Lighthouse Festival 3.0 in Visakhapatnam on Jan 9-10
Visakhapatnam gears up for Lighthouse Festival 3.0 on January 9 & 10. The event, backed by Union ministries, aims to celebrate maritime heritage and boost coastal tourism. Join the celebration!
Visakhapatnam gears up for Lighthouse Festival 3.0 on January 9 & 10. The event, backed by Union ministries, aims to celebrate maritime heritage and boost coastal tourism. Join the celebration!
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation collected ₹510 crore in property tax last fiscal. With new assessments and revised structures, it aims for ₹600 crore this year. Read how they plan to achieve it.
Andhra Pradesh govt updates Visakhapatnam master plan for IT/ITES & data centre boom. Plan to assess infrastructure, earmark 30,000 acres. Read more.
Eight individuals in Visakhapatnam lost over ₹3.5 crore to sophisticated online stock market frauds. Police warn against social media investment schemes. Read the full story for details and safety tips.
Eight victims in Visakhapatnam report losing over Rs 3.5 crore to fake stock trading platforms promoted via social media. Police warn against online investment schemes.
GVMC cancels flawed tender for Mudasarlova horse-riding centre, orders probe & recovery of Rs 3 crore advance. New tender to involve private investment, no public funds. Details here.
VMRDA announces ambitious plan for 25,000 middle-income plots in Visakhapatnam by 2026, along with key goals for infrastructure and citizen-centric reforms. Learn about the new initiatives.
Vizag police introduce AI-powered robotic lifebuoys at 16 beaches to combat drowning deaths. The device can travel 600 meters for swift rescues. Learn how this tech enhances visitor safety.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation unveils major 2026 initiatives: a 10-zone system, Rs 307 crore road project, enhanced night sanitation & AI traffic management. Explore the city's urban upgrade.
Visakhapatnam police intensified checks, booking 257 for drunk driving and preventing fatal accidents. Over 500 other traffic violations were recorded. Read about the strict enforcement drive.
Visakhapatnam Range Police's multi-pronged 2025 strategy against narcotics led to massive seizures, convictions, and community rehab programs. Read about the comprehensive crackdown.
Visakhapatnam sees overall crime decline of 12% in 2025, with significant drops in cases against women and children. However, murders surge by 45%, posing a new challenge for police.
Alluri Sitharama Raju district reports a major 34% decline in overall crime for 2025. Police neutralize 18 Maoists, see 49 surrenders, and seize huge cannabis hauls. Read the full report.
Visakhapatnam International Airport reports strong 9.29% passenger growth from Jan-Nov 2025, handling over 27.5 lakh flyers. It ranks 9th nationally for customer satisfaction. Read more about its hub ambitions.
GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg announces the new 10-zone structure for Visakhapatnam, effective Jan 1, 2026. Learn about the new zones and how citizens will access civic services.
King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam installs a 323 kVA mobile generator following a major power outage. New measures aim to prevent future disruptions for ICU patients. Read more.
A Navy Lieutenant Commander was arrested in Visakhapatnam for assaulting a traffic sub-inspector after being questioned for drunk and rash driving. Read the full details of the incident.
GVMC introduces an online system for survey certificates for plots & buildings, ending manual visits. Get your certificate within 7 days. Apply now on the official website.
Police reveal sexual harassment allegations against Andhra minister's aide were fabricated. Two arrested for forgery and conspiracy. Get the full story.
Jitendra Sahu, a 32-year-old security guard from Cuttack, went missing in Visakhapatnam while on official duty. Police are scrutinising CCTV footage and questioning truck drivers to trace his last movements. Read the full story.
The 11th CREDAI Property Expo in Visakhapatnam saw massive turnout with over 14,000 visitors exploring 850+ projects. Discover key trends and official insights shaping the city's real estate future.
Cybercriminals posing as 'national security authority' officials threatened an 80-year-old man in Vizag with arrest for alleged terror links, duping him of over Rs 12.5 lakh. Learn how to stay safe from such digital arrest scams.
A family of three on a motorcycle died after a high-speed collision with another bike in Visakhapatnam. The victims include a man, his wife, and their 11-year-old daughter. Read the full report.
Visakhapatnam's ambitious ₹940-crore hybrid sewerage project presents a tale of two halves. While the Pendurthi package nears completion and earns revenue, the Gajuwaka-Malkapuram work is stalled at 48%. Read about GVMC's revival plans.
An Air India flight from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam was cancelled due to a technical snag, disrupting passenger travel plans. Details on the incident and airline response.
Visakhapatnam's air quality deteriorates to 'poor' levels with AQI between 220-280. PM2.5 pollution spikes, causing health issues. Experts blame weather inversion and pollution. Read more.
Armed miscreants attempted to loot a nationalised bank in Anakapalle but fled after the manager triggered the alarm. No injuries or loss reported. Police investigation underway.
Parts of Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district grapple with severe cold wave, with temperatures plunging to as low as 5.4°C. Dense fog blankets the region, disrupting daily routines. IMD forecasts continued dry weather.
Major US investments, including from Google, aim to turn Visakhapatnam into a key AI and data center hub. The plan focuses on talent, infrastructure, and a local tech ecosystem, boosting US-India ties.
Visakhapatnam's residential real estate sector is projected to grow 6-10% in 2026, driven by Google Data Centre, Cognizant, and a massive steel plant. North and South Vizag are transforming into prime investment hubs.