Visakhapatnam News for January - April 2005

May 2005

Claymore mines recovered

High drama in shifting Suri - Media lathicharged

Police foil major destructive designs of Naxals

Landmines unearthed

Vijayashanti talks on separate Telangana

April 2005

Naxals blast coffee board building

Naxals blast Guest house at Chintapalle

Four naxals killed in encounter near Visakhapatnam

Naxals fire at vehicles

Exchange of fire near Orissa boarder

March 2005

Three naxals surrenders in Visakhapatnam

Jyothi surrenders

Tight security in agency areas

January 1, 2005: New Director for VSP 
K Ayappa Naidu assumes charges

January 1, 2005: Steel Plant has great future - says Chairman and MD 
Chairman's Trophy for Excellence from this year

January 1, 2005: Godavari water reaches Vizag Steel Plant 
Godavari water from Kateru near Rajahmundry flows into Yeluru canal

January 1, 2005: Federation of India plea for donations 
Call for mass collection of funds

January 1, 2005: PAPA Donation box 
Inaugurated by AV Subba Rao

January 1, 2005: Tidel waves like to come 
Special weather bulletin issued by the Cyclone Warning Centre

January 1, 2005: District Supply Officer authorized for receiving donations 
Donations to be made to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and the Chief Minister’s relief Fund

January 1, 2005: Kite festival 
Kite festival would be conducted in all the primary schools

January 1, 2005: VUDA extends OTS plan 
Benefits apply to those who pay the entire dues and outstanding principal at one time

January 2, 2005: New Security Code 
Deadline set up by the international Maritime Organization

January 2, 2005: Sugar factory opened 
Commercial Tax Minister inaugurated the crushing work

January 2, 2005: Shopping Malls and Hotels gesture 
Amount was handed over to the Minister for Commercial Taxes

January 2, 2005: Road Safety week 
Drivers will be educated on safe driving through lecturers

January 3, 2005: Fishing vessel hit 
Damage to the vessel could be around Rs. 12 lakhs

January 3, 2005: New Police Commissioner assumes charge 
B.Prasada Rao who has been transferred and posted as the Additional Director General in Hyderabad

January 3, 2005: Flights cancelled 
Government's decision to utilize the aircraft

January 3, 2005: Cell service in Simhachalam 
BSNL Cell one and Excel Services

January 4, 2005: Award for dairy 
Dolphin Dairy which is winning the award for the second time

January 4, 2005: Earthquake recorded 
6.0 magnitudes on the Richter scale occurred

January 5, 2005: Last chance for MA Courses 
Examinations will be held in April

January 5, 2005: Ivaturi Charitable to felicitate Viswanath 
Celebrations held at Kalabharati Stadium

January 5, 2005: UBI hikes interest rates 
GBP deposits rates have been increased

January 5, 2005: Madan Mohan assumes charges as new DIG 
His first task to instill confidence in them

January 6, 2005: Visakhapatnam Steel Plant gets award 
Award for being the best quality circle promoting public sector organization

January 6, 2005: Computer awareness programme 
Programme inaugurated by the Municipal Commissioner

January 6, 2005: Air Programme on Tribals 
A programme 'Aadivasi Antarangam' on Sunday evenings

January 6, 2005: Budget estimates by VMC 
Outlay for various development works proposed

January 6, 2005: SBI PO Examinations on 9th 
Hall tickets have been dispatched to the candidates

January 6, 2005: Venkatarao appointed as Lok Adalat member 
Hall tickets have been dispatched to the candidates

January 6, 2005: Doctorate awarded to Venugopal 
He published 15 research papers and participated in two national seminars and two workshops

January 6, 2005: NSS Course commences 
D. Vijarajanand has inaugurated the programme

January 7, 2005: Volkswagen AGs 1 Billion Car Assembly Unit in Visakhapatnam 
Volkswagen team did not speak to media

January 7, 2005: NALCO to be a global giant 
Volkswagen team did not speak to media

January 8, 2005: Official of Union Ministry visits NCLP centres 
Ms.Kaur addressed the representatives of the voluntary organizations

January 7, 2005: Saraswathi Devi selected for Ugadi Puraskar 
She will receive the award from the Union Minister Shirvraj Patil

January 8, 2005: Illegal fuel racket unearthed by CISF 
She will receive the award from the Union Minister Shirvraj Patil

January 8, 2005: School children hurt in mishap 
Sustained injuries two of them serious

January 8, 2005: Government decision on Vamsadhara hailed 
State Government to undertake work on Vamsadhara Phase II

January 18, 2005: Income Tax Dept. grievance fortnight 
Benefit of assesses and it will close on 31st January

January 18, 2005: Panel inspects Steel Plant 
Inspected various units like coke ovens, blast furnaces and steel melting shop

January 19, 2005: Indian Airlines announces new flight schedule 
Entry of visitors incised the airport has been banned

January 22, 2005: Residential school teachers on warpath 
Entry of visitors incised the airport has been banned

January 22, 2005: Governor inaugurates VUDA Housing Scheme 
197 houses to come up in 14.22 acres

January 23, 2005: Decision of EAMCET 
An interactive session was held

January 23, 2005: Protest against Imax 
People to observe Tuesday as 'Black Day'

January 23, 2005: YSR Palle baata on 23rd 
Tight security in view of Chief Minister's visit to Visakhapatnam

January 24, 2005: Visakhapatnam Steel Plant capacity doubled 
Ceremony was held at a five star hotel

January 26, 2005: Upa Lok Ayukta tour 
M. Shivaratna will be touring Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts

January 26, 2005: Service tax dues by March end 
Change has been made in view of the recent amendment of the Service Tax rules

February 5, 2005: Job Racket busted 
Couple vanishes with Rs. 1.35 crores

February 5, 2005: Electronic Display System at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant 
Vehicular traffic now to go more smoother

February 5, 2005: Flight timings changed 
Poor visibility forces airliners to change timings

February 6, 2005: Representation for Duvvada Railway Station 
TSR asks Railway Minister for Duvvada as satellite station

February 6, 2005: Naxal surrenders 
He is the prime accused in ten cases

February 9, 2005: Panel for traffic problems 
High level committee has been constituted

February 9, 2005: Enactment of Simhachalam lands 
High level committee has been constituted

February 10, 2005: Roads to be widened 
Work would be taken up within two months

February 10, 2005: Demand for VI Pay Commission 
Work would be taken up within two months

February 17, 2005: Police books cases against traffic violators 
Fines to the tune of Rs. 1.97 lakhs were collected

February 17, 2005: Award for Bullayya College Principal 
Receive the award at a national seminar in Delhi

February 17, 2005: Master list candidate ends life 
Apparently troubled with mounting debts

February 17, 2005: Formation day by RINL 
An exhibition of pavilions depicting miniature models

February 19, 2005: Godavari water will be in city in March 
VMC completed the filtration plants and other works

February 19, 2005: Panel to select new Vice Chancellor 
There was still a month's time left before the term of the present Vice Chancellor

February 20, 2005: Two naxals killed in an encounter 
Another landmine blast triggered by the Maoists

February 20, 2005: Brahmotsavams of Sri Lalitha Peetham from today 
A seminar on 'media-moral values'

February 20, 2005: Minister lays foundation stone Sabbavaram Road works 
Road to be laid at a cost of Rs. 5.14 crores

February 21, 2005: APSRTC serves strike notice 
Strike will organize at any time after 26th February

February 21, 2005: Protest by Visakha Dairy employees 
Against the alleged corruption and irregularities in Visakha Dairy

February 21, 2005: BIS raid in the city 
Cases were booked against half a dozen shops

February 21, 2005: State Bank Main branch shifted to new premises 
SK Choudary formally inaugurated the new building

February 21, 2005: Six tribals killed 
Driver lost control over the vehicle while negotiating a curve

February 21, 2005: Naval helicopter force lands close to NTPC 
Pilot noticed smoke emanating from its engine

February 23, 2005: Mr. & Ms. Vizag contest 
Event organized by Creative Plus Entertainment Network

February 23, 2005: Chief Justice to attend sports meet 
Also inaugurate the newly constructed twin courts complex at Gajuwaka

February 24, 2005: IT official in CBI net 
For Accepting a bribe of Rs. 20,000

February 24, 2005: RINL may go for public issue 
Percapita consumption of stall in the country is 29 kg

February 24, 2005: Scientists tour tsunami hit areas 
KSR Murthy and as many as 31 scientists were participated

February 25, 2005: Court gives stay on Prison land 
Writ petition filed by the president of Praja Spandana

February 26, 2005: Dena Bank introduces Net Banking Services 
Also providing free ATM Debit card

February 26, 2005: Grahak Mitra launched in SBI 
Assistant General Manager V. Viswanadharao inaugurated the concept

February 25, 2005: Modern Biotech Lab inaugurated at AVN College 
Lab was equipped with ultra modern equipment

February 26, 2005: Gayatri Maha Yagna from March 11 
Programme will be conducted at the Port Guest house

February 26, 2005: ICFAI’s MBA Admission test in city 
Application and prospectus are available at the ICFAI National College

February 26, 2005: VUDA addresses IMax Prison land issue 
Estimated at Rs. 10 crores which would be borne by VUDA

March 2, 2005: KV Admissions 
A few seats are also available for general category

March 2, 2005: PF Adalat on 10th 
Grievances of PF Subscribers

March 2, 2005: Gangavaram clash 
District collector held a meeting with the officials

March 3, 2005: Silver makrathoranam for Sri Kanakamahalakshmi temple 
About 150 to 180 kg of silver would be required

March 3, 2005: Land acquired by VSEZ for expansion 
Entire stretch of 360 acres under the disposal of the zone has been developed

March 3, 2005: Land acquired by VSEZ for expansion 
Entire stretch of 360 acres under the disposal of the zone has been developed

March 4, 2005: National Safety Day 
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant achieving Zero fatality Rate during last year

March 4, 2005: Jewelers Call off bandh 
Jewellery shops will now be open on Saturday

March 4, 2005: ICERT workshop 
Workshop for middle school teachers on 'Grip 10 programme creating learning'

March 6, 2005: Reduction in Corporation tax 
Decreased in depreciation rates from 25 to 15 percent

March 6, 2005: VUDA cautions of unauthorized layouts 
CV Nageswara Sastry develops the layouts

March 6, 2005: Trimurti Siva Jayanti 
An international socio-spiritual educational institution was striving to build a value-based society

March 6, 2005: Woman murdered 
Her Husband rushed to the hospital for treatment

March 6, 2005: Women’s Day rally 
Several College girls will take part in the rally

March 7, 2005: TSR Kalapeetham to perform Mahakumbabhishekam at Beach Road 
Special pujas will be offered by Sri T Subbirami Reddy

March 7, 2005: Special buses by RTC for Maha Sivaratri 
156 buses will ply from various parts of the city

March 7, 2005: Flights rescheduled 
From 8th March to 14th according to Area Marketing Manager

March 7, 2005: Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation to build 20,000 houses for fishermen 
Cost of each unit would be Rs. 40,000

March 7, 2005: VSP records excellent turnover 
According to an official statement

March 8, 2005: International Womens Day celebrated 
Lecturer by successful women in various fields

March 8, 2005: Seminar on VAT 
At Hotel Dolphin for the business community

March 8, 2005: Devotees throng beach on eve of Mahasivaratri 
Special pujas and Abhishekams were performed

March 11, 2005: Health Run by ING Vysya Bank 
Reporting time for the run is 6am

March 11, 2005: VUDA warned on unauthorized layouts 
People not to buy plots form eight unauthorized layouts

March 11, 2005: APSRTC Garuda service to Tirupati 
Commissioner of Police, VSK Kaumudi will flag of the AC Volvo service

March 12, 2005: Youth held for acid attack 
For ending their love affair

March 13, 2005: Strike plan by GIC staff 
On 23rd and 24th March in pursuance of their pending demands

March 13, 2005: Sex racket busted and kingpin arrested 
They were produced before the magistrate at Gajuwaka

March 14, 2005: Mayor inaugurates Museum Buildings 
N.Srikanth welcomed contributions from citizens to the museum

March 14, 2005: AUCET Test booklets up for sale 
Test booklets can be obtained on payment of Rs. 15

March 14, 2005: KGH Professor in ACB trap 
He was produced before the Special Judge

March 15, 2005: Journalist attacked 
Gang of rowdies hit on the back of his head by an iron rod

March 15, 2005: Navy Chief Arrives 
To review the conduct of various exercises by the Eastern Naval Command

March 16, 2005: CBI raids on Shipyard officials 
A complaint received from the Central Vigilance Commission officials

March 16, 2005: Deputy Mayor and five arrested 
For alleged involvement in the brutal attack on a media person

March 17, 2005: New General Manager takes charge 
DN Mathur of the Indian Railways Service

March 17, 2005: Two of dacoit gang arrested 
Their modus operandi was to waylay lorries

March 17, 2005: Deputy Mayor, Appalaraju granted bail 
Three town police registered the FIR

March 17, 2005: Energy conservation awareness programme for school children 
CS Gupta, inaugurating the programme

March 18, 2005: Jyothi surrenders 
Personal problems and failing health as reasons for quitting the movement

March 19, 2005: Steel Plant bags National Merit Award for Excellence 
Award instituted by the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India

March 19, 2005: Sex racket busted in the city 
Police are investigating the case

March 19, 2005: Dharna by BJP against Congress 
Promise of free power failed to provide the same to farmers

March 20, 2005: NTPC School Fete 
Celebrated its third anniversary

March 20, 2005: Four arrested in sex racket 
Commercial sex workers were brought to the city on a contract basis

March 22, 2005: Protest against attack by fishermen 
A meeting was organized on Sunday by the Solidarity Committee

March 22, 2005: Seminar on VAT 
Conducted by Vizag Jaycees

March 22, 2005: Late G.Parthdhasaradhy bust inaugurated 
A reputed Professor of Economics

March 23, 2005: Andhra University to conduct LAWCET 2005 
Last date for submission of applications is 29th April

March 29, 2005: World Mayors Meet 
Conference to be held on 2nd to 4th of April

March 29, 2005: Strike by LIC Staff 
For settlement of wage revision pending long due

March 29, 2005: APSRTC introduces Mini buses in Visakhapatnam 
Each bus has 38 seats

March 30, 2005: NTPC Simhadri gets SA 8000 
It has been awarded the Certificate of Social Accountability

March 30, 2005: APSRTC to introduce 628 buses 
Buses will be introduced on long distance routes

March 31, 2005: Strike observed by LIC 
They took out a rally in front of the LIC building

March 31, 2005: Service centre of BSNL inaugurated 
Inaugurated by the District Collector, Praveen Prakash

March 31, 2005: Protest by RTC Staff 
Dharna condemned the extremists for burning five luxury buses

March 31, 2005: KGH gets new look 
Patients and visitors would be greeted round the clock at reception lounge by courteous staff

April 1, 2005: Two held in TV reporter assault case 
Case of shooting and reporting story on vacating a land

April 2, 2005: 200 RTC Buses to run for Cricket Match 
Case of shooting and reporting story on vacating a land

April 2, 2005: VSEZ is gearing up to set up for software and pharma units 
Planning to construct a huge complex with two lakh square feet area

April 2, 2005: Regional Sports School for Visakhapatnam 
Inspected two sites one at Sabbavaram and another at Anakapalli

April 3, 2005: Betting racket busted by police 
A laptop, 11 cell phones and a car have been seized by the police

April 3, 2005: Tight security for cricketers 
Players will be going to the Port Stadium on Monday for a practice session

April 3, 2005: Ugadi Puraskar to Shanmuka Sharma 
Eminent scholars and personalities in various walks of life were being honored

April 4, 2005: Railway Station get illuminated 
Banners were put to welcome cricket enthusiasts at various places

April 4, 2005: Nayudu’s bronze statue unveiled 
Statue unveiled in the ACA-VDCA Stadium premises

April 5, 2005: Maritime Day observed at Port Trust 
42nd National Maritime Day commemorating the revival of the Indian Shipping Industry

April 5, 2005: Police manhandles ZPTC 
Constables on duty spoke in an insulting manner

April 6, 2005: Case against former NSDRC Director 
Violation of rules by recruiting a dozen employees in the NSDRC

April 6, 2005: Ugadi Contests 
VUDA will conduct the competitions

April 6, 2005: Human chain organized by Steel Plant union 
Demanded that senior khalasis be promoted as technicians and technicians elevated as chargemen

April 12, 2005: Workshop of Model Grooming 
Workshop would be conducted by model trainer and choreographer

April 12, 2005: Fire accident at Balaji Towers - no causalities 
Short circuit might be the cause of the accident

April 13, 2005: Eight held in clash in Praja Patham program 
A group of workers protested to the presence of the local sarpanch

April 13, 2005: NTPC Simhadri Project achievements complimented 
For achieving the highest ever generation of 8122 million units