Andhra Pradesh News on April 6, 2001

The State Government has released Rs. 26 Crores to various Handloom and Weaver Co-operative Societies in the state for immediate relief to the Handloom workers in the state. Chief Minister Sri Chandra Babu Naidu said that all efforts are being made for the effective distributions of these funds directly to the Handloom workers. He said that District Collectors will present the payments by cheques on 9th and 10th of this month.

State Tourism Minister Sri E Peddireddy said that the Government has formed a special scheme for the rescue of Weavers in Karimnagar district. He said that more details of the scheme will be released shortly.

BJP Formation Day was celebrated today at Hyderabad.

Mahavir Jayanthi was celebrated today. Lord Sri Mahavir was sent in a procession today.

Events and happenings on 6 April in History

6 April 2001
Highlights: State Government releases Rs. 26 Crores to various Handloom Societies

6 April 2002
Highlights: Former CM Sri Bhavanam Venkataram is dead

6 April 2003

6 April 2004
Highlights: Vajpayee seeks fresh mandate

6 April 2005
Highlights: Naxals burnt four buses and killed a BJP leader

6 April 2006
Highlights: State Bank of India strike continues

6 April 2007
Highlights: Major reshuffle of IAS officers