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Visakhapatnam International Airport will halt civilian flights starting July 8, with operations relocating to the new Bhogapuram Airport, located 50 km away, raising concerns about connectivity.
The death toll from an explosion at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant has risen to nine, prompting an investigation and raising growing safety concerns among workers.
The South Coast Railway zone has officially commenced operations in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, aiming to improve regional transport and tourism.
A giant 65-foot Trishul structure, built by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA), now illuminates the Vizag skyline, visible from various parts of the city, especially at night.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has issued an order for a state-run body to demolish a resort located in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) of Visakhapatnam. The court emphasized the supremacy of law in its ruling.
A shocking incident in India saw a Navy official, Ravindra, allegedly murder his lover, Mounika, whom he met on a dating app, dismember her body, and store parts in a fridge before surrendering to police.
The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission its frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on April 3 in Visakhapatnam, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presiding over the ceremony.
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has embraced digital transformation with the introduction of its new VISTA and TAPPALS applications.
A three-day workshop in Visakhapatnam explores turning banana stems into durable handmade paper.
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has criticized the central government's policies aimed at privatizing Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP).
The study for the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project is expected to conclude within the next two months, while local leaders are urging for its extension to Bhogapuram Airport.
Objective of the event is to raise awareness about UiWIN; specialists from national and international institutions, including Niti Aayog, World Bank, ADB NABFID, NIIF, IFC and other eminent private financial institutions and banks join the deliberations
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)'s final standing committee meeting has approved 293 agenda items.
Proposed in 50 acres, the facility will have a luxury resort with 100 rooms, says Tourism Minister , adding that the project is expected to generate direct employment for 300 people
Adani Gangavaram Port in Visakhapatnam has implemented Digital Smart Gates to enhance and speed up its port operations.
Visakhapatnam has been selected as the location for a new high-energy proton accelerator facility. This facility is intended to power India's long-term nuclear program, which is based on thorium.
The Visakhapatnam metro rail project plans to improve traffic flow by constructing 12 new flyovers along NH-16, as proposed by NHAI.
A round-up of eateries and seasonal stalls in Visakhapatnam offering the slow-cooked Ramzan staple
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has set an April 30 deadline for the completion of ongoing works between Gambheeram and Tallavalasa.
Indian-Australian Om Satija reaches Visakhapatnam on 5,000-km journey from Kanyakumari to Srinagar, aims to raise ₹60 lakh for children from leprosy-affected communities
The CPI(M) party is opposing the allotment of land to Adani for a 'Google' Data Centre in Visakhapatnam.
A Korean self-cook cafe brings convenience-store culture to Visakhapatnam’s Beach Road
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has cleared 11 cellar encroachments as part of its LUNGS 3.0 initiative.
601.4 acres will be allotted for 1,000 MW AI data centre cluster project in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts through three Special Purpose Vehicles
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) announced its plan to deploy drones to monitor the ongoing road construction connecting Vizag and Bhogapuram Airport.
The Visakhapatnam Port Authority has announced a new record, crossing 80 million metric tons (MMT) of cargo throughput in just 327 days.
A 27-year-old IT professional from Visakhapatnam was found dead in a Mussoorie homestay, with police awaiting the postmortem report despite her father stating he does not suspect foul play amid mysterious circumstances.
A heated exchange erupted between Nara Lokesh and Left leaders over aid for the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant tragedy, where at least 8 workers were killed and six injured in a freak accident.
The Waltair railway map has undergone significant changes as of June 1, with the introduction of new Visakhapatnam and Rayagada divisions. This reorganization impacts the operational structure of the railway network.
The Indian government is preparing to announce an ₹8,097 crore financial package, intended as an equity infusion, to support the revival of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) amidst its financial challenges.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister is scheduled to lay the foundation for Google's massive Rs 1.35 lakh crore data center project near Visakhapatnam on April 28, marking a significant investment in the region.
Experts at a PRSI seminar in Visakhapatnam have raised alarms about India's escalating water crisis, highlighting urgent concerns regarding water scarcity and management.
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has inaugurated a new residential project in Chinamushidiwada, with plans for 1,000 more plots this year.
Visakhapatnam Joint Collector Vidyadhari announced that there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in the district, with ample stock available to meet daily requirements.
The MA&UD Minister has announced plans to modernize the ASR Nagar slum in Visakhapatnam, instructing the GVMC Commissioner to prepare proposals for constructing houses under a Public-Private Partnership model.
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is getting ready for the upcoming Swachh Survekshan assessment, a cleanliness survey conducted across Indian cities.
Nara Lokesh said Visakhapatnam is rapidly emerging as a major IT and data centre hub
The GVMC projects that Visakhapatnam's water requirement could increase to 726 MLD by 2040, indicating future challenges for water management in the city.
President Lee Jae Myung pledged to advance gender equality and foster a more inclusive society on International Women's Day, committing to fulfill his role in making South Korea a gender-equal nation.
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has set a May deadline for the completion of seven Master Plan roads connecting the Bhogapuram airport, with 60% of the work already done.
Games, felicitations, and skill programmes mark events held by government offices and organisations in Visakhapatnam
As Visakhapatnam’s Biodiversity Park marks 25 years, the green refuge continues to nurture rare plants, wildlife and environmental curiosity in the heart of the city
Plant reaches 93% capacity utilisation with ₹11,440 crore Central support; now seeks Andhra Pradesh government orders to sustain recovery
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) council concluded its tenure on a decorous note, with corporators using the final session to highlight pending civic works and sanitation issues.
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is set to hold its final council meeting on February 28.
A new interpretation centre at the ancient Thotlakonda Buddhist site will open on March 1, displaying key excavated remains and archival photographs for visitors
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has won a $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge award.
Andhra Pradesh is requesting a reclassification of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) for Vizag Beach Road to facilitate tourism projects and develop Visakhapatnam into an international tourism destination.
During the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority's (VMRDA) 'Praja Darbar,' citizens raised concerns regarding the proposed Master Plan.
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) organized a 'Happy Sunday' wellness event that attracted significant public involvement.
The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant blast has risen to 10, leading to the suspension of 22 officials for negligence linked to the incident.
Eight workers were killed and several others critically injured at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant after a blast caused molten steel, at approximately 1500-1600°C, to spill onto the factory floor. The incident occurred as the molten metal was being moved in a giant bucket.
Four workers at the Vizag steel plant in Visakhapatnam, India, fell unconscious after inhaling toxic fumes. The incident prompted an emergency response and an investigation into the cause.
Google has begun construction on a massive $15 billion AI data center near Visakhapatnam, India, marking its largest AI hub outside the US. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for the project.
A married officer from the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam faces arrest for the brutal murder of a woman, with authorities alleging he dismembered her body, hiding parts in his residence and incinerating others.
An industrialist has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Visakhapatnam, marking a new political affiliation in the region.
Visakhapatnam MP terms it a progressive step with clear recruitment timelines
The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has issued global tenders for its ambitious 'Vizag Bay City' project, seeking international participation.
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) pensioners have submitted a memorandum to the EPFO Regional PF Commissioner, requesting the reopening of the higher pension option after 1,099 applications were rejected and citing difficulties with the digital application process.
The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has dropped its public-private partnership (PPP) plan for the Golden Jubilee Hospital, leading to port workers ending a 532-day strike.
Notices issued to some outlets found preparing food in an unhygienic conditions; officials collected 14 samples, including chicken biryani, chicken fry, chicken curry, mutton biryani, fried items,…
“Visakhapatnam is a coastal city. It is time we stop looking only at the roads. A sea-cruise transit hall at the outer harbour is a viable, high-speed alternative,” stated the SIDAR research team.
Visakhapatnam Port has achieved a significant milestone by breaking its 92-year record for cargo handling.
Visakhapatnam City Police Commissionerate has emerged as the highest refunding commissionerate in Andhra Pradesh in cybercrime cases, says Bagchi
The Visakhapatnam Cooperative Bank has inaugurated its 60th branch, located in Yendada.
57 students, mostly girls from a remote Government Degree College in Chintapalli, appear for the quantum computing examination in Visakhapatnam after the Principal pays the ₹500 fee for those who…
The Garbage Transfer Station (GTS) located in Ward 76 of Gajuwaka amid densely populated colonies, has become a source of severe pollution and health issues. Locals complain of constant foul odour, black coal dust, mosquito menace, respiratory and skin ailments. Despite repeated agitations, the residents fear that long-term health consequences are imminent due to official apathy, explains Harish Gilai
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the appointment of a new leadership team for its Visakhapatnam zone.
Zilla Parishad has 488.61 acres across 233 ZP high schools in Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitarama Raju districts
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) plans to relocate 448 water pipelines currently passing through drains to prevent contamination and improve infrastructure.
Police in Visakhapatnam arrested 76 individuals involved in 45 property offenses, recovering property worth ₹39 lakh.
Ganta Srinivasa Rao has called for a weekly review of traffic management in Visakhapatnam (Vizag) to address congestion issues.
NABARD has announced a significant credit package of ₹32,373 crore aimed at boosting development in Visakhapatnam.
As India races to narrow the artificial intelligence gap with the United States and China, it is planning a vast new “data city” to power digital growth on a staggering scale, the man spearheading the project says. “The AI revolution is here, no second thoughts about it,” said Nara Lokesh, information technology minister for Andhra Pradesh state, which is positioning the city of Visakhapatnam as a cornerstone of India’s AI push. “And as a nation… we have taken a stand that we’ve got to embrace it,” he told AFP ahead of an international AI summit next week in New Delhi. Lokesh boasts the state has secured investment agreements of $175 billion involving 760 projects, including a $15bn investment by Google for its largest AI infrastructure hub outside the United States. And a joint venture between India’s Reliance Industries, Canada’s Brookfield and US firm Digital Realty is investing $11bn to develop an AI data centre in the same city. Visakhapatnam — home to around two million people and popularly known as “Vizag” — is better known for its cricket ground that hosts international matches than cutting-edge technology. But the southeastern port city is now being pitched as a landing point for submarine internet cables linking India to Singapore. “The data city is going to come in one ecosystem… with a 100 kilometre radius,” Lokesh said. For comparison, Taiwan is roughly 100km wide. ‘Whole nine yards’ Lokesh said the plan goes far beyond data connectivity, adding that his state had “received close to 25 per cent of all foreign direct investments” in India in 2025. “It’s not just about the data centres,” he explained while outlining a sweeping vision of change, with Andhra Pradesh offering land at one US cent per acre (three per hectare) for major investors. “I’m chasing the companies that make those servers that go sit in those data centres, the companies that make the entire air conditioning, the water-cooling system — the whole nine yards.” The 43-year-old, Stanford-educated minister is the son of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who helped turn Hyderabad into a major technology hub that is dubbed “Cyberabad”. They are allies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host the AI Impact Summit from Monday. India is now third in a global AI power ranking — sitting above South Korea and Japan — based on more than 40 indicators from patents to private funding calculated by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centred AI. With more than a billion internet users, India has seen a surge of investment as generative AI players seek inroads to the world’s most populous country. Microsoft said in December it will invest $17.5bn to help build the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure, with CEO Satya Nadella calling it the firm’s “largest investment ever in Asia”. But critics say India lags in access to high-end computing power or commercial AI deployment, and remains more a consumer than creator of the cutting-edge technology. Some question whether data centres will create meaningful employment when up and running, but Lokesh rejects that. “Every industrial revolution has always created more jobs than it has displaced,” he said. “But it has created those jobs in countries that have embraced the industrial revolution.” ‘Learned from China’ Lokesh argues that the jobs and economic benefits would more than compensate for the giveaway cost of land. He said the state government had accounted for the vast electricity and water demands for the energy-hungry industry, and would tap “surplus water” that drains into the Bay of Bengal to cool the massive data centres. “It’s a crime that so much water during monsoons goes into our oceans,” he said. He cited China as an inspiration — admiring how India’s rival had “been able to systematically bring people out of poverty” at speed. The state’s plan to create industrial clusters was something he had “learned from China”. With a target of six gigawatts of data centre capacity — three already signed and another three in the pipeline — Andhra Pradesh is betting that speed and scale will give it an edge. New Delhi last year agreed to “in-principle approval” for six 1.2 GW nuclear power plants at Kovvada in Andhra Pradesh. “We are on a journey,” Lokesh said. “We will execute these projects at a pace that the country has never seen”.
Approximately 30,000 students in Visakhapatnam district are preparing to take their SSC exams, scheduled from March 16 to April 1.
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has scheduled its council meeting for February 28.