APCO registers record sales
Weavers’ corporative generates a revenue of Rs.1.5 crore

Building collapse at Daba Gardens claims 2
18 injured; Rescue operations initiated; Minister promises support

Two software employees drowned in Vizag beach
Two local youth who went for rescue missing

Recruitment rally for the posts of group (x) technical trades
Indian Air Force recruitments

APCO Fabrics Designer Collection showroom inaugurated
APSCO registers turnover of Rs. 138 crore

Distribution of ration cards from December 1
Applications for fresh cards to be accepted up to end of this month

Employee strike hits official machinery
Most Government offices including Collectorate looked deserted

Nationwide strike on Tuesday
NGOs and Teachers squat at Collectorate and Mandal offices to highlight their demands

The Hindu - Eenadu Lifestyle Show at AU College Grounds
Show to feature wide range of products on display

Photo and Stamp Exhibitions and pledges mark Mahatma Birth Anniversary
City reminds itself of teachings of Mahatma Gandhi

Visakhapatnam, May 6, 2006

P&G and CRY launches the project

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) giant, Proctor & Gamble announced it is helping CRY to launch the Shiksha project. The Shiksha project is an education project for children. P&G will donate Rs. 1 Crore to the project. The company asked the consumers to buy large packs of its products between May and June so that the money can go for the education of the needy children.

The Director (South) of CRY, Regina Thomas, said that as per the UNDP list of 150 countries, India stands at 127th position. He said that over 50% children do not go to schools. Of the remaining, 40% will become drop outs soon and that only 1 in the 10% will be able to cross the SSC level.

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