Singareni Collieries discussions were postponed for tomorrow
The Draft agreement between the Employee Unions and the Management brought discussions back to the beginning with both the groups not interested in changing their mood. This made the discussions to be postponed for tomorrow.

Drought team visits Medak and Nalgonda
The Central Drought Team came to the state to review the utilization of funds being given by the Center. They visited Medak and Nalgonda districts today and interacted with farmers and laborers in rural areas. Women in large numbers surrounded them with empty pots representing the drought situation in the areas. They also said that the promises of Chief Minister in regard to postponement of power bills to agricultural lands. Mr. PK Agarwal - a member of the team said that agricultural labourers were seeking work from . he said that the report will be submitted to the State and Central Governments.

BJP says it will stay for full term
Bharateeya Janatha Party President Mr. M Venkiah Naidu said that Government has to take decision as per the minds of the people in regard to the Ayodhya issue. He said that what ever the Supreme Court decides, all parties and sections of the people - religious groups in particular - should abide by it. He said that BJP has no intention of asking for mid-term elections and was confident that it will be in term for the full time. He said that what wrong was done by Congress in its 45 years cannot be undoed in just 5 years time. He said that the Center will not be leaving any of its allies. He said that Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is an 'able administrator' and that his

Former Minister Sri P Janardhan Reddy said that the annual Peddamma Thalli Brahmostavams will be held from tomorrow for three days.

Five persons were killed when a car collided with a lorry at Rayanigudem at Suryapet in Nalgonda.

The BSNL has planned to establish its cellular network in the Visakhapatnam city by the end of March. Speaking to the press, General Manager of BSNL Mr. M.S.S. Rao said seven sites in the city are all ready radiating singals and two more stations will be setup.

Events and happenings on 5 February in History

5 February 2001
Highlights: Silver Jubilee Celebrations of ITPI

5 February 2002
Highlights: Government to put pressure on Center for Road projects in state

5 February 2003
Highlights: Drought team visits Medak and Nalgonda

5 February 2004
Highlights: Mysoora Reddy quits Congress party

5 February 2005
Highlights: Panchayat Raj official nabbed by ACB

5 February 2006
Highlights: Slow start to seat belt drive

5 February 2007
Highlights: MLA Ch Ayyannapatrudu quits TDP posts