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Visakhapatnam News

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Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav requests GST Council to impose flood cess

Payyavula Keshav noted that the proposed cesswould not impact the poor and the middle class but help fund the relief and rehabilitation measures in flood-affected areas

22 Dec 2024 12:31 pm
Flight from Visakhapatnam to Malkangiri in Odisha over Eastern Ghats is on the cards

Utkal Sankrutika Samaj senior executive member says the flight service will benefit Odias visiting Vizag for various purposes

22 Dec 2024 8:34 am
CITU continues protest against Port Hospital privatisation in Visakhapatnam

The privatisation is immoral as the development of the hospital was possible only through the efforts of government authorities and its workers, says CITU State general secretary

21 Dec 2024 9:57 pm
CREDAI expresses concern over proposed 18% GST on Floor Space Index premiums

It warns of increased property costs and impact on affordable housing

21 Dec 2024 8:56 pm
GCC increases coffee procurement prices for the benefit of tribal farmers in Paderu Agency

Price for coffee procurement for the year 2024-25 increased to 320 per kg for Arabica Parchment, 170 per kg for Arabica Cherry and 100 per kg for Robusta cherry

21 Dec 2024 8:18 pm
21 Dec 2024 7:03 pm
Incessant rains cause untold miseries for paddy farmers in Andhra Pradeshs Vizianagaram district

The district received 2698 mm rainfall, across all the 27 mandals, as against the normal rainfall 99 mm in the last three days

21 Dec 2024 12:02 pm
Pawan promises better road connectivity, healthcare facilities in tribal areas

The government will spend 36.71 crore on laying new roads on 19 routes, says the Deputy Chief Minister

21 Dec 2024 5:46 am
Transport Minister launches APSRTC month-long cargo door delivery programme in Visakhapatnam

The APSRTC is transporting cargo from one place to any other place in the State within 24 hours, he says

20 Dec 2024 8:40 pm
Visakhapatnam range DIG cautions ASR district police on possible infiltration of Maoists from Chhattisgarh and Telangana

Gopinath Jatti directs them to gather advance intelligence to prevent any untoward incidents, enhance the police information system to strengthen internal communication and raise public awareness regarding Maoist threats and preventive measures

20 Dec 2024 7:07 pm
Establish geopark in Visakhapatnam, INTACH urges the Union and State governments

The city has the potential to join the prestigious UNESCO Global Geoparks Network

20 Dec 2024 6:28 pm
Andhra Pradesh government declares Ratha Saptami as State festival

The decision follows a proposal from the Endowments Commissioner, highlighting the temples annual income of 11.26 crore and its popularity among devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana.

20 Dec 2024 11:17 am
Christmas treats from Visakhapatnams bakers and hotels

From the classic Italian panettone, the quintessential plum cake to DIY cookie kits, heres a list of delectable Christmas treats from bakers and hotels in Visakhapatnam

20 Dec 2024 7:04 am
How the Anglo Indian community of Visakhapatnam celebrates Christmas

From rose cookies to soulful carol sessions, Christmas is a joyful celebration of festive treats and community bonding for the All India Anglo Indian Association, Visakhapatnam chapter

20 Dec 2024 7:01 am
Doctors of a lesser State: A long wait for permanent registrations in Andhra Pradesh

While their counterparts from States like Telangana and Rajasthan have begun practising or joined PG courses in India after receiving permanent registrations (PRs), the FMGs belonging to the COVID-19 batches in Andhra Pradesh continue to wait for their PRs even after six months. The foreign medicos patience wears thin with the State officials insisting on a certificate verification process to rule out fake candidates as per the latest NMC advisory. Worried that they might not be eligible for the

20 Dec 2024 6:47 am
GVMC makes fresh new year resolution to ban single-use plastic

While the ban has been in force for a few years now, single-use plastic products have slowly resurfaced across the city thanks to a lull in implementation during elections

19 Dec 2024 8:17 am
Rainfall alert to north coastal A.P.

Madhurawada in the city recorded the highest rainfall of 15.5 mm till 8 pm on Wednesday.

19 Dec 2024 5:03 am
Indian Ocean Regions survey ship INS Nirdeshak commissioned at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard

A sophisticated niche platform, the survey vessel will allow for a more accurate collation of oceanic data, enhance maritime operations and safety and also act as a credible maritime diplomacy tool

18 Dec 2024 9:19 pm
Residents in Visakhapatnam snuggle up as mercury falls below 15C

It feels like a hill station, say locals even as temperatures are set to fall to as low as 12-13 degrees Celsius due to prevailing weather conditions

18 Dec 2024 2:17 am
ICAR-CIFT launches five-day training programme on Augmenting Safety of Fish and Fishery Products

The programme aims to enhance students skill in testing fish and fishery products for food safety, specifically focusing on microbiological and biotechnological methods

17 Dec 2024 8:12 am
Tribal residents of Anakapalli stage protest, demand restoration of land pattas

The villagers allege that pattas for the land cultivated by them were issued to non-tribals; pleas submitted in this regard during Revenue Sadassu remain unresolved, says CPI(M) leader

17 Dec 2024 8:11 am
APPCB awaits Andhra University study report to mitigate air pollution hotspots in Vizag

Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board has identified 18 hotspots within Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation

16 Dec 2024 9:21 pm
India aims to achieve 100% indigenous Naval platforms: ENC chief

Visakhapatnam hosts second Regional Defence MSME Conclave with over 200 participants from MSMEs, the Indian Navy and other sectors to discuss the roadmap for expanding MSME participation in Indias defence ecosystem

16 Dec 2024 9:14 pm
Araku shivers at 3.8C as temperature drops to seasons lowest

Agency areas in the ASR district are gripped by a cold wave, with temperature dipping to below 5C in several tribal hamlets here

16 Dec 2024 8:27 pm
Eco-friendly cheer: Sustainable Christmas gifts to celebrate the season

Give your Christmas decor a touch of sustainability this season

16 Dec 2024 1:37 pm
Navy marathon draws tremendous response

The participants, including a significant number of foreign nationals, reached the beach road in the early hours to join the 9th edition of Marathon, a flagship event of the citys Navy Day celebrations

15 Dec 2024 12:42 pm
Fog spurs travel woes, delaying flights in Visakhapatnam

Five flights four IndiGo and one Air India were delayed by a range of 25 minutes to a maximum of one hour and 25 minutes, due to poor visibility on Saturday, say airport officials

14 Dec 2024 8:00 pm