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  • Fire broke out after explosion in SEZ’s pharma unit, seven laborers injured

    Fire broke out after explosion in SEZ’s pharma unit, seven laborers injured

    Visakhapatnam (IANS). Seven laborers were injured in a massive explosion and subsequent fire that occurred at Achyutapuram Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalle district on Friday.

    According to information, the fire broke out in Sahithi Pharma Pvt Ltd due to reactor explosion. Firefighters with three fire engines were trying to douse the fire.

    The explosion and fire caused panic among the unit’s staff. Seven employees were injured. The condition of four of them is said to be serious. Dense smoke enveloped the pharma unit.

    Superintendent of Police Murali Krishna said 35 personnel were on duty at the time of the incident.

    28 employees ran out safely.

    The SP said that efforts are on to control the fire. He said it may take two hours to douse the fire. The injured have been taken to the hospital.

    The seriously injured include Ramesh (45) of Bhubaneswar, Satti Babu (35), Nuki Naidu (40) and Tirupati (40) from different parts of Anakapalle district.

    The other injured were identified as Raju Babu, Apa Rao and P. Santosh Kumar.

  • Three students missing in Visakhapatnam

    Three students missing in Visakhapatnam

    The incident in which three students studying in a private college in Gajuwaka of Visakhapatnam have gone missing has created stir locally. The missing students identified as Umesh Pawan (16), Dilip (16), and Danteshwari (16) studying intermediate second year went to K Kotapadu on June24 and had not reached home leaving family members in concern.

    The family members approached the police about this matter wherein Gajuwaka police registered a case based on the complaint and started an investigation. However, the whereabouts of the students have not been found.

    The police are investigating whether the trio went to any other place or they had kidnapped. Besides, the police are also finding out whether the three youths met with an accident.

  • Young lawyer dies playing cricket in Visakhapatnam

    Young lawyer dies playing cricket in Visakhapatnam

    Visakhapatnam, (IANS) | A 26-year-old lawyer died while playing in an inter-district cricket tournament in Visakhapatnam. Manikant Naidu collapsed and died while coming out of Zinc Cricket Ground in Gajuwaka on Sunday. According to eyewitnesses, Naidu was coming out of the ground after the completion of the match when he collapsed due to cardiac arrest.

    On receiving the information, the medical staff who reached the spot examined and declared him dead.

    According to Visakha Bar Association President Chintapalli Rambabu, the young lawyer had a cardiac problem.

    Inter district cricket tournament started from 16th June. However, the organizers are facing criticism for holding the tournament in the scorching heat.

    The coastal city has been facing heatwave conditions for the past one week with the maximum temperature crossing 40 degrees Celsius.

    –IANS

  • People steal beer bottles after truck overturns in Andhra

    People steal beer bottles after truck overturns in Andhra

    Visakhapatnam (IANS) | People steal beer bottles after a truck carrying liquor cases overturned in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalle district. The incident took place on the national highway between Anakapalle and Bayavaram on Monday evening. As the full load of 200 cartons of beer bottles fell on the ground, the local people of the area rushed to steal them instead of helping the truck driver and cleaner.

    A footage of the incident has gone viral on social media.

    In the past, similar incidents of people stealing liquor bottles have come to the fore after road accidents involving trucks carrying liquor.

    –IANS

  • Odisha CM Sanctions Rs 10 Lakh To Keep Patients Facilitation Centre At Visakhapatnam Functional

    Odisha CM Sanctions Rs 10 Lakh To Keep Patients Facilitation Centre At Visakhapatnam Functional

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to keep the Patients Facilitation Centre opened at Andhra Pradesh’s Visakhapatnam operational for another year (2023-24).

    An amount of Rs 10 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund will be provided for operating the centre, a CMO release said.

    After approving the proposal, the CM said that the move is aimed at continuing medical assistance to the poor and tribals traveling from Malkangari to Visakhapatnam.

    The state government had set up the centre in Visakhapatnam in 2016 since people from this remotest part of the state depend mostly on Visakhapatnam, which is nearer, for tertiary healthcare services. Patients from Malkangiri are provided free accommodation and food there.

    Between 2016 and 2022, an assistance of Rs 55 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to this medical centre, the released added.

  • Digital Population Clock opened in Andhra University

    Digital Population Clock opened in Andhra University

    Visakhapatnam: Director General (Statistics) in union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, S.R. Meena, inaugurated the Digital Population Clock at the Population Research Centre of Andhra University here on Friday.

    Speaking on the occasion, Meena noted population projection was needed to create awareness among the students and research scholars.

    All the 18 Population Research Centres across the country would be strengthened to conduct research on contemporary issues, he said, and assured the Andhra University of more research projects.

    AU Vice-Chancellor Prof.P.V.G.D.Prasad Reddy said that the Population Clock would be beneficial to everyone as it provided an interactive and quick overview of entire nations population and states population.

    He appreciated the Population Research Centre (PRC) for its ongoing research activities and said the Population Clock would provide minute by minute estimation of India and Andhra Pradesh population.

    Honorary Director of PRC Visakhapatnam, Prof. B. Muniswamy underlined the activities of PRC which included monitoring of various national programmes like Programme Implementation Plan, District Hospital Ranking and Pan India Research Studies.

  • Andhra Pradesh to experience above-normal maximum temperatures in May

    Andhra Pradesh to experience above-normal maximum temperatures in May

    VISAKHAPATNAM: As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience above-normal maximum temperatures and normal to below-normal minimum temperatures in May. The coastal areas of AP are likely to experience above-normal heatwave days during this period.
    The average rainfall across the country in May is predicted to be normal, ranging 91-109% of the Long Period Average (LPA), which is about 61.4 mm based on data from 1971-2020. However, most parts of AP are expected to receive below-normal rainfall.

    Due to the prevailing lower tropospheric South Easterly and South Westerly winds over AP and Yanam, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with a speed of 40-50 kmph are also expected to occur at isolated places over North Coastal AP, Yanam, South Coastal AP and Rayalaseema for the next five days.

    These predictions are significant for farmers and the general public to take necessary precautions and prepare for the weather conditions in the coming month.

    With these weather predictions in mind, the public is advised to take necessary measures to protect themselves from the heat and stay hydrated.

  • Naidu did nothing for Dalits’ welfare: Social Welfare Minister

    Naidu did nothing for Dalits’ welfare: Social Welfare Minister

    VISAKHAPATNAM: Social Welfare Minister Merugu Nagarjuna on Friday alleged that TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu betrayed Dalits in the State.

    Speaking to media persons, he challenged Naidu for a debate on the economic uplift of Dalits. Citing that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had spent Rs 53,000 crore for the welfare of Dalits, he asked Naidu to reveal what he had done for their uplift during the previous TDP regime.

    He reminded the reported comments of Naidu and his son Lokesh against Dalits. “Not even a single scheme or work was taken up for the development of Dalits when Naidu was the CM. In the name of Dalits, TDP workers resorted to looting public money,” he observed.

    The popularity of Jagan among BCs, SCs, STs and minorities is steadily increasing. During Gadapa Gadapaku Mana Prabhutvam and Jagananne Maa Bhavishyathu programmes, people are expressing happiness over the implementation of a plethora of welfare schemes. The YSRC government is committed to the welfare of the poor and downtrodden people, he said.

    Accusing Naidu and Lokesh of resorting to cheap criticism of the YSRC government, Nagarjuna said Dalits are ready to teach Naidu a befitting lesson for his anti-Dalit stand. Meanwhile, YSRC MLC Dokka Manikya Vara Prasad said Naidu totally failed in ensuring the welfare of Dalits during the previous TDP regime.

    “We are ready to explain the difference between the previous TDP regime and the present YSRC government in implementing schemes for the welfare of Dalits. Jagan has initiated several measures for the social, economic and political empowerment of Dalits,” he averred.

  • Andhra state govt to function from Visakhapatnam starting September

    Andhra state govt to function from Visakhapatnam starting September

    SRIKAKULAM: As part of decentralising administration in Andhra Pradesh, the state government will be functioning from Visakhapatnam starting September, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Wednesday.

    The Chief Minister made this announcement addressing a public meeting at Naupada village in Srikakulam district’s Sonthabommali mandal on the sidelines of laying the foundation stones for infrastructure projects.

    “Visakhapatnam is an acceptable city for everyone in the state. It has the approval of all the people in the state. As part of decentralisation of administration, from this September, your son (Jagan) will set up his family (kapuram) also in Visakhapatnam,” Reddy said.

  • G-20 summit begins in a grand manner in Visakhapatnam

    G-20 summit begins in a grand manner in Visakhapatnam

    With the succes of The Global Investors Summit (GIS) held on the 3rd and 4th of this month in Visakhapatnam and attracted the attention of the country and abroad, Visakhapatnam city is now geared up for G-20 conference and the conference bhas begun in gradeur.

    The conference will be held in Visakhapatnam on 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st under the theme One Earth, One Family, One Future with 57 representatives from G-20 countries and European countries have reached Visakha for this four-day conference at Radisson Blue Hotel in the city.Special cultural groups have been prepared to welcome the guests.

    The second meeting of the Infrastructure Working Group (IDABUG) of G-20 countries will be held as part of G 20 conference today.

    In the wake of the G-20 summit, the police force has taken strict measures to prevent any untoward incident in the city. Security has been beefed up with around 2,500 policemen. Personnel from Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam and Vizianagaram districts were also brought in for the rescue. Strict arrangements have been made without disrupting the traffic.