Sri Ramulu, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad said that the recent blast of the Missile at the Bharat Dynamics Ltd was due to mishandle by the staff. Meanwhile, a Departmental Enquiry was set up into the blast of Bharat Dynamic Limited begins.

Students rallies at Vijayawada at the inauguration of 12th Book Festival.

Sri Lanka Hi-Commissioner Mr. Bandrunayake visited Hyderabad and met the Chief Minister.

Secretary of IT Mr. J Satyanarayana inaugurated a Seminar on Knowledge Management at ITUC School of Management.

A 1 ½ years old Tiger was captured by Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam today. The tiger has been killing cattle in the nights for quiet some time.

Events and happenings on 5 January History

5 January 2001
Highlights: Students rallies at Vijayawada

5 January 2002
Highlights: All arrangements for Briton PM's visit completed

5 January 2003
Highlights: Pulse Polio Programme begins

5 January 2004
Highlights: Hospital staff negligence takes a baby life

5 January 2005
Highlights: Explosives recovered

5 January 2006
Highlights: Income Tax Department serves notices

5 January 2007
Highlights: Cabinet expansion before Budget session

5 January 2008
Highlights: UP Chief Minister Mayavati arrives in Hyderabad