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Aug 31, 2002 A 18-year old lioness - Beena - died at the Animal Rescue Center at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. Aug 30, 2002 Police continues their search for body of Mr. Chittibabu Police forces began search out for the body of the constable Mr. Chittibabu who was believed to have been killed by the People's War Group - CPI-ML group. The police forces are taking the help of Village Administrative Officers in G Madugula area near Paderu. Aug 29, 2002 Abducted constable Chittibabu believed to be killed Naxal group that took over Mr. Chittibabu -a constable a the Anakapalle Police Station was believed to have been killed. This was confirmed by Andhra Orissa Boarder Special Zone Secretary Mr. Bala Krishna. It information was also been sent to some Press offices in Padru. Aug 28, 2002 Congress in Visakhapatnam staged a dharna at the AP Transco office in Visakhapatnam in which PCC Secretary Mr. Sabbam Hari took part. At Tirupati, it was different with the Congress splitting into two groups. They also burnt the effigy of Minister for Power Mr. Kottapalli Subbaraidu. Aug 24, 2002 Surprise attack by PWG on Anakapalle and Chodavaram Police Stations Extremists of the People's War Group CPI-ML Group, on Friday, made a sudden attack on the Police Stations of Anakapalle and Chodavaram which come under Visakhapatnam District. They destroyed the Police Records and took away ammunition from the Police Stations besides making the sub-treasury office hay way. Four cops were being held by the Extremists under hostage. Aug 23, 2002 Venkiah Naidu visits Visakhapatnam President of BJP Party Sri Venkiah Naidu was in Visakhapatnam for the first time after becoming party president. A big rally was taken out from Airport to Circuit House. Leaders and Party Workers from nearby places actively participated in the rally. Aug 20, 2002 The 23rd Biannual Convention of National Federation of Indian Railways was held in Visakhapatnam. Leaders of the Federation from all round the country took part in the meet. They felt that the formation of new Railway zones was to make Railways divided. Aug 19, 2002 Japan Ambassador felicitated Japan Ambassador Mr. H Hirabayashi was felicitated by the Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation in Visakhapatnam. Speaking at the program, Mr. Hirabayashi said that the relations between India and Japan should be more strengthen. Aug 13, 2002 CPM staged a dharna at Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation demanding to look into Water facilities in the Municipal area. They said that this issue was never coming to council meetings. Aug 12, 2002 Minister Sri Ch Ayyannapatrudu inaugurated a workshop on Water Management in Visakhapatnam. He said that Government has been spending Rs. 700 crores under various water projects in the state. Aug 11, 2002 Minister for Forests, Mr. Ayyanna Patrudu said that Rs. 650 Crores has been sanctioned by the NABARD to develop 5000 V.S.S in the state. He inaugurated various Development Programmes at Madugula Mandal of Visakhapatnam. Aug 7, 2002 The 52nd Wrestling Championships began at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam today. Aug 6, 2002 Bengal Tiger dies at Vizag Zoo A Royal Bengal Tiger, Pushpa has died in the Rescue centre near Indira Gandhi Zoo Park in Visakhapatnam. Zoo Curator Pushpa said that the tiger which has been brought from a Circus in Bengal, has been suffering with serious illness for the past few days. Aug 5, 2002 The Visakhapatnam Port Trust has become the first port in the country to get ISO 14001 Certification. Aug 3, 2002 Mr. D.K. Singh appointed CMD in-charge of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Mr. D. K. Singh has been appointed as the CMD in-charge of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Mr. D. K. Singh is the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Bhilai Steel Plant. He has been made in-charge following the resignation of B.N. Singh till a full time CMD is appointed for Visakhapatnam. Aug 1, 2002 The CITU staged a dharna in front of the District Collector Office against the polices of the Vice Chancellor of Andhra University. They demanded for the withdrawal of the VC, removal of cases against the students and removal of Police picketing from the University. Jul 29, 2002 The Visakhapatnam Police have unearthed a dump of arms of the Naxals in Chintapalli area. These were recovered when the police were in combing operation under the Rural Additional Superindent of Police Mr. Mahesh Chandra Ladda Jul 27, 2002 Chairman and Managing Director of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Mr. BN Singh announced his resignation. Mr. Singh brought the plant back to work when it was at the verge of closure. Jul 22, 2002 Rs. 100 Crores loan to Visakhapatnam Steel Plant The Canara Bank, Steel Plant Branch announced a loan for Rs. 100 Crores to Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. VSP will be using this fund to clear its already existing loan with Union Bank of India. Jul 21, 2002 Minister inaugurates Chaitanya Engineering College Minister for Finance, Mr. Yenamala Ramakrishnudu said that the Government is committed for education at all levels by 2005. He spoke at the inauguration function of the Chaitanya Engineering College at Kommadi in Visakhapatnam. Jul 19, 2002 Congress MLA Mr MV Maisoora Reddy said that the Visakhapatnam Diary Trust is not going according to the rules and demanded house committee. Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said that there is no need for a lifetime trust chairman when the Diary is a public trust. Jul 12, 2002 Minister Sri B Gopala Krishna Reddy said that the Government is keen in the introduction of E-Seva centers in three districts of the state. He said that Visakhapatnam will be getting this facility and that the same costs Rs. 25 Crores. Jul 11, 2002 A review meet on PMRY was held at Visakhapatnam. Commissioner Mr PS Appa Rao asked the members to concentrate more on loan recoveries. Jul 10, 2002 A Seminar on Visakhapatnam - Vision 2020 was held at the Andhra University School of Economics. Experts from Municipal Corporation, VUDA, Police and other departments of the districts came forward to discuss on planning and taking up of development activities in the area. Jul 9, 2002 The 3rd Anniversary of The Kanakamahalakshmi Co-Op Bank Ltd was held at Visakhapatnam today. President of AP State Co-Operative Bank Sri TD Janardhana Rao was the Chief Guest. Jul 8, 2002 VEPZ targets Rs. 1500 Crores turnover exports for 02-03 Commissioner of Visakhapatnam Export Processing Zone Mrs. Ratna Prabha said that they have set a target of Rs. 1500 Crore worth exports for the year 2002-03. She said that VEPZ was given powers on certain matters and that this will allow it to help and support newly established industries in the Zone. Jul 7, 2002 Former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir General KV Krishna Rao said that the main aim of Pakistan was to occupy Kashmir and that this was possible by creating unrest in the state. He gave a lecture on National Security at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. Jul 6, 2002 The state remained in dark for two to four hours with a glitch in the operations at the Simhadri Thermal Power Project at Visakhapatnam. The problem became much bigger with the power production at Srisailam Hydel Power Station coming to a temporary halt. Jul 3, 2002 Chief Justice inaugurates first permanent Lok Adalat building at Paderu Chief Justice of Supreme Court Justice BK Kirpal inaugurated the first permanent Lok Adalat building at the Tribal belt of Paderu. He said that the first permanent Lok Adalat was established after the amendment of the Legal Services Authority Act on July 1. Jul 2, 2002 e-Court for AP soon - says Chief Justice Chief Justice of Supreme Court Justice BN Kirpal said that Andhra Pradesh needs e-Court facility and that video-conferencing and email systems should be allowed to file cases. He visited Araku valley in Visakhapatnam to attend to a meeting. Jun 30, 2002 EdCET 2002 conducted fairly Vice Chancellor of Andhra University reiterated that the conduction of EdCET 2002 is fairly done. He spoke with the press when he visited Hostels of the University to monitor the development works. Jun 26, 2002 3 special EPZ's in state for food processings - says Agri Minister Minister for Agriculture Vadda Sobhanadreswara Rao took part in the 'Bhoomi Pooja' function of an agro food unit at Anandapuram. He said that the Government will be setting up 3 Export Processing Zones specially for Agro-based foods. He said that the same will be set up in Visakhapatnam, Chitoor and Vijayawada. Jun 25, 2002 The South East Railway Women's Welfare Organisation President Mrs. Vanadana Tripathi presented cheques worth Rs. 1.73 Lakhs to the children of employees at function held in Visakhapatnam. Jun 20, 2002 Union Minister performs Bhoomi Pooja for Visakhapatnam Port Road works Union Minister for State for Road Transport and Highways Mr. BC Khandpuri performed the Bhoomi Pooja for up gradation works of Visakhapatnam Port Road. Speaking at the program, he said that Andhra Pradesh has the best facility connecting to the four metros under the Golden Quadrilateral connection. The Minster said that the linkage project costs the Central Government to a tune of Rs. 8 Crores per kilometer. Minister Sri Vekiah Naidu said that the linkage between the National Highway and the Port Trust. Jun 16, 2002 APCC President Sri M Satyanarayana Rao and AICC Secretary Dr. T Subbarami Reddy were felicitated by the Visakhapatnam City Congress Committee. Jun 14, 2002 The Waltair Division of the South Eastern Railway has selected the Rail Travellers Service Agents (RTSA) who are authorized to book tickets on behalf of the passengers. Jun 5, 2002 Mayor Mrs. Rajana Ramani released a brochure entitled "Greening Takes to a New Meaning", of the Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam to mark the World Environment Day. Jun 3, 2002 Counseling for Admissions into Polytechnic Colleges in the state under the CEEP began at Visakhapatnam. Ranks between 1 to 5000 were called on the first day and the admission procedure continued till late night. May 28, 2002 Vice Chancellor of Andhra University Prof. Y Simhadri said that over 2.58 Lakh candidates are appearing for EdCET 2002 being conducted by the University this year. The examination will be on June 16. In all, 600 applications were rejected since BCA, BBM and B.Tech candidates are not eligible for the exam. May 26, 2002 The 2-day Vasantha Hela – festival at the Mutyalammapalem beach concluded. The festival succeed in drawing good crowd from the city and from other interior regions of the district. Special stalls were setup, sports and cultural programs were held. District Collector Sri Sunil Sharma said that a Water Sports Academy will be built at Mutyallammapalem. May 25, 2002 The Vasantaa Hela – Mutyalammapalem Beach Festival began at Visakhapatnam. Minister of Forests Sri Ch Ayyannapatrudu, Minister for Tourism Mr. T Srinuvas Yadav, Minister for Transport Sri B V Mohana Reddy and others participated. May 23, 2002 National Aluminum Company Limited (NALCO) Chief Managing Director Mr. C Venkaramana inaugurated the company’s third storage facility of Aluminum silo at Visakhapatnam. This increased the total storage capacity of Exportable alumina to 75,000 tonnes. May 22, 2002 Works of GAIL between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad begins The construction works of the Gas Authority of India Ltd between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad which spreads for over 600 kms was formally inaugurated with a bhoomi pooja by its Director, Mr. SP Rao. He said that study is on in regard to extending this line from near Vijayawada to Tirupati. The Cost of the project is put at Rs. 300 Crores and will be completed by August 2003. May 21, 2002 Large ammunition unearthed in Anakapalle Anakapalle Rural Police has unearthed huge quantity of unauthorized stored explosives and arrested two persons. As many as 149 gelatin sticks, 4499 detonators in 44 boxes, 18 bundles of fuse wire, 1 tonne of Ammonium Nitrate and were recovered from three different locations. May 20, 2002 Mini Mahanadu of TDP begins The Mini Mahanadu of the Telugu Desam Party began at Visakhapatnam. Visakha District In-Charge Minister Mr. BV Mohan Reddy presided at the meet. Ms. Pinninti Varalakshmi, Manikumari, Ayyannapatrudu, Chokkapu Suryanarayana, Ravula Chendrasekahra Rao, Ganta Srinuvasa Rao and other took part in the meeting. May 19, 2002 The C.L. Narasimha Rao Prize for the best law student has been awarded to Mr. Hanish Mohan, a student of III BL of Andhra University B.R. Ambedkar College of Law May 18, 2002 The Convention of GITAM Institute of Foreign Trade was held in Visakhapatnam. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Mr. Rajiv Pratap Ruby, SAARC Chamber President Padma Jyothi, Vice Chancellor of Andhra University Prof YC Simhadri, MP of Visakhapatnam Sri MVVS Murthy and others took part in the program. May 13, 2002 ITF Mens Satellite Tennis Tournament begins District In-charge Minister Sri Ch Ayyannapatrudu declared open the ITF Mens Satellite Tennis Tournament that began at the Tennis Complex at Andhra University. Minister Sri Ashok Gajapathi Raju, MLA Sri Gana Babu, Mayor of VMC Mrs Rajana Ramani, District Collector Sri Sunil Sharma, Joint Collector Sri Krishna Babu and others took part in the inauguration program. May 12, 2002 The Executive Officer of Simhachalam Devasthanam Mr. V Sankara Rao refused the charges made against him in regard to Vemulavada Temple case. May 11, 2002 Over 24 persons died in the state with immense heat waves sweeping various districts. 6 persons died in the Godavari districts, 5 in Nalgonda, 4 in Guntur, 3 in Karimnagar while 2 died in Visakhapatnam. May 10, 2002 ACB conducts raids on Superintendent of Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. May 7, 2002 Sri PL Patnaik was re-elected as the Congress Floor Leader for Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. He was unanimously elected for the post after Corporators met at the Floor Leader Chamber. May 6, 2002 A Security Guard of the Visakhapatnam Export Processing Zone (VEPZ) was arrested for snatching Rs. 45,000 in cash and a cellphone from a computer sales and service shop owner. May 5, 2002 Three people died when a Lorry hit a Auto at the Bypass road in Anakapalle district. It is believed that the dead were returning from a temple. May 3, 2002 Chief of Naval Staff of French Navy Mr. J L Battet visited the Eastern Naval Command on Thursday and left on Friday. He discussed on the Bilateral relations between the Indian and French Navy. He also visited the Kursura Submarine Museum.
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