In Just less than one month, 25% of the works related to the secretariat construction have been complete. Most of the works related to the basement and pillars are done.

Below is the update of TV9 ground report, on the secretariat construction

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A team lead by Mr Asholk Goel, VC and Managing Director, Essel-World met Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday.

The Chief Minister explained to Essel executives about the potential for tourism in the state. On this occasion, Essel has evinced interest in the development of islands for tourism. Responding positively, the Chief Minister said that government is keen to create better tourism opportunities.

The delegates informed the Chief Minister that they would prepare environmental friendly proposals with mechanical and natural filtration methods. They have shown interest in constructing a multi-storied center for recreational purposes.

"Given that AP holds the potential to become world’s best tourist destination, we are planning to develop a string of tourism circuits and develop, it as an economy generator:, the Chief Minister said. He asked them to come up with a proposal on identifying areas of investments.

Union minister of state for science and technology Sujana Chowdary and several officials were present.

To shelter the petty vendors from heat and also to use the solar power, Chief Minister Started solar powered petty shop on wheels at the A1 Convention Centre in Vijayawada.

Officials has briefed Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu about the solar powered petty shop on wheels and its functioning.

Once Charged for 2 hours this would run for 150 kms.

TTD Priests perform Srinivasa Kalyanam at Uddandarayunipalem Village in the capital region for the first time on Saturday.

Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam' was performed with devotion and traditional fervor by the Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at Uddandarayunipalem Village in the capital region for the first time on Saturday. The rituals started with ‘Shobha Yatra’ of the idols of Sridevi, Bhoodevi Sameta Venkateswara Swamy by Vedic priests led by Sri Tridandi Astakshari