Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. In a major tragedy in Andhra Pradesh, a private boat carrying tourists to Papikondalu capsized in the Godavari near Katchuluru village of East Godavari district on September 15, leaving at … Amaravati (AP): A private boat carrying around 60 tourists capsized in swollen Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh, leaving at least eight people dead and 26 others missing on Sunday, the state government said. We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times. AMARAVATI: At least 12 people drowned and around 30 were missing after a boat carrying them to a tourist spot capsized in the swollen River Godavari in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, police said. 12 killed, 30 missing as boat capsizes in Godavari (2nd Lead) Visakhapatnam, Sep 15 (IANS) A pleasure trip turned into tragedy for many families as a boat … A day after a boat carrying 73 people capsized in Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh, killing 12 onboard, rescue officials -- who managed to rescue 27 people yesterday -- … 26 passengers were rescued from the swollen river by residents of East Godavari district’s Kuchuluru village. Earlier in the day, they had all been on a boat called the Royal Vashishta, which had capsized while carrying 61 people, near Kachuluru village of Devipatnam mandal in … A total of 73 persons — 41 from Telangana and 32 from Andhra Pradesh — were aboard the Royal Vasista, the tourist boat when it capsized on Sunday afternoon in the Godavari … I didn’t know that journey in the water was so dangerous.” Another survivor, Janaki Ramaiah, said many tourists were not wearing the jackets. Eleven people were killed when a boat capsized on Sunday afternoon in the Godavari river near Devipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved fa… https://t.co/6Fcj70y3TH It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. The petition was filed by former lawmaker GV Harsha Kumar in the wake of a tragic boat accident in the Godavari River on September 15, last month, in … NDRF 10th Battalion Commandant Zahid Khan said search operations were continuing in the Agency area. Amaravati: The toll in the tourist boat accident in river Godavari in Andhra Pradesh mounted to 28 on Tuesday with the recovery of 16 bodies, while 18 others feared drowned were yet to be traced. 8 bodies had been fished out till Sunday evening while 38 were still missing. Twelve people have died and several are missing after a tourist boat overturned in the Godavari River in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh … The boat was carrying around 60 people, including nine-member crew, and 17 of them were rescued by the locals while search was on for others. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to embark on an aerial survey of the area at 9.45am on Monday. Locals rescued 27 people while search was on for others. The accident occurred near Kachuluru village in East … Ramyasri was among 77 people who were thrown into the Godavari river on September 15 as their boat capsized. Printable version | Jan 20, 2021 1:00:45 AM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/godavari-boat-tragedy-search-continues-for-38-victims/article29435496.ece, They are under construction, Railway Minister tells Vijaya Sai Reddy, As she entered 100th year, they recall her pioneering efforts as head of Sri Padmavathi Women’s College. One of the survivors, Busala Lakshmi, who lost 13 family members in the tragedy, said: “When the boat was getting submerged, an unknown person gave me a life jacket. Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. Amaravati: Thirty eight days after it sank, killing 51 people, the ill-fated boat 'Royal Vasishta' was on Tuesday finally pulled out of river Godavari. He wondered how a private boat was allowed to ply when the Tourism Department boats were stopped owing to the rise in water level. The committee would submit its report in 45 days. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. There were a total of 62 people, including crew members. Twenty-six passengers were rescued from the swollen river by residents of East Godavari district’s Kuchuluru village. The death toll in Sunday’s boat tragedy in Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari river went up to 27 by Tuesday evening according to state tourism minister M Srinivasa Rao. 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Locals rescued 24 people while a search was on for others on the boat belonging to the state Tourism Department. A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences. East Godavari Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi said three choppers of the ONGC, Navy and Reliance, and NDRF and SDRF personnel were searching for those missing. Jagan Mohan Reddy pulled up officials for poor monitoring of boat operations and for not ensuring safety of vessels in the State. Over 100 fishermen and motor boats were scouring the Godavari river, Eastern Canal, Bobbarlanka and Vijjeswaram Canals, he said. He directed officials to check all boats regularly. Saddened to hear of capsizing of the boat in the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh. Though 38 bodies were recovered, the remains of … Andhra boat accident: Several persons reported missing after a tourist boat capsized in Godavari River in East Godavari district. Rescue operations are currently underway at the site of the tragedy. The boat 'Royal Vasishta' was on its way to the picturesque Papikondalu tourist spot in the middle of the river when it met with the accident, apparently on colliding with a large rock formation, at Kachchuluru in East Godavari District, about 200 km from here. I offer my condolences to the bereaved families. The boat run by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation also … Officials appear to have failed to conduct proper raids as has been prescribed and register cases against boat operators for violating protocols and … However, after 38 days of the mishap, and after a series of hurdles, the Balaji Marine company of Kakinada extracted the boat. The day after: NDRF and Navy personnel searching for the missing passengers in the Godavari on Monday. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. In a tragic accident, a boat with over 60 tourists capsized in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari river on Sunday killing at least 12 persons. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. Rescue workers pulled out 10 bodies. RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Two days after the tragic boat accident in River Godavari, NDRF and SDRF teams, engaged in search and rescue operations, retrieved 20 … Extremely pained by the capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari. At a review meeting, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Additional Director General (Law and Order) Ravi Shankar Ayyanar said 27 tourists survived the accident, eight bodies were traced and 38 persons were still missing. Even after a series of boat accidents in Godavari and Krishna rivers, some boats were found to be operating in the area without permits. My thoughts are with the bereaved fa… https://t.co/6Fcj70y3TH, Andhra Pradesh: 46 feared dead as tourist ferry overturns in Godavari, NDRF personnel and villagers rescued 26 passengers of the ferry, eight bodies were fished out while 38 were still missing (Photo: PTI). A total of 73 persons — 41 from Telangana and 32 from Andhra Pradesh — were aboard the Royal Vasista, the tourist boat when it capsized on Sunday afternoon in the Godavari river at Katchluru village in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. The boat was ferrying at least 50-60 people from the Gandipochamma temple to the Papikondalu hills when the mishap took place, said officials. There is, however, no official confirmation about the number of bodies inside the boat. Godavari boat capsize Godavari tourist boat capsize: 13 dead, no trace of 21 missing survivors. “Flood level in the Godavari is still at danger level and no boats have been permitted in the river for the last one month,” said Mr. Rao, who is also the Flood Conservator. The exact location where the tourist boat capsized was in Devipatnam in the East Godavari district. The Dharmadi Satyam team is … RAJAHMUNDRY (ANDHRA PRADESH): Forty-six people were feared dead on Sunday in one of the worst riverine tragedies in the country in recent times when a private ferry carrying tourists to the picturesque Papikonda hills in Andhra Pradesh capsized midstream in the Godavari flowing at the danger mark on Sunday afternoon. “As per the instructions from the higher authorities, we are slowly discharging water from the barrage from all the 175 gates,” Mr. Rao said. Fourteen people who were wearing life jackets were rescued by local fishermen, Sucharita said. There were 72 people, including nine crew members, on board when the boat overturned. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print. (ANI Photo) Twelve persons have died and around 30 were reported missing after a tourist boat carrying nearly 60 passengers capsized in Godavari River in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, PTI reported. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. powers to combat vaccine hesitancy, Imran Khan attacks Modi government over Arnab Goswami chats. 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Godavari boat tragedy Godavari boat tragedy: Petition filed in SC seeking recovery of missing dead bodies, boat. “We have arranged floodlights at the river at Dowleswaram and about 200 employees are involved in the search.”. Thoughts and prayers with the bereaved families. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. In a major tragedy, at least 13 people died when a tourist boat carrying 61 persons onboard overturned and capsized in the Godavari River near Devipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Locals rescued 24 people while search was on for others. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed anguish over the tragedy. At least eight people drowned and several others were reported missing after a tourist boat capsized in Godavari River in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, officials said. We suspect that some bodies are trapped inside or underneath the boat and are trying to extricate it,” the Additional D-G said. Copyright © 2021 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet in Telugu said “The boat accident in East Godavari district was most painful. According to a PTI report, four more bodies were recovered during the day, taking the death toll to 12. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. Godavari: Search and rescue operations underway after a boat with about 60 tourists capsized in Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh Godavari: The bodies of those who were killed after a boat … Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Rescue teams reportedly found some highly decomposed bodies in the boat. One more body was recovered as rescue operations resumed on Monday morning in the boat accident in Godavari river, taking the toll to nine. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Local authorities are undertaking rescue and relief efforts #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 15, 2019. The accident occurred in popular tourist spot Papikonda. ABN Telugu 1,393,655 views Godavari Head Works executive engineer R. Mohan Rao said the discharge from Dowleswaram Barrage was 5 lakh cusecs on Sunday (when the tragedy occurred) and on Monday, 4.62 lakh cusecs was discharged. East Godavari SP Adnan Naeem said that 28 people are still missing after the incident, 23 people have been rescued. | Photo Credit: Extremely pained by the capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari. The accident occurred near Kachuluru village in East Godavari district, 380 kilometres east of the state’s capital, Hyderabad. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. Extremely pained by the capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari. Reportedly, the boat had only 14 life jackets, and some people were saved by the villagers. The accident occurred in Papikonda area. The retrieved boat was almost in a dismantled shape. A total of 61 people were on-board at the time of the incident. Speaking to journalists, the Ministers who attended the meeting said a high-level committee would probe the tragedy and make recommendations to prevent recurrence of such incidents. Eight bodies had been fished out till evening, while 38 were still missing. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. At least 12 people drowned and 17 others were rescued when a boat with 62 people including crew members capsized in the Godavari river near … Discussion with Senior Boat Driver Siva Over Boat Missing in Godavari River | Part -1 | ABN Telugu - Duration: 12:49. The extraction of the Royal Vashishta Punnami boat, which was sunk in the Godavari at Devipattinam Mandal, has begun once again on Monday. Visakhapatnam: At least 12 persons were killed and many others were missing as a boat with over 60 tourists capsized in Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on Sunday, officials said. “The boat [which was on its way to the Papikondalu tourist spot] has not been located yet. “Many women and children are among the missing,” he told The Hindu on Monday. The accident took place near Kacchuluru village in Devipatnam Mandal of the East Godavari district. A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. According to the officials of … Saddened at the loss of lives in the Godavari boat tragedy in Andhra Pradesh. The post-mortem has been conducted on 27 bodies and they were handed over to the victims' relatives, the State Disaster Management Authority said in a release on Tuesday night. -. E-Paper, crossword and print Kacchuluru village in Devipatnam in the state Department. 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