The Latest Breaking News from Godavari

34 TMC water available in Godavari, Sileru rivers say irrigation officials

34 TMC of water available in Godavari and Sileru rivers to meet irrigation needs in Godavari region.

The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024

Narasapur crochet lace craft gets Geographical Indication tag

The famed Narasapur crochet lace craft has got the Geographical Indications (GI) tag, giving a new lease of life to the dying craft in the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh. The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry registered the craft in…

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

High level bridge to come up across Godavari at a cost of ₹125 crore at Manthani, says Minister D Sridhar Babu

Minister Sridhar Babu announces bridge construction across Godavari to boost trade and development in Manthani.

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024

Asian Waterbird Census to enumerate avian species in 12 habitats in Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh

Asian Waterbird Census to enumerate avian species in 12 habitats in Godavari estuary in Andhra Pradesh. The census will commence on January 5. A majority of the area to be covered in the two-day exercise falls within the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia performs ‘bhumi puja’ for new terminal building at Rajahmundry airport in Andhra Pradesh

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia performs ‘bhumi puja’ for new terminal building at Rajahmundry airport in Andhra Pradesh. A cargo terminal will be developed within the new terminal building in view of the potential for the export of flowers from the Kadiyam nurseries and aqua products from the Godavari region,…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Cyclone Michaung: paddy in thousands of acres inundated in the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh

Inundation of paddy fields in thousands of acres across Godavari region due to Cyclone Michaung. Relief ops & agri field mgmt intensified. 16K ha of crops damaged in West Godavari, 16K acres of paddy partially inundated in Konaseema, 24K acres to be harvested in East Godavari. 650 ha of horticulture…

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

‘Rice bowl of Andhra Pradesh’ braces to face cyclone Michaung

Efforts were intensified to transport harvested paddy to rice mills in Godavari region to save yield from incessant rains due to cyclone Michaung. In Eluru district, 7,000 MT of paddy was shifted to mills; 90% of paddy harvested in Konaseema region. West Godavari opened 20 relief camps, evacuated 2,300 people…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

29.83 lakh fish fingerlings, five lakh shrimp seed released into Godavari at Dowleswaram in Andhra Pradesh

MP Margani Bharat & East Godavari Collector K. Madhavilatha released 29.83 lakh fingerlings & 5 lakh shrimp seed into Godavari to boost livelihood of 5,000 families dependent on fishing. Mr. Bharat mooted need to encourage cage cultivation to increase fish production. #WorldFisheriesDay #Livelihood #Godavari

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Illegal sand mining in Godavari River poses a threat to Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, alleges BJP Andhra President D. Purandeswari

BJP & JSP inspect illegal sand mining near Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in East Godavari. Purandeswari alleges threat to barrage due to mining. No clarity from CM & officials on mining. Sand price escalated, impacting construction & leaving workers unemployed.

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023