The MPL 2, a cricket league exclusively for doctors in Visakhapatnam and neighboring districts, is all set to begin on May 27. Organized by the Vizag Doctors Cricket Committee, the league will see 135 doctors from different specialties divided into nine teams, competing at the Railway Stadium and Port Stadium. The presence of the honorable secretary of the Andhra Cricket Association, S.R. Gopinath Reddy, as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony highlights the doctors' dedication to balancing their professional and sporting pursuits.
Renowned education leader, Allam Appa Rao, passed away peacefully in his sleep while visiting his daughter in Dallas. Appa Rao, former Vice-Chancellor of JNTU-Kakinada and Principal of Andhra University College of Engineering, was known for his visionary leadership and contributions to interdisciplinary research. His legacy in the field of education will continue to inspire generations to come.
Indian Institute of Management-Visakhapatnam (IIMV) has introduced a hybrid Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program, becoming the second IIM in the country to do so. The program has attracted 148 diverse students from across India, emphasizing the appeal of its flexible and virtual learning format.
Vizag Police Commissioner C.M. Trivikrama Varma denies rumors of shop closures circulating in the media, clarifying that no official orders were issued for such closures. Commissioner Varma emphasizes the importance of relying on authentic sources and urges citizens to remain calm and vigilant for public safety in Vizag.
Visakha Crime Police, led by DCP (Crime) G. Naganna, have successfully busted a chain theft ring in Vizag, apprehending ten suspects, including a father-son duo involved in multiple thefts. A total of 31 tolas of gold ornaments were recovered in connection with eleven chain theft cases across the city.