Andhra Pradesh News on May 29, 2002

TDP Warangal Mahanadu ends

The Last day sessions of the TDP Waragal Mahanadu programme began today. Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister and TDP president Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu said that there is no third major party in the state. TDP leaders opposed the policies adopted by Congress. Warangal Declarations have been finalized and various topics on Central and State relations, International issues, Political reforms etc. were discussed. Donations have been collected from the members for Party's welfare fund.

The Warangal Declaration

The Warangal Declaration of the Telugu Desam Party was released by its Party President Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu. The Declaration has four points and is an extension of the Visakhapatnam Declaration. Speaking at the meet, Mr. Naidu said that all irrigation projects should be completed in a time bound manner and that Neeru Meeru and Family Planning and Education should be promoted. He also inaugurated the Party Poster and a book. As a TDP's reply to the Tenalanga issue, Mr. Naidu said that TDP will work for the unity of Andhra and that smaller states only create new problems instead of solving any. A Survey at the Mahanadu 81.65 percent workers said that Mr. Naidu was working as a performance CM while 12 percent say his performance is bad. An award was presented to Mrs. Renuka - Chairperson of Tanuku Municipal for achieving total literacy in the town.

Bus Pass fare hiked

After Power and House Tax hike, its time for yet another hike for people in Andhra Pradesh - Starting June 1, the price of the Bus Passes issued by the AP State Transport Corporation will be high as much as 30 percent. A Student General Pass which costs Rs.65 till now will be Rs. 85. A General Bus Ticket which is Rs. 280 for City routes will now be Rs.310 and Rs. 335 for suburban routes. This Hyderabad City APSRTC Regional Manager Mr. Ch Rameswar Rao said that the hike is for all bus passes issued by the APSRTC in the state.

Union Minister Mr. Venkiah Naidu said that if Pakistan should resist cross border terrorism, stop funding and training terrorism if they really want to support Peace. He spoke to the press in a press meet at Tirupati.

Vijayawada Police Constable Srinivasa Rao suspended on dowry case.

Panchayat Raj Engineers began their indefinite strike today.

Workers of Sarvaraya Textile in Vizianagaram were lathi-charged when they staged rastha rokho demanding the state Government to intervene and solve their problems.

Over Rs. 33.7 Lakhs worth assets were distributed to BC beneficiaries under the National Backward Class Finance and Development Corporation Scheme by Vizianagaram District Collector Mr. Harpreet Singh.

A blast at an illict-fireworks manufacture unit at Bangarupalyam at Chitoor killed two people.

Pradesh Congress Party re-welcomed Former Congress minister Mr. Agisam Veerappa and his family members to the Congress today.

3 Police clerks from Visakhapatnam were killed in a road accident in Eluru when an RTC Bus hit the jeep in which they were travelling.

May 29 in History

Events and happenings on 29 May in History

29 May 2001
Highlights: TDP Resolution was introduced at the Mahanadu held at Visakhapatnam

29 May 2002
Highlights: TDP Warangal Mahanadu ends

29 May 2003
Highlights: Tirupati Mahanadu concludes

29 May 2004
Highlights: TTD Plans 'e-darshan' for better service

29 May 2005

29 May 2006
Highlights: TDP Mahanadu concludes

29 May 2007
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