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Overall, the aquifers of the state registered an average 1.23 metres rise compared to August 2016 and 2.54 metres risd compared to September 2015.

Rains recharge groundwater table in Andhra Pradesh

On an average, coastal AP registers a 1.67-metre increase in groundwater level compared to August 2016.

1 Oct 2016 6:31 AM IST

The event felicitated five legendary doctors, who have been an inspiration for their momentous contribution to healthcare services in India. (Representational image)

AP govt committed to provide quality healthcare to people: MLA

During 2015-16, the state government had spent nearly Rs 800 crore on healthcare of the poor people.

30 Sept 2016 1:59 PM IST

29Vzdc04 & 05: A view of Raiwada reservoir with the rise in water levels due to recent rains, near Devarapalli in Visakhapatnam district on Thursday.

Heavy downpour swells reservoirs in Visakhapatnam

Yeleru reaches 77 mts range against last year maximum level of 73.5 metres.

30 Sept 2016 7:34 AM IST

People gather around the two-storied building which collapsed due to continuous rains, near Kancharaveedhi in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

Dilapidated building in Kancharaveedhi of Vizag city collapses, family...

Town Planning officials of the GVMC informed that the shaky building collapsed following the heavy rains over the last...

30 Sept 2016 7:29 AM IST

Passengers have their meal on the jetty as they wait to board the Andaman-bound passenger ship MV Harsha Vardhana, which was anchored at the jetty of Visakhapatnam Port after it returned due to a technical snag in the middle of the sea while sailing, in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

Stranded passengers recollect their ordeal in Vizag

Most willing to spend more, take flight to Andaman.

30 Sept 2016 6:43 AM IST

A study by the National Sample Survey Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reveals that private coaching centres are thriving in the state.

Visakhapatnam: Private coaching centres thrive despite Right To...

Lethargy in implementation of RTE Act provisions.

29 Sept 2016 6:58 AM IST

A file photo of MV Harsha Vardhana. The ship is now stranded in the sea 14 nautical miles off the Visakhapatnam port with 580 passengers.

Ship with 580 stuck off Visakhapatnam

Vizag port authorities said the ship's captain has not asked for any assistance and is confident of rectifying the snag.

29 Sept 2016 1:23 AM IST

The prevailing low pressure over Vidarbha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh has weakened into an upper air cyclonic circulation and is now located over Chhattisgarh and Odisha. (Representational image)

Heavy rains likely in Andhra Pradesh in three days

Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure is lying over southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal.

29 Sept 2016 1:20 AM IST

The most dramatic moment in Wednesdays three events occurred when an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps boat maneuvered around two US patrol ships, the USS Squall and USS Tempest. (Photo: AP)

Andaman-bound ship stranded mid-sea, around 600 passengers on board

After the ship sailed for around 20 nautical miles, it developed a technical snag.

28 Sept 2016 1:11 PM IST

A flooded street after heavy rains in Hyderabad. (Photo: PTI)

AP floods: Toll rises to 10 in Vizag, Central team to visit state

A Central team will visit Andhra Pradesh after the state government submits a report on the losses due to floods.

28 Sept 2016 8:50 AM IST

Workers are busy clearing floodwater from a culvert following a heavy downpour near Veeragattam in Srikakulam district on Tuesday. (Photo: DC)

Faulty design leads to water-logging in Visakhapatnam

Engineering aspects are ignored while laying roads in a hurry.

28 Sept 2016 6:59 AM IST

In Andhra Pradesh, Palasa variety of Srika kulam and Vetapalem variety of Prakasam district cashews are famous for their rich taste.

African cashew nuts flood market

In the last two years, cashew production has fallen to 25 per cent of total crop in state.

28 Sept 2016 6:40 AM IST