sighting off Visakhapatnam sparks fresh focus on marine conservation

The uncommon encounter by scuba divers in Visakhapatnam waters is prompting renewed attention on whale shark conservation, marine documentation and the fragile ecology of the Andhra coast

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 10:40 am

The human cost behind every delivery

The Union governments directive to quick-commerce platforms to drop the concept of 10-minute deliveries owing to the excessive stress it puts delivery personnel under has been welcomed by gig workers, but they say it is just the tip of the iceberg. Low pay, inadequate incentives, poor safety measures and mistreatment at work all threaten their livelihoods, writes Harish Gilai

The Hindu 23 Jan 2026 7:29 am

Realtors welcome Rise in Land Registration Costs

President of the CREDAIs Visakhapatnam chapter, E. Ashok Kumar, said the revision reflected an improving growth outlook and growing investor confidence in urban centers

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jan 2026 11:57 pm

Lokesh Pitches Accenture Global Delivery Centre For Visakhapatnam

He urged the global consulting major to leverage Visakhapatnams strengths to focus on artificial intelligence, cloud services, and digital operations.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jan 2026 11:17 pm

Anakapalli Utsav' set for Jan 29-30

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 10:08 pm

ASR district gears up for Araku Chali Utsav

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

Andhra Pradesh emerging as a hub for technology, investment and innovation, says Lokesh in Davos

Appeals to Accenture to establish a Global Delivery Centre in Visakhapatnam, announces that Andhra Pradesh will host South Asias most powerful quantum computer by July 2026

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 9:22 pm

Expedite projects committed in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Naidu tells TATA Sons Chairman in Davos

Deliberating on the progress of the TCS unit in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati Quantum Valley, and the proposed solar power projects in Kurnool, the Chief Minister urges TATA Group to partner with the government in the construction of sports cities and explore investment opportunities in the tourism sector

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 6:32 pm

Material procurements by DISCOMs: APERC to issue regulation or guidelines for curbing irregularities

APERC in-charge chairman Venkata Rama Reddy said the move would exercise greater control over procurements by DISCOMs to rid transactions of corruption

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 2:20 pm

Andhra Government to spend over 75 crore to renovate 57 temples in Nellore

Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy plans to set up a 100-acre solar power project in the lands of Narasimha Swamy temple

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:35 pm

JSP leader expresses concern over sea pollution by industrial waste

Though the GVMC has acknowledged the issue, no action has been taken so far to prevent it, says Bolisetty Satyanarayana

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 8:11 am

Lokesh Pitches Scale AI, Meta Partnerships for Vizag at Davos

In a meeting with Trevor Thompson, Global managing director of Scale AI, the minister sought the companys partnership to establish a Scale AI Centre of Excellence in Visakhapatnam.

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jan 2026 1:14 am

Over 400 employees of RINL opt for VRS in third phase

Deadline for submission of VRS application has been extended to January 27 from January 20

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:22 am

Visakha Ukku committee leaders urge Parliament panel to resolve VSP crisis

The lack of captive mines is the primary reason for high production costs, they say

The Hindu 22 Jan 2026 12:21 am

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

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

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

Visakha Utsav from January 24 with Sea to Sky theme

Nine-day tourism festival to span Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts with over 500 events showcasing North Andhra culture and destinations

The Hindu 20 Jan 2026 9:26 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

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

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