Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner G. Srijana along with GVMC Special Officer and District Collector V. Vinay Chand unfurled the national flag on the GVMC premises on Saturday.
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Ms. Srijana said that the GVMC has taking up 832 development works worth ₹125.91 crore, in which 142 have been going on. While 216 works are yet to kick-start, 95 works are under tender stage and 379 works have already been finished, she said. She said that with ₹4 crore, desiltation of major drains has been completed and with ₹5.68 crore, potholes have been repaired in the city.
Andhra University Vice-Chancellor P.V.G.D. Prasada Reddy unfurled the national flag at the varsity campus on Saturday. Recalling the services of freedom fighters, the V-C said that the university would strive hard to achieve greater heights.
Officials from GITAM organised I-Day celebrations on the campus on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, GITAM Vice-Chancellor K. Sivaramakrishna said that improving the health conditions of COVID-19 patients during the present situation is a great service to society and nation. He then appreciated the GITAM doctors and paramedical staff for their services to patients.
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Members of CPI(M), CPI took part in the Independence Day celebrations at the CPI(M) office here on Saturday. City leaders of the parties and others took part.