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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Polavaram - The Untold Story

Amit Shah accuses Jagan of fostering corruption, land and liquor mafia in Andhra Pradesh

Polavaram Project will be completed within two years if Naidu is elected as Chief Minister and Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, says the Union Home Minister

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TDP flays YSRCP for delay in pension distribution, discarding Polavaram project

Chittoor TDP president reviews election campaign, criticizes YSRCP government, highlights Polavaram project progress, and questions pension distribution.

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‘Vanta-Vaarpu’ call stresses for creation of new district headquartered at Polavaram

Locals in Polavaram demand new district headquarters, rally along Godavari river for separate district creation.

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Plea to form new district with Polavaram and Rampachodavaram Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh

Efforts to create a new district at Polavaram and Rampachodavaram intensify, with pressure on political parties and support from civil society.

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A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is neither ‘Arjuna’ nor ‘Abhimanyu’, but ‘Bhasmasura’, alleges TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is neither ‘Arjuna’ nor ‘Abhimanyu’, but ‘Bhasmasura’, observes TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu. The YSRCP government has made Andhra Pradesh number one in farmer suicides in the last five years, alleges the TDP supremo at the ‘Raa Kadali Raa’ public meeting. He also alleges that…

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Polavaram project had been a rich source of money for corrupt politicians, alleges BJP Andha Pradesh president Purandeswari

BJP State president Daggubati Purandeswari claims Central govt. will fund Polavaram project, criticizes YSR Congress Party's misdeeds.

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Andhra Pradesh government to flag ‘injustice’ meted out to State after bifurcation in Delhi meeting on November 21

AP govt to flag infra creation in 3 capitals at Union Home Secy meet. CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to raise issues of injustice post-bifurcation, funds for infra, SCS, Polavaram, power bill arrears, etc.

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Telangana seeks higher share in Godavari-Cauvery link, agrees to project

Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers agrees to sign MoU after addressing issues specific to member States. Telangana seeks higher share of water, minimised land acquisition. 400 hectares of land needed for 1st phase of project. Polavaram suggested as alternative source point. Ken-Betwa, Parbati-Kalisind-Chambal, Kosi-Mechi links discussed. Allocated waters of…

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves welfare calendar for November

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves welfare calendar for November. Nod for awareness drive on Aarogyasri from November 15; special programme on November 15 for distribution of assigned and Inam lands; Polavaram displaced persons and housing beneficiaries in Vizag district exempted from paying stamp duty, registration fee and user charges. Cabinet gives…

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Huge inflows into Godavari affecting construction activity at Polavaram project, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu

Huge inflows into Godavari affecting construction activity at Polavaram project, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu. We are waiting for the decision of the Central Water Commission on the way forward regarding the damaged diaphragm wall, he says. The Union Cabinet is yet to give its nod to the revised…

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Andhra Pradesh’s rice bowl reputation at stake as the water war heats up

The State’s continuing dispute with Telangana over sharing Krishna River water gives farmers sleepless nights, particularly in regions already struggling with a severe deficit. The Central government’s recent decision authorising a fresh review of the sharing has added to the uncertainty, and raised concerns of political motives and potential losses…

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Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Nirmala Sitharaman, discusses dues, bifurcation issues

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy met Union Ministers Sitaraman & Singh in Delhi to discuss pending State issues. He urged Sitaraman to release funds for Polavaram & dues from Telangana. Discussions included bifurcation, steel plant, medical colleges & power supply dues of ₹3,441.78 crore. YSRCP MPs & Chief Sec. accompanied him.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan to attend meeting in Delhi on Left-wing extremism

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to meet PM Modi, Union Ministers in Delhi on Oct 5. He will discuss pending State issues, including bifurcation, Polavaram, steel plant & medical colleges. He may also discuss arrest of TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu & political strategies for upcoming elections.

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No concern of Polavaram backwater effect addressed till date: Telangana to CWC

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Interlinking of rivers offers a permanent solution to drought, reiterates Chandrababu Naidu

TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu called for inter-linking of rivers to tackle drought on a permanent basis. He said it was not a major issue and could be implemented with vision and technical knowledge. He also criticised CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for neglecting the Polavaram project and not understanding…

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Proposed revised cost estimate of ₹17,144 crore for Polavaram project is still under scrutiny, says Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Minister Shekhawat confirms Govt. of India is considering ₹2,000 crore for repairing Polavaram Irrigation Project (PIP) damages due to Godavari flood. He also states revised cost estimate of ₹17,144 crore proposed by Andhra Pradesh State Govt. is being examined by PPA and CWC. Once examination is done, Water Resources Ministry…

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Lokesh promises to take up linking of Eluru canal with Polavaram project if TDP wins

TDP national general secretary N. Lokesh promised to take up the interlinking of Eluru canal with the Polavaram project when his party comes to power next year, and observed that the irrigation sector was ruined after Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy took the reins in 2019.

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HC notices to Telangana, A.P., Centre in PIL plea over Godavari river floods

Telangana HC issues notices to Union, Telangana and A.P. governments over floods in northern districts due to Kaleshwaram and Polavaram projects

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Seven units of Polavaram power project likely to be commissioned in 2024-25

AP-Genco is leading the way in promoting Pumped Storage Hydropower Projects (PSHPs) with feasibility reports for 33,240 MW capacity. Steps taken to implement Green Hydrogen/Ammonia Policy & procure 7,000 MW solar power from SECI. AP-Transco reduced transmission losses to 2.69%. 15 PSHPs awarded with 16,180 MW capacity to expand RE…

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Contracts being awarded only after following due procedures, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu

Minister Rambabu takes exception to false reports of Polavaram project estimates hike to benefit CM Reddy's followers

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Creation of new district with Rampachodavaram and Polavaram Assembly segments on the cards in Andhra Pradesh

The State government also proposes to acquire land for setting up an agriculture college under the K.R. Puram Integrated Tribal Development Agency limits, says Polavaram MLA Tellam Balaraju

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YSRCP govt. lacks clarity on future of damaged diaphragm wall of Polavaram project, says Naidu

The way the government is dealing with Polavaram project is not right and it will be a major threat to the Godavari region if it is not handled properly, says TDP national president.

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Jagan sets kharif 2025 deadline to commission Polavaram project

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Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy vows to settle R&R package for Phase-1 Polavaram project before 2024 Assembly elections

Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on August 7 assured that the first phase of Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) package would be settled for the Polavaram project-displaced before going to the Assembly elections in early 2024.

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‘YSRCP, TDP failed to complete Polavaram project’

BJP State general secretary S. Vishnuvardhan Reddy said the Polavaram project was in dire straits as both the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and TDP governments had misused funds given by the Centre

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