Visakhapatnam

July 4, 2025 3:24 PM

Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia becomes Indian Navy’s first woman fighter pilot

In a landmark moment for gender equality in the armed forces, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She was awarded the prestigious ‘Wings of Gold’ alongside Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull during the graduation ceremony of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course held at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Admiral Janak Bevli, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Air), who conferred the honours. The Indian Navy d...

June 20, 2025 11:21 AM

PM Modi to launch projects worth ₹18,600 crore in Odisha, unveil vision document

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on Friday as part of his three-state tour. In Bhubaneswar, PM Modi will chair a state-level event marking the completion of one year of the BJP-led government in Odisha and inaugurate a series of development projects worth over ₹18,600 crore. The initiatives span critical sectors such as drinking water supply, irrigation, agricultural infrastructure, healthcare, rural connectivity, national highways, and railway expansion. A major highlight of ...

June 15, 2025 4:36 PM

Visakhapatnam gears up for International Yoga Day 2025

As India prepares to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, Visakhapatnam — the national host city for this year’s celebrations — witnessed a high-level review and field inspection by senior officials from the Ministry of Ayush and the Andhra Pradesh government. The review was led by Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha and Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, along with key officials, including Joint Secretary Monalisa Dash and District Collector...

May 6, 2025 10:17 AM

“Morning flight between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam to resume from June 1”, says Civil Aviation Minister

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu announced on Tuesday the resumption of the morning flight service between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, set to take off from June 1, 2025. The move is aimed at strengthening intra-state connectivity in Andhra Pradesh, linking the political capital with its financial hub. Operated by IndiGo Airlines, the reinstated service will see flights depart Vijayawada at 7:15 AM, arriving in Visakhapatnam by 8:25 AM. The return leg will leave Visakhapatnam a...

January 8, 2025 7:12 PM

PM Modi leads roadshow in Visakhapatnam; launches development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, joined by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The roadshow saw residents lined up along the streets, welcoming the Prime Minister's convoy. Earlier in the day, PM Modi arrived in Visakhapatnam, where he was greeted at the airport by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, S. Abdul Nazeer, along with the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and other officials. As pa...

December 31, 2024 3:36 PM

Eastern Naval Command to conduct Operational Demonstration at Visakhapatnam on Jan 4

The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Indian Navy is set to conduct a grand 'Operational Demonstration' at Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam on January 4, 2025. The event will highlight the Navy’s combat capabilities, featuring tactical manoeuvres, air power displays, and simulated combat operations. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be the chief guest for the demonstration, which will be hosted by Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief...