Vizianagaram police register case against director of Vinex Coaching Centre for allegedly sexually harassing and exploiting women students preparing for DSC exams. Over 30 students protest.
A special POCSO court in Vizianagaram has sentenced a juvenile to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor girl, filming the assault, and sharing it on social media. The court also imposed fines and compensation.
A Vizianagaram court sentenced nine persons to 14 years rigorous imprisonment for possession of 640 kg of marijuana in 2015. In a separate case, two individuals received 10 years for 148 kg seizure in Anakapalle.
Vizianagaram district police have arrested two inter-state offenders for a major property theft at GMR residential quarters, recovering 470 gm of gold. The gang targeted locked houses, stealing over 1.5 kg of gold ornaments.
Police in Vizianagaram report over 1,300 minors caught driving illegally in the past year, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and parental responsibility to enhance road safety.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced free HPV vaccination for girls under 15, AI doctor services, and a Rs 50 crore cancer institute in Andhra Pradesh to address rising cancer rates.
A 20-year-old student, R Himavarshini, died by suicide in Vizianagaram after failing the NEET exam twice. She had joined a nursing course but struggled with her medical dreams.
A tribal ashram school warden in Vizianagaram has been suspended after organizing a farewell party for 10th graders featuring eunuchs, with viral videos of students dancing sparking parental complaints and an official inquiry.
The Andhra Pradesh government intervenes to provide jackfruit wood for Bobbili Veena artisans, ending scarcity and cutting costs by 40-50%. The initiative supports 35 families and preserves the GI-tagged craft.
Vizianagaram district witnessed a series of coordinated burglaries on Sunday night, with thieves targeting three locked houses and escaping with over 2.4 kg of gold and silver ornaments worth lakhs of rupees.
Two persons died in a road accident when an APSRTC bus hit their bike near Gotlam road in Vizianagaram. Police noted the rider wore a non-BIS helmet that shattered, highlighting quality concerns under the Motor Vehicles Act.
A 60-year-old woman in Vizianagaram district succumbed to severe burns after her saree caught fire from a stove while cooking. Neighbors attempted rescue but she died in hospital.
A successful test flight lands at Andhra Pradesh's new Bhogapuram International Airport, paving the way for commercial operations to begin in June 2025. Read about the project's impact.
Andhra Pradesh minister inaugurates 10 boats & 2 tourism facilities at Thatipudi reservoir. The move aims to boost local tourism and create jobs. Explore the new water taxi, speed boats & more!
Vizianagaram district sees a 34% drop in overall crime in 2025, but murders surge 200% and crimes against women increase by 14%. Get the full police data analysis here.
Former VP M Venkaiah Naidu says good governance creates grassroots opportunities, cites Vajpayee's corruption-free rule. BJP unveils statues across districts. Read more.
Pajson Agro India's SME IPO listed at a 5.08% premium on BSE. The ₹74.45 crore fresh issue was subscribed 6.5 times. Proceeds to fund new cashew plant in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh are expected to attend a major parent-teacher meeting in Bhamini mandal. Get the latest updates on this significant education event.
A Vizianagaram court sentenced five individuals to 18 months of rigorous imprisonment and a fine for trading 8kg of dry cannabis. Read the full details of the NDPS Act conviction.
Pajson Agro India receives BSE approval for IPO to raise funds for new cashew processing plant in Vizianagaram. Company reported ₹187.27 crore revenue in FY25. Learn key details.