Members of city-based voluntary organisations - Vintage Visakha, Praja Spandana and Vizag Peoples Forum stage a dharna in front of the King George Hospital (KGH) out gate on the 31st of March, 2004 to protest against the demolition of the boundary wall of KGH for the purpose of road widening.

28^th March, 2005

26^th March, 2005

The city acquired a colourful look with youngsters found playing Holi (26th of March, 2005) at various places.

A Dredger belonging to the Dredging Corporation of India working on a 'beach nourishment' project near Ramakrishna Beach. Beach nourishment is a technique wherein the sand and silt removed by dredging is dumped near the coastline to counter erosion. Following the rise and subsequent retreat of sea-levels due to the recent Tsunami, the Vizag coast faced considerable erosion.

An e-seva centre near R.K. Beach selling tickets for second one-day international (ODI) to be played between India-Pakistan on 5th April at Vizag. Cricket Fans thronged to book tickets from counters selling tickets which sold like hot cakes. All tickets but a few of Rs. 5000 denomination were sold out.

23^rd March, 2005

The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited, Himachal Pradesh, Mr Y.N. Appa Rao, presiding over the 'World Water Day' celebrations organised at Hotel Grand Bay by the UNESCO Club, Visakhapatnam on the 22nd of March, 2005. The President of UNESCO Club Mr A. R. Subramanyam is seated on the right side of Mr Appa Rao.  

21^st March, 2005

'Morrie to Mangalwarallu', a Telugu translation of the American bestseller - 'Tuesdays with Morrie', was released by eminent writer, poet Sri Smile at Daspalla Executive Court on the 19th of March, 2005. The book is translated by Mr Attaluri Narsimha Rao of Andhra University and published by Alakananda Prachuranulu, a publication division of Ashok Book Center. The District Collector of Visakhapatnam, Mr Praveen Prakash, presided over the function and extended his congratulatory wishes towards the translation work. 

19^th March, 2005

Ryo Takahashi, a Gerontologist from Tokyo, along with his daughter Eernie, at a valedictory function on the 18th of March, 2005 organised by T. Saraswati Devi , founder and project coordinator, Lebenshilfe.  Mr. Ryo Takahashi  visited the city to train teachers, therapists and supporting staff of Lebenshilfe , a special school for mentally challenged.

To promote water sports like water skiing, knee-boarding, water sledding etc., the Visakha Water Sports Club organised a demonstration of water sports at the Rama Krishna Beach on the 18th of March, 2005.

18^th March, 2005

Ms Shatbhi Basu of Stir Academy of Bartending (Mumbai) fame introduces mocktails and cocktails to beat the heat this summer at Chrome - The Pub, in Siripuram.

Shatbhi is also hosting a workshop on 'Tips on creating a Home Bar' on Sunday, the 20th of March, 2005 at Chrome from 11:30 a.m. onwards. 

17^th March, 2005

Deepak Kumar of Vizag turned lucky by winning a Royal Enfield Thunderbird Bike in the event 'Thums Up Everest Challenge Hai Dum?' organised by Coca Cola India at the Railway stadium on the 17th of March, 2005. 

A participant climbs a replica of Mount Everest (13-14 Ft high) to retrieve the Thums Up bottle from the top.

A contestant searches for a Thums Up bottle in a heap of crushed ice.

15^th March, 2005

D. N. Rao, Senior Marketing Officer, AGMARK handing over a memento to Shri R. S. Sarma, Director and Head, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on the occasion of 'Worlds Consumer Rights Day' celebrations, organised by Directorate of Marketing and Inspection at Hotel Sri Sai Manor, Allipuram on the 15th of March, 2005.

A workshop on 'Technology Plan for schools' for school principals organised by Masters Trainers Club, Visakhapatnam with support from Intel 'Teach to the Future' Program, was conducted at Hotel Green Park on the 13th of March, 2005. The aim of the workshop was to enhance and utilise the technology available with the schools for teaching, learning and administration to the maximum extent. Over 35 principals from Vizag and nearby towns of Vizianagaram, Korukonda, Chodavaram and Parawada participated in this workshop.

12^th March, 2005

Physically challenged students performing at 'Challenged Persons Cultural Show' organised by Lions Club Visakhapatnam at Gurajada kalakshetram on the 10th of March, 2005.

Former Bar Council Chairman and legal luminary of the city, D. V. Subba Rao delivering the key note address on the 'Role of Governor in the formation of ministry' organised by Centre for Policy Studies at Builders Association Hall on the 10th of March, 2005. Prof I. Venkat Rao, Principal of Law College, Andhra University is also seen. 

8^th March, 2005

Devout women que up to take the holy 'pradhakshina' of the 'Mahasivalingam' on the occasion of 'Mahasivaratri'.

Rajya Sabha Member and TTD (Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam) Board Chairman, Dr. T. Subbirami Reddy performing 20th 'Mahakumbabhishekam' at Rama Krishna Beach on the occasion of 'Mahasivaratri' on 8th of March, 2005.

Lok Nartak Dal, a traditional tribal dance troupe from Chattisgarh are catching the fancy of passers-by at Vizag. These tribals are seen performing their traditional dance on the city roads and visit Visakhapatnam every year during the post-harvest season. 

7^th March, 2005

Volunteers make a giant Sivalingam of 1.08 crore sivalingams on Rama Krishna Beach Road under the aegis of T Subbirami Reddy Kalapeetham (TSRKP), on the eve of Mahasivaratri which falls on the 8th of March, 2005. Elaborate arrangements have been made to conduct the special puja rituals. Rajya Sabha Member, Mr T Subbirami Reddy shall perform the Mahakumbhabhishekam of the lingams in the morning hours of Mahasivaratri at Vizag. 

5^th March, 2005

Rear Admiral B.S. Randhawa, AVSM, VSM (Right) welcoming Rear Admiral N.M. Nadaph, AVSM, VSM (Left) who has assumed charge as the New Admiral Superintendent, Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on the 5th of March, 2005.

Office bearers at the City Development Strategy (CDS) and Slum Upgrading Action Plan Stakeholder Meeting intently watch the ongoings at Hotel Grand Bay on the 5th of March, 2005.

In the picture are seen (L-R): VUDA Vice chairman, Mr D. Vara Prasad, Municipal Commissioner, Mr N. Srikanth, District Collector, Mr Praveen Prakash, APIIC Special Officer, Ms Ratna Prabha, Mr Srinivas Chary from ASCI, Hyderabad, Ms Alison Barret, Consultant, City Alliance, State Minister of Commercial Taxes, Mr Konathala Ramakrishna, Visakha - I MLA, Mr Dronamraju Satyanarayana and VUDA Chairman, Mr P.S.N. Raju.

Rear Admiral Ajit Tewari, AVSM, NM, IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, is seen delivering the safety message at a function organised to celebrate the '34th National Safety Day' on the 4th of March, 2005.