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October 20, 2001

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Conference on protecting Human rights of inmates in Jails

Chief Minister Mr. Chandrababu Naidu lit the light for a conference on "How to protect human rights of inmates in various jails in the country". Supreme court chief justice Anand, Commissioner of Police Mr. P Ramulu and others spoke on the occasion.

Ministers and Leaders of various parties visited the flood affected places of Cuddapah and Nellore.

43 supporters of CPI(M) including Mr. Raghavulu were arrested when they tried to support APSRTC Employee in their strike. These supporters were later sent to Chenchalguda Jail. One APSRTC Employee tried to commit suicide in East Godavari district. He was prevented from doing so by the Police.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister said that even after the Government has agreed to provide Rs. 100 Crores, the Employee unions are not getting down from their demands. He said that the issue of APSRTC will be brought for national level discussion.

Chief Minister Sri Chandrababu Naidu said that the Government is allocating funds for the Stadiums which are built for the National Games. He made a surprise visit to the Stadiums and asked for plantations of trees immediately.

Three supporters of Chota Shakeel were arrested and brought before the 22nd Metropolitan Magistrate Court by the Hyderabad Police.

State Bharateeya Janatha Party Leader Sri Parakala Prabhakar said that the State Government has to take into consideration of the versions of the APSRTC and Employee Unions and see a possible solution for the strike.

Mr. V Peddiraju of Prajasakthi Newspaper has won a National Award in Photography. His Photo "Forever better (high) way" has won a consolation prize in the national event.

Mrs. K Dhamayanthi, IAS took over as the Director of State AIDS Control Project. She replaced Mr. K Chandramouli who was appointed as the District Collector of Cuddapah.

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