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Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam Collector tells officials to remain alert amid heavy rain warning
Visakhapatnam District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore has ordered officials to prepare for heavy rainfall caused by a depression in the Bay of Bengal.

Cyclone Arnab may form as IMD warns of deep depression
The India Meteorological Department has issued warnings for a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, prompting school closures in Odisha as the system approaches the coast.
Advanced cancer genetic testing facility to open in Guntur
A new advanced genetic testing laboratory for cancer patients will open in Guntur on September 22.
Cyclonic storm threat leads to heavy rain alerts in three states
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm and cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur.
Widespread rain likely across Kerala for three days
The India Meteorological Department has issued yellow alerts for seven districts in Kerala as widespread rain is expected for three days starting September 23.

Deep depression in Bay of Bengal expected to bring heavy rains
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to cross the coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, bringing heavy rainfall to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Boyfriend disappears after Vizag woman declared dead at Hyderabad hospital
A woman from Visakhapatnam was declared dead at a Hyderabad hospital, leading police to investigate her boyfriend who fled the scene.

El Nino active while Cyclone Arnab threatens Bay of Bengal
India faces a dual weather threat from a strengthening El Nino in the Pacific and a developing cyclonic system in the Bay of Bengal.
CPI(M) condemns preventive arrests of leaders in Kakinada
The CPI(M) has criticized the police for the preventive arrests and binding-over proceedings initiated against its leaders and activists in Kakinada.
Three arrested with 28 kg marijuana in two cases in Malkajgiri
Police in Malkajgiri arrested three individuals and seized 28 kilograms of marijuana in two separate operations.

Python rescued from dance troupe during Ganesh procession in Hyderabad
Animal welfare activists and police rescued an Indian rock python used in a dance performance at a Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad.

Ten students find their hair cut while sleeping in hostel
Ten schoolgirls at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Andhra Pradesh discovered their hair had been cut while they were sleeping.
Stop Vizag Data Centers Instagram account blocked in India
The Instagram account for the Stop Vizag Data Centers campaign has been blocked in India following a legal request under the Information Technology Rules.
Glitzy Ganesh idol immersions leave behind chaos
Large quantities of waste were left on beaches following Vinayaka Chavithi idol immersions in Visakhapatnam.
Nearly 300 participate in district-level Yogasana championship in Visakhapatnam
Nearly 300 individuals participated in a district-level Yogasana championship in Visakhapatnam.
JAC marks 2,000 days of protest against Vizag steel plant privatisation
The Joint Action Committee celebrated 2,000 days of protesting against the proposed privatization of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant.
P4 poverty alleviation initiative gains steady ground in Andhra Pradesh
The P4 poverty alleviation program in Andhra Pradesh is showing high rates of integration between local secretariats and target family beneficiary groups across multiple districts.
INCOIS to deploy AI, satellite remote sensing to track marine litter hotspots
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services is launching a pilot project in Visakhapatnam to track marine pollution using AI and satellite technology.

India and Sri Lanka begin 13th bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX
The 13th edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 is currently underway in Visakhapatnam.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu promises to address drinking water needs of Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a new action plan to ensure long-term water security for Visakhapatnam to support residential and industrial needs.

Collector inspects AU grounds ahead of house pattas distribution event
The Visakhapatnam District Collector inspected the Andhra University grounds ahead of a house-site distribution event to be attended by the Chief Minister.
RTC to induct 80 e-buses into Vizag district fleet by October
The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation plans to deploy 80 electric buses in the Visakhapatnam district by October to modernize public transport.

Possible schedule change for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The venue for the fourth Test of the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy may be moved from Ranchi due to early sunsets and cold weather conditions.
Women cautioned about cybercrime and threats to privacy
Andhra Pradesh Women Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja urged staff at One Stop Centres to prioritize victim privacy and awareness regarding cybercrime.

Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears IT investment projects worth 526 crore
The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board has approved investments in ten IT and technology projects worth 526 crore rupees.

Real estate market to shift significantly in 11 Indian cities by 2047
A report by Knight Frank and CII identifies 11 tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India as key future real estate growth engines by 2047.

Visakhapatnam municipal authorities order removal of unauthorized commercial Ganesh festival sets
Authorities in Visakhapatnam have issued notices to Ganesh festival organizers for allegedly running unauthorized commercial sets and charging entrance fees.
CPI(M) Accuses Andhra Government of Raising House Taxes by Billions
The CPI(M) has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of continuing a property-value-based taxation system that burdens urban residents with an extra 1,000 crore rupees.

Centre steps up land monetisation with RINL 459-plot auction
The National Land Monetization Corporation is hosting investor meetings to facilitate the e-auction of 459 plots of land owned by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd.
Union Cabinet Approves Andhra Pradesh Rail Project Costing Nine Thousand Crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the construction of third and fourth railway lines between Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh at a cost of 9,889 crore rupees.