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
Visakhapatnam Port Authority Deputy Chief Law Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Visakhapatnam Port Authority has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Deputy Chief Law Officer post. The online application process will be conducted up to 09-10-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
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
Zilla Parishads reorganised in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Alluri Sitharama Raju districts of Andhra
The ZP offices that have been running from the headquarters of the unified district will now move to the respective new districts
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
Literacy Day marked at DIET Bheemunipatnam
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
Fruit Cart Vendors Protest Against GVMC Drive
Fruit cart vendors in Visakhapatnam staged a dharna against the GVMCs Operation Lungs drive, demanding restoration of removed carts and protection of livelihoods.
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
Veterinary graduates push for merit-based recruitment, seek MLAs intervention
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
80 Teachers felicitated for outstanding service in Visakhapatnam
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
Agitation over TET for in-service teachers intensified in Andhra
APUTF announces indefinite hunger strike from September 4
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
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
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
Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea against closure of Vizag airport
In a recent ruling, the Delhi High Court dismissed a plea aimed at contesting the closure of Visakhapatnam Airport, instructing the petitioner to approach the Andhra Pradesh High Court for resolution. Visakhapatnam Airport ceased scheduled commercial flights on August 16, paving the way for the upcoming Bhogapuram airport's opening. Furthermore, there is an existing Public Interest Litigation concerning this closure awaiting deliberation there.
Governor presents Red Cross awards to seven Collectors; seeks Youth Red Cross units in all colleges
CRPF IG A. Srinivas from Visakhapatnam retires after 34 years; served in Kashmir, Kosovo
A. Srinivas, who joined the force as a DSP in 1991, served in Jammu and Kashmir during the Kargil war and the abrogation of Article 370, and was awarded a UN Medal in Kosovo for saving an American police officers life
Centre Moves To Monetise 459 RINL Land Parcels In Visakhapatnam Through E-Auction
The Beach Road in Visakhapatnam remained largely deserted at noon as hot winds prevailed.
RINL to put over 450 plots in Vizag on block
The Centre plans to sell urban land assets of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd in Visakhapatnam. The National Land Monetisation Corporation will conduct an online auction for 459 plots. Bidding for these plots will take place on October 12 and 16. This move aims to extract value from surplus land held by public sector enterprises. The plots are located in HB Colony, Maddilapalem, and Auto Nagar areas.
Train punctuality, operational safety top SCoR review meet
A.Ps. new building approval system aims to reduce corruption, delays: Palla
Vizag slum redevelopment: residential complex planned for 177 families in Velampeta
Each family to get a 410 sft flat free of cost; rental assistance of 3,000 per month to be provided until completion of the houses
CPI(M) seeks permanent solution to Visakhapatnam water shortage
YSRCP leaders detained during protest over tribal school closure
YSRCP creating hurdles in local body polls by approaching courts: Naidu
Addressing villagers after disbursing NTR Bharosa pensions in West Godavari, the Chief Minister said recent surveys showed a clear mandate for the NDA, defended unanimous elections, and said the 34% BC reservation case and the SIR petition were attempts to delay the polls
Why is the CISF leaving Visakhapatnam Steel Plant? | Explained
The Home Ministry has cleared the forces complete disengagement by November 17 and asked it to recover pending dues from RINL first; employees say the decision flows from financial distress, not reduced security needs
Expedite pending TDR issuance across all zones: GVMC chief
51 persons with disabilities get three-wheel bikes
Lokesh calls for public participation in Visakhapatnams development
The government will not undertake any programme against the interests of the people, says HRD Minister
Workshop on International Law held at DSNLU
Police crackdown on Vizag massage centres; seizure notice to Gajuwaka spa
Police crackdown on Vizag massage centres; seizure notice to Gajuwaka spa
Godavari waters through Polavaram left canal to meet North Coastal Andhra needs from September 2
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will formally mark the occasion by performing Jala Harathi at Sitarampuram in Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district; Officials clarify that the release of water does not indicate the completion of the main Polavaram irrigation project
Godavari waters through Polavaram left canal to meet North Coastal Andhra needs from September 2
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will formally mark the occasion by performing Jala Harathi at Sitarampuram in Payakaraopeta mandal of Anakapalli district; Officials clarify that the release of water does not indicate the completion of the main Polavaram irrigation project
1,600 police personnel deployed for CMs Payakaraopeta visit on Sept. 2
Lokesh unveils statue of ex-CM Rosaiahs in Visakhapatnam
Families of Rayagada railway staff stage protest at SCoR HQ in Vizag
Families of Rayagada railway staff stage protest at SCoR HQ in Vizag
