Andhra Pradesh News on April 12, 2002

Government to promote Tourism on par with IT

Chief Minister Sri N Chandrababu Naidu said that the Government is keen to develop tourism sector in the state and that the necessary infrastructure is under the process of development. He inaugurated the Amaravati Mahotsavam in Guntur district. Addressing a gathering at the Bramhananda Reddy Stadium, he said that the state keen IT and Tourism on equal weight age scale. He commented that 'we are forgetting history' and that 'we need to recapitulate what our forefathers have created'.

Sri Kondapalli Seetharamaiah - founder of People's War Group dies

Founder of the Peoples War Group and Communist Leader Sri. Kondapalli Seetharamaiah died of Parkinson's Disease in Vijayawada. He is 87 and was survived with a wife and two grand-daughters.

Union Minister meets CM

Union Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ajit Singh met Chief Minister Sri N Chandrababu Naidu. The two discussed on the agriculture sector in the state while, CM asked the Minister for the release of food grains for May and June for the Food for Work program.

PV releases book by Ms. Lakshmi Parvathi

Former Prime Minister Sri P V Narsimha Rao released a book authored by the President of NTR Telugu Desam Part Ms. Lakshmi Parvathi in Hyderabad. The book was on the role of Subash Chandra Bose in India's Freedoms struggle.

Governor Dr. Ranga Rajan prorogued the 7th Session of the Legislative Assembly with effect from Friday.

District Collector of Medak Mr. L Premchandra Reddy ordered into an equiry by a magistrate into the recent suicide of a youth in Venkatraopet.

A Fisherman in Gooty of Anantapur was believed to be dead due to the beatings by policemen who came in mufti.

April 12 in History

Events and happenings on 12 April in History

12 April 2001
Highlights: Andhra Pradesh State Powerloom Weavers Association goes on strike.

12 April 2002
Highlights: Government to promote Tourism on par with IT

12 April 2003

12 April 2004
Highlights: Two naxalities held under POTA

12 April 2005
Highlights: Public hearing on polluting units

12 April 2006
Highlights: Priyadarshini Spinning Mills to set up unit

12 April 2007
Highlights: JACTO to join SSC valuation