Andhra Pradesh News on June 3, 2003

PCC Fact Finding Committee to investigate Vaddepalle's case

PCC President Mr M Satyanarayana Rao said that Police took action on Vaddepalle Narasinga Rao as a hasty step. He said that a fact finding committee will be instituted to collect evidence in regard to the case. Mr. Vaddepalle said the ruling party has filed case intentionally.

46 Prisoners to be released on June 10

Home Minister Sri Devendar Gowd said that 46 prisoners will be released on June 10 for their positive conduct. He said that these prisoners will get the same punishment if they commit any crime.

Chitoor TDP presents Mahanadu accounts

Chitoor District TDP Leaders presented accounts of the recently concluded TDP Mahanadu in Tirupathi. Every paisa spent was accounted for the leaders said. They said that the part evidence of Congress-led Government to have used Official machinery during the Tirupati Congress Plenary Meetings held in 1991. The statement was made in the wake of recent comments by Congress Party that TDP-Government has used Government machinery during the 3-day Mahanadu program.

Karimnagar APSRTC Meet held

Karimangar Zone meeting of APSRTC was held today. The Meet decided to take complete details of persons who hire RTC Busess. This decision was taken after extensive discussion on the recent usage of RTC busses by Naxals to blast a Police Station. Officials from Adilabad, Warangal, Khammam, Nizamabad and Karimnagar took part in the meeting.

Prayers to please Gods for rains

Sahastra Ghattabhisekham prayers were offered to Lordess Kanyaka Parameswary prayers at Elamanchili.

New Dress Code at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala

The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala decided to implement a dress code to devotees who visit the holy shrine. As per the new code, women are expected to ware the traditional Saree or Chudidar while Men can ware Dhoti or Panche.This new rule is also expected to put security problems on hold. This rule is earlier applicable only for Purabhisekharm and Kalyanam and is now extended to Archana and Tomalaseva Services at the temple.

Counseling Sessions at Siddardha Medical College came to a stand still with Senior PG Students blocking the counseling program demanding justice to Reserve and Non-Local Category candidates. The College replied that there is no need of allocation for reserve category. The Counseling was postponed to a later date finally.

CITU said it will resist any plans of the Government to privatize the plant. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Protection meet was held in which CITU State Leader MR. Veeraiah spoke. He said that when the plant is expanded, compensation has to be paid and that employment to one person in the family should be given.

An AIDS Testing and Detection Instrument was installed at the Guntur Central Laboratory at a cost of Rs. 25 Lakhs. This facility will be run by the Microbiology Department will held the poor to get test done at a low cost.

A fire accident near Nerlimarla in Vizianagaram claimed the life of a women and left over 400 huts to ashes.

Tourism Minister Sri T Srinivasa Yadav said that the South India Tourism Departments meet will be held in Hyderabad June 5. Five states in South India will be coming to discuss promoting tourism in the region. Discussions on the introduction of a Heritage train, formation of Tourism circuit and relaxation of Tourist vehicle rules amongst the states are expected to points to be discussed in the meet.

June 3 in History

Events and happenings on 3 June in History

3 June 2001
Highlights: CM attends Grama Sabhas as part of Janmabhoomi Programme

3 June 2002
Highlights: All-party meeting on Governments strategy in talks with PWG held

3 June 2003
Highlights: PCC Fact Finding Committee to investigate Vaddepalle's case

3 June 2004
Highlights: Film Actor Balakrishna fires at producer and associate

3 June 2005
Highlights: CM orders cancellation of sale of temple lands

3 June 2006

3 June 2007
Highlights: Mala Mahanadu President ends indefinite fast