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May 5, 2001

Home Minister Sri Devendar Goud inaugurated Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporations's Computer Online Services at the newly built Civil Center. State Minister for Municipalities Sri Farooq was also present at the function.

CLP Leader Sri Rajasekhar said that new economic pollicies by State and Central Governments have failed to meet the needs of the common man. He said that there is no meaning in saying the 3rd Reform Plans of the industries when most of the Industries were closed.

Registrar Sri J M Naidu inaugurated the new Extension Counter of Andhra Bank at Andhra University This is the 5th Extension counter of the Bank.

MCC Computer Center's new Corporate office was inaugurated today. MLA Sri P Varalakshmi inaugurated the new office.

May 4, 2001

Chief Minister Sri Chandrababu Naidu, Home Minister Sri Devendar Goud, Speaker Mrs. Prathiba Bharathi, Minister for Municipal Administration Sri MVH Farooz, Minister for Major Irrigation and Medium Irrigation, Sri M Venkateswara Rao, Mayor Mrs. Rajana Ramani visited Visakhapatnam on their way to the Marriage function of Sri. K Achunayudu held at Srikakulam.

State Home Minister Sri T Devendar Goud said that TDP Mahanadu - the District Level Mahasabha of TDP Members in the district will be held at the Port Stadium from 27 to 29 of May 2001 to discuss various problems and indifferences between members

Home Minister Sri Devendar Gound inaugurated a Water pit at 5th Town Police Station. The City Police said that the Water Conservation programme will be taken in a big way. The Conservation will be done at the Police Quarters, at the Police Mess, the Police Stadium and at all Offices. The Minister also inaugurated an Ambulance Service donated by Share Brokers Association. Commissioner of Police Mr. AK Khan DCP Mr. AS Gurappa, SP Narasimha Reddy, Visakhapatnam MP Sri MVVS Murthy, MLA Mrs. P Varalakshmi and others were present in the programme.

A Motor Cycle rider died on the spot when his vehicle bounced back off the speed breaker near Port Golden Jubilee Hospital.

CLP Leader Sri Rajasekhar Reddy visited Visakhapatnam to attend two marriage function. He was welcomed by city Congress members at the Airport. This is the first time that Mr. Rajasekhar Reddy is in Vizag after he has been the Leader of Congress Legislative party. Speaking at a press conference , he said that he had never compromised with the TDP Led Government and is actively struggling against their policies. He said that the state farmers never experienced these many problems and that during the Congress rule in the state the need for a separate Telangana never arose.

Industrial Bank Ltd - a private sector bank announced that it had reported a turnover of Rs. 14,000 Crores. The Branch Manager Mr. Sarath said that the Bank is one of the first to launch Senior Citizens Scheme as per the RBI rules.

Hotel Green Park has announced a Weekend Family Package during the Summer holidays for Vizagities. The package includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and is priced attractively.

May 3, 2001

Registrar of Andhra University Sri J M Naidu inaugurated an exhibition of Handicrafts and home-made items made by trained students of Jana Shikshana Sanstan in the JSS Mela that began today.

Mayor Mrs. Rajana Ramani met with the people who lost their homes in the recent fire accident in Akkayyapalem. She said that help would be extended to them as per rules.

May 2, 2001

A major fire broke off at Srinuvasanagar near Akkayyapalem turning 19 houses to ash. It was belived that a blast in a Gas Cylinder has triggered the fire which spread to the neighboring houses.

The Labour Department raided about 198 shops in the District and registered cases for violation of the rule to close the shops as per the Shops and Establishments Act. About 52 cases were registered and Rs. 13,750 was collected as fines.

The Visakhapatnam Port Trust team recorded its second win in the All-India 25th Major Ports Football Championship beating Paradeep with 4-0.

May 1, 2001

Chief Minister Sri Chandrababu Naidu held a Video Conference with Ministers Sri KE Prabhakar, Sri Ayyannapatrudu, District Collector Sri JSV Prasad, Joint Collector Sri Krishna Babu, VUDA Chairman Sri SGK Kishore and VMC Commissioner Sri Sanjay Jaaju. CM said that Rs. 13 Crores was allocated for the Neeru - Meeru program and asked the authorities to see that the funds allocated were utilised properly.

2 people died when an APSRTC Bus 400V has ran over them when the brakes of the bus failed.

A fire broke out off the Engine Room of the Ship "Supreme Flair". The Port Authorities immediately went into action and brought the fire into control. Visakhapatnam Port Trust Docks Manager Mr. B Vijaya Sagar said that the fire boke at around 11:30 AM and was brought under control at 1:48 PM and that the fault was with the Chief Engineer.

DRM of Railways Sri Padhe inaugurated the 21st All India Major Ports Football Championship at Port Diamond Jublee Stadium

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