Vizag Navy Fair attracts visitors

VISAKHAPATNAM - Ahead of the Navy Day, a three-day Navy Mela (Navy fair), an educative and inspirational exhibition by the sea warriors of the Eastern Naval Command and local business establishments began at Visakhapatnam.

India’s Navy Chief designate applauds performance of ships deployed overseas

VISAKHAPATNAM - Vice Admiral, Nirmal Verma who is to take over as the Chief of Indian Navy on August 31 has applauded the performance of ships deployed on the high seas.e said this at a ceremonial parade held at Visakhapatnam to mark the handing over the command of the Eastern Naval Command to his successor, Vice Admiral Anup Singh.

N-submarine still wrapped in secrecy

VISAKHAPATNAM - India’s first nuclear submarine remains shrouded in secrecy — despite its public launch.

Nuke submarine launch, Kargil - both success for India: Narayanan

VISAKHAPATNAM - India’s first indigenous nuclear-powered submarine was launched here Sunday as the country marked the 10th anniversary of the victory over the Pakistani intruders in Kargil - and the coincidence was not lost on National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan.

We have to make heart of submarine tick, says project head

VISAKHAPATNAM - The head of India’s ambitious project to build a nuclear powered submarine, Vice Admiral (retd) D.S.P. Verma, Sunday said that the vessel is ready and now they have to make its heart, the nuclear reactor, tick.

India launches first indigenous nuclear submarine (Second Lead)

VISAKHAPATNAM - India Sunday launched its first indigenous nuclear-powered attack submarine, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on the occasion that the navy had a major role to play in re-adjusting “our military preparedness”.

PM says all necessary steps would be taken to safeguard national security

VISAKHAPATNAM - Launching India’s first indigenously-built nuclear submarine ‘INS-Arihant’ here on Sunday afternoon, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh praised the people responsible for its construction, and said all necessary steps would be taken to safeguard the country and promote technological advancements in tune with worldwide practices.

India enters elite club with launch of nuclear submarine

VISAKHAPATNAM - India’s first nuclear-powered submarine was launched today after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s wife, Gursharan Kaur cracked the auspicious coconut on the hull of the vessel at the Ship Building Centre here, giving the country a credible three-leg nuclear deterrent and strengthening the attack capability of the Navy.

India’s first indigenous n-powered attack submarine launched

VISAKHAPATNAM - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s wife Gursharan Kaur launched the country’s first indigenously designed and built nuclear-powered attack submarine, INS Arihant, here Sunday.

PM to launch India’s first indigenous nuclear sub

VISAKHAPATNAM - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will launch the country’s first indigenously designed and built nuclear-powered attack submarine - INS Arihant, here Sunday.

India ready to help in resolving Lankan crisis: Navy chief

VISAKHAPATNAM - After keeping in mind the safety and protection of civilians in Sri Lanka, Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Tuesday said that the Navy was ready to help in resolving the situation as a humanitarian issue.

Admiral Mehta commissions fifth Landing Ship Tank ‘Airavat’

VISAKHAPATNAM - Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Tuesday commissioned Indian Navy’s fifth Landing Ship Tank (Large) ‘Airavat’ here.

Admiral Mehta to launch Sixth Landing Ship Tank ‘Airavat’ on May 19

VISAKHAPATNAM - Admiral Suresh Mehta will launch the Indian Navy’s Sixth Landing Ship Tank (Large) ‘Airavat’ here on Tuesday.

Outbreak of Anthrax in Andhra Pradesh

VISAKHAPATNAM - Outbreak of Anthrax in the remote areas has been reported from Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.

Navy commanders meet to review coastal security in Visakhapatnam today

VISAKHAPATNAM - Naval commanders will meet in the port city of Visakhapatnam today to review the coastal security situation.

Navy to hold meeting to review coastal security on Monday

VISAKHAPATNAM - Naval commanders will meet in the port city of Visakhapatnam on Monday to review the coastal security situation.

Indian navy to step up surveillance of cargo vessels

VISAKHAPATNAM - Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sureesh Mehta, has said that surveillance of cargo vessels has been stepped to check arms trafficking.

President asks navy to upgrade crisis response mechanism

VISAKHAPATNAM - President Pratibha Patil Saturday asked the Indian Navy to step up operational cooperation and coordination with other security agencies of the country and upgrade its crisis response mechanism.