The Latest Breaking News from VISAKHAPATNAM

Clean-up drive at Visakhapatnam’s R. K. Beach draws good response

The District Collector said that the beach cleaning programme would hereafter be organised on the first Sunday of every month, with prior intimation to the public

The Hindu · May 15, 2022

Visakhapatnam’s latest millet meal destination

Millet Rasoi conjures up the spirit and flavours of rural Andhra Pradesh with ragi muddha, millet noodles and a comforting jowar biryani

The Hindu · May 15, 2022

Cyclonic storm weakens to depression

VISAKHAPATNAM: The severe cyclonic storm Asani crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Narsapur on Wednesday evening as a deep depression. Tuesday’s severe cyclonic storm weakened into a cyclone on Wednesday morning and it further degraded into a deep depression by evening. Heavy rains and strong winds were reported in this…

The Times of India · May 11, 2022

Visakhapatnam task force cops seize pain killer drug

VISAKHAPATNAM: City task force police seized 270 injections of Pentazocine, which is listed as a psychotropic drug, in MVP Colony police station limits in Vizag city.

The Times of India · May 8, 2022

Cyclone Asani may trigger heavy rains over north Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM: Officials in Andhra Pradesh heaved a sigh of relief on Sunday as the weatherman predicted that the cyclone Asani may not hit the state coast.

The Times of India · May 8, 2022

Survivors of LG polymers gas leak in Visakhapatnam still live in fear

As per a survey conducted by Alluri Sitharamaraju Vignana Kendram and Research Centre, till date more than 30% of the residents in the five villages suffer from anxiety and psychological issues

The Hindu · May 7, 2022

Visakhapatnam to host national sea kayaking competition in June

The three-day event is expected to be held in Rushikonda or Lawsons Bay Beach and see participation from over 20 States across India

The Hindu · May 7, 2022

Andhra Pradesh saw maximum deaths in 10 years in 2020

VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh is one of the few states in the country that have achieved more than 90% registration of the total births and deaths within the prescribed time period of 21 days, as per the Civil Registration System (CRS) report 2020. The Union government released the report on Tuesday.

The Times of India · May 5, 2022

Soldiers to take courses in Andhra University

VISAKHAPATNAM: Around 1,500 armed forces soldiers will undergo diploma courses in Andhra University this academic year (2022-23).

The Times of India · May 5, 2022

Visakhapatnam: Irregularities alleged in sale of darshan tickets for Chandanotsavam

VISAKHAPATNAM: Devotees expressed displeasure at Simhachalam temple administration over the sale of darshan tickets for the annual festival of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, ‘Chandanotsavam,’ to be held in Vizag city on Tuesday.

The Times of India · May 2, 2022