Visakhapatnam

In a tragic incident, three people including two children died whereas five received severe injuries when a three-storeyed building collapsed in Ramajogipeta near the Collectorate in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.  The incident occurred at 1:30 am, on March 23. The deceased were identified as Anjali (10,) Durgaprasad (14) and  Chotu (35.) The constant rainfall and weak foundation of the building is said to… read-more

India defeated South Africa in the third Twenty20 International on June 14 in Visakhapatnam, keeping the hopes of winning the five-match series unchanged. Yuzvendra Chahal claimed three wickets, and Harshal Patel took four. It was India's third consecutive victory, following wins in Delhi and Cuttack. The series' finale encounter will be contested in Rajkot on June 17, followed by the final T20 in Bengaluru on June 19.

A Bangladeshi woman (22) was rescued by Visakhapatnam Police, after they busted an international human trafficking case, on May 4.  The woman, who came to Kolkata, 12 years ago, was promised an Indian visa and was sent to Visakhapatnam after she was given fake documents. In Visakhapatnam, Beesetti Dhanalakshmi (35), who runs a brothel has been arrested in the case. A case has been registered against Dhanalakshmi under relevant sections.

The VSP Struggle Committee and Joint Action Committee (JAC) leaders called for Visakha Bandh, on March 28, to protest against the central government.  Notably, Union Government announced to privatize 30 years old Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) in Andhra Pradesh. The proposal was objected by political leaders, VSP employees and AP Government. To protest the Modi Government's decision, the VSP leaders, with support of political leaders, called… read-more

In Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP), a total of 65 trains were cancelled due to "cyclone Jawad." The East Coast Railway Divisional Manager AK Tripathi on December 3 informed about the cancelled trains, scheduled for December 3 and 4. Reportedly, schools and colleges in Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam will also remain closed for December 4. Meanwhile, the Centre sent 46 NDRF teams for the flood relief measures in the state.