ABN Telugu 1,393,655 views Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed anguish over the tragedy. RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Two days after the tragic boat accident in River Godavari, NDRF and SDRF teams, engaged in search and rescue operations, retrieved 20 … 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 … My thoughts are with the bereaved families. -. Godavari boat capsize Godavari tourist boat capsize: 13 dead, no trace of 21 missing survivors. There is, however, no official confirmation about the number of bodies inside the boat. Jagan Mohan Reddy pulled up officials for poor monitoring of boat operations and for not ensuring safety of vessels in the State. 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. There were 72 people, including nine crew members, on board when the boat overturned. Rescue teams reportedly found some highly decomposed bodies in the boat. Rescue workers pulled out 10 bodies. 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. At a review meeting, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. | Photo Credit: 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. 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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. 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. 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 … *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper, crossword and print. The accident occurred near Kachuluru village in East … Extremely pained by the capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari. A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. We suspect that some bodies are trapped inside or underneath the boat and are trying to extricate it,” the Additional D-G said. “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. 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. 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 … Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. 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 Thoughts and prayers with the bereaved families. Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. The Dharmadi Satyam team is … Over 100 fishermen and motor boats were scouring the Godavari river, Eastern Canal, Bobbarlanka and Vijjeswaram Canals, he said. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. The accident occurred in popular tourist spot Papikonda. 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. 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 -- … I didn’t know that journey in the water was so dangerous.” Another survivor, Janaki Ramaiah, said many tourists were not wearing the jackets. “We have arranged floodlights at the river at Dowleswaram and about 200 employees are involved in the search.”. East Godavari SP Adnan Naeem said that 28 people are still missing after the incident, 23 people have been rescued. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler. Godavari boat tragedy Godavari boat tragedy: Petition filed in SC seeking recovery of missing dead bodies, boat. The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. Eleven people were killed when a boat capsized on Sunday afternoon in the Godavari river near Devipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Locals rescued 24 people while a search was on for others on the boat belonging to the state Tourism Department. Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. The accident occurred in Papikonda area. 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. The exact location where the tourist boat capsized was in Devipatnam in the East Godavari district. One more body was recovered as rescue operations resumed on Monday morning in the boat accident in Godavari river, taking the toll to nine. 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). 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. Rescue operations are currently underway at the site of the tragedy. 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. I offer my condolences to the bereaved families. The day after: NDRF and Navy personnel searching for the missing passengers in the Godavari on Monday. “As per the instructions from the higher authorities, we are slowly discharging water from the barrage from all the 175 gates,” Mr. Rao said. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. NDRF 10th Battalion Commandant Zahid Khan said search operations were continuing in the Agency area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet in Telugu said “The boat accident in East Godavari district was most painful. The committee would submit its report in 45 days. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to embark on an aerial survey of the area at 9.45am on Monday. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings. Discussion with Senior Boat Driver Siva Over Boat Missing in Godavari River | Part -1 | ABN Telugu - Duration: 12:49. However, after 38 days of the mishap, and after a series of hurdles, the Balaji Marine company of Kakinada extracted the boat. Reportedly, the boat had only 14 life jackets, and some people were saved by the villagers. 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. “Many women and children are among the missing,” he told The Hindu on Monday. 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. 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 … 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. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do. 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 … 26 passengers were rescued from the swollen river by residents of East Godavari district’s Kuchuluru village. Locals rescued 24 people while search was on for others. In a tragic accident, a boat with over 60 tourists capsized in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari river on Sunday killing at least 12 persons. “The boat [which was on its way to the Papikondalu tourist spot] has not been located yet. We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. According to a PTI report, four more bodies were recovered during the day, taking the death toll to 12. A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences. Andhra boat accident: Several persons reported missing after a tourist boat capsized in Godavari River in East Godavari district. He directed officials to check all boats regularly. Copyright © 2021 Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Eight bodies had been fished out till evening, while 38 were still missing. (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. 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 … 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. The boat was ferrying at least 50-60 people from the Gandipochamma temple to the Papikondalu hills when the mishap took place, said officials. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations. The extraction of the Royal Vashishta Punnami boat, which was sunk in the Godavari at Devipattinam Mandal, has begun once again on Monday. The accident took place near Kacchuluru village in Devipatnam Mandal of the East Godavari district. 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. powers to combat vaccine hesitancy, Imran Khan attacks Modi government over Arnab Goswami chats. 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 … Though 38 bodies were recovered, the remains of … He wondered how a private boat was allowed to ply when the Tourism Department boats were stopped owing to the rise in water level. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. 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. The boat run by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation also … 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 … Twenty-six passengers were rescued from the swollen river by residents of East Godavari district’s Kuchuluru village. Local authorities are undertaking rescue and relief efforts #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 15, 2019. 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According to the officials of … Saddened at the loss of lives in the Godavari boat tragedy in Andhra Pradesh. Fourteen people who were wearing life jackets were rescued by local fishermen, Sucharita said. A total of 61 people were on-board at the time of the incident. 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. Officials appear to have failed to conduct proper raids as has been prescribed and register cases against boat operators for violating protocols and … 8 bodies had been fished out till Sunday evening while 38 were still missing. Saddened to hear of capsizing of the boat in the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh. Extremely pained by the capsizing of a boat in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. Locals rescued 27 people while search was on for others. 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