Andhra Pradesh News on June 12, 2002

No plans to lift ban on PWG unless Naxals lay down their arms

Minister for Information and Public Relations Mr. S Chandra Mohan Reddy said that the issue of lifting ban on People's War Group is ruled out and that this can be done only if they come out and lay down arms.

Carcass of the dead tigress recovered at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

The carcass of the dead tigress at the Visakhapatnam Indira Gandhi Zoological Park that was killed by three cubs was recovered. Autospy was conducted and the cremation was held at about 9 AM. According to the autopsy report, the tigress died of asphyxiation as water got into its lungs. Meanwhile, another 30 tigers and lions joined the zoo. These animals were rescued from 'Famous Circus' at West Bengal.

The discussions between the Management and the Union Workers of the Chittivalasa Jute Mill led to the lifting of the lock-out. The lockout situation came earlier on Monday with the Management deciding to reduce relieving time during night in the spinning mill section.

Senior Journalist and Editor of Chatyra, Vipula and other Monthly magazines, Sri Chalasani Prasada Rao died in Hyderabad. He is 63 and is survived with a wife, son and daughter.

PCC President Sri M Satyanarayana Rao announced the selection of Mr. Patolla Shashidhar Reddy as the party candidate for the Medak Assembly Constituency.

Meanwhile, Telugu Desam Party began its work and asked the support of the BJP for its candidate - Karanam Uma Devi - the widow of former Minister Sri Karanam Rama Chander Rao.

Thermal Plants at Vijayawada, Kothagudem and Rayalaseema won three gold medals for the year 1999-2000 for their outstanding performance. The medals were given by Union Minister for Power Mr. Suresh Prabh.

Mr. M Seshababu took over as the new Executive Officer of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy temple at Annavaram.

June 12 in History

Events and happenings on 12 June in History

12 June 2001
Highlights: 9 members of a family dies when a wall collapses in Hyderabad

12 June 2002
Highlights: No plans to lift ban on PWG unless Naxals lay down their arms

12 June 2003

12 June 2004
Highlights: Six farmers commit suicide

12 June 2005
Highlights: 1.5 lakh more farmers to get Agricultural Power connections

12 June 2006
Highlights: TDP supporters joins Congress

12 June 2007
Highlights: Son of Film Producer Durgaprasad rescued