The Latest Breaking News from Krishna

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.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

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 &…

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023