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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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A.P. will approach SC against expansion of KWDT-II’s terms of reference, says Minister

Andhra Pradesh govt. to challenge Central govt.'s illegal issuance of additional ToR to KWDT-II in Supreme Court. 512 TMCFT of Krishna river water to be allocated to A.P. and 299 TMCFT to Telangana as per Bachawat Tribunal award. A.P. to oppose ToR expansion to protect interests of lakhs of farmers.

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Centre publishes gazette referring Krishna water share issue between A.P., Telangana to KWDT-II

Centre publishes gazette referring Krishna water share issue between Andhra Pradesh, Telangana to KWDT-II

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Old Krishna Anicut selected for heritage structure award

Vijayawada's Prakasam Barrage selected for WHIS-2023 Award. Balidiha Irrigation Project, Odisha, Jayamangal Anicut, Odisha, and Srivaikuntam Anicut, Tamil Nadu also selected. Award to be presented during 25th ICID Congress in Visakhapatnam.

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Union Cabinet decision on Krishna water a major step forward in settling issue

Union Cabinet's decision to refer Telangana's share in Krishna waters to KWDT-II is major step fwd in State's long fight for rightful share. KWDT-I had suggested 17 tmcft water to drought-prone Mahabubnagar district. Injustice done to Telangana in combined AP recognised. Finalisation of share by Tribunal will resolve dispute &…

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Minor girl ‘gang raped’; accused, including a juvenile, held

Two accused arrested for gang-raping 12-yr-old girl in Krishna district. K. Chandu, an auto driver, and a minor were arrested and produced in court. Victim was offered a soft drink, taken to Krishna River banks, and raped in auto. Police registered case under POCSO Act and girl sent for medical…

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Prakasam peasants worried over poor storage in Krishna basin reservoirs

Prakasam farmers cross fingers for poor reservoir storage in Krishna basin. Poor inflows result in meagre 285.69 tmc storage vs. 575.57 capacity. No inflows to Nagarjunasagar reservoir, irrigating district. 42.7% excess rainfall improves crop coverage, but 70.9% deficit in August affects standing crops. Chilli cultivation with bore well water in…

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Veligonda project works not fast enough, may miss December deadline: farmers

Multi-crore Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project to provide Krishna water to parched parts of Prakasam, Nellore & Kadapa districts may miss December 2023 deadline. The project is designed to irrigate 4.47 lakh acres and provide drinking water to 15.20 lakh people in fluoride-affected areas.

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Miscreants hurl stones on TDP’s hunger strike camp in Guntur district

Tension rises in Tadikonda village, Guntur district when stones thrown at TDP activists on fast demanding release of former CM Naidu. YSRCP activists allegedly injured in incident. Police intervene to pacify both groups. In Krishna district, Telugu Yuvata observe 'Jala Deeksha' in Krishna river to condemn arrest of Naidu, demand…

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Doctor ends her life in Krishna district

Doctor B. Amrapali reportedly ended her life at her residence at Penamaluru in Krishna district.

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BRS ranks offer PRLIS water in ‘kalasham’ to village deities

At Wanaparthy, Minister S.Niranjan Reddy, along with other party leaders, carried the kalashams filled with Krishna water at the first pump of PRLIS on Saturday in a procession to Venkateshwaraswamy temple and offered prayers.

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Revanth writes to KCR on urea shortage, demands free supply of fertilizers as promised

Revanth Reddy demands Telangana Govt. supply fertilisers free of cost to farmers as promised. Farmers facing shortage of fertilisers due to poor rains in Krishna basin. He inspected Tukkuguda site for Congress' public meeting on Sept. 17. Ms. Gandhi to announce five guarantees from the dais when Congress comes to…

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ACB officials trap Mandavalli Revenue Inspector in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh

ACB officials in Vijayawada Range trap RI Kandula Padma Roja for allegedly taking ₹38,000 bribe.

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May not be feasible to release Cauvery water after September 12, Karnataka tells Supreme Court

Karnataka said Tamil Nadu’s demand for supply of 24,000 cusecs per day was wholly unjustified and based on a completely erroneous assumption that the water year of 2023-24 was a normal one.

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Hunt for mud crabs takes a toll on fish production in Krishna backwaters

The use of dragnets and traps to catch mud crabs is being met with opposition by traditional fishermen from Nagayalanka and neighbouring villages, who are alleging that the practice is causing fish population to dwindle in the ponds and backwaters of Krishna district.

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PRLIS engineers plan to commission Yellur pump-house by month-end

Successful dry run of 1st pump of PRLIS; 2nd pump dry run by week-end, wet run by Sep 15. CM to attend part commissioning. Water to 3.6 lakh acres of ayacut, fluoride-affected villages. KTR hails KCR govt's resolve to bring Krishna waters to parched lands.

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Stingy southwest monsoon keeps farmers in A.P.’s Prakasam district on edge

Prakasam district farmers in drought-prone area are worried due to meagre inflows into reservoirs and 48.4% deficit rainfall. Crop coverage is poor at 22% of normal area. Irrigation authorities suggest rain-fed crops on 2.53 lakh acres. Storage in Krishna basin is poor at 45.37%. Farmers have been advised to sow…

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Krishna district police whisk away TDP leader Ayyanna Patrudu from Vizag airport, release him at Nakkapalli

The Krishna district police issue a notice under Section 41 (A) of the CrPC to TDP leader Ayyanna Patrudu for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, Ministers and YSRCP leaders at Yuva Galam meeting at Gannavaram recently. Mr. Patrudu said he had no regrets for making…

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IT officials took Mumbai-based bullion trader into custody at Gannavaram Airport

IT Dept. took Mumbai bullion trader Trilodkar Snehar into custody at Gannavaram Airport, Krishna district. No seizures made. Sleuths had been tracking him for few days. Gannavaram Airport police & Krishna district police confirmed IT action.

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Flyover from city to Nidamanuru on NH-16 planned, say elected representatives

Minister Jogi Ramesh and Machilipatnam MP Vallabhaneni Bala Showry announced plans to construct a flyover connecting Benz Circle flyover and Nidamanuru junction to ease traffic on airport gateway. They also discussed plans to integrate Pamarru-Challapalli state highway with NH, completion of bridge over Krishna River, construction of underpasses and lighting…

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‘Govt. according highest priority to tribal welfare’

Celebrations for World Adivasi Day held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy striving for tribals' all-round development. Seven tribal persons sent to State Assembly & one to Lok Sabha in 2014 & 2019. YSRCP govt. focused on health of tribals & opened health centres & dialysis…

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Houses along the Krishna being razed to build third flood protection wall in Vijayawada

VMC demolishes 150 houses near Krishna River to build 1.2km flood protection wall. 120 families relocated to housing schemes; process underway for remaining. Two walls already built; third will protect Krishnalanka area from floods.

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Man killed by son-in-law in Krishna district

Man stabbed to death by son-in-law in Krishna Dist. Allabakshu chided Meeravali for not going to work, leading to argument. Meeravali attacked Allabakshu with knife, killing him on spot. Pamarru police registered case.

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Relief as flood level in Krishna at Prakasam Barrage comes down

Flood level in the River Krishna at Prakasam Barrage came down on Saturday, July 29, 2023, much to the relief of people living in the low-level areas of NTR and Krishna districts.

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