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File photo of Mudasarlova reservoir in Visakhapatnam.

British era Mudasarlova park to get major facelift

The park is attached to a reservoir that is a major source of water supply to the city.

27 March 2017 6:53 AM IST

Proper disposal of the biomedical wastes (BMW) generating from the healthcare facilities - hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres - has turned out to be a major challenge in the state.

Biomedical waste rules yet to be implemented in AP

The state pollution control board imposed fines on two CBWTFs last year.

25 March 2017 7:13 AM IST

Had there been a Congress government today, it would have certainly pumped more funds, says T. Subbarami Reddy Senior MP

TSR writes to PM on hate crime against Indians in US

Mr Reddy, on Friday, wrote to the Prime Minister after reports that a Telugu woman and her son were found dead at their...

25 March 2017 7:08 AM IST

The closure of liquor shops on Wednesday and Thursday for the North Andhra Graduates MLC election has forced tipplers in the city to pay extra money for the liquor from the black market.

AP announces new liquor policy

There are 406 liquor shops in Vizag district, including 154 shops in GVMC limits.

25 March 2017 7:05 AM IST

The east zone team of the commissioners task force arrested a gang of drug smugglers near Habziguda, and recovered around 420 kilogrammes of ganja.

Ganja cultivation up in Andhra-Odisha border

The yield per acre is around 1000 to 1,200 kgs and the rate paid to the farmers is around Rs 3,000 per kg.

25 March 2017 7:03 AM IST

The Central government has decided to release funds directly to district collectors to start the campaign on cashless transactions.

BIAL accused of fund diversion to Amaravati

Orvakallu airport land allotted, Bhohapuram loan diverted.

25 March 2017 6:56 AM IST

As part of Earth Hour initiative, voluntary organisations called upon the denizens of the city to switch off lights on March 25 for one hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm voluntarily.

Visakhapatnam: Earth hour to be observed tomorrow

A walk will also be conducted with the theme 'Walk for Earth Hour'' from Kalimatha temple to Pandurangaswami temple.

24 March 2017 7:07 AM IST

World Meteorological Day celebrated to understand clouds

Open House on World Meteorological Day held

World Meteorological Day celebrated to understand clouds.

24 March 2017 7:03 AM IST

Weather bureau says Februarys last week will see summer onset. Instead of late March.

Equinox buzz scorches' social media

Weather phenomenon happens twice a year and does not bring in heatwaves.

24 March 2017 2:18 AM IST

Some unidentified robbers made a futile attempt to break into the safe of Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank in Vizianagaram town in the early hours of Wednesday.

Visakhapatnam: Break in at Grameena Vikas Bank

Documents set on fire; electrical devices damaged.

23 March 2017 7:40 AM IST

Minister for Communication Affairs Government of Ethiopia, Negri Lencho interacts with students of Andhra University during an Annual Meet of international students in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Centre for African studies to come up in Andhra university

Prof. G. Nageswara Rao said a centre for African Studies will be set up in the University.

23 March 2017 7:36 AM IST

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), which will be setting up its centre in Vizag, will launch the membrane-based water purification technology for safe drinking water.

Visakhapatnam: BARC technology for drinking water

Membrane-based technology to be used.

23 March 2017 7:33 AM IST