Andhra Pradesh News on May 2, 2002

Veteran Film actress, Devika, died in the early hours at a private hospital, after a brief illness. She was survived by a daughter Kanaka. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu offered condolences to her. Devika had acted in more than 150 films in Telugu and Tamil.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) doctor, N Venkata Ramachandra Rao who was kidnapped on Saturday was set free by the abductors. After reaching home Dr. Rao informed the police of his release. Neither he nor his family members were unwilling to share any information on the kidnappers or the ransom paid.

Events and happenings on 2 May in History

2 May 2001
Highlights:Supreme Court stays interim order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court

2 May 2002
Highlights:Bridge collapse in Vijayawada takes two lives away

2 May 2003
Highlights:CLP Leader YSR begins state tour on walk from Warangal

2 May 2004

2 May 2005
Highlights:Penukonda to go for polls on 2nd June

2 May 2006
Highlights: All set for Asian Development Bank Meet

2 May 2007
Highlights:APSRTC bus falls from bridge in the wee hours

Two people were killed and 24 were injured in a bridge collapse in Vijayawada. The bridge which was under construction on the Vijayawada - Hyderabad National Highway No.9 is being constructed by the National Highway Authority of India as part of widening of Vijayawada - Nandigama section to ease traffic congestion. The project is being executed by M/S Navayuga Engineering Corporation of Visakhapatnam on a subcontract basis with Swarna Toll Ways.

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) doctor, N Venkata Ramachandra Rao who was kidnapped on Saturday was set free by the abductors. After reaching home Dr. Rao informed the police of his release. Neither he nor his family members were unwilling to share any information on the kidnappers or the ransom paid.

Shailendra N Roy has assumed charge as the Managing Director of Bharat Heavy Plates and Vessels Limited (BHPV). Prior to joining BHPV, Mr. Roy served for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Larsen & Toubro.

Veteran actress Devika passes away
Veteran Film actress, Devika, died in the early hours at a private hospital, after a brief illness. She was survived by a daughter Kanaka. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu offered condolences to her. Devika had acted in more than 150 films in Telugu and Tamil.

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