Home Minister admits that he asked CM to get Nair transferred
Home Minister Sri Devendar Goud admitted that it is he who asked the Chief Minister on the transfer of Mr. Nair to another post. The Minister made the various suggestions made by Mr. Nair to the Home Ministry. He said that the discussions on the Budget after it was made public was successfully going and that subsidy on power will be provided.

Left Parties to resist any more hike in Power tarrifs
CPI, CPI(M) and Left Parties met today in Hyderabad and said that they will work to see that the power prices will not be hiked. They said that they will write a letter requesting the same to the Regulatory Commission and that they will attend the public hearing to show their disagreement. They commented that the purchase of power at a higher cost was because of the Government's favor to private companies. The Left Parties are also planning to organise district level meetings to educate the people and distribute leaflets. The meet also demanded the Government to hold an enquiry into comments made by Mr. Nair.

Oath function of Counsellors to be held at Counselling hall only
Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Commissioner Mr. Mohanty said that the Oath taking function of the Corporation Councilors will be held at the newly developed MCH Counselling hall only instead of the earlier proposed Lalitha Kala toranam. It may be recalled that Congress and MIM has boycotted that function if it is held at Lalitha Kala toranam. The new Counselling Hall will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister.

Union Minister Mr. M Venkiah Naidu said that the Central Government has decided to release 4 Lakh Tons of food grains under the Food For Work programme.

A 4-member delegation headed by Que Li Shen from China met the Governor Sri Ranga Rajan at Raj Bhawan and talked for 30 minutes. The Chinese delegation is looking for tie-up's in the areas of Information Technology with the Government.

Resident Doctors of NIMS rallied today from the Hospital to the Khairatabad Circle. They later met Governor Sri Rangarajan and informed of their demands.

Grand Daughter of Mahatma Gandhi - Ms. Tara Gandhi visited Gandhi Bhawan today and asked the people to consider 'swadeshi products' despite the introduction of foreign products. She said that women should come forward to join politics.

Tension prevailed at the District Collector office with the death of a Municipal worker who died in Anantapur. The worker applied for medical compensation and compensatrory employment two years ago.

The Budget Sessions of the Assembly will be held between Feb 15 to Mar 30. The sessions will be commenced at 9:30 AM and will be addressed by Governor Sri Ranga Rajan.

The Government promoted two Police Inspectors as Deputy Superindent of Police and transferred 11 DSP's.

ICET 2002 to be conducted by Osmania University
Prof. A V Satyanarayana, Convenor of ICET 2002 said that this year ICET will be organised by Osmania University and that the examination will be held on May 24, 2002. The cost of application form is Rs. 170 and will be available at all District Head Post Offices. More information on ICET Examination can be had from ICETInfo.com

GPR Shelters signed up an agreement with the Tirupati Urban Development Authority and the State Government for the development of Amusement Park and Water Park in Tirupati.

Inspector General of Police, Mr. V Dinesh Reddy said that 24 more trains will be provided with Mobile Police stations in addition to the introduction of pilot basis to Godavari and Visakha Express trains.

Events and happenings on 7 February in History

7 February 2001
Highlights: State BJP unit questioned on how the Ichampalli Project

7 February 2002
Highlights: Home Minister admits that he asked CM to get Nair transferred

7 February 2003
Highlights: CM listens to Financial Experts and University representatives at Budget Workshop

7 February 2004
Highlights: PM to dedicate NTPC Simhadri

7 February 2005

7 February 2006
Highlights: Union Minister assures more funds for Defence sector

7 February 2007
Highlights: Chief Minister to distribute his lands on Wednesday