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Air riads, blackouts simulated in mock drill in Visakhapatnam yesterdayAir riads, blackouts simulated in mock drill in Visakhapatnam yesterday

Air riads, blackouts simulated in mock drill in Visakhapatnam yesterday

In a significant move to strengthen civilian preparedness against potential terrorist threats, the district administration of Visakhapatnam carried out a…

1 month ago
24 hours in a Visakhapatnam that goes unseen, beyond the beaches24 hours in a Visakhapatnam that goes unseen, beyond the beaches

24 hours in a Visakhapatnam that goes unseen, beyond the beaches

When one thinks of Visakhapatnam, it’s almost always the beaches that steal the spotlight (which is justified, honestly). However, if…

2 months ago
7 offbeat things to do to experience the true essence of life in Visakhapatnam7 offbeat things to do to experience the true essence of life in Visakhapatnam

7 offbeat things to do to experience the true essence of life in Visakhapatnam

Whether you’re a visitor or a long-time resident, truly connecting with a city is one of the most fulfilling experiences.…

5 months ago
Old Municipal Office and Town Hall buildings being renovated in VizagOld Municipal Office and Town Hall buildings being renovated in Vizag

Old Municipal Office and Town Hall buildings being renovated in Vizag

The Town Hall, and the Old Municipal Office, are some of the oldest heritage structures of Vizag. Given their 120-year-old…

4 years ago
Vizag’s iconic heritage building to be restored to gloryVizag’s iconic heritage building to be restored to glory

Vizag’s iconic heritage building to be restored to glory

The iconic post-colonial era monument located in Visakhapatnam’s One Town area is on way to being restored to its former…

6 years ago
Visakhapatnam Port Causing Hazard For ResidentsVisakhapatnam Port Causing Hazard For Residents

Visakhapatnam Port Causing Hazard For Residents

Visakhapatnam Port recently received the distinction of being the second cleanest port in the country, amongst 12 major ports. But…

8 years ago
Child Marriages Still Rampant In VisakhapatnamChild Marriages Still Rampant In Visakhapatnam

Child Marriages Still Rampant In Visakhapatnam

When people talk about child marriages, one does not attribute it to something happening right in your own backyard. It…

8 years ago
Soil Contamination On a High Level in VizagSoil Contamination On a High Level in Vizag

Soil Contamination On a High Level in Vizag

The battle of Vizag with air pollution is not unknown. According to the recent studies, the same effluents which have…

8 years ago
Photo Walk to Capture the Essence of Old Town HeritagePhoto Walk to Capture the Essence of Old Town Heritage

Photo Walk to Capture the Essence of Old Town Heritage

A group of 15 photographers went on a heritage photo walk through the city yesterday morning. The walk was in a…

8 years ago

A 66 Year Old Clothing Store – Hirawats

Nearly 66 years ago, a Rajasthani man from Kolkata came to Vizag to make a living. Today his store, Hirawats…

9 years ago