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A pipeline blast near the CBM compound led to the shrinkage of the road leading to a large pit in the middle of the road in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Smart move to trap repeated offenders

The existing system focuses on vehicles more than motorists.

21 April 2016 7:33 AM IST

In 2014, 30,000 applications were pending due to the adverse police verification reports but it has come down to just 100 applications in 2015, says the passport officer.

State division resulted in fewer passports issued

There was a cut down on the pendency of applications at various stages.

25 March 2016 7:37 AM IST

The conviction rate in the country in kidnapping and abduction of children cases in 2014 was 26.4 per cent; it was 27.5 per cent in 2013 and 25.1 per cent in 2012. (Representational Image)

Tracing of missing children becomes tricky task for cops in Andhra...

The conviction rate is 2.2 per cent in Andhra Pradesh while it was 4.6 per cent in Telangana.

22 March 2016 1:02 AM IST

Now the mango and cashew net orchards in between Vizag and Vizianagaram have turned venues for the cricket betting in the region. (Representational image)

Orchards turn betting dens

World Cup cricket an easy catch for punters.

17 March 2016 7:19 AM IST

Cops say they want to insist fear among the drunken drivers to mitigate road accidents. (Representational image)

Drive under influence of alcohol, lose licence

Imposition of fine failed to deter people from violations.

13 March 2016 6:58 AM IST

Total outlay for infrastructure has been put at Rs 2.21 lakh crore for 2016-17. (Representational image)

Builders dupe investors in Visakhapatnam

Around 40 investors, who paid 90 per cent of the amount for flats in an apartment complex at Kommadi area in the city

11 March 2016 4:14 AM IST

Illicit affairs and suspicion on the fidelity of spouses were found to be the major reasons for many of the murders. (Representational image)

Illicit affairs lead to many murders

Suspicion also makes couples seek divorces.

28 Feb 2016 7:09 AM IST

Fear of revenue loss has checked the move to shift liquor shops adjoining national and state highways. (Representational image)

Excise Act helps liquor shops along highways

Reluctance to amend the Act due to fear of revenue loss.

25 Feb 2016 8:16 AM IST

Sedition cases were registered in only 9 states in 2014.

No arrest in Andhra Pradesh under sedition law

NCRB data of 2014 says 47 cases booked across the country.

23 Feb 2016 6:19 AM IST

Illegal Sand Mining (Representational image)

Illegal sand mining exposed in Visakhapatnam

Irregularities in storage of minerals in Srikakulam.

10 Feb 2016 7:05 AM IST

There are so many doubts on whether Vizag will emerge as hub for sports, IT, tourism and others.

Liquor sales, IFR spirit go hand in hand in city

Normally, all the 50 odd spirit shops and 90 odd bars in the city sell liquor worth Rs 2.5 crore to 3 crore during the...

7 Feb 2016 3:38 AM IST

Vizag police is monitoring vehicular movement and security arrangements (Representational Image)

For smooth conduct of IFR, ICCC set up for security

Around 413 CCTV cameras have been set up at strategic points.

5 Feb 2016 3:58 AM IST