The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved a pilot project to set up Goa-style beach shacks in Visakhapatnam and Chirala to boost tourism. These shacks will offer seafood and alcohol. Additionally, 9.39 acres of land in Madhurawada was allocated to APTDC for luxury resorts. In other news, a major fire broke out at a jewelry shop in Gopalapatnam due to an AC short circuit, causing significant property loss. Meanwhile, heatwaves continue in the district with temperatures touching 41.9 degrees Celsius. https://www.andhrajyothy.com/2026/andhra-pradesh/visakhapatnam/green-signal-for-beach-shacks-1529789.html #creator program