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Naidu leaves for Switzerland?

HYDERABAD: Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu and his wife N. Bhuvaneswari left here on Monday morning on a foreign holiday.

Mr. Naidu's aides as well as party sources refused to furnish details of the five-day trip saying it was kept confidential on grounds of security.

They said Mr. Naidu might have headed for Switzerland and that he would return to the city on May 11. - Special Correspondent

State to focus on port development

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh Government has initiated measures to tap the potential of the vast coastline abutting State by development several minor and major ports, Infrastructure and Ports Minister M. Venkata Ramana Rao said. Mr. Rao, who took charge on Monday, said works on development of Gangavaram port were launched recently and ground was being prepared for developing Machilipatnam port. - Special Correspondent

Moldtek acquires American KPO

HYDERABAD: Moldtek Technologies Ltd on Monday announced the acquisition of an American KPO Engineering & Detailing Company, Cross Roads Detailing Inc., located in Indiana, USA, promoted by an American for a total consideration of US $ 1.3 million.

It would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Moldtek, according to a company release.

- Special Correspondent

150th anniversary of `War of Independence'

HYDERABAD: Celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the First War of Independence will be held in the State from May 10, according to Konda Lakshman Bapuji, member, newly formed Committee of Eminent Freedom Fighters, and former Minister K. V. Keshavulu.

In a press release on Monday, they said a function was proposed on July 17 to commemorate the attack on British Residency in Sultan Bazar by Turr-e-baz Khan and others 150 years ago. - Special Correspondent

TTD college to conduct online test

TIRUPATI: The TTD-run Sri Govindaraja Swamy Arts College will be conducting an online practical test for English syllabus from May 8 to 13 as per the new pattern introduced by Sri Venkateswara University for the academic year 2006-07. Staff Reporter

Man killed in accident

KADAPA: A lemon grower Maraju, 40, of Jammalamadugu was killed when an autorickshaw rammed into a road divider near Municipal High School here around Sunday midnight. Staff Reporter

8 families helped by `Apathbandhu'

ANANTAPUR: Eight families whose earning members had died accidentally were given financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 each under the National Family Benefit Scheme (Apathbandhu) on the grievances day here on Monday.

9.6 cm rain in Puttaparthi

ANANTAPUR: Several parts of the district recorded another spell of heavy to moderate rainfall on Sunday night. The mandals where more than 10 mm rainfall was recorded are Garladinne (12 mm), Yellanur (17.2), Dharmav-aram (61.4), Tadimarri (18.4), C.K.Palli (15.2), Ramagiri (17), Rayadurg (14.4), Penukonda (49.8), Somadepalli (40.4), Roddam (11), Puttaparthi (96.2), Kothacheruvu (85.6), Bukkapatnam (89.2), Amarapuram (10.4), Lepakshi (60) Chilamattur (28.2), and Amdagur (13.6).

Woman duped

KURNOOL: A woman was duped into losing eight tolas of gold on Monday. According to reports, the woman bought eight tolas gold at a Jewellery shop, where a stranger made acquaintance with her. After engaging the women in a conversation, the stranger escaped with the jewellery. Special Correspondent

Cordial industrial relations sought

KURNOOL: Legislator M.A. Gafoor called for cordial relations between workers and managements. Addressing the concluding function of the weeklong May Day celebrations here on Monday, he said the managements should be also accountable in honouring acts in support of the workers. Special Correspondent

`Adarsha rythu` workshop

ADILABAD: A two-day training workshop for the 107 `adarsha rythus' in Adilabad district was opened by Collector

R. Subba Rao on Monday at the Agriculture Research Station, Ramnagar.

— Staff Reporter

Stone laid for swimming pool

Sangareddy: Local legislator T.Jayaprakash Reddy laid the foundation stone for a swimming pool here on Monday. The pool will be built at a cost of Rs. 75 lakh in 1.8 acres and will be ready within six months. — Staff Reporter

Karmika Sangham's warning

Sangareddy: The State Vyavasaya Karmika Sangham has cautioned the administration that it's activists would start occupying vacant Government land from May 19, if it failed to distribute the land to the poor. — Staff Reporter

CPI threatens stir on civic issues

KHAMMAM: A delegation of the CPI town committee on Monday made a representation to the Khammam municipal commissioner seeking immediate steps to improve water supply and sanitation in the town. Led by town committee secretary Md. Salam, the delegation threatened to launch stir if the civic administration failed to respond positively.

The CPI leaders voiced concern over the non-availability of the officials for redressal of public grievances. They urged the Commissioner to focus attention mainly on the pressing needs such as drinking water and power supply. - Staff Reporter

Summer camp on

creative art

Rajahmundry: Creative Art World, being run by artists Guvvala Kennedy and Guvvala Padma, is organising a special summer camp in creative art for both children and elders.

The camp will be heldfrom May 8 onwards For further information contact 9949230211 or 9397910667. - Staff Reporter

Tributes paid to Alluri

Kakinada: Glowing tributes were paid to Alluri Seetharamaraju, the legendary revolutionary, at a programme held at the NFCL road junction here on Monday to mark his 83rd death anniversary under the aegis of the Seetharamaraju Smaraka Kala Vedika.

City Mayor Kavikondala Saroja, who is the chief guest, offered floral tributes to the revolutionary leader. Kala Vedika secretary Pampana Dayananda Babu and others spoke. - Correspondent

Power supply to pumping scheme

Rajahmundry: Rowthu Suryaprakash Rao, MLA, has said that Andhra Pradesh Paper Mill will supply additional power to the generator and motors of Nalla Channel pumping scheme which will drain out water into Godavari during floods.

Addressing ward committee meetings in 35th and 42nd wards during `Praja Patham' on Monday, he said that the APPM management was already consulted on the issue and it agreed to supply power. -Staff Reporter.

Eight held in murder case

Kakinada: Youth Congress leader Vegulla Sivababu along with seven others were arrested on Monday by the police in connection with the murder of Yepuri Muralimohan alias Bhabi, lorry workers' union leader.

He was murdered on April 26 night.

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