SRM Varsity starts first cohort

The Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of SRM University-AP has launched its first venture cohort with 36 selected start-up companies. The Head of Co-Innovation and Public Relations at IIIT-Hyderabad and former Chief Innovation Officer of the Telangana State Innovation Cell (TSIC), Prof. Ramesh Loganathan, gave insights into the scope and future of entrepreneurship in the country … Read more

Health services have yet to reach the Diviseema Islands

Last week, Nachagunta, one of the five islands in Diviseema in the district, reported the islands’ first death from COVID. The victim’s family had to perform the final rites on the mainland after residents forbade them to bring the body to the island. The five islands of Nachugunta, Eelachetladibba, Edurumondi, Brahamayyagarimoola and Yesupuram, nestled between … Read more

Ongole Jugend contracted black fungus infection

The family members of 26-year-old P. Srivasulu breathed a sigh of relief when doctors said he had recently recovered from coronavirus infection. However, the relief passed when the youths living in the Seetharamapuram area complained of blurred vision a few days after their recovery. After a consultation, the doctor diagnosed a black fungus infection. His … Read more

Ongole Jugend contracted black fungus infection

The family members of 26-year-old P. Srivasulu breathed a sigh of relief when doctors said he had recently recovered from coronavirus infection. However, the relief passed when the youths living in the Seetharamapuram area complained of blurred vision a few days after their recovery. After a consultation, the doctor diagnosed a black fungus infection. His … Read more

Sectors affected by labor shortages

The industry in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts is struggling to reach full capacity as fewer workers are available in the area following a full-blown COVID-19 pandemic. Although the state government has allowed a majority of industries to continue production, both large and medium-sized industries have difficulty changing employees and workers in three shifts. There are … Read more