The Latest Breaking News from VISAKHAPATNAM

IIM-Vizag director gets second term

VISAKHAPATNAM: Prof Mylavarapu Chandrasekhar, who took charge as the first director of IIM-Visakhapatnam in March 2017, has been reappointed for the second term and will continue in the office for another five years with effect from Tuesday, March 22.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2022

Three arrested for metal theft in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: Parawada cops recovered around 50 lakh worth 9.9 kg palladium carbon dry material and a motorbike from a trio on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Mar 22, 2022

Visakhapatnam: VMRDA races against time to finish one-cent layouts

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) is burning the midnight oil to reach its deadline of making ready the one-cent layouts by this month-end.

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2022

45-year-old found dead in Vizianagaram

VISAKHAPATNAM: A 45-year-old man was found lifeless under suspicious circumstances at Bobbili in Vizianagaram district.

The Times of India · Mar 18, 2022

Monitor Vizag styrene leak victims, say experts

VISAKHAPATNAM: Nearly two years after the styrene gas disaster in Visakhapatnam that killed 12 people and affected thousands, an analytical study conducted by a group of doctors/experts, including those who worked on the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, proposed continuous monitoring of the exposed population using epidemiological research protocols.

The Times of India · Mar 18, 2022

Plan model to boost modern appliance use, says Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) has asked power utilities to study the on-bill financing model to encourage the usage of modern energy-efficient appliances by domestic consumers. According to the officials, the savings opportunity in transitioning to brushless direct-current motor (BLDC) fans is huge.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Pillion rider dies in Vizag as lorry hits bike

VISAKHAPATNAM: A 45-year-old woman was killed in a road accident when the bike she was riding pillion was hit by a lorry near Marikavalasa in Vizag city.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation likely to sack lifeguards on March 31

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is planning to terminate the services of lifeguards who have been saving lives of those about to drown on beaches, after the present contract ends on March 31.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Vizag: Cop found dead on railway track

VISAKHAPATNAM: The body of a police constable was found on the railway track near Meghadrigedda reservoir in Vizag city on Sunday morning.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

Covid-19: No fresh infections in 5 districts of Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh reported 57 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, taking the cumulative caseload to 23,18,858. The state did not record any Covid-19-related fatalities on Sunday.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022