Andhra Pradesh News on April 18, 2002

SKIS for Secretariat from May

The Andhra Pradesh Government announced that the Secretariat will be using a new Secretariat Knowledge Information System (SKIS) starting from 1 May 2002. The new computerized solution will make it easy for handling of files - which will be created and sent to other desks electronically - thus paving the way for e-Governance. By August 15, the system will be implemented in all Districts in the state and thus all Departments of the Government will be on an E-Track.

7th INTACH Heritage Awards presented

Governor Dr C Ranagarajan awarded the 7th INTACH Heritage Awards 2002 for preserving heritage buildings without compromising with the historicy and authenticity of the structures.

Vice Chairman of Krushi Bank gets bail

Justice T Ch Surya Rao of the AP High Court granted bail to PDD Chakravarthy - Vice Chairman of Krushi Bank.

Naxals kills BJP Leader

Naxals of the People's War Group killed BJP Leader Mr. R Balireddy in Karimnagar. Mr. Reddy is the District Convenor of BJP Kisan Morcha.

Chief Minister Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu launched the new human Interferon Alpha 'Shanferon' developed by Shantha Buotechnics in Hyderabad.

Minister for Tribal Welfare, Mrs. Pushpa Leela unveiled the Annual Plant for the year 2002-2003 of the Girijan Cooperative Corporation Ltd in Visakhapatnam.

April 18 in History

Events and happenings on 18 April in History

18 April 2001
Highlights: ISRO successfully launches GSLV Launch Vehicle from Sriharikota Launch Pad.

18 April 2002
Highlights: SKIS for Secretariat from May

18 April 2003

18 April 2004

18 April 2005
Highlights: Thotapalli violence - MLA among arrested

18 April 2006
Highlights: Former TDP MLA hacked to death

18 April 2007
Highlights: Intermediate First Year Results on April 19