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, 2007

Says relief and rehabilitation provided is the best in the country

Speaking to media, the Minster for Major Irrigation Ponnala Lakshmaiah said that the Government has ordered relief and rehabilitation (R&R) measures on a priority basis before impounding waters for the irrigation projects under 'Jalayagnam'. He said that Government consulted the World Water Forum for an extensive study of the projects and that all stake holders including riparian states for expertise and to pave the way for smooth execution of the projects.

He said that the relief and rehabilitation package offered by the State government was the best one in the country and refuted the charge that it was hiding facts relate to projects like Polavaram. He said that the Government is ready to clarify in case of any doubts raised by anyone including the Congress leaders. He said that Jalayagnam envisaged irrigation facility to one crore acres with a financial outlay of Rs. 1 lakh crore. So far, Rs. 39,000 crore worth of works were taken up and Rs. 19,000 crore have been spent. A fresh ayacut of 12 lakh acres was created in the last three years and 35 lakh acres more would be covered in the coming years.

He dismissed the allegations by two senior leaders of the party on Pothyreddipadu project works were expedited to cater to the Steel Plant proposed to be set up in Kadapa district. The project was conceived several decades ago and there was no deviation in its design or distribution pattern.

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