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Visakhapatnam News

Visakhapatnam / The Hindu

Top priority being given for health, education, agriculture, housing in Andhra Pradesh

Salute to the Armed Forces who showed the power of India during Operation Sindhoor, says Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

15 Aug 2025 3:00 pm
2019-24 darkest period in Andhras history; NDA alliance adopts Unite and Rule policy: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

Water security will be guaranteed through Jal Jeevan Mission: Forest cover will be increased from 33 to 37% in Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan said

15 Aug 2025 1:40 pm
Super Six poll promises in Andhra Pradesh superhit: CM Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu said, during the last one year with the focus on welfare, development and good governance, the NDA government got great satisfaction in serving the people

15 Aug 2025 12:14 pm
YSRCP alleges large-scale irregularities in Pulivendula, Ontimitta ZPTC bypolls

Non-local TDP workers have been allowed to cast bogus votes and the police have acted as a shield, it alleges

15 Aug 2025 5:43 am
Conserving water resources will boost groundwater level, says Naidu

Stating that effective management has helped store up to 82% capacity of reservoirs and barrages this season, the Chief Minister calls for restructuring of irrigation engineering systems

15 Aug 2025 5:22 am
Palavagu breach causes inundation at iconic Secretariat Complex in Amaravati

Water enters two of the five blocks of the under-construction complex, but work is progressing at the remaining structures

15 Aug 2025 3:42 am
Independence Day: Visakhapatnams landmarks of the freedom struggle

As India marks its 79th Independence Day, Visakhapatnam recalls the spaces and stories that quietly shaped its role in the struggle for self-rule

14 Aug 2025 5:13 pm
Where to savour Independence Day feasts in Visakhapatnam

Celebrate Independence Day in Visakhapatnam with tricolour-themed buffets, live music and patriotic tunes at various hotels

14 Aug 2025 5:13 pm
Reservoirs in Andhra Pradesh are 78% full

While the total gross capacity at Full Reservoir Level is 1,000.07 tmc ft, the storage now stands at 782.40 tmc ft, up from 672.93 tmc ft the same day the previous year

14 Aug 2025 3:35 am
Single-window cell set up in Vizag to clear Ganesh pandal applications

Use of idols made from Plaster of Paris, thermocol and those painted with chemicals, synthetic colours is strictly prohibited, says GVMC Commissioner

14 Aug 2025 12:38 am
Swift, coordinated efforts by police avert tragedy at Sariya Waterfalls in ASR district of A.P.

With limited resources, a team of Anakapalli, ASR police and local residents rescue 33 tourists stranded at a swollen stream in 2-hour long operation amid darkness

14 Aug 2025 12:33 am
Civil society bodies demand cancellation of land allotted to LuLu Group in Vizag

The LuLu Group has been exempted from stamp duty on registration, NALA charges, GST for 10 years, the say

13 Aug 2025 7:57 am
GVMC launches Eat Right campaign; SHE teams to ensure compliance with safety norms in Vizag

The teams will inspect at least two eateries daily and check raw ingredients, prepared foods and kitchen hygiene, says GVMC Commissioner

13 Aug 2025 7:56 am
MPs from State working for AMNS instead of VSP: CPI(M)

The Centre has provided captive mines to all government and private steel plants except the VSP, resulting in the cost of production, said.CPI(M) Visakhapatnam district secretary

13 Aug 2025 5:39 am
CPI accuses A.P. government of neglecting development of Vizag

The government must come up with a policy for the development of IT sector in Visakhapatnam and implement it with a proper plan, says CPI district secretary

12 Aug 2025 6:57 pm
17th district conference of AIDWA begins in Vizag

State secretary D. Ramadevi said that the association was formed to fight for the cause of women, protection of democratic values and equality of women

12 Aug 2025 7:27 am
Young filmmaker from Vizag makes it big at Cinemadamare in Italy

Sagi Sree Hari Varmas short film Signal has won four awards at Cinemadamare, billed as the biggest gathering of young filmmakers from across the globe

12 Aug 2025 7:20 am
4-month-old girl dies of malaria; medical camp sought in tribal hamlets of ASR district

The four-month-old girl from China Konela of Anantagiri mandal dies while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Vizianagaram district

12 Aug 2025 6:00 am
Woman killed, one injured as APSRTC bus rams into platform in Vizag

Police seize the bus plying as a Palle Velugu service and take the driver into custody; brake failure is suspected to be reason for the incident

11 Aug 2025 8:25 pm
Bhava Tarangam discusses liberal ideologies for progressive future

The event brings together thinkers, academics, civil society leaders, and citizens to raise voice against pseudo-nationalism and communal propaganda

11 Aug 2025 6:05 pm
Demand for immediate scrapping of Adanis 900 MW Raiwada PSP proposal

HRF members call for rescinding G.O. 51 as the proposed project threatens lands and livelihoods of Adivasis

11 Aug 2025 3:16 pm
ZPTC by-elections: Jagan alleges misuse of power by TDP

Government undermining democracy and engaging in anarchic politics in Pulivendula and Ontimitta, he says

11 Aug 2025 4:39 am
Quantum leap in addressing challenges of the 21st century

Quantum computing holds the future as it is set to drive the next technological breakthroughs, says Principal of Andhra University College of Engineering Sasibhushana Rao

11 Aug 2025 12:33 am
Below-average monsoon leaves Visakhapatnam parched, thirsting for relief

With rainfall nearly 20% below normal, key mandals face severe water shortage as borewells dry up and residents await much-needed rains

10 Aug 2025 8:43 pm
Six years on, no date yet for the operationalisation of SCoR

Trade union leaders say Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu should exert pressure on the Centre to issue a gazette notification on the zone

10 Aug 2025 6:45 pm
Visakhapatnam police lay down safety, eco-friendly norms for Vinayaka Chaviti pandals

Police Commissioner urges use of clay idols, bans DJs and firecrackers; permissions to be processed via dedicated website

10 Aug 2025 6:35 pm
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker and Home Minister release water from Thandava reservoir, ensuring irrigation for thousands of farmers

Reservoir can meet irrigation needs for 60 days, says Ayyanna Patrudu, accusing previous YSRCP government of neglect

10 Aug 2025 6:17 pm
VMRDA proposes four theme-based townships

Two such facilities have been proposed at Kothavalasa and Sontyam, while location for two more projects will be finalised shortly, say the authorities

10 Aug 2025 8:10 am
World Tribal Day: A.P. govt. signs 21 MoUs focussing on livelihood generation, agricultural expansion, tourism promotion

Agreements formalised in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu; public, private sector organisations join hands with government to market tribal and forest-based products

9 Aug 2025 8:45 pm
Decision on revival of G.O. 3 soon, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

As per the G.O., which was quashed by the Apex court, only local tribal people are eligible for government jobs in the Scheduled Areas; NDA Government striving to improve infrastructure, raise living standards, and boost the incomes of the tribal communities, he says

9 Aug 2025 8:34 pm
Official machinery biased against YSRCP, alleges Botcha

He calls on the Election Commission to ensure impartiality and fairness in the upcoming polls

9 Aug 2025 7:20 pm
Home Minister celebrates Raksha Bandhan with police, public and prison inmates in Visakhapatnam

Marking the festival of sisterhood, Anitha ties rakhis to on-duty police personnel, interacts with local citizens, and visits inmates at Visakhapatnam Central Jail, urging reflection and reform

9 Aug 2025 6:42 pm
Home Minister distributes compensation to families of LPG explosion victims in Visakhapatnam

Anitha promises government support and provides update on ongoing investigation

9 Aug 2025 6:30 pm
GVMC officials told to complete drinking water supply works by December 31

GVMC Commissioner instructs the officials that water bills be prepared based on actual consumption, and technical arrangements be made to record bills in ERP module

9 Aug 2025 5:00 am