While the temperatures soared in the noon hours, the agitation rally taken out by Muslims picked momentum and blocked the traffic at the Rama Talkies - Maddilapalem crossroads, near Spencer's Hypermart and Yaseen mosque on the 25th of February, 2005. The rally was taken out to protest against the opening of a 'Bar and Restaurant' in the opposite lane of the 'Yaseen' mosque. The city police were quick on their toes to aid in smoother traffic flow near the junction. 

Former minister and veteran trade union leader Shri Vayalar Ravi, MP, inaugurating the 20th Anniversary celebrations of Visakhapatnam Dock Labor Board and Dock Workers' Union, Hind Mazadoor Sabha (HMS) at Seetharama Kalyana Mandapam, Saligrampuram on the 23rd of February, 2005. Shri S. R. Kulkarni (R), President, All India Port and Dock Workers' Federation is also seen. 

Students from A. S. Raja College performing an inaugural dance at a fete organised by the students of A. S. Raja College on 19th of February, 2005.

Girls from Raghu Engineering College trying their luck in a 'skill-game' at the fete.

Young participants from different colleges of Vizag take a quick bite at the fete.

Artists performing a street-play titled 'Amrutham' organised by Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (VMC) to spread the message of water conservation in the city. The street-play was enacted in 39th ward on the 18th of February, 2005. 

The Electro-Chemical Engineering Department upholds the Trophy for Best Department from Vice Admiral O.P. Bansal, Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, at the Inter-Department Quality Circle Convention held at the Naval Dockyard recently.

Women take a look at the designer jewellery exhibition-cum-sale organised by the  Mumbai based jewellers, at Hotel Park on the 19th of February, 2005. 

Mayor, Smt Rajana Ramani, releasing the book titled 'New Vision' authored by Mr. S. Ravindranath, Vizag based senior journalist at VJF Press Club on the 16th of February, 2005. The book features  prominent personalities of Vizag. The others seen are (L-R)  Dr. D. V. R. Murthy, Mr Sunil Kumar Misro, Prof Malayavasani and Mr. L. Satyanand.  

Tollywood Actress Gazaala, entertained the audience with her dance numbers at the musical nite 'Valentine's Special 2005', organised by Event 9 at Gurajada Kala Kshetram on 14th of February, 2005. 

Shilpa Chakrabarty, a well-known anchor, kept up the audience's attention with her articulate speeches. 

Mr Shiva Reddy, an upcoming Tollywood artist tickled the audience with his mimicry.

Vice Chancellor of Andhra University, Prof. Y.C. Simhadri, inaugurating a seminar organised in the memory of renowned poet Vemana at Andhra University on the 14th of February, 2005. Mr C. Anjaneya Reddy, Chairman of  Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) also participated in the seminar.

It was a bright Sunday morning when enthusiastic owners took their pets for exhibiting skills like obedience, looks and overall health, at the Sixth Pet Show-2005, organised by Rotary Club, Waltair in collaboration with Programme for Environmental Awareness in Schools (PEAS) at Etasi-Timpany School premises, on the 13th February, 2005. 

A police dog performing hurdle jump at the Pet Show-2005.

The best dog at the Pet Show-2005, Roxy owned by Mr Mohan (not in the picture).

The new Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) Chairman, Mr P. S. N. Raju (Ravi) addressing the gathering of Congress party supporters at his swearing-in ceremony at the VUDA Complex premises on the 11th of February, 2005. The Minister for Heavy Industries, Mr Botsa Satyanarayana and Visakha-1 MLA, Mr Dronamaraju Satyanarayana are also seen.

Central Government employees take out a rally to press their demands for the VIth Pay Commission, in the RTC Complex premises on the 10th of February, 2005. 

A burnt effigy of the Chief Minister, Mr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, lies at the crossroads at the RTC Junction as a mark of protest by BJP women supporters against the new excise policy on liquor, proposed by the ruling Government.

The Chairman of Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), Mr K. Ratna Kishore (centre), on board the dredger 'Sagar Durga' along with Chairman cum Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Rear Admiral Ajit Tewari. Sagar Durga dredger has been handed over to VPT on the 9th of February, 2005. 

Coordinator, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Mr D.V.R Murthy and Prof. Bobby Vardhan presenting a memento to Mr G.A. Ramraju (Center), Director of IVF Clinic, towards his delivery of lecture on 'Trends in Medical Reporting' at the seminar hall in Andhra University on the 8th of February, 2005. 

Mr R.V. Raju,  Vice-Chairman, District Basket Ball Association, Visakhapatnam, opening the Basket Ball Championship-2005 by attempting the first basket. The Championship is organised by Young Stars Club at the Silver Jubilee Basketball courts in Andhra University on the 8^th February, 2005.

Former Indian bowling spearhead, Mr Javagal Srinath and Andhra Ranji team captain, Mr M. S. K. Prasad, at the Annual Day School function 'Aroma-2005' organised by Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan at Gurajada Kalakshetram on the 5th February, 2005. 

Students of Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan demonstrating their exhibits to the onlookers.

5^th February, 2005

The winning team of INS Rana uphold the Eastern Fleet Boat Pulling Regatta Trophy 2004-05 and pose with the Flag Officer Commanding-In-Chief Eastern Naval Command (centre), Vice Admiral O.P. Bansal, PVSM, AVSM, VSM on the 5th of February, 2005.