3-phase schedule for Panchayat Elections
The State Election Commission announced the dates for the Panchayat Elections in various districts in the state. August 14, 17 and 20 were chosen as the dates for the election. Speaking at a press conference, the State Chief Election Commissioner Sri Madhava Rao said that in view of the drought areas in the state, various drinking water schemes, distribution of seeds, pesticides, fertilisers ands others will be exempted from the current elections. The voters list prepared till January 2001 will be considered and new entries till data which have been already reflected in the list will also be allowed. He said that the Commission is still considering the appointment of a 3-member independent team to monitor the elections.
EAMCET 2001 Counselling begins
Counseling for the merit students in EAMCET 2001 began at various centers in the state. About 40,000 students are expected to attended in the first phase of counseling sessions. The verification of Certificates and Medical Checkups were done for Phisically Handicapped and children of Armed Personnel. Joint Convenor of EAMCET 2001, Sri Krishna Rao said that this years counselling will be held in 5 centers with online Video Conferance.
10 dead in a road accident near Racharla region of Kurnool district.
Naxals blasted the Forest Range Office at Visakhapatnam early this morning.
A 3-year old tiger cub was caught in the Chilkuar Deer Reservoir. The Tiger cub is believed to be killing Deers and stags in the areas. Forest officials made arrangements to move the tiger cub to Sri Sailam Tiger Reservoir.
A 2-day workshop on Safety Management in Industries began at Tirupati. Experts and Management of various Industries in the region met to discuss on the various methods of safety measures being taken. A Demonstration of Safety products was also held.
Dr. M Jeevanatham inaugurated a free Brain-fever camp in Warangal district.
AP Government invites private participation for Tourism Projects
The Andhra Pradesh Government approved an ambitious plan to attract private entrepreneurs to invest in Tourism sector in the state. An action plan was drawn to this effect and the total expenditure under this sector is expected to be whooping Rs. 300 Crores. The projects includes Visitors Zone at Tirupati at a cost of Rs. 150 Crores, Ropeway at a cost of Rs. 75 Crores, Family Entertainment centers in Hyderabad and Vijayawada at a cost of Rs. 39 Crores and the remaining amount for smaller projects including Riverside Resorts, Region and Watertheme Parks in various centers in the state.
Sri R Bhatacharya was posted as the Resident Commissioner of Andhra Bhavan. He will take his seat at the new office on August 1st, 2001
Peoples War Group Leader and Khammam District Secretary Mr. Ganesh told that their recent attack at the Eturunagaram Police Station was partially successful.
Bomb Alert for Visakha Express
Visakha Express from Palasa to Kachiguda left Visakhapatnam 3 hours late when an unknown caller called up and alerted of a bomb in the train. Police - both Civil and Railway immediately attended to the Train and alert the passengers to get down the train. Bomb Squad and Police sniffer dogs were brought and the entire train was thoroughly checked only to note the phone call to be false. The train left Visakhapatnam Railway station at about 7:35
Two persons died on the spot when a van carrying load of Pineapples hit a Heavy Load vehicle at Lankellapalem on the National Highway 5 of Viskahapatnam.
District Total Panchayats Elections to be conducted in Total Voters Adilabad 866 864 1217014 Anantapur 1005 959 1835863 Chitoor 1403 1351 2121538 Cuddapah 833 781 1418519 East Godavari 1011 970 2404442 Guntur 1025 1001 2325905 Karimnagar 1195 1189 2020439 Khammam 773 762 1399342 Krishna 972 964 1987522 Kurnool 900 880 1731523 Mahaboobnagar 1347 1342 2200717 Medak 1061 1052 1546039 Nalgonda 1175 1143 1894112 Nellore 967 954 1441965 Nizamabad 719 686 1214341 Prakasam 1040 1005 1995486 Rangareddy 705 690 10888902 Srikakulam 1107 1100 1572114 Visakhapatnam 976 965 1642016 Vizianagaram 931 927 1290782 Warangal 1013 987 1799527 West Godavari 887 870 2104596 Total 21914 21442 38252704
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