Major Irrigation Minister Mr. Kadiyam Srihari said that Karnataka is playing water politics and is not allowing Andhra Pradesh to get its rightful share of water. He said that the Government will call for an all-party meeting to decide on how to react to Karnataka's step.

Four members of a family who has close links with TDP MLA Mr. Paritala Ravi were sacked to death by his rivals Anantapur. Among those who were dead included a TDP MPTC Member. The attackers used sharp knives and bombs for their attack.

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant(VSP) installed an Online Test Certificate System that allows issuing test certificates faster. CMD and Managing Director Mr. B K Panda said that this is a major drive in technologically upgrading the plant.

Experts from the London School of Economics and AF Ferguson & Company met Health Minister Sri Kodela Sivaprasada Rao at his Secretariat Chamber and discussed on the setting up of Indian Institute of Health and Family Welfare.

LAWCET 2003 - the entrance test to 3 and 5 year law degree courses in Andhra Pradesh was released by Sri Subba Rao, Convener, LAWCET 2003 at a program held at Sri Padmavathi Mahila University, Tirupati. Of the 9847 candidates who appeared for the 3-year test, 7572 passed the exam. Of the 2412 who appeared for the 5-year course exam, 2072 qualified.

Events and happenings on 31 May in History

31 May 2001
Highlights: Minisiter for School Education Sri Kadiyam Sri Hari announced that the DSC 2001 Notification will be released on June 15.

31 May 2002
Highlights: People's War Group picks up their representatives

31 May 2003
Highlights: Karnataka playing water politics - says Minister

31 May 2004
Highlights: MLAs take oath - All set for Suresh Reddy to be Speaker

31 May 2005

31 May 2006
Highlights: Chief Minister inaugurates APHB township

31 May 2007
Highlights: MRPS to launch Jaitra yatra from June 11