Andhra Pradesh News on April 26, 2001
Home Minister Sri Devendar Goud said that strict action will be taken against any one who shows discrimination against anyone in regard to caste. He said that an all-party meet will be organised shortly to make sure that the laid down laws on untouchability aspects are strictly observed.
Chief Minister Sri Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated State Level Bankers Committee Conference in Hyderabad. He also released the Andhra Pradesh State Credit Plan. He request the Bankers Conference to provide loans to the Farmers timely and as when required. The Committee said that it will be focusing on
- Proposed financing of Cold Storage Units
- He asked collectors and bankers to concentrate on individual districts.
Credit Plan for 2001-02- Total Allocations : Rs. 13,954 Crores
- Agriculture : Rs. 7500 Crores
- Cattle Development : Rs. 344 Crores
- Fisheries Development : Rs. 158 Crores
- Weavers Community : Rs. 55 Crores
- Kisan Credit Cards : Rs. 40 Lakhs
The Committee also felt that Corporate Farming will be becoming necessary to counter attack competition
The Investigation team of CARA raided St. Theresa Tender Care Home in Sanathnagar of Hyderabad today. They also visited the Sisuvihar and monitored the health condition of the babies.
Sri KD Singh took charge as the new Director of Central Tobacco Research Institute in Rajahmundry. He said that the research center will focus on use of tobacco in animal based antibiotics.
5 people died while 6 sustained with injuries in a road accident in Mahaboobnagar when a Diesel Trax hit a Tractor.
A Workshop on Modern technique to be used in Garment Industry was held in Warangal. The Workshop discussed on various manufacturing techniques including production Eco-friendly garment manufacture which are of export quality.
Lamabada groups asked the Government to hold a Girijana Janmabhoomi to focus on the Girijana community in the state. They requested the Government to recognise Girijan tandas as panchayats as promised earlier. They also said that a State level meet will be held in Hyderabad soon.
The 71th Convocation of the Military school was held at Hyderabad today. Lt. Cmd. Sing said that the Military school has produced Military personnel who have fought for the National during operations such as the Kargil.
Governor Sri Rangarajan laid the foundation stone for Dept of Architecture of the College of Engineering of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam.
Sri Vara Lakshmi Narasimha Swami vaari Chandranotsavam was held today at Simhachalam in Visakhapatnam. Minister Sri. Ananda Gajapathi Raju presented the Family Traditional garments to the Lord and took the first Darshan of the Lord. Minister for Endowments Sri. D. Sivarama Raju presented the Official garments of the state Government. Lakhs of Devotees took the Darshan of the Lord.
The TDP Convener of Adilabad District Mr. A Nageswara Rao was shot by suspected People War Group Naxals. The bullet instead hit a 60 year man old man who died. Mr. Nageswara Rao escaped with injuries.
The Chagallu Distillery of Nizam Sugar Factory was acquired by Jeypore Sugar Factory of Hyderabad at a cost of Rs. 9 Crores. Minister for Major Industries Mr. K Vidhya Sagar Rao was handed over the agreement signed for the sale of the distillery.
The 'Clean and Green City' award for the year 2000-01 was awarded to Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) for its efforts of greening the city and surrounding areas of Hyderabad.
The Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Association has opposed the Governments Decision for the reservation of 15 percent seats to NRI's in Government Medical Colleges.
April 26 in History
Events and happenings on 26 April in History
26 April 2001
Highlights: CM releases Andhra Pradesh State Credit Plan for 2001-02.
26 April 2002
Highlights: CM inaugurates Anti-Child-Labour program at Kuppam
26 April 2003
Highlights: CM visits Nellore
26 April 2004
Highlights: Two killed in poll violence
26 April 2005
Highlights: Rajakumari shifted to hospital
26 April 2006
Highlights: High Court gives clean chit to Naidu
26 April 2007
Highlights: Narendra vows to dish out on KCR
