FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - Caught on Camera

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.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

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

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 &…

The Hindu · Oct 9, 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