Andhra Pradesh News on March 11, 2002

Police and Naxal forces begin severe gun battle at each other in the forests of Tupakulagudem in Karimnagar - Warangal district borders. An SI and six naxals were killed as early news arrived. Hundreds of Police were deployed in the area and the battle is still on. The Police recovered 10 weapons and a Light Machine Gun (LMG) from the site. Warangal DGP Mr. D Gautam Sawang said that Ambulance and Medical facilities were already deployed in case of any emergency.

The Convener of EAMCET 2002, Mr. KVAR Sharma reconfirmed that there will not be any change in the examination date. He said that unless the exams are held on April 29, the admissions work could not be completed by August end.

The Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) has concluded its month long training programme on Dry land agriculture technology. The program began on Feb 12 and ended on Mar 11.

Three members of a family including two children died of burns due to a fire accident in Balakonda mandal of Nizamabad district.

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India submitted its Civil for Andhra Pradesh for the year ended March 31, 2002 to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for forwarding it in the Assembly.

Minister Mr. NMD Farooq said that there is no role of State Government in the recent increase in Income Tax by the Central Government.

Companion of Ms. Prathyusha, Mr. Siddhartha Reddy was produced before 9th Metropolitan Magistrate. Magistrate questioned why the police delayed in the questioning him in regard to the case. Mr. Siddhartha Reddy was later asked to be sent to Chenchalguda Jail. Media Sources said that when Mr. Reddy was asked on the issue of the death of Prathyusha, he (Mr. Reddy) in turn questioned 'Is Prathyusha dead?'

The IIT JEE Students and Parents Association met in Nellore today and felt that it is unfair to conduct EAMCET exam before IIT.

The CPI 21st State Meet was held today at Guntur. Senior leaders of the party spoke on the occasion.

All arrangements for Shivrathri completed at all famous temples in the state. Special Night bus services were arranged by the APSRTC for the occasion. 350 Special buses will be running to and from Srisailam.

MLA's were on a different fight against each other today when they took part in AP Legislators Sport Meet held today.

Mayor of Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Mrs. Rajana Ramani inaugurated the modern lighting system on the road. The Lighting system is now available from Hindusthan Zinc Corporation to Scindia.

Events and happenings on 11 March in History

11 March 2001
Highlights: Awards Presentation of Unified Council took place today

11 March 2002
Highlights: Battle between Police and Naxals at Karimnagar - Warangal district borders

11 March 2003
Highlights: Ministers visits Government Hostel at Malakpet

11 March 2004
Highlights: Congress accused of double speak

11 March 2005
Highlights: Naxals attack on police station - four killed

11 March 2006
Highlights: Special drive on seat belt rule

11 March 2007
Highlights: Rajiv Swagruha scheme forms to be available at e-Seva centres