Krishna, AP: Four persons suffocated to death inside an old well in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district on Friday evening, police said. The deaths took place in Bantumilli village, Machilipatnam DSP M Basha told reporters. As per reports, 55-year-old V Ramarao had entered into an argument over de–silting the old well with his 33-year-old son V Laxman. As his son was not willing
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The GCF project targets to cover 5,000 ha of mangrove
The forest authorities have launched the works pertaining to the restoration of 5,000 hectares of mangrove cover in the Krishna and Godavari estuaries and 200 hectares of salt marshes as part of the five-year project of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The programme titled ‘Enhancing climate resilience of India’s coastal communities’ is being funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Of the 24 landscapes identified in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharastra for restoration at a cost of ₹298 crore, nine are in the State. As part of the programme, the coastal communities would be provided with climate-adaptive livelihood options for the restoration of the targeted landscapes by mid-2025.
Cockfights draw huge crowds in Krishna, Godavari districts
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Large-scale betting reported from Mandalaparru of W.G.
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Large-scale betting reported from Mandalaparru of W.G.
Cockfights drew thousands of spectators in the villages of Krishna, East and West Godavari districts over the three-day Sankranti festival, with many villagers betting large sums of money on the illegal bloodsport.
Large crowds threw COVID-19 norms to the winds as they made a beeline for the cockfight arenas. A festive atmosphere prevailed as people of all ages, from children to newly-weds and elderly people, lined up to witness the games.
Many VIPs, including public representatives, actors, traders, software professionals, NRIs and realtors, were seen at the venues near Avanigadda, Kankipadu, Kalidindi, Gudiwada, I. Bhimavaram, Palakoderu, Dindi, Jangareddygudem, Razole and other places on Bhogi, Sankranti and Kanuma.