On August 1, 2026, Andhra Pradesh marked a transformative moment in its aviation and infrastructure journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district—the state’s first major greenfield international airport since bifurcation in 2014. This state-of-the-art facility, developed under a Public-Private Partnership, is set to redefine connectivity for North Coastal Andhra , boost tourism and trade, and serve as a powerful catalyst for regional economic growth. The grand opening ceremony blended cutting-edge infrastructure with vibrant cultural pride, drawing national attention. A Grand Opening Ceremony Full of Colour and Pride Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the airport around 10:45 a.m. and was received by Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer , Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu , Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan , and Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Ram Mohan Naidu . Th...
Future-Ready AP Police Retreat 2026: Shaping a Technology-Driven, Citizen-Centric Police Force in Andhra Pradesh - AP Events
In a significant step towards modernizing law enforcement, the Andhra Pradesh Police organized a three-day Strategic Retreat in Vijayawada , focusing on building a Future-Ready Police Force aligned with the AP Police Vision 2047 . Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu participated in the concluding session, emphasizing that policing must evolve faster than crime in the digital age. Transforming Policing for the 21st Century Held at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Smritivanam Convention Centre (also referred to as Kala Vedika), the retreat brought together senior IPS officers, officials from fire services, prisons, prosecution, State Protection Force, and forensic science laboratories. It was inaugurated by Home Minister Smt. Vangalapudi Anitha and DGP Sri Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS . The event marked the revival of the Police Retreat after 25 years — an initiative originally introduced by CM Chandrababu Naidu in 2001. Discussions centered on emerging challenges and forward-looking soluti...