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VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh High Court expressed dismay over the police’s failure to interrogate key suspects in a 13-year-old missing woman case from West Godavari district, questioning why the son-in-law—under suspicion—has evaded questioning for over a decade. Justice Battu Devanand criticised the authorities for their “callous indifference”. He summoned West Godavari SP, Kovvur DSP, and Tadepalligudem SHO for personal appearance to furnish explanations. The next hearing is scheduled for October 17. The case dates back to October 18, 2012, when Bandaru Mangadevi, a resident of Kamayyapalem village in Jeelugumilli mandal, vanished mysteriously. Her father, Bandaru Prakash Rao, received a call from her husband, Mohan Brahmaji from Dandagarru village, informing him of her disappearance. Prakash Rao immediately complained in the Tadepalligudem police station, which registered a missing case. However, the investigation stalled, with no meaningful progress despite repeated pleas. In recent hearings, the judge noted that beyond filing the FIR, ‘absolutely nothing’ had been done since 2012. During Friday’s hearing on Prakash Rao’s petition, the court reviewed the district SP’s progress report as previously directed. Highlighting the father’s explicit suspicion against Brahmaji, Justice Devanand grilled the government pleader who claimed questioning had occurred, but failed to provide evidence

Police said Srinivas alleged that his mother always supported his younger brother and that their “continued harassment” pushed him to the crimeBhimavaram (Andhra Pradesh): A 38-year-old man stabbed his mother and younger brother to death following a heated argument here, police said on Monday. The accused, G Srinivas, attacked his mother, Mahalakshmi (60) and brother, Ravi Teja (33) at their home in West Godavari district late on Sunday night after a heated argument, police said. He accused them of mentally harassing him and always taking sides against him, police said. “Srinivas killed his mother and younger brother by stabbing them to death,” the official told PTI.

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: West Godavari, long celebrated for its vibrant Sankranti traditions and the sanctity of its Pancharama temples, is preparing for a new chapter in rural hospitality. The district, which attracts thousands of visitors around Sankranti in January, has often struggled to offer enough accommodation during the festive season. Now, a fresh initiative aims to transform that gap into a meaningful opportunity — both for tourists seeking authentic experiences and for local families hoping to benefit from the steady inflow of visitors. To address the perennial shortage of lodging and support rural livelihoods, the Andhra Pradesh government has launched an ambitious homestay project across the district. The Tourism Department has already identified more than 90 homes that can be readied for guests, while MEPMA (Mission for Elimination of Poverty in Municipal Areas) is preparing another 50 homestays in Bhimavaram, Tanuku and Palakollu. But this programme goes beyond simply creating rooms for travellers. It is a deliberate effort to build cultural bridges. Visitors will have the chance to immerse themselves in village rhythms — eating traditional meals cooked in local kitchens, observing age-old customs, and spending time with communities known for their warmth and hospitality. Women’s groups are at the forefront of this effort, taking responsibility for organising, maintaining and curating these stays. 19 families coame forward to open their homes for Sankranti travellers Under the guidelines, each homestay will offer at least one and up to six rooms, accommodating a maximum of 12 beds. Homeowners must continue to live on the premises, ensuring that every guest experiences genuine family hospitality. A representative from the household or women’s group will be available round the clock to guide visitors and address their needs.

Collector Chadalavada Nagarani stated that the Public Grievance Redressal Platform (Praja Samasya Parishkara Vedika) would be conducted as usual on Monday at the Bhimavaram Collectorate. She mentioned that officials at the district, division, and mandal levels would receive complaints from the public. The Collector also advised that citizens can call 1100 to report their issues and make use of this opportunity. Additionally, she informed that applications can also be submitted through the website Meekosam.ap.gov.in.

The 23rd District Conference of the Andhra Pradesh Farmers’ Association will be held on the 14th and 15th of this month at Mogallu village, Palakoderu mandal, West Godavari district.Leaders called upon all district-level cadres of the association to participate and make the conference a grand success.They stated that State President and Secretary V. Krishnaiah and K. Prabhakar Reddy, along with State Aqua Association leader B. Balaram and others, will be attending the event.

Detailed Project Reports seeking required assistant from the National Fisheries Development Board, NABARD, and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research to encourage Brackishwater aquaculture and exports are being prepared, says the CollectorDistrict Collector Chadalavada Nagarani on Friday (November 07, 2025) apprised the Ministry of Fisheries Joint Secretary, Neetu Kumari Prasad, regarding the Detailed Project Reports on the infrastructure facilities and stressed on the need to encourage shrimp processing plants in the West Godavari district.Recently, the Union Ministry of Fisheries had declared West Godavari District as Brackishwater Aquaculture Cluster with a promise to extend support to encourage sustainable practices and exports of shrimp in the West Godavari district. The Brackishwater aquaculture spreads in above 53,000 acres, mostly in the stretch of Narsapuram and Bhimavaram, in the West Godavari district. Chadalavada Nagarani told The Hindu on Friday, “We are preparing Detailed Project Reports, seeking required assistant from the National Fisheries Development Board, NABARD, and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research to encourage Brackishwater aquaculture and exports.”garani during a video conference hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries on Friday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT District Collector Chadalavada Nagarani on Friday (November 07, 2025) apprised the Ministry of Fisheries Joint Secretary, Neetu Kumari Prasad, regarding the Detailed Project Reports on the infrastructure facilities and stressed on the need to encourage shrimp processing plants in the West Godavari district. Recently, the Union Ministry of Fisheries had declared West Godavari District as Brackishwater Aquaculture Cluster with a promise to extend support to encourage sustainable practices and exports of shrimp in the West Godavari district. The Brackishwater aquaculture spreads in above 53,000 acres, mostly in the stretch of Narsapuram and Bhimavaram, in the West Godavari district. Chadalavada Nagarani told The Hindu on Friday, “We are preparing Detailed Project Reports, seeking required assistant from the National Fisheries Development Board, NABARD, and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research to encourage Brackishwater aquaculture and exports.” Advertisement Powered by: 00:06 In Andhra Pradesh, the stretch between Krishna and Godavari rivers is thriving with Brackishwater aquaculture, primarily producing shrimp. West Godavari District Fisheries Department Assistant Director L.L.N. Raju and other officials were present during the online conference presided over by Ms. Neetu Kumari Prasad on Friday.

Vijayawada: West Godavari district has emerged as the No.1 performer out of 26 districts in Andhra Pradesh for government healthcare services, according to the Positive Public Perception survey conducted by the state govt.The survey was carried out through IVRS to gather real-time feedback from the public about various govt services. The chief secretary, K Vijayanand, complimented the district collector, Chadalawada Nagarani, for her decisive role in strengthening healthcare facilities and restoring people’s trust in public hospitals in the district.The Chief Secretary emphasised that West Godavari’s remarkable performance is the result of systematic monitoring and accountability measures introduced over the past year.The district collector has been conducting periodical review meetings with the health department and personally carrying out frequent surprise inspections at government hospitals and primary health centres. “District Collector Nagarani’s decision to take up surprise checks during night-time to verify the attendance of doctors and staff through direct landline phone calls and physical inspection has significantly improved discipline and service reliability.

Montha has left a trail of devastation across Eluru and West Godavari districts, flattening vast stretches of ready-to-harvest paddy and inundating low-lying villages.In Pedapallaparru of Mudinepalli mandal, farmers who had cultivated early-yielding paddy varieties are staring at ruin as their crops lie submerged and rotting. “The crop was just days away from harvest. Everything we invested — seed, fertilizer, labour — is gone,” lamented farmer K Nageswara Rao, pointing to waterlogged fields where lush green stalks had turned brown. Continuous rains and gale winds uprooted plants, rendering fields unfit for harvest.Damage is especially severe in low-lying areas where floodwaters have stagnated, leaving little hope of recovery.Farmers said they are now burdened with mounting debts after taking loans for cultivation. They urged to the govt to conduct urgent crop loss assessments and extend compensation under disaster relief provisions. Many urged that crop insurance claims be processed without delay. Agricultural officers have begun preliminary inspections, and reports are being prepared for submission to the district administration.Meanwhile, West Godavari collector Chadalavada Nagarani led a series of field inspections across cyclone-hit areas, bringing much-needed reassurance to displaced families. She visited multiple relief camps, interacted with evacuees, and joined them for lunch to check food quality in Narasapuram and Mogalthuru mandals. “The same food served to you is what I will eat. The govt stands with you always,” she told them — words that drew applause and comfort from hundreds of victims.She verified sanitation, water supply, and medical facilities, instructing officials to resolve issues immediately.Later, Nagarani visited camps at the BC welfare school in Vemuladevi and the cyclone shelter at KP Palem, Mogalthuru, enquiring about health risks such as snakebites and viral fevers. “Once you return home, please drink boiled water and maintain cleanliness,” she advised, stressing preventive care.At Peddamainavani Lanka, the collector reviewed progress on the vital sea erosion protection wall, calling it “a wall of protection for our people.” She also inspected damage to roads and aquaculture farms, assuring fishermen and shrimp growers of support. Commending the NDRF and local teams, she lauded their tireless relief operations and coordination. RDO Dasiraju, Tahsildars Aitam Satyanarayana, Raj Kishore, and District Fire Officer B.

Vijayawada: West Godavari district collector Chadalavada Nagarani on Friday issued a stern warning against encroachments obstructing natural drainage channels during her inspection of flood-affected areas in Bhimavaram Rural mandal.“The administration will not tolerate any encroachments that cause inconvenience to others,” she cautioned, directing officials to remove all illegal structures blocking water flow.Accompanied by officials from irrigation, revenue, and housing departments, Nagarani toured several villages—Gootlapadu, Kotha Poosala Marru, Dongapindi, Nagidipalem, and Thokathippa—to assess flood damage and waterlogging caused by Upputeru backwater.She emphasized the need for long-term solutions focused on restoring drainage systems and preventing recurring inundation.

West Godavari District Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi was awarded the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ medal for the Undi case in the ‘Investigation Category’ announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on October 31. The medal instituted in 2024 recognises high professional standards and outstanding work. The award recognises Mr. Asmi’s role in the Undi case, where on December 19, 2024, Mudunuri Tulasi received a wooden parcel containing the body of Barre Parlayya. The accused— a couple, Ms. Revathi and Mr. Sridhar Varma reportedly strangled their worker, Mr. Parlayya to death, and sent the body to Ms. Tulasi, who is the sister of Ms. Revathi, to threaten her and demand money over a family property dispute under Undi police limits in West Godavari district.  West Godavari District Collector Chadalavada Nagarani along with other officials congratulated Mr. Nayeem Asmi.