The Latest Breaking News from VISAKHAPATNAM

CBI arrests five, including two senior GAIL officials, for graft

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an executive director (projects) and a senior general manager of the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), besides three private individuals, on charges of graft. The sum involved is ₹50 lakh.

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023

Eleven IPS officers and 35 Deputy Collectors transferred in Andhra Pradesh

While Ravi Shankar is posted as Visakhapatnam Commissioner of Police, Thrivikrama Varma is transferred as Inspector General of Police, Special Protection Force. Siddharth Kaushal, Superintendent of Police, Octopus, transferred and posted as Superintendent of Police, Kadapa district.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Har Shikhar Tiranga team hoists national flag on highest peak in Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Har Shikhar Tiranga national team comprised of Mount Everest climbers hoisted the National Flag on the highest peak of Andhra Pradesh, Arma Konda in Hukumpet mandal of Alluri Sitarama Raju district on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Tainted engineer back to duties in Manyam as ACB fails to prove his guilt

VISAKHAPATNAM: In a major embarrassment to Anti-Corruption-Bureau (ACB), Polaki Santha Rao, a junior engineer (assistant engineer in-charge) in the APEPDCL in Parvathipuram in Andhra Pradesh's Manyam district, who escaped from the trap laid by ACB on August 27 night, was arrested on September 1 night has now joined his respective…

The Times of India · Sep 2, 2023

Forest Act amended by Centre only to benefit corporate sector, alleges Rythu Coolie Sangham of Andhra Pradesh

Dantuluri Varma, Asst Sec of Rythu Coolie Sangham, AP, alleges Union govt made amendments to Forest Conservation Act to benefit corporate sector. OCCRP report exposed govt's motive. Simhadri Jhansi touring districts to highlight injustice to tribal people. Adivasi leaders to attend Visakhapatnam meeting on Sept 12, 2023.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Kolkata girl's death in Vizag: Two Aakash Byju branch managers among four arrested

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Vizag city police arrested four people, including the manager of Aakash Byju’s, Visakhapatnam branch and the owner of Sadhana ladies’ hostel in connection with the suspicious death of a Kolkata girl student Riti Saha (17).

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

Kolkata girl's death in Vizag: Four among two managers of Aakash Byju's branch arrested

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Vizag city police arrested four people, including the manager of Aakash Byju’s, Visakhapatnam branch and the owner of Sadhana ladies’ hostel in connection with the suspicious death of a Kolkata girl student Riti Saha (17).

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

Schedule for Nandi Nataka awards announced

APSFTVDC announces Nandi Natakam awards schedule. 39 applications out of 118 selected. Experienced judges appointed. Tours to start from Sept. 8-18 in Kurnool, Pithapuram, Anantapur, Visakhapatnam. Final list of eligible dramas/plays to be announced on Sept. 19.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Early Lok Sabha polls on cards, says CPI Andhra Pradesh Secretary

Echoing the views of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Communist Party of India Andhra Pradesh secretary K. Ramakrishna has said: ‘‘There are strong indications that the elections to Lok Sabha may be advances to December 2023’‘. Addressing the media here on Wednesday, Mr. Ramakrishna, during his ‘bus yatra‘ from Visakhapatnam…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Tension at Visakha Container Terminal as fisherfolk stage protest in Visakhapatnam

Tension prevailed in front of the Visakha Container Terminal Private Limted near the fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam when scores of fisherfolk demonstrated against the Terminal management for not resolving their long-pending demands.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023