Harish Gilai
Food safety goes for a toss as adulteration gangs thrive in Visakhapatnam
A series of raids conducted by Food Safety and Vigilance officials at godowns and small-scale food processing units has brought to light the trend of adulterated, inferior quality food items, edible o
17 Jan 2018
Andhra Pradesh stands fourth in sexual harassment cases; 463 minor victims in 994 rape cases reported last year
In a dubious distinction, Andhra Pradesh stands fourth in the country in the sexual harassment cases, according to the data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
01 Dec 2017
Thotlakonda Buddhist heritage site in Andhra Pradesh becomes boozers’ paradise
The hilltop heritage site abutting the Rushikonda beach, where the Hinayana Buddhism thrived around 2,000 years ago, now has empty liquor bottles.
29 Nov 2017
Thotlakonda Buddhist heritage site becomes boozers’ paradise
With no adequate security, youngsters have made hilltop venue for late night booze parties
29 Nov 2017
AgriGold depositor dies after 2.5 hours in queue
A 58-year-old man who had deposited in AgriGold died of cardiac arrest while standing in queue for the ongoing bond verification programme on the premises of Bheemili Police St
26 Nov 2017
Suspension of trains to Araku takes a huge toll on cabbies
The closure of the damaged railway line to Araku for repairs ahead of the tourist season is taking a toll on the business of the local cabbies and auto drivers at Araku, Ananthagiri.
13 Nov 2017
Safety of destitutes goes for a toss in Vizag
The port city has reported several attacks on destitute women, apart from rapes and murders this year
25 Oct 2017
Minors team up with ganja mafia for school fees
Nestled in the dense forests 50 km away from the Paderu mandal headquarters are several tribal hamlets.
21 Sep 2017
40 2-wheeler riders die in a month
On an average, 40 two-wheeler riders die every month in accidents in Andhra Pradesh for not wearing helmets and at least 28 lives are being lost every month because of non-wearing
15 Sep 2017
Smugglers cheat customers with fake opium for easy money in Andhra Pradesh
They prepare hash oil and add a few ingredients to make the contraband look like opium and are shifting to various areas in AP and neighbouring states.
11 Sep 2017
10 years later, still no justice for Vakapalli tribal women in Vishakapatnam gang-raped by greyhounds
Eleven women from the Vakapalli tribal group in Visakhapatnam agency region who were allegedly gang-raped by greyhounds in 2007 are still fighting for justice.
01 Sep 2017
Are local criminals joining hands with Inter-state gangs?
As the Steel City grows by leaps and bounds, the rise in the number of rowdy-sheeters over the last few years has had citizens and police equally worried.
14 Aug 2017
Smugglers opting for new routes to evade cops
With the authorities cracking the whip on the illegal ganja trade in Visakhapatnam Agency, the smugglers are exploring new routes to shift the contraband to various destinations, away from the watchfu
02 Aug 2017
Beware, fraudsters on the prowl on social media
Think twice before responding to the requests from unknown persons whom you befriended online as fraudsters are on the prowl on the social media looking for soft targets.
28 Jul 2017
Smugglers use sofa sets to shift ganja from Vizag
As the Police Department is strengthening its enforcement teams to curb the illegal ganja trade, the smugglers are trying to outwit them by resorting to ingenious methods.
19 Jul 2017
Open drain, liquor outlet spell trouble for residents
The onset of monsoon has spelt troubles for the residents of Srinivas Nagar and Alluri Seetharama Raju Nagar in Kancharapalem Zone as the open drains have become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
02 Jul 2017
Even before arrival of monsoon, overflowing drains become nightmare for Velampeta area
One man’s meat is another man’s poison goes the adage. This is what exactly the denizens of Velampeta experience whenever it rains.
11 Jun 2017
Andhra Pradesh drought: Bone dry at 1,000-ft deep in Kadapa, villagers gasp
District administration has already announced 32 mandals as drought-hit, officials say another 18 deserve the status.
19 May 2017
Ganja smugglers use women as ‘safe couriers’ to hoodwink cops in Visakhapatnam
Tribal women from poor financial background take up the job for easy money, say officials
12 May 2017
Upon astrologer’s advice, villagers in Anantapur cut down tree to appease rain gods
A few youngsters Express spoke to regretted the murder of the tree, but senior citizens and farmers are hopeful their act would please Vauna.
28 Apr 2017
