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Eighty members of Visakhapatnam's Bengali community welcomed their New Year with traditional songs and white-and-red attire along the city's scenic Beach Road. The Poila Baisakh celebration brought together generations in a vibrant morning procession honoring their cultural heritage.
Three organizations are teaming up to plant a dense urban forest on university grounds in Visakhapatnam, India. The project will transform three acres into a thriving green space using a fast-growth planting method.
India celebrated the courage and dedication of its seafarers this Sunday, marking National Maritime Day with the theme "Empowering Progress." The event recognized the critical role maritime workers play in keeping global trade moving and driving economic growth.
A 43-year-old patient walked out of Apollo Hospital in Visakhapatnam after surgeons performed a groundbreaking cardiac procedure never before done in the city. The David procedure saved his life while preserving his own heart valve. ##
After 30 years of living without formal housing, 200 families in Visakhapatnam are getting a lifeline from the government. A new modernization plan promises to transform their community and provide proper homes.
Government offices in Visakhapatnam turned workplace celebrations into playful competitions ahead of International Women's Day. Women employees swapped their usual routines for lemon-and-spoon races and tug-of-war matches.
When a Japanese sailor fell critically ill at sea, the Indian Navy launched a daring rescue mission 200 kilometers from shore. The life-saving operation showcased the power of international cooperation in moments that matter most.
Strangers in Visakhapatnam are gathering in cafes and parks for flower pressing, clay making, and book clubs instead of heading to malls. Grassroots organizers have launched 20+ community clubs in six months, creating spaces where people connect over shared interests.
Children in Visakhapatnam can now learn sea kayaking through a free training program that teaches water safety, confidence, and fitness. The early morning sessions at Rushikonda Beach combine beach practice with real ocean experience under expert supervision.
A Visakhapatnam gardener transformed her terrace into a thriving fruit orchard with organic mangoes, oranges, and jackfruit. Now she's sharing her simple methods so anyone can grow full-sized fruit trees at home.
Families living in difficult conditions at Velampeta slum will soon have proper houses after the state minister approved a long-awaited construction plan. The decision came after officials visited the neighborhood and listened to residents describe their daily hardships.
A spectacular flower exhibition opened in Visakhapatnam, India, showcasing over 100 rare and exotic flower species from across the country. The three-day event features massive floral sculptures, bonsai displays, and intricate vegetable carvings by local artists.
Thousands in Visakhapatnam kicked off a run and ride celebration that's part of a torch relay spreading peace across 140 countries. The event honored Sri Sathya Sai Baba's birth centenary with fitness, music, and a powerful message of unity.
Thousands gathered in Visakhapatnam this weekend as the city's annual cultural celebration kicked off with traditional dances, music, and coastal helicopter rides. The three-day festival is bringing local artisans, performers, and families together to celebrate the region's rich heritage.
Dr. S.V. Adinarayana Rao, a celebrated orthopedic surgeon who dedicated his life to treating polio patients, was laid to rest with full state honors in Visakhapatnam. Hundreds gathered to celebrate a medical hero whose compassion changed countless lives.