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Construction waste dumped on the beach road in Visakhapatnam. (Photo: DC)

Andhra Pradesh yet to set up C&D waste recycling plants

Vizag generates about 80 metric ton of C&D wastes per day.

10 Dec 2016 6:07 AM IST

Cyber crime inspector Riyazuddin said a realtor from Kukatpally was cheated by these scammers.

Vizag needs hi-tech lab to crack cyber crime

Cyber cell lacks trained manpower to retrieve evidence.

6 Dec 2016 4:04 AM IST

Rani Chandramani Devi

Vizag: Rani Chandramani Devi's palace still carries its royal elegance

Building used for children's hospital, well-maintained even though a Century-old.

1 Dec 2016 6:46 AM IST

CBSE and Kerala State Child Rights Commission have raised serious concerns about the practice of capitation fee in schools.

Visakhapatnam: Parents use RTE Act against errant teachers

30-40% of complaints reported every year are related to verbal abuse.

28 Nov 2016 7:12 AM IST

The state took a big leap in the first half of the current fiscal by installing about 965 MW capacity renewal energy projects. (Representational image)

Andhra Pradesh among top 3 in green energy

The state took a big leap in the first half of the current fiscal by installing about 965 MW capacity renewal energy...

26 Nov 2016 3:16 AM IST

Studies show that re-use of plastic bottleswhich get dinged up through normal wear and tear while being washedincreases the chance that chemicals will leak out of the tiny cracks.

Unclean water cans may lead to health problems

The demand for canned drinking water is steadily increasing in the city.

15 Nov 2016 6:22 AM IST

Central Board of Secondary Education

Visakhapatnam: Schools find rules on food unpalatable

Students' lunch boxes, canteens not monitored.

4 Nov 2016 3:13 AM IST

The first-of-its kind in India and the much-awaited glass-domed train between Vizag and Araku, which has been eluding the locals and tourists, would hit the track this December. (Representational image)

Visakhapatnam: Glass-domed train by December

With the launching of the train, tourism in Vizag would get the much- needed boost this year.

2 Nov 2016 7:22 AM IST

Speaking about the reason behind the cold response to generic drugs, a woman pharmacist at a Jeevandhara outlet here said that only doctors at government hospitals were prescribing generic drugs while most of the people preferred private hospitals or clinics. (Representational image)

No takers for generic medicines in Andhra Pradesh

Jeevandhara generic drug stores struggle to gain ground.

30 Oct 2016 3:26 AM IST

The fake seeds are not confined to chilli or cotton, but also prevalent among other crops where hybrid seeds are used.

Spurious seed rackets thrive in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Some seed companies collect leftover seeds from crop, sell it to farmers.

29 Oct 2016 7:26 AM IST

Local fisherfolk catch about 20 species of fish.

Visakhapatnam: Many fish species stare at extinction

Hilsa, Lethrinus, Polynemus and Threadfins are the major fish species experiencing ecological threat in the local coast.

26 Oct 2016 7:17 AM IST

Bio-toilets installed in trains and the city railway station platforms to ensure hygiene have become a cause of concern now.

Misuse of bio-toilets leads to blockage

People throw cigarette butts, gutka pouches, plastic bottles in toilets.

23 Oct 2016 7:26 AM IST