Visakhapatnam, June 9 (IANS) Three of the eight workers who died in the accident at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in Andhra Pradesh have been identified, while DNA tests will be conducted to identify the remaining bodies, officials said on Tuesday.Bodies of Bhanu Kumar, Ramana and Appala Raju have been identified at King George Hospital (KGH). Authorities were making arrangements to transport the mortal remains of these workers to their respective hometowns.Bodies of all eight deceased were brought …
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Visakhapatnam, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, which claimed eight lives. The Prime Minister announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.“Saddened by the mishap at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying that the injured recover at the earliest. The local authorities are providing all possible assistance…
Visakhapatnam, June 8 (IANS) Eight workers died, and six others were injured after a ladle carrying molten steel exploded at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant on Monday. The accident occurred when a large quantity of molten steel leaked following the explosion of the ladle, which was carrying steel at a very high temperature.The disaster occurred when molten steel was being lifted at the SMS-2 and STC-3 heat facility of the steel plant around 4.15 p.m.According to officials, molten iron was extremel…
Amaravati, March 6 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday accused YSR Congress party of running away from its responsibility to attend the Legislative Assembly and said that status of opposition is given by people and not the government.Speaking on Appropriation Bill in the Legislative Assembly, he said the YSRCP is saying that they will come to Assembly only if they are given status of the main opposition.”Power and opposition status come only with people’s votes….
Amaravati, Feb 10 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and sought the Centre’s support on funding and approvals. The Chief Minister discussed key state-related issues, including ongoing and proposed projects, and sought the Centre’s support on funding and approvals, according to a brief official release here.The Chief Minister posted on social media that he discussed key matters related to Andhra Pradesh’s devel…
Amaravati, Feb 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Monday that state capital Amaravati will take shape and emerge as the most livable city in the next three years.He claimed that there is no possibility of such a remarkable city coming up anywhere in the world.Addressing a meeting of ministers and secretaries at the Secretariat, he said Amaravati works have been expedited.He lashed out at the previous government of YSR Congress for calling Amaravati a graveyard and…
Amaravati, Feb 4 (IANS) Public sector enterprise Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is back on the path to profitability with the support of the Central and Andhra Pradesh governments, officials informed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday.Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, claimed to have achieved unprecedented progress in a year-and-a-half, earning a profit of Rs 54 crore in January 2026.The Chief Minister held a review meeting on the pro…
Amaravati, Jan 12 (IANS) Amid the ongoing dispute with Telangana over the sharing of river waters, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday defended the proposed Polavaram-Nallamalla Sagar link project, saying it will not harm anyone.He wondered what was wrong with using water released from upstream in the Godavari River and diverting it at Polavaram to Nallamalla Sagar.“I never objected when Telangana built its projects. Both Telugu states can efficiently utilise the Godav…