Visakhapatnam

IBM’s Consulting FutureNow Centre has opened in Visakhapatnam. IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurated the facility, which provides high-end consulting and technology services to international clients.

Andhra Pradesh's economy is back on track, according to CM Chandrababu Naidu, who mentioned the state's 'double-engine' governance model and 'triple-engine growth strategy' focusing on Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, and Tirupati regions, along with developing Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub.

The Assembly Committee on tribal welfare is scheduled to visit Visakhapatnam on August 6 to assess welfare initiatives for tribal communities.

NEET aspirants staged a silent protest in Visakhapatnam against caste-based reservation, wearing black ribbons at the Gandhi statue. State convener S.L.N. Vasu called for a periodic review of the reservation system and minimum qualifying marks for all candidates.

The B.V. Foundation for Peace and Harmony will host commemorative meetings and a photo exhibition in Visakhapatnam from August 6 to 9 to mark the Hiroshima-Nagasaki nuclear attacks. The events will include four venues showcasing the devastation caused by the attacks.

Visakhapatnam has inaugurated a new airport, which the city is celebrating. The event marks a significant development in local infrastructure.

CITU demanded a minimum wage of ₹26,000 during a rally in Visakhapatnam. The protest focused on labor rights and wage increases.

VMRDA plans to establish an organic plaza in Visakhapatnam. The initiative aims to promote organic products in the region.

Visakhapatnam has completed the digitisation of 20.23 lakh electors under SIR, with a draft roll scheduled for July 31. Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore stated that 2,40,209 names were excluded due to absence, shift, death, or duplication, and those affected can apply for inclusion via Form 6 between July 31 and August 30.

Visakhapatnam will host the AP Chambers Business Expo from September 11 for three days. The event, focusing on MSMEs, highlights government emphasis on the Visakhapatnam Economic Region and Bay City concept.

A minister has urged for the judicious use of water in the Krishna and Godavari deltas. Drinking water is to be supplied to approximately 5.50 million people in East Godavari, Kakinada, and Visakhapatnam districts via the Pushkara and Yeleru systems.

Chalasani Gandhi, a DRUCC member, highlighted that splitting Waltair Division into Visakhapatnam and Rayagada divisions has caused confusion among 18,000 employees regarding seniority, promotions, and transfers. He requested the Railway Board to implement a joint procedure order to resolve these issues.

A national seminar on smart governance has begun at St. Joseph’s College in Visakhapatnam. The event focuses on advancements in governance through technological integration.

Environmental groups are protesting the proposed data centres in Visakhapatnam.

Army entrance test results have been declared, with recruitment rallies for Agniveer General Duty, Technical, and Tradesmen candidates starting on August 1. Rallies for 10th and 8th pass categories will take place in Visakhapatnam from September 3 and Ongole from February 1, 2027.

Five Telangana tourists from Nalgonda district's Mushampalli were swept into the sea by strong waves at Visakhapatnam’s RK Beach but were safely rescued by marine police.

Jagan Mohan Reddy, visiting bereaved families in Visakhapatnam, demanded ₹1 crore compensation for each fisherman's family and new boats, claiming six deaths could have been prevented and criticizing the ₹10 lakh compensation as insufficient.

The INS Mahendragiri is set to be commissioned at Visakhapatnam’s Eastern Naval Command on Saturday. The ceremony will be presided over by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in the city on July 10 for a two-day visit coinciding with his 75th birthday.

Six fishermen were killed by bad weather and high seas near Visakhapatnam, leaving their families in dire straits. The incident highlights the dangers faced by local fishermen who brave rough conditions to earn a living.

ECI officials conducted a review of the SIR process in Visakhapatnam. The assessment focuses on the implementation and efficiency of the system in the region.

CPI(M) has requested that domestic flights to cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad continue operating from Visakhapatnam airport even after Bhogapuram airport becomes operational. The party's district secretary, M. Jaggu Naidu, urged local representatives to ensure this arrangement.

The Andhra government provided ₹60 lakh relief to families of fishermen missing off the Visakhapatnam coast. The relief includes ₹5 lakh from the Fisheries Department and ₹5 lakh from the CMRF.

The CBSE Skill Expo in Visakhapatnam features 25 schools from Andhra Pradesh showcasing approximately 60 student exhibits focused on sustainability, entrepreneurship, agriculture, media, and other themes.

Farmers are protesting over pending compensation for the Visakhapatnam data centre project. Their demands include permanent jobs for displaced families, priority for locals in construction work, and implementation of other assurances.

CPI(M) has demanded ₹50 lakh for each family of six fishermen missing off Visakhapatnam. A party delegation met the families at the Fishing Harbour, requesting interim relief of ₹1 lakh each, free education for children, and permanent houses.

Ten Andhra fishermen were rescued off Puri and Paradip in Odisha, while six others remain missing off Visakhapatnam. The Minister Atchannaidu confirmed the ongoing search for the missing.

An MLA is advocating for the continuation of flight operations from Visakhapatnam. The focus is on maintaining aviation services at the location.

Kari Chinna, the lone survivor of a boat capsize incident in Visakhapatnam, was rescued by a passing merchant ship after spending a day adrift. The Coast Guard and Navy are currently searching for the six others still missing.

Chodipalli Simhadri drowned after two members of a four-person crew fell into rough seas off Revu Polavaram. The search continues for six missing fishermen off Visakhapatnam.

Six fishermen are missing after their boat capsized off the Visakhapatnam coast. One fisherman was rescued by a cruise ship, and search operations are ongoing for the remaining six.

Visakhapatnam's rapid vertical expansion is depleting groundwater in the Yendada-Madhurawada corridor, as water supply and natural recharge cannot keep pace. Suburban areas increasingly rely on borewells and tankers for water.

Two brothers, P. Satish and P. Girish, were killed when a speeding APSRTC bus collided with their motorcycle near Duvvada in Visakhapatnam. The incident occurred at Vadlapudi Bridge in the early hours of Wednesday as they were returning home from Anakapalli.

Visakhapatnam (Vizag) will host the 31st CII Partnership Summit in November.

The electoral roll revision drive in Visakhapatnam has distributed 80.94% of enumeration forms across seven Assembly constituencies under the Special Intensive Revision. Progress in digitizing the completed forms is also accelerating.

A sports orthopaedic clinic was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam. The clinic focuses on specialized care for sports-related injuries and orthopaedic conditions.

A drug abuse awareness rally was held in Visakhapatnam to promote awareness about the dangers of drug abuse.

Strong Sisters Run Club in Visakhapatnam is encouraging women to participate in running and strength training by providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

GST Day celebrations started with a walkathon in Visakhapatnam. The event marks the beginning of the annual observance of GST Day in the city.

Citizens are being encouraged to participate in a community initiative aimed at making Visakhapatnam a drug-free and happier city. The drive focuses on promoting well-being and reducing drug-related issues in the area.

The Collector is reviewing arrangements for the President's visit to Visakhapatnam. The visit involves preparations coordinated by local authorities.