Noted playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam and his wife Savithri being felicitated by film director and actor K Viswanath at a function organised by Visakha Music Academy on the 28th of January.

A helicopter silhouetted against the evening sky as Navy personnel rehearse for the ensuing President's Fleet Review on the 28th of January.

Warships engaged in rehearsal of 'Operational Display' as part of the President's Fleet Review off RK Beach on the 28th of January.

Vice Admiral Sureesh Mehta, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command reviewing the Republic Day Parade at the Naval Parade Grounds on the 26th of January.

Municipal Commissioner N Srikanth hoisting the National Flag on the Municipal Corporation office premises as part of Republic Day on the 26th of January. 

School children enjoying at the flower show organised by East Coast Railway at the Railway Station on the 26th of January.

People thronging the Big Bazaar Showroom at Dwarakanagar, which offered the lowest prices as part of 'Maha Savings Day' on the 26th of January.

Flag officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command Vice Admiral Sureesh Mehta presenting the first prize to Baby Visakha at the Well Baby Show at Nausena Baugh on the 24th of January.

Girls competing in the Under-15 Table Tennis tourney at the 51st School Games Federation of India (SGFI), National Table Tennis and Chess Championship-2006 organised by the School Games Federation of Visakhapatnam and Greater Municipal Corporation of Visakhapatnam at Swarna Bharathi Indoor Stadium on the 23rd of January.

Job aspirants submitting the registration forms at the help desk at the Career Awareness and Recruitment Drive (CARD) at BR Ambedkar Assembly Hall in Andhra University on the 21st of January.

AUDIO CD OF 'SRI RAMADASU' RELEASED: The Chief Priest of Simhachalam Devasthanam, Mr M Sitaramacharyulu released the audio compact disc (CD) of the film 'Sri Ramadasu', starring Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role, with strains of mellifluous Nadaswaram being played in the background. Earlier, Mr Sitaramacharyulu, garlanded the idols of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita and chanted Vedic mantras. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rambhatla Nrusimha Sarma went down memory lane to bring out the acting prowess of the senior and junior Akkineni, to the applause of Nagarjuna fans. The Citywide Nagarjuna Fans' Association organsied the function at 'Spandana' in Hotel Daspalla. The film was directed by K Raghavendra Rao and has music by MM Keeravani. "Ee Jagamantha Ramamayam..." a song from the film was played on the occasion.  

A classical music recital being held as part of Tyagaraja Aradhanotsavam at Kalabharathi Auditorium on the 19th of January.

Women having a look at the tastefully crafted handloom bags on display at the Surabhi Arts and Crafts Exhibition-cum-Sale currently on at the Matsyadarshini Complex at the RK Beach on the 16th of January. Soft toys, brass artifacts, dress material etc are also on display.

National flags designed as kites being flown by participants at the kite festival organised by MGM Selvee World under the aegis of Bala Vikas Foundation on the 15th January. Around 80 contestants took part in the event held as part of the Sankranti festival.

The traditional ox (Doo Doo Basavanna) being taken around by its owners to seek alms as part of the Sankranti festival in the city.

A family enjoying the warmth of Bhogi bonfire, a pre-curser to Sankranti festivities.

If Sankranti comes can the traditional Muggu be far behind! The Muggu is drawn to welcome the guests home during this harvest festival.

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Authority Minister Koneru Ranga Rao handing over the souvenir of Visakha Utsav after releasing it to former collector of Visakhapatnam and ex-Indian Ambassador to the USA, Mr. Abid Hussain at the valedictory function of Visakha Utsav.

Noted Mridangam artist Yella Venkateswara Rao enthralling the crowds at R K Beach on the concluding day of Visakha Utsav.

Women going round the Bapu Arts exhibition at Daspalla Executive Court on the 13th of January. The exhibition will be on till the 15th of January.

Flag Office Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command Vice-Admiral Sureesh Mehta seen with Commercial Taxes Minister Konathala Ramakrishna and District Collector Praveen Prakash at the Visakha Utsav on Day 4 at the RK Beach.

A dance troupe from Hyderabad entertaining the visitors at the Utsav in Mutylammapalem.

Yelamanchili MLA UV Ramana Murthy Raju inaugurating the Viskha Utsav at Mutylammapalem in Paravada Mandal on the 10th of January. Parawada MLA Gandi Babji and Joint Collector Sandeep Kumar Sultania are also seen.

A light Carnatic music concert in progress at the RK Beach as part of Visakha Utsav on the 11th of January.

Muslims getting ready for prayers on the occasion of Bakrid at Mecca Masjid near Jagadamba Junction on the 11th of January.

A father explaining the features of the 'Father of our Nation' to his children at the photo exhibition at VUDA Children Theater during Visakha Utsav.
 

Folk Artistes from Warangal performing the traditional dance of day to day life of a human life at RK Beach as part of Visakha Utsav on the 9th of January.

District in-charge minister Mr. J Ramamohana Rao inaugurating the cultural programmes of Visakha Utsav at RK Beach on the 8th of January. Visakhapatnam MP Mr. N Janardana Reddy, the Minister for Commercial Taxes, Mr. Konathala Ramakrishna and others are also seen.
 

Thousands of Vizagites thronging the RK Beach Road to enjoy the feast of Visakha Utsav.

People going round the Flower Show organised at Kailasagiri Hill as part of Visakha Utsav.

South Indian film actress Sneha added glamour to the Utsav.

7th January, 2006

Senior Sailors of the INS Kanjar team in rowing action at the Eastern Fleet Whaler Boat Regatta held at the Naval Dockyard on the 7th of January.
 

Sea-men competing in the 'Best Whaler' category at the Regatta.

Jubilant INS Ranvijay team members pose with their prized trophies handed over by the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of ENC, Vice-Admiral Sureesh Mehta.

TTD Board chairman Dr. T Subbarami Reddy distributing the loan assets to DWCUA women with 25 paise interest at KNM High School of 32nd Ward on the 6th of January. Visakha-II MLA, S Ranga Raju, District Collector Praveen Prakash and Municipal Commissioner are also seen.

Hymavathi, of Visakhapatnam participating in the 53 kg under junior category at the All India Inter SAI Hostels' Weightlifting Championships being held at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium on the 5th of January.

An employee issuing the first ticket through credit card at the new booking counter of Andhra Bank inaugurated by the Divisional Railway Manager, ECoR, Mr SV Arya at Visakhapatnam Railway Station on the 4th of January.

Women having a look at the gold-coated jewellery, beaded chains etc. put up for sale and display at the Lepakshi Crafts and Textiles Exhibition at Viswapriya Function Hall on the 3rd of January. Textiles put up for sale can be seen in the background.

The Chairman-Cum-Managing Director of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Mr Y Siva Sagar Rao flagging off the 20-ton Gantry Crane on the plant premises on the 2nd of January.

VUDA chairman PSN Raju and vice-chairman G Venkatram Reddy watch a child come down a slide, which was added as part of the face-lift being given to VUDA Park on the 2nd of January.