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 7, 2006

Says housing projects should not be allowed at protected sites including Buddhist sites

The High Court directed the Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) not to allow any housing projects in the area that is declared as a protected area. The High Court has come up with this in response to a petition filed by the Buddha Vihara Foundation Trust (BVFT) seeking protection to the ancient monuments in and around the Buddhist complex from the housing complex construction activity. The VUDA and the District Collector are amongst the respondents.

The High Court said that no person, including the owner of occupier of a project area shall construct any building within the protected area or carry on any mining, quarrying, excavating, blasting or any other operation of a like nature in such area or utilise such area or any party thereof in any manner without the permission of the Government.

The Buddhist Complex at Madhurawada is declared as a protected site as per the Andhra Pradesh Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. With this the 40-acre Rs. 139 crore project will go into question.

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