Kakinada, Dec 18th: With the ongoing agitations and stirs against the centers decision for a separate T-state by the professional and representatives of various organizations in the last few days the APSRTC is suffering a loss of Rs 3 crore in both East and West godavari districts. Political parties, cutting across party lines, along with several students unions from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema, started agitations by not allowing RTC buses to ply while several commercial establishments , trade centers, banks and educational institutions remained closed affecting normal life.
It is estimated that the RTC is losing revenue worth Rs 50 lakh everyday. The East Godavari RTC regional manager, Mr. Y. Jagadish Babu, said that the RTC has incurred a revenue loss worth Rs 3 crore so far. He appealed the agitators to exempt the RTC as it helps commutators reach their destinations safely at time of crises. In West Godavari too, the RTC has incurred a revenue loss of Rs 2 crore, on an average, it is losing revenue ranging between Rs 35 lakh to Rs 40 lakh per day. A few of the buses were also damaged during the Telangana stir.
It is estimated that the RTC is losing revenue worth Rs 50 lakh everyday. The East Godavari RTC regional manager, Mr. Y. Jagadish Babu, said that the RTC has incurred a revenue loss worth Rs 3 crore so far. He appealed the agitators to exempt the RTC as it helps commutators reach their destinations safely at time of crises. In West Godavari too, the RTC has incurred a revenue loss of Rs 2 crore, on an average, it is losing revenue ranging between Rs 35 lakh to Rs 40 lakh per day. A few of the buses were also damaged during the Telangana stir.
welfare schemes for minorities: CM Posted on 19-Dec-2009
Hyderabad, Dec 18 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K.Rosaiah on Friday said that the state government had launched several welfare schemes for the minority Christians for their betterment in the state. Addressing a gathering in connection with Christmas celebrations organized by the 31st United Christ...
Dalai Lama hails India's support Posted on 19-Dec-2009
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13 cases booked against agitators Posted on 21-Dec-2009
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Bandh peaceful in KKD Posted on 21-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 19th: The bandh organized by agitators for Samaikya Andhra was total peaceful in the district head quarters city of Kakinada and surrounding areas. For the first time in the present agitation, various sections in collectorate were closed and wore a deserted look on Saturday. Various oth...
Need for awareness on eye donation Posted on 21-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 20th: Kakinada Government General Hospital superintendent, Dr. MBR Sharma revealed the need for creating awareness among the people on eye donation. Dr. Sharma participated as the chief guest for the anniversary program conducted by the Badam Bala Krishna eye bank at its office premises...
ONGC donates for sports meet Posted on 21-Dec-2009
Kakinada, Dec 20th: ONGC donated Rs 2.5 lakh for the sports meet to be organized under the name Talent Show 2009 for the students studying in the welfare hostels. ONGC Human Resources manager, M. Loknadth, HR deputy general manager B. Ashok Kumar gave the check worth Rs 2.5 lakh to East Godavari dist...
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