29^th December, 2004

Trekkers of the 5th National Trekking Expedition-2004 to Eastern Ghats, Araku Valley and Borra Caves, organised by the Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) strike a pose before setting off on their expedition from Vizag on the 25th of December, 2004.

28^th December, 2004

MTV VJ Nikhil Chinnappa and DJ Pearl at the launch party of the first individual pub in Vizag called 'Chrome' on the Christmas eve.

Fisherwomen take out a procession towards the sea as part of 'Gangamma puja' to thank the water deity for having saved their men folk from the Tsunami tide. 

Artist Sandhya Patnaik from Vizag depicts the relationship between woman and child in her paintings at the Southern Regional Painting Camp at Hawa Mahal on the 26th of December, 2004.

Fishing trawlers and boats return to safety after an alert was sounded to avoid Tsunami tidal wave aftershock at Vizag. 

A fishing vessel driven aground by the waves rests on the rocks near the Fishing Harbour. Living near...yet not within...the region most susceptible to seismic catastrophes, most of the damage sustained by the locals has been relatively minor.

Police keeping a strict vigil on the anxious crowd, advising people to keep away from the coastline in Vizag.

People rescuing fishermen in their country boats, who were washed ashore during the morning hours on the 26th of December, 2004.

Apprehensive yet curious, people throng by the seashore by day and at night. How many of these people know how to swim, we wonder. During the coming few days, it would be wise to avoid getting too close to the waters even for those who think they can stay afloat.

His Excellency, the Kenyan High Commissioner, H. Mutuma Kathurima and his wife meet with polio patients after distribution of crutches to them at Prema Hospital on the 25th of December, 2004. Director General of Prema Hospitals, S. V. Adinarayana is also seen.

Femina Miss India Earth, Jyothi Brahmin giving away prizes to the students of National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD) at MGM World on 23rd of December, 2004.

"Hi, Bagunnara?", said Femina Miss India Earth, Jyothi Brahmin while addressing the audience who cheerfully replied with a round of applause.

Femina Miss India Earth, Jyothi Brahmin and leading fashion designer Ashley Rebello intently watching the Designer Show at MGM World on 23rd of December, 2004.

People thronging the shops decked up with Christmas goodies in Vizag.

Christmas cakes mark the day at the Hotel Grand Bay.

It is festive time in Vizag.

MTV-VJ/DJ Nikhil Chinnappa and DJ Pearl are here in Vizag to play at a private launch party.

22^nd December, 2004

Bored with your attire? Need a change? - The National Institute of Fashion Designing (NIFD) is organising a two-day exhibition cum sale of designer costumes for women, at its premises in Dwarakanagar, on the 22nd and 23rd of December. Over 122 costumes from three different categories (traditional Indian/Western/Bridal wear) designed by the students of various NIFD centres, from different parts of the country, are on display.

Students enact a 'Mime Sequence' at the ongoing Vaisakhi Youth Festival, on the 19th of December, 2004 at Andhra University.

Students of Osmania University dressed in traditional Lambadi attire at the inaugural march of the 'Vaisakhi Youth Festival - 2004', organised at the Andhra University grounds on the 17th of December, 2004.

Rear Admiral B.S. Randhawa, AVSM, VSM, the Admiral Superintendent of Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam laying a wreath at Navy War Memorial at Beach Road on the occasion of Vijay Diwas on the 16th of December, 2004.

Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh presenting the 'Special Prize in Energy Conservation' to the CMD of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Mr Y. Siva Sagar Rao at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on the 14th of December, 2004.

9^th December, 2004

Public and Police Association (PAPA) for street children website being launched by Mr AK Khan, IPS, Additional Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad on the 8th of December, 2004 in Visakhapatnam. Ln K. Vasudeva Rao, Founder President of PAPA Home and Mrs Sameera Khan are also seen.

The Ross Hill Chapel near old Post Office area is illuminated on the occasion of Feast of Ross Hill Chapel on the 8th of December, 2004 in Visakhapatnam.

4^th December, 2004

The Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry, Lieutenant General (Retd) M.M. Lakhera, presenting the ceremonial shield to Vice Admiral O.P. Bansal, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command on the occasion of Navy Day in Visakhapatnam on the 4th of December, 2004.

Marine Commandos (MARCOS) demonstrating beaching operations.

3^rd December, 2004

1^st December, 2004

Tollywood film actress Ms Rekha poses with a gold necklace at the 20th anniversary celebrations of Chandana Brothers stores on the 2nd of December, 2004 in the city.

A Kid screams in the 'Shout Aloud' competition at Zee-Turner's 'Fun Day Out With Cartoon Network and Pogo', in the city.  

Noted Mridangam artiste Prof. Yella Venkateswara Rao, being conferred with 'Sangeeta Kala Saagara' at the 35th Annual Festival of Music and Dance organised by Visakha Music Academy on the 30th of November, 2004 at Kala Bharati at Visakhapatnam.