Andhra Pradesh News on May 17, 2001

Ms. Saritha of Precious Moments arrested

Mrs. Saritha - one of the members of the Precious Moments which was involved in the recent Child Adoption case was arrested by the CBCID Police. Police authorities said that she will be put before the court in 24 hrs time.

The State Government has started preparations for providing Fish medicine by the famous Battina family at Nampalli Exhibition grounds on June 8th. They have a history of 150 years and people from all over the world come here to get cured the Fish medicine. Home minister Mr. Devendar Goud verified the development works and expressed satisfaction of the programme.

People of Satyavaram in Madgula mandal of Visakhapatnam district collected Rs. 40,000 and started improving a river as part of Jalayagnam program. Visakhapatnam District Collector said that works are in progress and going well.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a Shopping complex in Rajahmundry. He expressed anxiety on the upcoming goods from the Chinese markets which are expected to give stiff competition on Indian products.

The Mini Mahanadu of Telugu Desam party was held today at Warangal district. Ministers Sri. K Subba Raidu, Sri Kaddiam Srihari participated and discussed various problems in the region.

Leader of the Telangana Rastra Samithi Mr. Chandrashekara Rao went on a rally from Hyderabad to Karimnagar. He participated in various programs in between and criticised on the functionality of the present government. He stressed the need for the separate Telangana region for the benifit of the people of the Telangana region.

5 persons died in a road accident when two Lorries collided near Kandapalli of Kurnool District.

Minister for Medical, Health and Family Welfare, Mrs. S Saraswati has held a Video Conference with District Collectors of Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medak and Nalgonda Districts.

May 17 in History

Events and happenings on 17 May in History

17 May 2001
Highlights: Ms. Saritha of Precious Moments arrested

17 May 2002
Highlights: EAMCET 2002 Results announced

17 May 2003
Highlights: CLP Leader sufferers from sun stroke

17 May 2004
Highlights: AICC clears Ministers for YS Rajasekhara Reddy's team?

17 May 2005
Highlights: Heat wave claims ten in the State

17 May 2006
Highlights: Prime Minister to inaugurate Urban Renewal Mission

17 May 2007
Highlights: CPM Activists occupied 30 acres of land