Congress asked for a discussion on forceful recovery of loans from farmers from Co-operative sector. CLP Leader Dr. Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said that farmers are getting vexed and are forced to commit suicides. He asked for a statement from the Government in this regard for which Revenue Minister Sri Yenamala Ramakrishnudu said that some time should be made available to reply and that they cannot be given all of a sudden.

Minister for Primary Education Mr. Mandava Venkateswara Rao said that all arrangements for the smooth conduction of SSC Examinations were completed. He said that the question papers will be dispatched to the schools only 15 minutes before the commencement of examination. No cell phones will be allowed near the examination centers.

Lok Ayukt made a surprise himself to Gandhi Hospital today and checked the conditions at the hospital following news of misappropriations at the Hospital. He was reported of not providing medicine by low level staff who needs to be constantly bribed to get things done. The Justice interacted with patients and checked the facilities at the Hospital and said that he will be identifying the problems and try to provide a permanent solution. The Justice said that no action needs to be taken from his primary investigation.

Chief Minister Mr. N Chandrababu Naidu has held a high-level meeting which his Ministers and Officers at his chamber at the Assembly in regard to status of arrangements for Godavari Pushkarams. He asked the officers to see that the arrangements were completed by June 15. high level meeting with ministers. He said that a proposal was sent to the Central Government for granting funds to the Pushkarams in similar lines to the Kumbh Mela.

The Employees Union of Vasavi Bank said that the Directors have intentionally resigned after taking loan to a tune of Crores of rupees without providing sufficient documents. The Union said that as much as 40% of the loan amounts were used by its Directors and that over 90% of the securities being put by the Directors were undervalue. They said that reporting to the State Government and RBI despite being informed yielded no use. They questioned why the police did not arrest the directors for providing incorrect information to bank. All India Banking Employees Union (AIBEA) said that the appointment fo administrators and three-member committees were not enough.They also hinted of two more banks that were following in a similar line.

Events and happenings on 12 March in History

12 March 2001
Highlights: Government decides to award him with Rs. 25 Lakhs cash incentive to Gopi Chand

12 March 2002
Highlights: 3-Member Committee says Pratyusha's death was a suicide attempt

12 March 2003
Highlights: Congress protests raises forceful recovery of loans from farmers

12 March 2005
Highlights: Maoist attacks Police Station - Seven killed

12 March 2006
Highlights: Group I results on Monday

12 March 2007
Highlights: Jala Yagnam may displace 17.5 lakh people