The Latest Breaking News from VISAKHAPATNAM

Andhra sets 70% renewable energy rule for data centres, addresses water concerns: Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh is adopting a sustainability-focused strategy for its data-centre expansion in Visakhapatnam. The state mandates that 70 percent of energy used by data centres must come from renewable sources. To address water requirements, the Polavaram project will redirect water flow toward Visakhapatnam. Additionally, the state is incentivizing the establishment…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Flash Flood risk in Andhra Pradesh: Red alert issued for 4 districts including Visakhapatnam, 7 districts under orange alert while yellow alert issued for 8; check affected districts and latest weather update

Coastal Andhra Pradesh is bracing for moderate to heavy rainfall due to an ongoing weather depression. The India Meteorological Department has predicted significant downpours and strong winds in the upcoming days. In an effort to ensure safety, schools and Anganwadi centres in a number of districts have been temporarily closed.…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Navies of India, Sri Lanka take part in bilateral maritime exercise in Visakhapatnam

Navies of India and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in a bilateral exercise. The thirteenth edition of the Sri Lanka-India maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is underway. This exercise aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and foster interoperability between the two nations. The event commenced with a harbour phase and will be followed…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

BRICS sports ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam meeting

BRICS Sports Ministers adopted a Joint Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to sports cooperation. India's Union Minister called for a BRICS Sporting Partnership beyond declarations. Three key initiatives were advanced to deepen cooperation in sports and technology. Udaipur will host the BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave, focusing on innovation and trade. Ahmedabad…

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Nara Lokesh vows justice after six-year-old allegedly dies following teacher assault

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh expressed deep grief over a six-year-old student's death. The minister promised full administrative support to ensure justice for the grieving family. A UKG student allegedly died after being beaten by a teacher at a private school. Officials confirmed the boy collapsed at school and…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Vizag to emerge as India's top digital infra hub, to create 52,000 jobs: Report

Visakhapatnam is set to become a major digital infrastructure hub in India. Its growing data centre ecosystem will create nearly fifty-two thousand jobs. This expansion will also fuel demand for over two crore square feet of residential real estate. The development will attract investments in power, fibre, and logistics infrastructure.…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Google's $15 billion India data centre project battles water, wildlife concerns

Google's planned data centre in Visakhapatnam is facing considerable resistance from environmental activists. Concerns have been raised regarding the strain on local water resources and the site’s closeness to a wildlife sanctuary. The government has denied allegations of hastening the project and is receptive to community input. Google is committed…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Andhra govt eyes up to Rs 9 lakh crore investment in Visakhapatnam Economic Region

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to attract Rs 9.3 lakh crore for the Visakhapatnam Economic Region. State investment will range from Rs 3.5 lakh crore to Rs 4 lakh crore. Private sector investment is expected to reach Rs 5.3 lakh crore for this ambitious project. Key sectors for development include…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Inside Borra Caves in Araku: What 150 Million Years of Limestone Does to the Body

The moment the light changesThe entrance to Borra is not dramatic. You walk down a concrete path through the Eastern Ghats, past chai stalls and postcard vendors, and then the temperature drops by about five degrees and the sky disappears. That's it. No fanfare. The cave simply swallows you. What…

Times Life · Aug 5

PM Modi lays foundation stone, inaugurates Rs 18,000 crore development projects in Andhra Pradesh, flags off UDAN 2.0 expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth nearly eighteen thousand crore rupees in Andhra Pradesh. He also laid the foundation stone for a semiconductor manufacturing facility at Visakhapatnam. Several renewable energy transmission projects were also inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Additionally, highway projects worth over one thousand eight hundred eighty…

The Economic Times · Aug 1