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Govt.’s wrong priorities landed farmers in deep trouble, alleges Butchaiah Chowdary

TDP Polit Bureau member Gorantla Butchaiah Chowdary criticised CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for his alleged inaction that aggravated the plight of farmers due to heavy rains & cyclone. He demanded govt take action to mitigate farmers' suffering & utilise Godavari river water. He also alleged govt lacked clarity in procedures…

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Cyclone Michaung | 600 families evacuated from 51 cyclone-hit villages in Krishna district

600 families evacuated from Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh due to cyclone Michaung; 1,899 people shifted to safer places; 51 coastal villages may be affected; beaches closed; police pickets arranged; State Government has declared holiday for education institutions; stern action against violators.

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Stalemate continues over Krishna River waters sharing between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

GoAP also agreed to a proposal to meet on December 6 at Delhi to discuss all the issues.GoAP agrees to MoJS requests to stop water releases and meet on December 6 to discuss NSP dispute. Chief Secretary explains historic injustice done to AP and requests to shift KRMB HQ to…

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Excess drawal of water by Telangana the bone of contention between two States: Ambati

AP govt. claims no option but to take control of Nagarjunasagar Project on Krishna river. Centre initiated dispute resolution. NSP serves 6.57 lakh acres in Telangana, 3.82 lakh acres in A.P. A.P. alleges Telangana drawing water unilaterally

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Sharing of Krishna waters: Jal Shakti Ministry convenes crucial meeting on December 2 to defuse tension between A.P. and Telangana

Sharing of Krishna waters: Jal Shakti Ministry convenes crucial meeting on December 2 to defuse tension between A.P. and Telangana. The meeting will also discuss issues relating to transfer of the operation of Nagarjunasagar Dam and Srisailam Dam / reservoirs, along with related structures, to the KRMB, says top official.

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Andhra Pradesh has reclaimed the NSP area that belongs to it, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu

Andhra Pradesh has reclaimed the NSP area that belongs to it, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu. Telangana had occupied the entire area due to former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s failure to protect Andhra Pradesh’s right over the territory allotted to it by the KRMB, he alleges. Andhra Pradesh will…

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Telangana enjoying unlawful authority over Nagarjunasagar Project, alleges top official

Telangana enjoying unlawful authority over Nagarjunasagar Project, alleges Shashibhushan Kumar, Principal Secretary, Water Resources. The Telangana government has also been creating trouble when the Government of Andhra Pradesh tries to draw water from the NSP in accordance with the allocations made by the Krishna River Management Board (KRMB), which cannot…

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Andhra Pradesh| Devotees throng bathing ghats on banks of Krishna river on Karthika Pournami

On Karthika Pournami, people thronged Siva temples in Krishna & NTR districts. In Vijayawada, devotees took a dip in River Krishna & in Machilipatnam, a medical camp & awareness session on voting were organised. Special buses & changing rooms were set up for women. #KarthikaPournami #Vijayawada #Machilipatnam

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372 couples in NTR dist. get ₹3.25 crore under ‘YSR Kalyanamasthu’

372 eligible couples in NTR district received ₹3.25 crore financial assistance from State govt under 'YSR Kalyanamasthu' & 'YSR Shaadi Tohfa' scheme. CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy released ₹81.64 crore for 10,511 beneficiaries across State. In Krishna district, 352 couples received ₹2.79 crore in 4th instalment. Govt has distributed ₹10.17…

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CPI to implead in Krishna water redistribution issue

CPI to file implead petition in Krishna Tribunal; 30-hr protest draws attention of public, opposition parties, farmers associations & people organisations. CPI to submit memoranda to all district collectorates & Chief Secretary on Nov 24; action plan to be chalked out to intensify agitation.

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Writ petition to SC seeks barrage in place of bridge across Krishna river

SC Advocate-on-Record D. Sivarami Reddy filed a KURNOOLA writ petition in SC, seeking direction to Govt. to construct a barrage at proposed site of cable bridge across Krishna river. This would address drinking & irrigation water needs of drought-prone Rayalaseema region. Centre proposed bridge as tourist spot, but AP parties…

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CPI launches 30-hour protest against government inaction

CPI launched 30-hr protest against Centre's decision to redistribute Krishna River waters & State govt's 'indifferent approach' to drought. Speakers demanded compensation for affected farmers, CM's attention to drought, village-level assistance & contingency plans for drinking water. Centre urged to put plans to redistribute river waters on hold & accord…

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Nagula Chaviti celebrated in Vijayawada

On Nagula Chavithi, devotees offer prayers to Subrahmanya Swamy temples and snake pits in Krishna and NTR districts. Long queues were seen at temples and anthills, where women and girls dressed in traditional attire offered saffron, turmeric, milk and eggs. Fasting and worshiping the 'Snake God' is believed to cure…

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Caste census will ensure justice to all sections: SC Commission chairperson

Enumeration of castes needed to identify those not benefiting from govt schemes: AP SC Commission Chair. Roundtable with officials discussed pilot project of caste census. Suggestions given by all departments to be considered for survey in Krishna district.

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CPI seeks TDP’s support in protest against ‘unjust’ allocation of Krishna water to Andhra Pradesh

CPI State Sec. Ramakrishna met TDP State Pres. Atchannaidu, seeking support for 30-hr hunger strike in Vijayawada to protest against injustice to AP in Krishna river water redistribution & govt's negligence in mitigating drought impact on farmers. He warned of State's loss if opposition parties don't raise their voice. He…

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Krishna waters to Kuppam region soon, says Chittoor Collector

Chittoor Collector Shanmohan inspects Kuppam branch canal works of the Handri Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project, promises water in a week. Collector, MLC Bharat, and HNSS officials visit Shankar Royal Peta, Krishnapuram, and Adinepalli villages. State govt determined to bring Krishna waters into branch canal on war footing. Collector interacts with…

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Sentiment is ‘2024 Jagananna once more’, say YSRCP leaders

YSRCP conducted Samajika Sadhikara Yatra in AP's Anakapalli, Chittoor & Krishna districts. Deputy CM, Ministers & MPs said TDP plundered resources and hoodwinked people, while YSRCP initiated reforms and schemes yielding results

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Krishna CWC member’s complaint of sexual harassment by another member lies unresolved for over a year

--CWC member in Krishna district faces sexual harassment allegations; officials reportedly kept complaint pending for 1.5 yrs. Woman member of committee alleges indecent behaviour, trauma & threats. Juvenile Welfare Dept. summoned them & settled matter. LCC has received 3 complaints in last yr & awarded punishment in 2 cases.

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CPI asks Andhra Pradesh govt. to announce ‘drought-hit’ mandals in State

The CPI slams the A.P. govt for ignoring farmers' plight and will organise a round-table on Krishna water redistribution November 1.

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Bhavanis express displeasure over poor facilities near bathing ghats near Durga temple in Vijayawada

Bhavanis who are visiting the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamywarla Devasthanam from the northern part of Andhra Pradesh to relinquish their deeksha have expressed disappointment at the inadequate toilet and bathroom facilities near the bathing ghats along the Krishna river. Srimusuru Ramakrishna, aged 35, who was a part of the group of…

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Telangana urges Krishna River Board to stop Andhra Pradesh from executing two new LIS based on Veligonda

Telangana has requested KRMB to restrain A.P. from two new lift irrigation schemes based on Veligonda project, in violation of KWDT-I Award & A.P. Reorganisation Act. Telangana ENC has brought to notice of KRMB Chairman that the two lifts would be expansion of Veligonda project without appraisal & approval of…

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KWDT-II allows A.P. to file its response on Sec. 3 reference made by Centre

KWDT-II allows A.P. till Nov 20 to consider impact, legality of Centre's reference on Krishna water dispute. Tribunal adjourns hearing to Nov 22-23, seeks A.P. response by Nov 15.

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TDP will mobilise farmers on Krishna water dispute, says Kalava Srinivasulu

Kalava Srinivasulu, former Minister and senior TDP leader, warned that the Jagan Mohan Reddy govt's inaction on the Krishna water dispute could be detrimental to AP farmers. He threatened to organise protests and mobilise farmers if the govt fails to address the issue. He also expressed concern over N. Chandrababu…

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BRS government failed farmers on all fronts: BJP

Union Min. Choudhary accuses BRS govt of cheating farmers; Kishan Reddy & BJP leaders take up Krishna river water sharing issue with PM Modi. Modi quick to react to farmers' issues; UPA govt did little for farmers; KCR focused on making son CM; KCR delayed Krishna river water dispute process.…

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Centre opened Pandora’s box by raking up Krishna water reallocation issue: CPI

CPI State sec. K. Ramakrishna alleges Centre brought Krishna water sharing issue to KWDT-II for electoral gains in Telangana. He claims Andhra Pradesh's share of 512 TMC and Telangana's 299 TMC already finalised as per State Reorganisation Act. Centre's gazette notification denying justice to AP farmers, neglecting irrigation projects &…

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