The first day of the Sankranthi Festival (Pongal), the Bhogi was celebrated throughout the state.

Chief Minister is leaving for Dubai for more Investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh in areas of IT and Tourism.

Senior Congress leader late Sri Chinna Reddy Jayathotsavam is observed today. Minister and leading congress members paid homage to him.

Home Minister Sri Devendar Goud said that Crime and Traffic Management will be installed by the Police in the city 6 moths time.

State Congress said that the Phone Tapping system recently introduced is dangerous and is no good.

Three people died consuming poisnous food in Timmajipeta of Mahaboobnagar District.

Sri M Narasimha Reddy took over charge as the Registrar of State High Court (Administration).

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

Events and happenings on 13 January History

13 January 2001
Highlights: First day of Sankranthi festival - Bhogi celebrated

13 January 2002
Highlights: PCC releases its party manifesto

13 January 2003
Highlights: A day of accidents in AP as over 30 dies in separate accidents

13 January 2004
Highlights: Committee appointed for Visakhapatnam Development

13 January 2005
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13 January 2006
Highlights: Animation India 2006 begins

13 January 2007
Highlights: Credit card racket busted in Hyderabad

13 January 2008
Highlights: Medical staff to go ahead with strike