The Latest Breaking News from VISAKHAPATNAM

Tribals demand 100% quota for teachers’ posts in scheduled area of Andhra Pradesh

The future of tribal people will be at stake if the non-tribals are appointed to teachers’ posts on a contract basis in the scheduled areas in Andhra Pradesh, CITU general secretary Umamaheswara Rao has said. Addressing a gathering of more than 200 tribal people who came from Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama…

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

T20 in Visakhapatnam | Tickets for India vs Australia match to be sold from November 15

Tickets for the T20 match between India and Australia scheduled to be held on November 23 at Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, PM Palem in Visakhapatnam, will be available for the cricket lovers from November 15.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Steel workers take out bike rally demanding Centre to revoke its decision on Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

CPI-M member K. Lokandham demands Centre to revoke decision on 100% strategic sale of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Rally taken out by steel workers to Vijayawada to conclude in public meeting 'Praja Rakshana Bheri'

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

Bandh, protests against privatisation of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant peaceful

The educational institutions’ bandh and protests, organised under the aegis of Visakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee (VUPPC), for protection of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) was peaceful, with no untoward incidents reported from anywhere in the city, till noon on November 8.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

‘YSRCP deserves to be re-elected in 2024 for the good work done by it’

YSRCP leaders held meetings in Prakasam & Visakhapatnam, highlighting steps taken for uplift of downtrodden. Ministers Merugu Nagarjuna & Adimulapu Suresh, MP V. Vijaya Sai Reddy & MLAs criticized TDP for deceiving public & not fulfilling poll promises. Deputy CM B. Mutyala Naidu & Home Minister T. Vanitha praised CM…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Agitation against Centre’s decision to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to complete 1,000 days on November 8

Agitation against Centre’s decision to privatise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant to complete 1,000 days on November 8. The resilient employees and trade unions, under the banner of Visakha Ukku Parirakshana Porata Committee, have been able to successfully stall the process from going further. The major issue plaguing the VSP is that…

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Railways to run festival special trains to clear rush

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Railways would run special trains during Diwali to clear extra rush of passengers during Diwali. Special trains between MGR Chennai Central- Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central, MGR Chennai Central-Santragachi-MGR Chennai Central, and Surat-Brahmapur-Surat on the Vizag route.

The Times of India · Nov 4, 2023

Birdwatching: Birders of Visakhapatnam gear up to document winter visitors

The birdwatching season is here and birders of Visakhapatnam are geared up to document winter migrants at biodiversity hotspots

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Andhra Pradesh’s homeless grapples with mental health issues

Raju, 14, loses his beloved aunt and mother in quick succession. He searches for her, and after 10 years, finds her in a mental care hospital. Homeless people with mental health conditions are common, but lack of access to mental healthcare and government support make it hard for them to…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Quadrangular men’s U-19 cricket series to begin on November 13 at Mulapadu Grounds

Quadrangular Men's U-19 One Day Series cricket to start Nov 13 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Teams A & B, Bangladesh & England to compete. Test match between India & England in Visakhapatnam in Feb & T20 match between India & Australia in Visakhapatnam on Nov 23. Inter-school tournaments to be…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023