Costal Chronicle

  Dr. M. Srujana Devi Crowned Forever Miss Universe India 2025 Visakhapatnam , December 21, 2025: The grand finale of Forever Star India – Miss Universe India 2025 was held on 21st December 2025 at Z Studios, Jaipur , marking a landmark event in the national pageantry arena.From nearly 10,000 participants across the country, 100 finalists were shortlisted for the final stage. After a series of competitive rounds evaluating confidence, intellect, personality, and social awareness, Dr. M. Srujana Devi , MD (Anaesthesia) emerged as the winner and was crowned Forever Miss Universe India 2025 . The prestigious event was conducted under the leadership of Rajesh Agarwal , CEO, and Jaya Chauhan , Director, whose vision continues to provide a powerful platform for women empowerment. Dr. Srujana Devi, a distinguished Anaesthesiologist , represented a rare blend of professional excellence, grace, and determination. Her victory stands as an inspiration to women across the nation, reaffirming ...

  Symbiosis Technologies CEO Naresh Kumar Awarded PhD by Andhra University Visakhapatnam , December 16: Naresh Kumar Oruganti , CEO of Symbiosis Technologies and a research scholar of the Department of Commerce & Management Studies, Andhra University , has been awarded a Doctorate (Ph.D.) by Andhra University. He completed his doctoral research under the supervision of  Arts & Commerce College Principal, Prof. A. Narasimha Rao , on the topic  “ Workplace Dynamics and Challenges in the IT Sector Post-Pandemic : A Case Study on Work From Home in Andhra Pradesh.”  The research focuses on the changing work environment, operational challenges, and evolving dynamics in the IT sector following the COVID-19 pandemic , with special emphasis on the Work From Home model in Andhra Pradesh. The  Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University, Prof. G. P. Rajasekhar , formally presented the doctoral degree orders to Naresh Kumar at his office and extended his congratulations....

  11th Annual General Body Meeting on 7th I.V.N.S.K. Viswanath Rao, President of the Andhra University College of Engineering (AU CE) Alumni Association, announced that the association is organizing its 11th Annual General Body Meeting on the 7th of this month at the Dr. Y.V.S. Murthy Auditorium. He revealed these details at the association's office on Friday evening. Prof K. Madhumurthy, Chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, will attend the meeting as the Distinguished Guest, and Prof G.P. Rajasekhar, Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University, will attend as the Guest of Honour. Senior Members V.R. Rao mentioned that the association members personally constructed and donated the Sir M. Visweswaraiah Hostel Building to the university at a cost of ₹3.5 crores, and they are currently constructing an additional floor with another ₹1.2 crores. He stated that this hostel was constructed with donations contributed by all the alumni who studied at AU College of Engi...

  Chief Justice of India (Retd.) Releases New Book “ One India through Digital India” by Prof. Meka James Stephen   New Delhi / Visakhapatnam , 26 November 2025  : A landmark contribution to the national discourse on digital transformation and social equity, the book “ One India through Digital India” , authored by Prof. Meka James Stephen , was formally released today by the Hon ’ ble Chief Justice of India (Retd.) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai at a special ceremony held in the presence of senior dignitaries from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India . Prof. Meka James Stephen, a renowned academician and senior professor of Computer Science and Engineering, currently serves as the Chair Professor, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Chair, Andhra University . With an extensive body of work spanning digital governance, e-inclusion, and Ambedkarite studies, Prof. Stephen brings rare interdisciplinary insight to this publication. The event was graced b...

  Oasis Fertility Launches Janani Yatra from Vizag to Educate Communities and Spread Fertility Awareness Visakhapatnam, 24 th November2025 – After inspiring hope and awareness among thousands of couples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Oasis Fertility , India’s trusted fertility expert for 16 years, launched its second edition of Oasis Janani Yatra — a nationwide fertility awareness movement — from Visakhapatnam on 24th November 2025 . The event was graced by Chief Guest –Sri Ganta Srinivas, Honorable MLA of Visakhapatnam and Sri Vamsi Srinivas, Honorable MLA of Visakhapatnam,   along with other dignitaries. This campaign aims to bring fertility awareness and expert closer to local communities, helping couples take their first step towards parenthood in regions where awareness and guidance remain limited. With fertility rates in Andhra Pradesh declining to 1.5—well below the replacement threshold of 2.1, infertility has become a growing yet often overlooked public ...

 Mohammad Abdul Razack has been awarded the Ph.D  Mr. Mohammad Abdul Razack , Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering , GITAM (Deemed to be University), with 12 years of teaching experience, has successfully completed his Doctorate under the esteemed guidance of Prof. V.V.S. Prasad , Chairman, Board of Studies, Marine Engineering . Andhra University College of Engineering . His research, titled " Computational and Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer in an Annular Cooking Bowl for Non-Centrifugal Cane Sugar Unit Using Food-Grade Oil and Graphene Nanoplatelet Dispersions ," is centered on enhancing heat transfer performance through the use of nanofluids . The study focuses on an innovative annular cooking bowl design that improves the thermal efficiency of non-centrifugal cane sugar production. By combining computational simulations and experimental investigations, the research demonstrates how food-grade oil blended with graphene nanoplatelet ...

Lammata Ashish Kumar has been awarded the Ph.D in Law  Lammata Ashish Kumar has been awarded the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law , Andhra University , Visakhapatnam . Ashish Kumar completed his research on the topic “Converging Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights : A Global Perspective on Ownership and Liability Conundrum” under the supervision of Prof. (Dr.) K. Sita Manikyam , Principal, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar College of Law. His research critically examines the evolving interface between Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Rights, focusing on global jurisprudential, legislative, and policy perspectives. The study offers valuable insights into ownership and liability concerns surrounding AI-generated works.

Visakha will emerge as the IT and AI capital in the future Visakha will emerge as the IT and AI capital in the future, stated Mandem Subhash Chandra Bose , President of the Visakhapatnam District B.C. Welfare Federation . He welcomed the establishment of the Google Data Center in Visakhapatnam city. He added that the arrival of such a company would attract many ancillary organizations to Visakhapatnam, significantly boosting employment opportunities. On Saturday, a program was organized near the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule statue at AU to express gratitude to the government. Speaking on the occasion, Subhash Chandra Bose said that the coalition government has brought international companies like Google to Visakhapatnam city with the aim of placing India in a high position in the global economic and technological sectors. He extended his thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi , State Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu , Deputy Chief Minister Konidela Pawan Kalyan , and IT Minister Na...

Professor Lalita Bhaskari received the Vidya Ratna Award Andhra University, October 25: Prof. D. Lalitha Bhaskari from the Computer Science and Engineering Department of Andhra University has received the Vidya Ratna Award. The award was presented to Professor Lalita Bhaskari by AICTE C.O.O. Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar and JNTU Kakinada Vice-Chancellor Prof. C.V.R.K. Prasad at an event held today at T-Hub in Hyderabad, as part of the Bharat Education Excellence Awards - 2025 ceremony. They also offered their congratulations. On this occasion, the faculty and officials of Andhra University extended their congratulations to Prof. Lalitha Bhaskari.

  CPR is the key to save lives  CPR Training Program at AU Health Centre AU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G.P. Rajasekhar, stated that there is an opportunity to save a person's life in an emergency by performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). He inaugurated the CPR training program jointly organized by the Andhra University Health Centre, St. Luke's College of Nursing, Vijaya Luke College of Nursing, and JDS Hospital. Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Rajasekhar said that CPR stands as a tool to save a life. He advised every student to receive proper training and awareness in such matters. This,would give them a chance to protect the lives of people in the society around them. He noted that cardiac diseases are increasing in recent times, and in this context, young people learning and personally performing CPR could create an opportunity to save another person's life. He mentioned that extensive CPR training is being provided to students at the university. He also s...

 Bharat Symbol of Stability and Sensitivity Amid Global Crises -PM Modi    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Bharat has emerged as a symbol of both stability and sensitivity at a time when the world is going through multiple crises. In a letter to the citizens of the country on the occasion of Diwali, Mr Modi said that India is on track to become the third-largest economy in the world in the near future. He said, in this journey of a Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, it is the primary responsibility of every citizen to fulfil their duties toward the nation.   Prime Minister Modi said, during Operation Sindoor, India not only upheld righteousness but also avenged injustice. Mr Modi said, Lord Shri Ram teaches people to uphold righteousness and also gives us the courage to fight injustice.

  SWACHHATA 5.0 PROGRAM AT BEACH ROAD U nder the guidance of Shri B. Srinivas , IRS , Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Visakhapatnam as Part of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 Special Campaign 5.0 , a Walkathon programme from Visawapriya Function Hall to Coco Arena-1 and a Beach Cleaning Programme at Coco Arena-1 were conducted on 17.10.2025 by Income Tax Department , Visakhapatnam to create awareness on the importance of Swachhata in the citizens of Visakhapatnam. Prof. Dr. Shri D.Surya Prakasa Rao , Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University(DSNLU), Visakhapatnam was invited as Guest of Honor for the said programme. During the programme, Shri B. Srinivas, IRS, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-1, Visakhapatnam highlighted the importance of SWACHHATA 5.0 PROGRAM and its role in Conversation of Environment and Prevention of segregated waste and creating the awareness in the public regarding importance of Swachhata in daily lives is the prime mo...