4 more people dead in Rajahmundry Paper Mill accident. An exgresia of Rs. 4.5 Lakhs and job for one member of the family will be provided to the deceased families.

Home Minister Sri Devendar Goud said that the proposed Court - Jail Video - Conference facility will begin operations from next week. He said that Chief Minister and Chief Justice will be inaugurating this facility. He said that the state Government will be looking into Modernisation of Jails in the state.

Old Age Pensions to be gicen only during Janmabhoomi program. Minister Sri Janardhan said that this enables the pension amount to reach the correct person.

5 MoU's were signed between the Government of Andhra Pradesh and its Dubai counterpart. Sri Chandrababu Naidu requested Dubai's participation in the proposed International Airport that is going to be setup at Hyderabad.

• Dubai Internet city will provide Techical help to Andhra Pradesh
• Dubai Customs Department will be providing training in IT facilities
• Dubai Tourism will be setting up its Shopping Malls in Andhra Pradesh

Events and happenings on 16 January History

16 January 2001
Highlights: 4 more people dead in Rajahmundry Paper Mill accident

16 January 2002
Highlights: CLP leader campaigns in Hyderabad

16 January 2003
Highlights: Robbery attempted in Birla Mandir

16 January 2004
Highlights: TDP to meet for election manifesto

16 January 2005

16 January 2006
Highlights: Ration Cards Distribution from January 24

16 January 2007
Highlights: District Selection Committee scam crosses Rs 3 crore

16 January 2008
Highlights: TRS sets deadline for Separate Telangana