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Industrial and port skyline in Visakhapatnam illustrating air pollution concerns

Vizag Air Pollution: PM10 Exceeds National Standards

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Visakhapatnam faced frequent air-quality concerns between September 2025 and September 2026, with the AQI exceeding 100 on 259 of 382 days with available readings. All 10 monitoring stations recorded annual average PM10 concentrations above the national standard, while APPCB imposed approximately ₹16.33 crore in environmental compensation on 10 industries. Air Pollution in Visakhapatnam: AQI Exceeded

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Proposed sports complex development at Pedagantyada in Visakhapatnam

₹9.09 Crore Sports Complex Planned in Vizag

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A ₹9.09 crore sports complex is planned at Pedagantyada in Visakhapatnam. The six-acre facility, being developed by VMRDA, is expected to include cricket facilities, basketball courts, a skating rink, tennis and volleyball courts, an open gym and a jogging track. ₹9.09 Crore Sports Complex Planned at Pedagantyada, Vizag Visakhapatnam: A new multi-sport complex is planned

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Illustrative image of a passenger train at Visakhapatnam station

Vizag–Bengaluru Trains to Get Extra AC Coaches

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Passengers travelling between Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru will have additional AC 3-tier Economy accommodation on four weekly train services. Two coaches will be added to each train, increasing the planned composition from 18 to 20 coaches. The changes begin on October 11 and 12, 2026, for regular services, followed by October 16 and 17 for the

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Illustrative image of public transport buses for Dasara travel in Visakhapatnam

APSRTC Adds 440 Dasara Special Buses to Vizag

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The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has allocated 440 special bus services to Visakhapatnam as part of its plan to operate 5,261 special services for Dasara 2026. The services will run from October 16 to 25, with additional buses arranged according to passenger demand. The plan covers festival travel and return journeys across

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Vizag CP Shankhabrata Bagchi inspects Steel Plant Police Station

Vizag CP Bagchi Inspects Steel Plant Police Station

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Visakhapatnam City Police Commissioner Dr. Shankhabrata Bagchi, IPS, conducted a surprise inspection at Steel Plant Police Station and reviewed the functioning of the station. The inspection is part of the city police department’s efforts to monitor police station operations and strengthen public service. Vizag CP Conducts Surprise Inspection at Steel Plant Police Station Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam

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Vizag Mukkam sea cruise proposed via Sagarnagar

Vizag–Mukkam Sea Cruise Proposed for Airport Access

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A sea cruise and high-speed ferry service has been proposed to connect Visakhapatnam with Mukkam, a coastal village near the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram. The proposed route would run via Sagarnagar and could provide an alternative to road travel while promoting coastal tourism. The proposal is currently at the planning/discussion stage. No

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Araku Coffee Café coming to RK Beach Road Vizag

Mobile Digi Rythu Bazaar Launched in Vizag

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Visakhapatnam has introduced a Mobile Digi Rythu Bazaar to make fresh vegetables and fruits more accessible to residents. The service was launched at Mithilapuri Colony, Madhurawada, with a focus on senior citizens, gated communities and families who find it difficult to visit markets. Mobile Digi Rythu Bazaar Launched in Vizag to Bring Fresh Produce Closer

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