Vizag Master Plan Updated for IT, Data Centre Growth
Andhra Pradesh govt updates Visakhapatnam master plan for IT/ITES & data centre boom. Plan to assess infrastructure, earmark 30,000 acres. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh govt updates Visakhapatnam master plan for IT/ITES & data centre boom. Plan to assess infrastructure, earmark 30,000 acres. Read more.
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.
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 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.
New data reveals a sharp rise in homicides, rapes, and robberies in key US cities like Atlanta and LA. As President Trump pushes federal intervention, a political battle over law and order intensifies. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
NCRB data shows Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur & NTR district are Andhra's top cybercrime hubs, while tribal areas report minimal cases. Experts cite digital divide & under-reporting.
GVMC revives cycling track plans in Visakhapatnam, focusing on Mudasarlova Park and Sagar Nagar to Radisson stretch. Learn about the city's push for a cycling ecosystem.
AP Minister Nara Lokesh alleges YSRCP is filing PILs to block major IT investments like TCS & Raheja, threatening over 100,000 jobs for the state's youth. Read more.
The 11th CREDAI Visakhapatnam property expo began with 71 stalls. MSME Minister inaugurated, highlighting sector growth and job creation. Explore homes, loans, and awards.
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.
An Air India Express flight to Visakhapatnam was cancelled at Gannavaram Airport after pilots detected an engine snag. VIP passengers, including M Venkaiah Naidu, were accommodated. Read the full report.
An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam made an emergency return after a technical issue. All 175 passengers were safely deboarded. Details inside.
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.
IIHMR Delhi and Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone join forces to bridge the skills gap in India's medical devices sector through a new satellite centre in Visakhapatnam. Discover how this shapes the future.
Visakhapatnam-based INSWAREB's novel nano concrete (NAC) can prevent cracks in nuclear reactor shields. Their irradiated cement materials promise to extend infrastructure life, with BARC now involved.
Cybercriminals in Visakhapatnam cheated over 15 people of ₹2 crore via a fake online stock market platform. Police warn against social media investment schemes. Read more.
A 15-foot whale, weighing 3 tonnes, died at Yarada beach in Visakhapatnam after getting caught in fishing nets. Despite rescue efforts, the marine giant could not be saved. Read the full story.
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.