Apr 26, 2001

Governor Sri Rangarajan laid the foundation stone for Dept of Architecture of the College of Engineering of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam.

Apr 25, 2001

The Visakhapatnam Police has arrested a Inter-district gang involved in robbery in various cases. 24 tolas of Gold,2 kg silver, various consumer items such as Mixies and TV's, Rs. 2.45 Lakhs in cash were recovered from them.

Apr 23, 2001

A Cybercafe in Vizag was raided and 16 people were arrested for watching pornographic images. About 13 systems were sealed and those who were arrested includes the owner of the Cybercafe.

Apr 22, 2001

Andhra Bank will be selling tickets for the 'Chandanotsavam Festival' of Lord Sri Lakshminarasimha Swami of Simhachalam in Visakhapatnam.

Apr 20, 2001

TDP members Sri Bhagavathi Rao won the Standing Committee in Visakhatanam Municipal Corporation elections.

Apr 18, 2001

Minister Sri K Ramachandra Rao inaugurated a meeting of Affiliated Colleges Managements at Andhra Univeristy. He asked the Privite colleges not to commercialise education. He also said that Intermediate results will be released on date as released before.

Apr 17, 2001

A Gang involved in distribution of fake passes of the APSRTC was arrested by the Visakhapatnam Police.

Apr 15, 2001

Chairman of Press Council of India, Mr. Justice PB Sawant said that the Press Council wants Control over Electronic media in the country. He spoke at a meet at Vizag Press Club in Visakhapatnam.

Apr 14, 2001

Armed Naxalites attacked a Police Station near Gudem area in Visakhapatnam district. They escaped when the police in return started firing.

Apr 12, 2001

Five Officers and 126 Sailors of the 58th Basic Submarine Course passed out of INS Satavahana at Visakhapatnam.

Apr 11, 2001

Drivers & Conductors of APSRTC Visakhapatnam-1 Depot went on strike protesting against the change in schedule of their working hours.

Apr 10, 2001

Mr. PDS Satyapala, a part time lecturer of Andhra University was taken into Police Custody for his theft of over 3000 books from the University Library and Dr VS Krishna Memorial Library.

Apr 8, 2001

Visakhapatnam District Collector Sri JSV Prasad said that the District Administration has taken up a massive Water Conservation Program .

Mar 29, 2001

Union Minister of State for Commerce, Mr. Omar Abdullah said that the Chinese dumpting of various good will not hit the Indian goods. He visited the Visakhapatnam Exports Processing Zone to inaugurate the Second Phase of VEPZ. He presented awards to the best performing units at the VEPZ.

Mar 28, 2001

6 people died when the Cooling tower crashed

Mar 27, 2001

The Visakhapatnam Port Trust made a record by handling the highest ever annual cargo throughput of 44 million tonnes surpasing the previous best of 39.51 million tonnes.

Mar 23, 2001

Justice Subashan Reddy gave a speech on the reasons on why the number of cases were on rise at various courts in the state. He spoke at the Symposium on Judicial Delays at the Dr. B R Ambetkar College of Law at Andhra University.

Mar 22, 2001

Dates and Schedules for AUCET - the Common Entrance test for various courses in Andhra University was released today.

Mar 5, 2001

No International Airport for Visakhapatnam - says Union Minister for Civil Aviation Mr. Sharad Pawar in reply to a letter by Visakhapatnam MP Mr. MVVS Muthy.

Mar 2, 2001

Commissioner of VEPZ Mrs. Ratna Prabha said that the Export Processing Zone has crossed the Rs. 175 Crores mark during the current fiscal year.

Feb 27, 2001

INS Kursura - a Russian built Submarine belonging to the Indian Navy was decommissioned and was turned to a Submarine Museum in Visakhapatnam. This Museum was the first and one of its kind in Asia.

Ms. Chaitanya - a girl from Visakhapatnam who was having EAMCET coaching at Chaitanya Coaching Center has committed suicide.

Feb 26, 2001

A minor fire accident broke at the CDU Unit of HPCL at Visakhapatnam. The fire was put off in 20 minuates and no one were injured in the incident.

Feb 23, 2001

The Akhila Bharati Sai Society of Visakhapatnam handed over a cheque for Rs. 22,500/- to Chief Minister Mr. Chandrababu Naidu as a part of Gujarat Relief Fund.

Feb 22, 2001

Governor Sri R Rangarajan inaugurated the School of Social Sciences at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. The Block was constructed at a cost of Rs. 75 Lakhs.

Feb 21, 2001

Four people were killed and 3 hurt in a road accident at Gudasavanipalem near Parawada in Visakhapatnam District when an autorickshaw met with an accident with a tipper.

Feb 14, 2001

The staff of Daspalla Group of Hotels donated blood to A.S.Raja Blood Bank today. The collected blood would be sent to Gujarat for the help of Earthquake victims.

Feb 13, 2001

A rare surgery was conducted on a tiger at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park. A Yugoslav veterianary surgeon, Ms. Gordn Blitva conducted Herina Operation on the tiger. The operation was monitored by Doctors from various Zoo parks in the country.

Feb 11, 2001

India International Sea Food Exhibition concluded at Visakhapatnam. Experts feel that Aqua Exports to counties like China, Japan and the US will bring good revenue for the country.

Feb 8, 2001

7 people were injured when a RTC Bus from Anakapalli was hit by another City bus towards Gajuwaka from behind.

Feb 5, 2001

GM of Visakhaptnam Telecom District Mr. U. Ramachandra Rao has been transferred as GM of Prakasam Dist. He is succeeded by Mr. Sankarayya

Feb 4, 2001

Rail Traffic came to a stand still at the Visakhapatnam Railway Station as a goods train derailed at the railway track

Feb 1, 2001

Swadeshi Mela - a congregation of goods and items of Handicrafts & Arts was inaugurated by Minister for Science & Technology Mr. Bachising Rawar in Visakhapatnam.

Jan 31, 2001

Govt. planning to disinvest on private undertaking of Vizag Steel Plant says CITU.

Jan 24, 2001

The Annual Float Festival for Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimhaswami was held at the Pushkarani at Simhachalam.

Jan 23, 2001

Pydah College celebrated its Anniversary at Port Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Senior Congress leader Sri Rosayya, MLA Sri Haribabu and Registrar of Andhra University Sri JM Naidu were present at the celebrations.

Jan 22, 2001

The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant was awarded ISO 9001 for its Quality from its earlier ISP 9002:1994. This was a rare International level accreditation awarded and is one of its kind in the country.

Jan 19, 2001

Students of SFI rallied from Jagadamba Junction to RTC Complex in Visakhapatnam and demanded aganist Anti-student policies by the Government.

Jan 13, 2001

MEMU Shuttle Train running between Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam was flagged off by Sri Yerram Naidu. Minister Sri Tammineni Seetaram and other officials also participated.

Jan 4, 2001

Vice Admiral Mr. Harinder Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-chief of Southern Naval Command visisted the Headquarters and Naval Establishments of the Eastern Naval Command.

Jan 2, 2001

Janmabhoomi Program begins at Visakhapatnam with demonstrations by some Congress Members.

Jan 1, 2001

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant has set a new record in the production of Stell and allied Products in its Blast Furnace.