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A patch of surviving mangroves (Avicennia marina) at Pudimaraka, Vizag. (Photo by arrangement)

FRCCE to formulate strategy for planting mangroves along Vizag coast

As per the latest report of Forest Survey of India, Visakhapatnam has zero percentage of mangroves

26 Nov 2021 9:40 AM IST

The driver, moving at a high speed, might have seen the rear truck when he came close and tried to swirl his vehicle to the right when the left side of the vehicle rammed into the truck, the ACP said. (PTI image)

Circle Inspector dies in ghastly road mishap in Andhra Pradesh

Eswara Rao was going from the station to his house in PM Palem after completing his night rounds in his patrol car

25 Nov 2021 3:03 PM IST

Jagan said it was estimated that over Rs 790 crore would be needed for Jagananna Vidya Kanuka scheme for the year 202122. (DC Image)

Andhra Pradesh first to provide 35% quota for BCs in private varsities

35% reservation for students from BC, SC, ST and minorities to pursue their education in private universities under...

25 Nov 2021 2:08 AM IST

Annamayya Medium Irrigation Project across Cheyyeru, a tributary of Pennar River in Kadapa district, which got badly damaged during recent flash floods, is being redesigned to give it additional storage capacity. (Photo: Twitter)

Annamayya project redesign to boost storage

Jagan directed irrigation authorities to redesign the existing project and increase storage capacity to avoid...

25 Nov 2021 1:54 AM IST

While the district has 360 government liquor outlets, nearly 60 of these registered sales of less than Rs.1 lakh per day. (PTI file photo)

AP to divert liquor money for schemes, draws flak

The criticism was made by the Opposition during discussions for passage of a bill in the state legislative council on...

25 Nov 2021 1:21 AM IST

Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning may occur in north coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and south coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next three days. (Photo:PTI)

Seema, Coastal AP may get more rain for five days

Incessant heavy rains followed by floods in parts of four south coastal districts and four Rayalaseema districts...

25 Nov 2021 1:12 AM IST

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy congratulates DGP Gautam Sawang at the Secretariat for topping the Smart Policing Index 2021, in a national survey conducted by the Indian Police Foundation. (DC)

CM Jagan seeks Rs 1,000 crore flood relief for Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy writes letter to PM Modi and Amit Shah for assistance

24 Nov 2021 4:56 PM IST

Union tourism minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed a press conference in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter)

New tourism policy in next Budget session, says Kishan

He disclosed that the govt is considering giving industry status to tourism sector, so that it could be extended GST and...

24 Nov 2021 1:16 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution seeking caste-based census within backward class community. (DC file photo)

AP: House passes resolution for caste-based census of BCs

Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy underlined the need for a caste census among BCs for their overall development

24 Nov 2021 1:04 AM IST

The panel expressed dissatisfaction over the explanation submitted by Palakollu Telugu Desam MLA Nimmala Ramanaidu, on another notice, and decided to give him one more chance to submit a detailed explanation. (Representation Image: PTI)

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes resolution seeking to continue...

Finance and Legislative Affair Minister Buggana Rajendranath moved the resolution and the Assembly passed it by voice...

23 Nov 2021 4:17 PM IST

According to the information I have received, they started vomiting after dinner on Monday. We suspect its food poisoning, added Chandrakala. (ANI/Representational)

Visakhapatnam: 70 students of Govt school fall ill, food poisoning...

Soon after students started complaining of vomiting and uneasiness they were taken to a hospital nearby

23 Nov 2021 2:12 PM IST

According to the information I have received, they started vomiting after dinner on Monday. We suspect its food poisoning, added Chandrakala. (ANI/Representational)

74 students of Govt school fall ill in Vizag, food poisoning suspected

The girl students, all aged between 10 and 14 years, started vomiting and complained of severe stomach pain after having...

23 Nov 2021 12:34 PM IST