The Latest Breaking News from Krishna

Government to play KCR and Jagan’s videos in Assembly with digital presentation on Krishna waters

The government plans to expose the failures of the previous BRS government and its impact on Telangana's interests.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

Telangana won’t hand over projects on Krishna, Godavari till water share is finalised: CM Revanth

The government will urge the Centre to bring on board the upper riparian States of Maharashtra and Karnataka under the purview of river management boards to ensure equitable distribution of water.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024

Three teenagers drown in Krishna river

Tragic incident in Vijayawada as three students drown in Krishna river, while one survives, investigation underway.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

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

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.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

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

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023