Janmashtami (Krishnaashtami as it is popularly known here) is celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Vizag on the 26th of July, 2005. Children dressed in Lord Krishna's attire played with gopikas  and the young were charged up to break the 'utti' (pot filled with curd).

Renowned South Indian music director and recipient of this year National Award for best music direction in Telugu film 'Swarabhishekam', Sri U. Vidya Sagar was decorated with "Suvarnakankanam" by the Chief guest of the function Dr. S.P. Bala Subramaniam at the Vuda Children's Theatre on the 20th of August, 2005. Municipal Commissioner Mr. N. Srikanth, Former Rajya Sabha member Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, and Prof A. Prasanna Kumar were present at the function. Sri Vidya Sagar who hails from Vizianagaram has carved a niche for himself by scoring music in all regional languages of South, with his recent success 'Chandramukhi', starring Rajnikanth Sri. Vidya Sagar has become the most preferred choice in the South. 

The Chairman of Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA), Mr. P.S.N. Raju (Ravi) launched Ashok Leyland's new ECOMET 1112 vehicle on the 18th of August 2005. "Customer need is the topmost priority of Ashok Leyland" said M.Ramakrishna Rao, the Branch Manager, Automotive Manufactures Private Ltd., Visakhapatnam. 

The students of various schools in the city performing 'Vandeswatantryamaataram' at Gurazada Kalakshetram on the 16th of August, 2005 at  Gurazada Kalakshetram. The programme which was to be held on the Independence Day has been postponed to Tuesday due to the  Makthal incident in Mehboobnagar district. 

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan left the music lovers gathered at the Kalabharati Auditorium in ecstasy on the 13th of August, 2005. Earlier, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan  was conferred with a title 'Naada Vidya Bharathi' by Visakha Music and Dance Academy.

The Minister of Commercial Taxes, Mr. Konthala Ramakrishna receiving the guard of honour at the Police Stadium on the occasion of Independence Day on the 15th of August, 2005. Mr. Ramakrishna in his lengthy Independence Day speech explained about the developmental programmes undertaken by the State Government in the district for last one year. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. V.S.K. Kaumudi is also seen.

Girl students of Prema School performing a patriotic dance at the Police Stadium.

The Vice Admiral of Eastern Naval Command Mr. A.K. Kalra, AVSM, VSM, Project Director, Ship Building Centre Visakhapatnam paying tributes to the martyrs of the Defence Services by laying wreath at War memorial near Beach Road on the occasion of Independence Day.

The District Collector Mr. Praveen Prakash hoisting the national flag at the premises of Municipal Corporation Visakhapatnam on the occasion of Independence Day on the15th of August, 2005. The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation, Mr. N. Srikanth is also seen. The Collector appreciated the efforts of Corporation Employees for speedy implementation of underground drainage and pipe line projects. 

Brazil's (Green) triple block, up against a formidable offensive of Netherlands team (Black) in a Pool-B league encounter of the 13th World Men's U21 Volleyball Championship - 2005 held at Swarnabharati Indoor Stadium on the 8th of August, 2005. Title favourite, Brazil posted their third consecutive victory in Pool-B beating Netherlands by 25-17, 22-25, 25-23, 25-17. In Pool-A, the host India crashed to its second defeat in three matches. Indian team lost to Asian Champion Korea in three straight sets 16-25, 21-25, 16-25. With this defeat India's chances have lessened to make it into top four.

A visit from Katanyna Jankovska from Poland, Nazneen Kapadia and Divya Bhatt from USA and Farhana Harji from Canada, voluntary workers of an American Organisation " Unite For Sight" at the Shankar Foundation Eye Hospital Vizag  to our office at Net Savant. Having visited  our site VizagCityOnline.com,  they wished to meet the staff in our office.

Captains of participating teams for the 13th World Men's U21 Volleyball Championship (ONGC Cup) lined up at the centre court on the inaugural function of ONGC Cup - 2005. 

World renowned Percussionist Mr. Shivamani mesmerized the audience with his magnetic musical extravaganza.

Ms. Aditi Bhagwat, a Classical Kathak dancer from Mumbai performing 'Shivavandana' at the inaugural function of the ONGC Cup - 2005.