Visakhapatnam

HAL has showcased wide range of products ranging from Aircraft to miniature sized components. The stall is categorized in two categories 'Success Stories' and 'Business Opportunity' for AP

A major train disaster was averted when six coaches of Visakhapatnam - Secunderabad Godavari Express got derailed between Bibinagar and Ghatkesar near Hyderabad on Wednesday.

The idea of three capitals has not been abandoned, even as the state lurches from financial crisis to crisis

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday said the State capital would be shifted to Visakhapatnam. Addressing the preparatory meeting for the Global Investors Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam in March, Jagan said he would be shifting his office to the port city in the months to come. "Here I am to invite you to Visakhapatnam which is going to be our capital in the days to come. I myself would also be shifting over to Visakhapatnam in the months to come," he said. Amaravati is the present capital of Andhra Pradesh. In November last year, Jagan Mohan Reddy government repealed the controversial AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020 intended to establish three capitals for the State. The State government had proposed three capitals, Visakhapatnam (Executive capital), Amaravati (Legislative capital) and Kurnool (Judicial capital). Jagan further said the State Government is organising the Global Investors Summit in Visakhapatnam o

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off a Vande Bharat train between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam on January 15, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy has said. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Kishan Reddy would be present at the Secunderabad railway station here for the inaugural service. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the prestigious Vande Bharat train from Secunderabad Railway Station on 15th January at 10.00 AM as a gift to the Telugu people on the occasion of Sankranti," Kishan Reddy said in a release on Wednesday night. The eighth Vande Bharat train in the country will run between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam in approximately eight hours. The intermediate stops envisaged for the train include Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry, the release added.

Akasa Air's flight from Bangalore and Air Asia flight from Delhi were diverted to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad

The new center will further strengthen WNS' existing capabilities in delivering digital-first industry-specific solutions for diverse industries, including Shipping and Logistics, etc

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Gudivada Gudivada Amarnath said that chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy would start governance from proposed executive capital Vizag from April 2023

Ground is now fully cleared for the much-delayed Visakhapatnam International Airport project to take off. The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office has written to the Prime Minister's Office requesting that Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone, possibly virtually, for the new airport construction during his visit to port city Visakhapatnam on November 12. But the PMO has not included it in Modi's itinerary, official sources said. Development of the new international airport in Public-Private Partnership mode at Bhogapuram, 40-km northeast of Visakhapatnam, was first mooted in the year 2014, post-bifurcation of the state as the existing one in the city is owned by the Indian Navy. For various reasons, the project did not take off in over eight years. The original plan was grandiose as the state government wanted to build an aerotropolis that would include aviation-linked manufacturing units, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility, research and development centr

The situation in the port city of Visakhapatnam remained tense for a second day on Sunday as the police barred Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader and actor Pawan Kalyan from holding meetings or rallies

The chief of Jana Sena Party and Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan condemned the police action against members of his party, after leaders of the ruling YSRCP alleged that JSP workers attacked the convoy

A stranded ferry from the Visakhapatnam port is cited to be the reason for plunging it into a deep crisis.

The robotic boat can cover 30 metres in 5 to 6 seconds and save the victim, who is drowning

IND vs SA Pitch Report: It has been a low-scoring affair in both T20Is that have been played at YSR Stadium in Visakhapatnam. India beat Sri Lanka in 2016 while they were beaten by Australia in 2019

HC to prevail as it is above green tribunal: Apex court

The Supreme Court set aside a NGT order prohibiting construction work at Rushikonda hills in Visakhapatnam, saying orders of constitutional courts would prevail over statutory tribunals

The agreement is for constructing the first beagle series 12 trailing suction hopper dredger, an official statement said

President Ram Nath Kovind, also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, will be reviewing the Naval Fleet comprising over 60 ships and submarines, and 55 aircraft at AP's Visakhapatnam on Monday.

As Cyclone "Jawad" is expected to hit North Andhra Pradesh on early Saturday morning, three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were deployed in Vishakhapatnam on Friday.Speaking to ANI, NDRF Sub-inspector Satyanarayan said, "We are a total of three teams that are deployed here. Two other teams are kept as reserves. We shall respond to any untoward situation to rescue people and do our best to avoid any mishap or loss. We shall clear all the roads of any debris if there are any landslides or uprooting of trees. Also, we will rescue any person who is drowning in the flood-affected areas."NDRF Head Constable Rama Rao said, "We are all set & alert 24x7 for any eventuality. The main concerns are landslides & the uprooting of trees. We have to clear roads quickly to avoid any traffic problems. We have multitalented personnel who can respond to any situation."Meanwhile, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Friday directed all state and Central agencies to follow ...

METRO Cash & Carry India, the country's leading organised wholesaler, on Wednesday announced opening of a new store at Visakhapatnam, taking the total strore count to 29. The new store is the second METRO Wholesale in Andhra Pradesh after Vijaywada, which will help generate close to 500 direct and indirect employment opportunities, said a company statement. Spread over 50,000 sq.ft, the new store stocks a wide range of globally benchmarked quality assortment of over 7,500 products in both food and non-food category, it added. METRO Cash & Carry India MD and CEO Arvind Mediratta said Andhra Pradesh is a priority market for the company and would increase its footprint in the state. "We will continue investing to add more stores in the state, provide diverse product assortment and offer innovative digital solutions for an enhanced omni-channel experience for our customers, he said. The new store is integrated with METRO's B2B e-commerce app for traders and will offer the kirana ..