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February 16, 2001

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Andhra Pradesh State News Archives - 16 February 2001
The Assembly Speaker Ms. Prathiba Bharati appointed today six panel speakers for the coming Assembly Budget Meetings.

Panel of Speakers appointed :

The Assembly today thanked the Governor for delivering his Speech in the Assembly.

The Congress demanded to take Mandal as a unit in the appointment of Educational volunteers to which the Government agreed.

State Parliament Affairs Minister Mr. Y. Rama Krishnudu said that it will be improper to speak about the Assembly elections at this point of time when a member asked about irregularities in the upcoming Assembly constituencies.

The Government said that it will be regularising Acqua Seal Act and come to the rescue of the Acqua farmers in the state.

The Assembly was suspended today for 30 minutes in the morning and Continued with zero hour.

3 died in a Road accident at Mangalagiri in Guntur today morning when a Lorry hit a Jeep, which is going from Tenali to Vijayawada. One died on the spot while 2 died at the hospital. All the dead belongs to Kurnool district.

Congress said that TDP using the power in a illegal activists at Badvelu and Giddaluru Assembly constituencies.

GK Menon inaugurated a seminar on Information Technology in Hyderabad. He said that Information includes all Internet activities including E-Commerce and other Internet services. State Principal Secretary for Information Technology, Sri. Hanuman Choudary also spoke at the Seminar.

The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has been recently awarded a National award for taking the most cost-effective steps in power and fuel management.

Vijayawada District Collector Mr. Meena said that Vijayawada is all set to host Krishna Mahotsavams. The 5 day festivals will conclude on 25th Feb.

Indian Cricket Captain Mr. Saurav Ganguly and Film Star Ms. Nagma visited the Temple of Sri Kalahastiswara. Mr. Saurav was presented with a Momento of Ammavaaru and the English Version of the book "Geeta Makarandam".

The Center has released Rs. 2 Crores to the State Government towards constuction of a Oncology Wing at the Government General Hospital in Kakinada.

Naxals belonging to the Peoples War Group have snatched Wireless sets from the Driver and the Gaurd of the Visakhapatnam Durg Passenger train near Kuneru of Vijayanagaram District.

February 16 in History

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16 February 2001
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16 February 2002
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16 February 2003
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