Andhra Pradesh News on April 17, 2001

Lecturers and teachers of various Aided Colleges stopped Valuation of some exams papers due to the failure of the Government for payment of their salaries since last year.

One person died due to thunders and heavy rains in Khammam. Mango trees and Electric poles fell down.

ISRO Officials decided to launch its prestigious GSLV tomorrow from Sriharikota.

Dy Speaker K Chandrasekhara Rao said that his decision to be away from TDP was not for Political interest but for the benefit of the Telengana people. He said that they were not in a hurry for elections in the state or for a separate Telengana state immediately. He also said a Feature film will also be made to show the face of Telengana people.

PCC President Sri Satyanarayana Rao questioned why Chief Minister Sri Chandrababu has not visited Sirisilla when most of the cases in regard to Weavers suicide were in Sirisilla. He also said that it seems the Government is going to hold Panchayat elections during August or September. He congratulated Dy Speaker K Chandrasekhara Rao decision to start a special party for the benefit and interests of Telengana People.

AP Regulatory Commission released the Tarrif Order for Transco and other Distribution agencies. The new order allows farmers to install Meters and Capacitors for Pumpsets and get power at a low cost.

Railway Official Sri Dinesh Reddy said that they will be setting up Mobile Railway Stations all over the state in order to stop and eradication of Decoity in trains.

The 32rd Metla Utsotsavam was held at Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam at Alipiri today.

A Delegation of Perak State Government in Malaysia visited Andhra Pradesh. The Committee of National Unity and Consumer Affiars headed by Mr. G Rajoo said that Malaysia state has been looking for Andhra Pradesh support in areas of Tourism and IT Development.

Four Naxals of the banned Peoples War Group surrendered before the Adilabad Superindentent of Police.

Weavers of Andhra Pradesh Cheneta Karmika Sangham met the Governor and submitted a Memo expressing their dissatisfaction with the state Govenment's relief measures.

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

Events and happenings on 17 April in History

17 April 2001
Highlights: PCC President congratulates Dy. Speaker for his decision to form a new party

17 April 2002
Highlights: CM flags off Heritage Train

17 April 2003
Highlights: Inter Board makes surprise visit to colleges conducting classes during summer holidays

17 April 2004

17 April 2005
Highlights: Four naxals killed in encounter near Visakhapatnam

17 April 2006
Highlights: Telugu Desam leaders held

17 April 2007
Highlights: Mala Mahanadu threatens State wide agitation