Visakhapatnam News for September - December 2007

September 2007

September 1, 2007: BHPV executes order from DCI 
Order worth of Rs. 24.15 crore for delivery of sunken pipes

September 1, 2007: LIC observes Insurance Week Celebrations 
To introduce Any where, Any branch transaction facility

September 1, 2007: Three Revenue officials suspended 
Charged for issuing Pattadar passbooks for assigned lands

September 1, 2007: Visakhapatnam Port bags Gold Award in Service Sector 
Award given for outstanding achievement in environment management

September 2, 2007: Two MROs caught in police raid 
Found in the company of two women

September 2, 2007: Vakapalli Girijan rape victims dharna on Monday demanding justice 
Says accused are shielded since no FIR is fired even after 13 days of the incident

September 3, 2007: VSP earns Rs.1363 net profit 
25th Annual General Meeting held on Monday

September 3, 2007: Hoax telephone call of bomb threat to Sri Chaitanya Junior College 
Police rushes to the spot; Searched college premises

September 3, 2007: People organizations seeks CBI probe into Vakapalli gang rape case 
NHRC issues notices to DGP

September 4, 2007: Visakhapatnam tops in implementation of Phase I Indiramma Housing Scheme 
Minister for Transport says 64 percent of target reached

September 4, 2007: Udyog Ratan presented to CMD of VSP Bishnoi 
Award presented for Excellence in Productivity, Quality, Innovation and Management

September 4, 2007: Raghavulu warns Government to revoke GO 634 in four days 
GO is meant to impose property tax on non-residential buildings

September 5, 2007: Anthrax case reported at King George Hospital 
KGH alerts DM&HO and Assistant Director of Animal Husbandry

September 5, 2007: NSTL to get Underwater Vehicle Centre 
Cmde N Banerjee inaugurates AUV Centre at NSTL

September 5, 2007: Tribals occupy 70 acre land as part of Bhu Poratam 
CPM State Secretary leads tribals for land occupation

September 6, 2007: Tollywood actor Pavan Kalyan attends court 
Police gets tough time controlling fans

September 6, 2007: Inquiry begins into Vakapalli rape victims 
Victims threatened to commit suicide if justice is not done

September 6, 2007: Bomb threat at Geet and Sangeet Theaters 
Bomb disposal squad and sniffer dogs rushed and confirmed it a hoax

September 7, 2007: Drug Control Department seizes physician samples at Anakaalli 
Seizes samples costs over Rs. 2 lakhs

September 7, 2007: Traffic curbs due to Left Parties agitation at RK Beach 
Traffic diversions at many places

September 7, 2007: Left parties to hold a huge meeting in the city 
Indo-US Joint Naval exercise operations at Bay of Bengal

September 8, 2007: VUDA allots site for Lions Cancer Hospital 
Decision taken in recognition of its services to poor

September 8, 2007: Left Parties tell UPA to stop toadying to America 
Huge public meeting held at RK Beach; City painted with red flags

September 9, 2007: Kerala Kala Samithi Celebrates Onam 
Venue turns mini-Kerala with traditional dances and food

September 10, 2007: Cooperative Bank announces 15 percent dividend 
Aims to expand network by opening more branches

September 10, 2007: EPDCL to have Anytime Payment Machines 
Demonstration is given of the user friendly touch screen system

September 10, 2007: Tight security arrangements ahead of Ganesh festival 
Police Commissioner holds discussions with officials of various departments

September 11, 2007: Rajiv Gruhakalpa applicants plan public meet 
Applicants set to launch another agitation with CPM

September 11, 2007: Police foils Mala Mahanadu activists bid to storm Circuit House 
Justice Usha Mehra camping at Circuit House

September 12, 2007: City Crime Station cops arrests three persons 
Seizes 20 bikes worth over Rs.3.5 lakhs

September 12, 2007: BJP activists stage rastha rohko at NAD junction 
Demands Government to refrain dismantling of Rama Setu

September 14, 2007: Police impose traffic curbs at Sampat Vinayaka temple 
Popular city temple gears up for Ganesh Chathurdi celebrations

September 13, 2007: Golden Jubilee festival of Visakha Refinery 
Embarks on Rs.2,100 crore Green Fuels plan

September 13, 2007: Police picks up 77 eve teasers in a special drive 
Eve teasers picked up from 20 different locations

September 14, 2007: Three tribals die after eating beef 
Five tribals undergoing treatment at KGH

September 14, 2007: Inter-DPS cricket tourney begins 
VSP Director (Personnel) inaugurates at Ukku Stadium

September 14, 2007: Changes in Chief Minister programme 
Visit to Gajuwaka canceled

September 15, 2007: State level Chess tournaments from September 17 & 18 
Tournaments to be held at Swarnabharati Indoor stadium

September 15, 2007: Police makes elaborate arrangements for Chief Minister visit 
Heavy police force pressed into service

September 16, 2007: CISF officer in CBI net 
Charged for accepting bribe

September 15, 2007: AP High Court directed the GVMC to submit ATR by September 22 
Special squads to survey new constructions

September 16, 2007: GO 678 issued to curb illegal constructions 
Another GO issued to covered Bobbili, Parvathipuram and Salur municipalities

September 16, 2007: Merger of BHPV with BHEL is in advanced stage, says Chief Minister 
State Government puts Visakhapatnam in fast track development mode

September 16, 2007: Sushil Kumar Shinde lays foundation stone at NTPC 
1,000 MV SSTPP will be built at an estimated cost of Rs.5,038 crore

September 17, 2007: Accused APSP Constable arrested and produced in the court 
Judge orders 15 days judicial remand

September 17, 2007: TSR celebrates 64th birthday with religious fervor 
Eminent personalities felicitated at birthday celebrations

September 17, 2007: GVMC demolishes 15 illegal erections 
Takes implementation of High Court orders serious; Begins taking action

September 18, 2007: Judge convicts IT official 
Charge of accepting bribe

September 18, 2007: EAS Sarma advises Government to probe Samal charges 
Says probe needs to be conducted by an independent body

September 18, 2007: Customs Department goes online 
Encourages document filings through its website

September 18, 2007: State Bank of Hyderabad gets excellent response for its Utsav drive 
Opens more than 2lakh accounts during mobilization drive

September 18, 2007: Dev Anand visits Kailasagiri 
Impressed with beauty of Vizag, terms Vizagities are lucky

September 19, 2007: VSP oustees and other political parties stage dharna 
Demanding justice for jobs

September 19, 2007: Illegal constructions demolished drive continues 
43 constructions brought down; City Planner gets tough time with builders

September 20, 2007: Human Rights outfits demand guilty in rape case be booked 
Stages demonstration near District Collector office

September 20, 2007: SBI launched sale of Gold Coins and ingots 
Chief General Manager inaugurates retail sales

September 20, 2007: Court posts Film actor Pavan Kalayan bigamy case to October 22, 2007 
Police seeks more time to complete investigation

September 20, 2007: GVMC demolition drive reaches 4th day 
Total number of demolitions reaches 62

September 21, 2007: ACB sleuths finds disproportionate assets of Palakonda Sub Registrar 
Sub Registrar is absconding

September 22, 2007: Tribal rape victims go on hunger strike 
Demands arrest of Greyhound personnel involved with the incident

September 22, 2007: 250 kg Laddu offered to the tallest Vinayaka of the City 
Laddu of this size is amongst the first in the history of Visakhapatnam

September 23, 2007: CONNECT project to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS launched 
Says 90 percent of HIV victims come from the working class

September 23, 2007: GVMC demolishes another ten structures 
Total demolished structures toll goes to 85

September 23, 2007: GVMC to submit report to AP High Court over action taken 
87 illegal erections demolished

September 23, 2007: Ganesh Idols make way to immersion at RK beach 
Police makes elaborate arrangements; fishermen-swimmers deployed

September 23, 2007: HPCL Visakha Refinery to sponsor Spirit of Unity concert 
To feature 12 hours programmes during the two-day period starting November 16

September 24, 2007: Special celebrations to mark Indian team win in Twenty20 World Cup Cricket 
Chak De India slogans echoes in south coastal districts

September 25, 2007: Collector promises houses to all eligible persons under Rajiv Gruhakalpa 
Says will stop selling lands that are originally meant for the scheme implementation

September 25, 2007: All Party panel stages demonstrations against Alumina refinery 
People and traders observes bandh

September 25, 2007: All Party panel stages demonstrations against Alumina refinery 
People and traders observes bandh

September 25, 2007: LIC privatization move opposed 
AIIEA plans organizational steps against FDI cap

September 25, 2007: Onion prices making people cry 
People in large number join hands with left parties to protest Onion prices hike

September 25, 2007: APIIC confirmed Unitech bid for Knowledge City 
Dubai based Al-Hamara backs out of the project

September 26, 2007: Five Maoists killed in an encounter 
Biggest encounter between police and Maoists in recent times

September 26, 2007: Maoists kills police informer 
Informers body found with multiple wounds

September 27, 2007: More computer operated counters at Rythu Bazaars 
Additional counters to sell onions

September 28, 2007: NSTL Laboratories open to public 
Aims at public knowing its contribution to Armed forces and services to society

September 28, 2007: Special trains to clear off Durga Pooja rush 
South Eastern Railways to run two pairs of super fast special trains

September 28, 2007: Mass concreting works at blast furnace at VSP begins 
VSP Chairman inaugurates concreting pouring

September 29, 2007: Vakapalli gang rape women attend inquiry 
Report to be submitted within two weeks

September 29, 2007: Interviews for Contract lecturers 
Vacancies in Government degree colleges to be filled up

September 29, 2007: Defence Minister Anthony gives assurance on Airport Night Landing facility 
Visakhapatnam MP asks for additional manpower to control air traffic

September 30, 2007: Proposal for rice at Rs. 2 per kg under consideration 
Finance Minister clarifies the proposal is a misconstrued prepoll promise

October 1, 2007: GVMC posts net property tax to Rs. 24 crore by September-end 
Sets target of Rs. 53 crores for the financial year

October 1, 2007: GVMC continues demolition of unauthorized structures 
Total structures demolished crosses 100-mark

October 1, 2007: Vizag new runway put to test with Tupolev TU-142 Bear-F Naval Aircraft 
Makes maiden landing on new extended runway

October 2, 2007: CII-EXIM Bank Award for Excellence panel to visit VSP 
Award meant to enhance competitiveness amongst Indian companies

October 2, 2007: GVMC taking steps to make city slum free by 2010 
To make permanent houses to all urban poor

October 2, 2007: Photo and Stamp Exhibitions and pledges mark Mahatma Birth Anniversary 
City reminds itself of teachings of Mahatma Gandhi

October 3, 2007: Visakhapatnam Port Trust sets record in alumina unloading 
All time record in unloading in a single day

October 3, 2007: Big FM set to reign Visakhapatnam 
Another three FM stations as Dassarah gift for Vizagities

October 3, 2007: GVMC demolishing drive gears up 
Number of demolished unauthorized structures reaches 109

October 4, 2007: Visakhapatnam drenches in uninterrupted rains 
Rains to continue for 48 more hours

October 5, 2007: Visakha Speech and Hearing Centre inauguration on Saturday 
Center to be well equipped with latest technology to treat ENT

October 5, 2007: VUDA vacant lands and odd bits for sale 
Open auction to begin October 8

October 5, 2007: III Town Sub Inspector suspended 
Charged for dereliction of duties

October 5, 2007: Heavy down pour claims five lives 
Denuge and seasonal diseases on rampant in Visakhapatnam

October 6, 2007: Mob attacks nursing home over death of a 16 year old 
Allege negligence of hospital staff

October 6, 2007: Rains hit air traffic at Visakhapatnam 
Floods render Airport unfit for operations of flights

October 7, 2007: Three of a family found dead at Swagat Lodge 
Police begins investigation

October 7, 2007: VUDA auction rescheduled 
Auction to be held on October 22-24 instead of October 8-10

October 7, 2007: Police Commissioner warns traders of stolen credit cards 
Registration of cases against shop employees likely

October 7, 2007: Flood hit Vizag returning to normalcy 
Nine people reportedly died due to floods

October 8, 2007: Human Rights Forum demands arrest of Police personnel 
Says no progress in Vakapalli rape incident case

October 8, 2007: Devi Navaratri festival celebrations from October 12 
Cultural programmes to be organized

October 8, 2007: VSP signs MoU with BHEL for power expansion 
Order worth over Rs. 394 crores

October 8, 2007: Lady constable roughs up student in a bus 
Students stages dharna in front of IV Town Police Station

October 9, 2007: VSP bags four Vishwakarma Rashtriya Puraskars 
Awards meant in innovative suggestions in steel-related techniques

October 9, 2007: Excise officials seize ganja worth over Rs.80 lakhs 
Three persons arrested on smuggling charges

October 9, 2007: Left parties demand for release of Nagi Reddy inquiry report 
Stages dharna before District Collectorate

October 9, 2007: Unidentified youth kidnaps Timpany School kid 
Kidnappers leaves kid at Chodavaram

October 10, 2007: The Hindu - Eenadu Lifestyle Show at AU College Grounds 
Show to feature wide range of products on display

October 10, 2007: GVMC bags CRISIL Award for 2007 
Commissioner Meena receives the award from Jaipal Reddy

October 10, 2007: VSP employees to get Rs.14,000 as bonus 
Agreement reached at a tripartite meeting

October 10, 2007: Police seizes 221 piracy compact discs 
Task Force Police along with Anti Piracy CD Cell officials makes arrests

October 11, 2007: Dasara celebrations begins at Visakhapatnam 
Brahmotsavam on Friday

October 11, 2007: BJP to go for all 42 seats in Parliament polls 
Begins process of identification of candidates

October 12, 2007: TDP Mahila President Roja to visit Vakapalli 
Charged Government trying to guard the guilty

October 12, 2007: Divis Laboratories gets National Safety Award 
Awarded in Industrial Safety Category for 2005

October 12, 2007: ONGC Human Resources Meet begins at Visakhapatnam 
Chairman stress importance of HR in business

One held on Dowry harassment charge 
Gajuwaka police arrests Nageswararao

October 13, 2007: Andhra Bank distributes small coins to traders 
Distributes Rs. 30 Lakhs in week days

October 14, 2007: Agitation against drug manufacturing unit at Nakkapalli 
TDP MLA Venakata Rao along with agitators taken into custody

October 14, 2007: Fake cops loots city jeweller 
Makes away with 3 kg gold and Rs. 16.90 cash

October 14, 2007: Thieves makes away with booty worth over Rs. 1.35 lakhs of gold ornaments 
Theft in Kasturinagar in V Town Police Station limits

October 15, 2007: Police commissioner orders wearing of identity cards must for policemen on duty 
Urges public to insist for identity cards when policemen approaches

October 15, 2007: Police stops CPI bid to raid godowns 
Tension prevails when agitators tried to barge into the barricades

October 15, 2007: APSRTC to ply special buses for Sabarimala yatra 
Announces special package and reservation from Tuesday

October 16, 2007: Elephant Shanti dies of ill health 
Shanti is captured in Madumulai forest range in 1972

October 16, 2007: Paul charges his brother David Raju of grabbing properties 
Alleges that Botsa Satyanarayana extending support

October 16, 2007: Air Deccan announces new cancellation policy 
Cancellation entitles passengers to Open Ticket

October 16, 2007: Intelligence Bureau sounds alerts to city police 
High alerts at places of worship

October 17, 2007: NFIW activists makes vain bid to lay siege to Collectorate 
Agitation demanding action of policemen involved in Vakapalli case continues

October 17, 2007: Police registers a case against MLA Ayyannapatrudu 
Charges of threatening a doctor of dire consequences

October 18, 2007: Police busts forged certificate racket 
Two Andhra University students arrested

October 18, 2007: Lecturer commits suicide 
Jumps from top of hospital, dies on the spot

October 19, 2007: Case registered against TDP MLA on charges of murder and rioting 
Police are on look out for Chengala Venkata Rao

October 19, 2007: State Bank of Indore Manager kidnapped 
Bank Deputy Manager lodges complaint with police

October 19, 2007: Burglary into house of SBH Manager 
Burglars makes away with Rs.1 lakh worth gold and silver ornaments

October 20, 2007: Suspects in Bank Manager murder killed in encounter 
Police trace suspects using Mobile phone

October 21, 2007: Special drive on child laborers 
Two child laborers rescued and cases booked

October 21, 2007: Kidnapped State Bank of Indore manager murdered and partially burnt 
Two accused killed in encounter, another arrested

October 21, 2007: ORRA opens its retail outlet at Visakhapatnam 
Second retail outlet in Andhra Pradesh after Hyderabad

October 21, 2007: Building named after the slain CRPF constable 
Police building constructed at a cost of Rs. 34 lakhs

October 22, 2007: Bank unions stage protest 
Silent rally taken out from LIC building against the murder of Bank Manager

October 22, 2007: Indian Bank registers net profit of Rs.459.62 
Half year ending September 2007

October 22, 2007: VUDA plans to auction lands 
Auction to be on November 1, 2007

October 22, 2007: Pavan Kalyan bigamy case posted to November 2, 2007 
Police seeks more time to submit report

October 22, 2007: Retired Sub Inspector robbed of Rs.1 lakh 
Two youths diverts attention and flees away

October 22, 2007: City Police Commissioner reacts sharply at people organization representatives 
Organizations terms the police encounter as fake

October 23, 2007: GVMC office picketed by CPI activists 
Demands houses under JNNURM

October 23, 2007: Magisterial inquiry likely into police encounter 
DGP says CB CID probe ordered

October 24, 2007: REPCO Bank Anniversary festival on November 19 
Subsidiary Repco Home finance Ltd registers 48 percent growth

October 24, 2007: Magisterial inquiry ordered into police encounter 
DRO to head inquiry committee

October 24, 2007: Activists of Bharatiya Janata Kisan Morcha staged rail rokho 
Demands Minimum Support Price for Paddy

October 25, 2007: Essar Steel acquires US Steel company 
Estimated reserves of 1.4 billion tonnes of iron ore

October 25, 2007: ACB officials raids GVMC Office 
Recovers unaccounted monies to a tune of Rs.26,035 from four employees

October 25, 2007: BIG 92.7 FM launches in Visakhapatnam 
Vizag Station is the 35th in the country and third in the State

October 25, 2007: State Government approves master plan to develop Simhachalam 
To develop into a Divyakshetram on the lines of Tirumala

October 26, 2007: Building Inspector in ACB net 
Assets worth over Rs.40 lakhs unearthed

October 26, 2007: Police cracks gold robbery case 
Former employee of the jeweler behind the plot

October 26, 2007: Court rejects bail petition of TDP MLA Ch Venkta Rao 
MLA still not traceable and learnt to have approached High Court

October 27, 2007: State Bank of India Loan mela begins 
Spot Loan approvals to be given in the three day mela

October 28, 2007: Auto drivers conducts rally 
Protests against Government decision on Digital meters

October 27, 2007: Vakapalli victims depose before Magistrate 
HC orders to record statements of the victims before Saturday

October 27, 2007: Commercial Taxes Department issues order to freeze the VSP bank accounts 
Claims VSP is due to pay Rs.500 crores

October 27, 2007: Magisterial inquiry into Chief Manager Murder case on November 6 
DRO to conduct the inquiry

October 28, 2007: Nationwide strike on Tuesday 
NGOs and Teachers squat at Collectorate and Mandal offices to highlight their demands

October 28, 2007: GVMC decides to hike non-residential property tax 
Maximum increase would be at 150 percent

October 28, 2007: CONFAB on parasitology concludes 
Nearly 180 delegates attends seminar

October 28, 2007: Prime Minister responsible for proposal to dismantle Ram Sethu, says VHP 
VHP International General Secretary Togadia speaks at public meeting

October 28, 2007: DSP caught red handed while stealing costly items 
Arrested at Duvvada Railway Station

October 30, 2007: East Coast Railway cancels and regulates train services 
Heavy rains and water logging between Gudur and Vijayawada disrupts rail traffic

October 29, 2007: AP State-level Philately Exhibition from October 31 to November 2 
Exhibition to be open at Sitarama Kalayanamandapam between 10am to 7pm

October 29, 2007: Rumpus in GVMC over property tax 
Demand notices stand withdrawn

October 30, 2007: Platinum jubilee celebrations of BCIC and MTA 
Celebrations will be held from November 16 to 18

October 30, 2007: CITU charges Government for delay BHEL takeover of BHPV 
Says delay due to refusal to write off losses

October 30, 2007: Employee strike hits official machinery 
Most Government offices including Collectorate looked deserted

October 30, 2007: Radio City 91.1 FM stars airing in Vizag 
Becomes 12th location for Radio City in India

October 31, 2007: Tollywood stars and sports persons come together for Star Cricket Match 
Match to be held on November 4 at Port stadium

October 31, 2007: Holiday Expo 2007 to showcase tourism 
Expo to be open from November 2 to 4

October 31, 2007: Vice Admiral RP Suthan releases special postal cover at APPEX-2007 
Stamps Exhibition on way

November 1, 2007: RINL and NTPC bags CII awards 
Visakhapatnam Industries continues to gain national attention

November 1, 2007: APSRTC bus falls into 50 metre gorge at Yerrabommla in Chintapalli mandal 
Two persons dead; 53 severely injured

November 1, 2007: AP Formation Day observed 
State Government distributes assets worth over Rs.632 lakh

November 1, 2007: Real Estate boom in Visakhapatnam city continues 
An acre in the city costs Rs. 5 crore

November 2, 2007: Pavan Kalyan bigamy case posted for November 16 
Alimony case posted for December 7

November 3, 2007: APSRTC Karteekamasam special packages 
RTC Depot Manager announces four packages

November 3, 2007: Advocate Ramesh Babu arrested 
Charge of abusing on caste basis

November 3, 2007: Magisterial inquiry postponed in Chief Manager murder case 
People having knowledge asked to appear for statement

November 4, 2007: Bauxite mining issue gaining momentum again 
Tribals launch seven days padayatra

November 4, 2007: Interview for Probationary Officers posts 
Posts to be filled in prominent banks under Rajiv Sri Udyog Scheme

November 4, 2007: Installation of Digital Meres in Autos 
After Hyderabad it is likely to be the turn of Visakhapatnam

November 5, 2007: Polygynist arrested for marrying eight women 
Task Force Police nabs the accused and hands him to Vijayawada Police

November 5, 2007: Interviews for Chemist jobs on November 14 
20 posts vacant in bulk drug manufacturing company

November 5, 2007: Police Commissioner releases posters on Road accidents 
Negligence and Speedy driving reasons for majority accident

November 5, 2007: AP Working Journalists Greater Visakha Unit elects new body 
P Narayana elected President

November 5, 2007: Review meetings on Right to Information Act across the State 
RTI Commissioner speaks at a press conference

November 6, 2007: TDP MLA still continues to evade arrest 
Avoids Assembly sessions

November 6, 2007: 4,600 petitions under RTI Act cleared 
State Information Chief Commissioner says the Act is an instrument for common man

November 6, 2007: Heart patient seeks help from donors for heart surgery 
Patient is a daily wage laborer

November 7, 2007: CPI activists barges into RDO office 
Demands construction of three bridges

November 7, 2007: Police Commissioner organizes Rowdy Darbar 
Counselling conducted for 140 rowdysheeters in 11 police station limits

November 8, 2007: Man done to death for sorcery 
Suspicion that he was practicing witchcraft

November 8, 2007: Cheating case registered against KA Paul 
Charged for swindling Rs.30 lakh of Society funds

November 9, 2007: Task Force Police seizes large quantity of piracy CDs 
Shop owner Siva Satyanarayana arrested; About 887 piracy CDs seized

November 9, 2007: Diwali celebrated with much enthusiasm in city 
Brisk business witnessed at Diwali stalls

November 9, 2007: Online reservation counter inaugurated 
Provides reservation and refund facilities originating from the city

November 9, 2007: TDP GVMC President condemns arrest of journalists 
Demands lifting of non-bailable cases against the reporters

November 9, 2007: Filaria prevention drive in city from November 15 
To create awareness among the public

November 10, 2007: APSRTC to added two more Volvos to its Tirupati fleet 
Buses to be operated daily

November 10, 2007: Jobless youth to get allowance in Chodavaram constituency 
Meetho Nenu scheme offers allowances to nearly 1000 unemployed

November 10, 2007: Police Commissioner proposes to strengthen Crime Control and house burglaries 
Additional Force to be added to Crime Stations

November 11, 2007: ISKCON Utsav begins from November 23 
Utsav to be held at Hare Krishna Land in Sagarnagar

November 11, 2007: Public meeting on Bauxite mining 
CPI finds fault with the government for approving mining with multinationals

November 11, 2007: Autos off roads on Monday 
Demands for plying autos on highways

November 11, 2007: Home Guard Subash gunned down by Maoists 
Shot dead at a close range

November 11, 2007: Cricket Match Betting in the city 
Task Force officials arrests four

November 12, 2007: Four trains cancelled following Bengal Bandh 
Few Bengal-bound trains running late

November 12, 2007: Madras Telugu Academy Platinum Jubilee from November 16 to 18 
BCIC Founder TVK Sastry announces schedule

November 12, 2007: Sweden selects Visakhapatnam and Macedonia for green measures study 
Vision plan to give suggestions for a planned eco-friendly city

November 12, 2007: Auto drivers strike success in city 
Strike against Digital meters

November 13, 2007: Vigilance Week at BHPV 
Media to eradicate corruption

November 13, 2007: Distribution of ration cards from December 1 
Applications for fresh cards to be accepted up to end of this month

November 15, 2007: Security failure in Coramandal Fertilizers Factory 
Rs.3.50 lakh worth of iron items looted

November 14, 2007: State Bank of India opens branch at Vepagunta 
SBI DGM inaugurated the branch

November 14, 2007: World Diabetes Day observed 
India believed to be having 30 million diabetics

November 14, 2007: Sabarimala Bus services flagged off 
APSRTC are plying 70 buses during this season

November 14, 2007: Fire accident in Adavivaram 
Three huts gutted; Loss estimated at Rs.1 lakh

November 14, 2007: Fire accident in Adavivaram 
Three huts gutted; Loss estimated at Rs.1 lakh

November 14, 2007: Fire accident in Adavivaram 
Three huts gutted; Loss estimated at Rs.1 lakh

November 14, 2007: Eligible candidates list from DSC 2006 announced 
Counselling on November 19 and 20

November 15, 2007: Gynaecologists meet on November 18 and 19 
Communication skills for Junior Doctors highlighted

November 15, 2007: Finance Ministry gives nod for BHPV merger with BHEL 
Chief Minister conveys to VSP Trade Unions team

November 15, 2007: APCO Fabrics Designer Collection showroom inaugurated 
APSCO registers turnover of Rs. 138 crore

November 15, 2007: District Revenue Officer conducts second round of inquiry 
State Bank of Indore Chief Manager murder case takes little more progress

November 15, 2007: Roof of a madapam under construction caved in 
Laborers dies, 16 others injured

November 15, 2007: APSRTC announces Karteekamasam package 
Another Volvo to Tirupati from Friday

November 16, 2007: Judge serious on police failure to submit report 
Pavan Kalyan bigamy case posted hearing to November 22

November 16, 2007: Judge serious on police failure to submit report 
Pavan Kalyan bigamy case posted hearing to November 22

November 16, 2007: VUDA invites complaints on title disputes 
Objections and grievances if any regarding ownership to be submitted

November 16, 2007: Special wing for crime control 
City Commissioner issues necessary orders

November 16, 2007: Garuda bus services flagged off 
APSRTC introduces two Garuda services to Tirupati and Express services to Kakinada

November 16, 2007: CBI SP says that Corruption control is a social responsibility 
Speaks at Vigilance Week Celebrations

November 16, 2007: 13 houses gutted to ashes in Nandavarapuvaniplem in Pendurty mandal 
Loss estimated at Rs.7 lakhs

November 17, 2007: National Press Day Celebrations held 
Speakers recollects the formation of the Press Council of India

November 17, 2007: Ships and Submarines up for display as part of Navy Week 2007 
ENC to conduct Navy Week celebrations

November 17, 2007: Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations at Steel Plant 
VSP CMD Bishnoi launched a website, Releases inaugural vigilance newsletter

November 18, 2007: Recruitment rally for the posts of group (x) technical trades 
Indian Air Force recruitments

November 18, 2007: Coast Guard calls off search operations of missing fishermen 
No signs of survival of missing fishermen

November 19, 2007: DSC counselling begins 
Appointment orders to be issued to 38 grade II Telugu, Hindi & PETs

November 19, 2007: Four youths posing as police gang rapes woman 
Kancharapalem Police registers case

November 19, 2007: DGP Yadav to visit Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam 
To interact with District Police, to visit police stations

November 20, 2007: Alleged rape by Greyhounds on 11 tribal women at Vakapalli 
NSTC Assistant Director to submit final report on November 30

November 20, 2007: Gang rape on a woman in Marripalem 
Police arrests accused within 24 hours

November 20, 2007: Fire accident in Poorna Market 
19 shops completely burnt into ashes

November 20, 2007: Stage set for inauguration of Manipal Women and Child Hospital 
Specialized medical care at an affordable cost

December 2, 2007: NGO Praja Spandana urges Governor to reject proposed ordinance 
Regularization of unauthorized structures

December 2, 2007: City builders and flat owners gets sigh of relief 
State Cabinet decides to regularize unauthorized constructions

December 2, 2007: Two students arrested on the charge of caste clashes 
Five students sustained injuries in clashes

December 2, 2007: Fire Department identifies unauthorized constructions 
Vigilance and Enforcement of Fire department identified 89 buildings

December 3, 2007: Andhra Bank posts Rs.530 crore net profits 
CMD Dr. Ramakrishnan lays foundation stone for permanent building in Andhra University

December 4, 2007: Forum for Better Visakha opposed Government decision 
Asks Government not to legalize illegal constructions

December 4, 2007: Governor ND Tiwari witnesses 90-minute event as part of Navy Week Celebrations 
Thousands assemble all across the beach to witness events

December 4, 2007: Medical services hit at KGH as Medicos boycott services 
Medicos extends support to their colleagues at Niloufer Hospital

December 4, 2007: Dharna against belt shops organized 
BJP Mahila Morcha conducts huge rally

December 4, 2007: All set for Goddess Kanakamahalakshmi Margasira Mahostavams 
Ten lakh devotees expected this year

December 8, 2007: Task Force officials conduct raids on Video shops 
190 piracy CDs seized

December 8, 2007: Police achieved a break through in Steel Plant employee murder 
Two arrested in connection with the murder

December 7, 2007: Steel Plant INTUC Leader murdered 
Old rivalry or financial deals believed to be the reason

December 9, 2007: Two software employees drowned in Vizag beach 
Two local youth who went for rescue missing

December 9, 2007: Margasiramasam festival arrangements on way Sri Kanakamahalakshmi temple 
Lakhs of devotees to offer prayers at the temple

December 14, 2007: Greeting cards at doorsteps by Postal Department 
Customers can get the cards delivered at their homes

December 17, 2007: Major break through in series of house breaking incidents 
Ex-convict arrested and property worth over Rs.10 lakhs recovered

December 21, 2007: Brandix to offer 60,000 jobs 
To turn into apparel export hub

December 21, 2007: Special train to Hyderabad to clear Christmas rush 
More special trains introduced in other segments

December 21, 2007: Arrangements completed for Vizag Run 
World Telugu Federation Youth Wing to conduct the event

December 22, 2007: Jagadish is new VUDA Secretary 
Jagadish is Special Grade Deputy Collector

December 22, 2007: Locations for Visakhapatnam International Greenfield Airport listed 
Bhogapuram and S Rayavaram considered ideal spots

November 21, 2007: Day time burglary at lawyers house 
50 tolas of Gold ornaments and Rs.20,000 cash found robbed

November 22, 2007: Bigamy case of Pavan Kalyan postponed 
Police officials seeks more time

November 22, 2007: APSRTC offers Kaartika Masam package to Pancharamams 
Touches Amaravati, Bhimavaram, Palkol, Drakassharam and Samarlakot

November 22, 2007: Task Force officials raids Video shops 
208 piracy compact disks seized

November 23, 2007: Paryatak Bhavan and Shilparamam on cards for Visakhapatnam 
Land identified at Government Circuit House

November 23, 2007: State Bank of India Waltair Branch opened 
SBI CGM inaugurates bank branch

November 23, 2007: ISKCON Utsav begins on Friday 
Ministers Ramanarayana Reddy and Konathala to participate in a homam

November 23, 2007: Girl student dies of diarrhea at Tribal Welfare Department Hostel 
SFI launches demonstration; Stages Rasta rokho at MVP Colony

November 24, 2007: Funds found missing from bank account 
Customer lodges complaint with III Town Police

November 24, 2007: Minister for Commercial Taxes visits Tribal Welfare Hostel 
Assures all possible assistance to deceased girl student

November 25, 2007: District Administration serves show cause notice to theatres 
Charges of not maintaining premises as per guidelines

November 25, 2007: Hotel customer robbed at knife point by hotel staff 
Makes away with 10 tolas of Gold and Cash worth of Rs. 10,000

November 26, 2007: Rs.5.69 lakhs of fake currency seized 
Police arrests seven persons including a PG girl student

November 26, 2007: TDP MLA Chengala Venkata Rao gets bail 
Police arrests him soon after coming out of court premises

November 26, 2007: Magisterial inquiry on Rushikonda encounter on Monday 
DRO to conduct inquiry at Collectorate

November 27, 2007: Police submits report on Pavan Kalyan bigamy case to court 
Case posted for December 7

November 27, 2007: Task Force officials raids on Video shops 
308 piracy CDs seized, Owners taken into custody

November 27, 2007: CID Preliminary inquiry report on encounter 
Details of inquiry report kept confidential

November 28, 2007: Crescent Air Cargo to run operations from Visakhapatnam 
Airline owns a Fokker 50 freighter and would help Vizag boost exports

November 28, 2007: Tribal students stage novel protest against poor condition at Tribal Hostels 
Threatens to intensify agitation

November 29, 2007: Vizag Run on December 23 
World Telugu Federation to organize Run

November 29, 2007: Be impartial in allowing vessels says VSWS 
Visakha Steel Workers Union requested the VPT

November 30, 2007: Verdict given on Domestic Violence Case 
First case filed under Domestic Violence Act

November 30, 2007: AMC Junior Doctors takes out a rally against extension of MBBS 
Expresses their willingness to work in rural areas

November 30, 2007: Relay hunger strike by SFI agitating for facilities in Tribal Welfare Hostel 
Agitation turns violent as police restores to lathi charge

November 30, 2007: State Government keen on Coastal Corridor Development 
To develop industrial hub in the coastal districts

December 26, 2007: Internet Bill payment facility for BSNL Landline telephone customers 
Online payment facility through portals of HDFC Bank and Axis Banks

December 27, 2007: CPI activists bid to stall APSRTC tender process 
20 CPI activists arrested by police

December 28, 2007: New Lok Satta City Co-ordinator appointed 
Dr Jayaprakash Narayan appoints Dr.Sivaramaraju

December 28, 2007: APSRTC launches Metro Bus passes 
Metro Bus Passes to be offered at Rs.440 per month

December 28, 2007: Interceptor vehicles to pounce on high speed driving 
RTA to launch a interceptor vehicle drive in the city

December 28, 2007: Visakhapanam under security scanner ahead of Indian Science Congress 
Prime Minister, Governor, Chief Minister amongst other to visit the city

December 30, 2007: Kancharapalem police arrests one on charges of raping a minor girl 
Incident came into light only on Sunday

Daytime robbery in VUDA Colony
Robbers makes away with 25 tolas of Gold ornaments

December 31, 2007: Heavy security in the city on the eve of Indian Science Congress 
Nearly 8,000 delegates from all over the world likely to participate

December 31, 2007: Chief Minister to inaugurate Kenexa at Rushikonda IT Park 
24 IT Companies to start operations at IT Park soon

December 29, 2007: Top SPG officials arrive in the city 
To review security arrangements ahead of Prime Minister visit to city

December 29, 2007: Vijaya Medical Centre installs Hi-tech VCT Scanner 
Captures images of heart beats at frequent intervals

December 29, 2007: Service charge hike for eChallans 
Charges hiked from Rs. 25 to Rs. 35