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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reiterated his vision to interlink rivers across the state, highlighting the success of the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project in stabilising the Krishna Delta.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Telangana government of wasting Godavari waters by not operating the Kannepalli pumps. He warned of a looming irrigation and drinking water crisis, questioned the government's approach to Kaleshwaram and sought immediate pumping operations.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to lift Godavari River water despite adequate flows. He urged immediate operation of the Kannepalli pump house and warned of irrigation, drinking water and power shortages if prompt action is not taken

Former minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar accused CM A Revanth Reddy of resorting to personal insults and body-shaming, citing derogatory remarks about his lost eye. He defended his record as minister, criticised the Congress government’s handling of Godavari waters, and highlighted the BRS regime’s investment in the Sitarama project.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao on Friday accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of endangering Telangana’s water security by refusing to operate the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme despite adequate Godavari inflows.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity in Telangana. He urged the government to utilise the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme to protect crops and support farmers facing deficient rainfall.

Deficit rainfall linked to El Niño and delays in restoring the Medigadda barrage have heightened water availability concerns in Telangana. More than 10 TMC of Godavari water has flowed downstream since June 1, while experts say timely repairs could have enabled storage for drinking water and irrigation

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar accused the Congress government of ignoring warnings of an El Nino-induced drought and failing to utilise Godavari waters through the Kaleshwaram project, warning that the State could face a severe drinking water crisis next summer.

A 23-year-old man from Bhainsa allegedly died by suicide after failing to secure a government job. Police said he jumped into the Godavari river near Basar. His body was recovered, and a case has been registered for investigation

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis for not responding to his request for a meeting on finalising the height of the proposed Tummidihatti barrage on the Godavari River.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed authorities to intensify inspections and prevent untreated sewage, industrial effluents and aquaculture waste from polluting the Godavari River. The government also launched a clean-river action plan ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams festival

Pawan Kalyan expressed anger over industrial pollution in the Godavari River, blaming officials for negligence. During inspections in East Godavari, he ordered action against Andhra Paper Mills, directed pollution testing, and announced stricter enforcement measures to protect the river ecosystem

The Telangana government has proposed reducing the height of the Tummidihatti barrage to 150 metres to balance water utilisation and minimise submergence in Maharashtra. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to prepare proposals, and initiate talks with the Maharashtra government.

An elderly buffalo herder from Rangampet village drowned in the Godavari river near Mulkalla in Hajipur mandal while tending his herd. His body was recovered by divers a day later after police launched a search.

Residents of Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district complain about daily burning of garbage on the banks of the Godavari River, causing heavy smoke, health problems and inconvenience to locals and devotees ahead of Sri Rama Navami celebrations

BRS leader T Harish Rao has challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to a transparent Assembly debate on irrigation projects, particularly the Devadula lift scheme. He accused the Congress government of shifting deadlines without progress.

The annual three-day Gandhari Maisamma jatara will be held from Friday to Sunday at historic Gandhari Khilla in Mancherial district. Members of the Naikpod community from across the State will congregate to revere the deity and take part in cultural programmes.

An unidentified 35-year-old man was found hanging from a tree on the banks of the Godavari river in Basar under suspicious circumstances. Locals suspect sorcery, while police have registered a case and are probing the death from multiple angles.

A migrant tiger from Maharashtra re-entered Peddapalli district after crossing the Godavari, while another returned to Maharashtra. Forest officials are monitoring tiger movements near coal mines with CCTV, trackers, and awareness programs, ensuring safety alongside resident tigresses thriving in the area

Forest officials in Karimnagar have confirmed the movement of a tiger near Rukmapur village in Choppadandi mandal after pugmarks were found in agricultural fields. The animal, believed to be a male aged three to four years, had earlier been sighted near Bahaddurkhanpet and Vedugatta villages.