Andhra government sets up 9 boating control rooms to prevent mid-water accidents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says capsizing of a boat in the Krishna river is anguishing. The private tourist boat which capsized in the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district on September 15 was carrying 77 people, and not 73 as believed earlier, officials said on Friday. BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - At least 16 people died on Sunday when a tourist boat capsized in Andhra Pradesh, officials said. “We have found seven bodies so far. Delhi: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking a direction to Centre and Andhra Pradesh government to recover missing dead bodies and boat from the Godavari River. Police have confirmed that seven dead bodies have been recovered from the boat so far and Ramyasri's family is hoping that she is one among those. The Chief Minister flew in a helicopter over Kuchuluru in East Godavari district where the boat with over 60 tourists capsized. Andhra Pradesh: Boat capsizes in Godavari, 8 drown, several still missing; Andhra Pradesh: Boat capsizes in Godavari, 8 drown, several still missing Andhra Pradesh boat accident: The boat was ferrying at least 50-60 people from the Gandipochamma temple to the Papikondalu hills when the mishap took place, said officials. This is the second boat accident the state is witnessing this year as in April, 13 members of a family died after their boat capsized in the Erratimma Raju lake in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. The accident happened when the boat ‘Royal Vasishta’ was on its way to the famous Papikondalu tourist spot in the middle of the Godavari river. At least 15 people are missing after a boat capsized in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. At least 12 people drowned and dozens were missing after a tour boat capsized in the Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh yesterday, police said, as rescuers searched frantically for survivors. As many as 27 people survived the tragedy and were brought to safety, the … The accident took place near Tatipaka refinery of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), about 180 km from state capital Vijayawada. The accident took place near Kacchuluru village in Devipatnam Mandal of the East Godavari district. Read: Andhra Pradesh: Boat Capsizes In Godavari, Rescue Operation Underway. Devipatnam boat accident.Devipatnam boat accident. Local villagers rescue people. Eight bodies were retrieved on Sunday hours after the boat 'Royal Vasishta' met with the accident, apparently on colliding with a large rock formation, at Kachchuluru, about 200 km from here. The passengers were making a trip from Punnami Ghat in Bhavanipuram to Pavitra Sangamam in Ferry village when the vessel capsized, PTI quoted an official as saying. NEW DELHI (Reuters) - At least eight people died on Sunday and 25 were missing after a boat capsized in Andhra Pradesh, an official at the state’s disaster management authority said. Thirty seven days after the tragic boat accident, the sunken vessel named Royal Vasishta was extracted on Tuesday. Boat accidents are common in India, with limited regulations and lackadaisical safety checks leading to fatal accidents across the country. 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, about 200 km from here. 16 killed, 20 missing in Andhra boat accident Tourist boat capsized in Krishna river At least fourteen tourists, including six women and two children, were killed and nine others missing as a boat capsized in Krishna river near this city in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district on Sunday, officials said. The only chance we have at identifying the bodies is to perform a DNA test,” East Godavari SP Adnan Nayeem Asmi said, adding that some of the bodies have only been found in parts. Photos: Boat Accident In Godavari River, Andhra Pradesh 1/64 Photos Of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Ys Jaganmohan Reddy Arrives To Meet Family Members Of Victims Of Godavari Boat Tragedy The state government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident, and has also set up a special committee headed by Special Chief Secretary (Irrigation) to investigate the accident. The Andhra Pradesh government had announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. Rajahmundry, Sep 16 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. There might be a child’s body as well. Amaravati: Toll in the tourist boat accident in river Godavari in Andhra Pradesh mounted to 19 as seven more bodies were retrieved on Tuesday.. Photo: PTI PM Modi condoles deaths in Andhra Pradesh boat accident, Iran-Iraq quake 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. The bodies, which had remained in the water for more than 35 days, have decomposed and nearly impossible to identify. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. At least 12 people have died and several are missing after a tourist boat capsized in the swollen Godavari river in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday afternoon. The firm had been using the services of expert swimmers, boats, rafts, 1,500 metres of iron cable and hooks for the salvage operation. 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. However, the wait is set to become longer as the process of identifying the remains will take time. The deadly mishap took place near Kachaluru of Devipatnam Mandal, in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, when a boat carrying about 61 people capsized while ferrying towards the famous Papikondalu. Thirty seven days after the tragic boat accident, the sunken vessel named Royal Vasishta was extracted on Tuesday. The boat run by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation also consisted of … As the boat was traced at a depth of 300 feet in the river, officials are now trying to move heavy cranes and other equipment to the accident spot at Kachhuluru. National News many missing as boat tips over in Godavari river. In a tragic accident, a boat with over 60 tourists capsized in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari river on Sunday killing at least 12 persons. On 27 June 2014 a massive fire broke out following a blast in Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) 18" size underground gas Pipeline at Nagaram, East Godavari districtin East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Of 61 people on board, 17 have been rescued while a search is on for others, authorities said. The bodies are highly disfigured, and in some cases we’ve only found the partial body. Ramyasri was among 77 people who were thrown into the Godavari river on September 15 as their boat capsized. The accident took place near Kacchuluru village in Devipatnam Mandal. 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. Andhra Pradesh Boat Accident News: Latest and Breaking News on Andhra Pradesh Boat Accident. Six more bodies of those killed in the boat accident in river Godavari in Andhra Pradesh were retrieved on Wednesday, taking the death count to 34, with 13 more people still reported missing. Though 38 bodies were recovered, the remains of 13 people including Ramyasri were still missing. “We have identified eight bodies so far, and rescued 27 people. Workers of Balaji Marines had been working on salvaging the boat from the water at Kachuluru village in Devipatnam mandal of East Godavari district. The operation was called off after three days due to heavy flow of water. The boat owner and operator were arrested for operating the vessel despite a ban due to the floods. 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. Andhra Pradesh boat accident: The boat was ferrying at least 50-60 people from the Gandipochamma temple to the Papikondalu hills when the mishap took place, said officials. The passengers were making a trip from Punnami Ghat in Bhavanipuram to Pavitra Sangamam in Ferry village when the vessel capsized, PTI quoted an official as saying. Locals rescued 27 people while search was on for others. ... India boat accident toll rises to 62, officials say. Rajahmundry: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Andhra Pradesh govt orders magisterial enquiry into Devipatnam boat accident. Ramyasri was among 77 people who were thrown into the Godavari river on September 15 as their boat capsized. Though 38 bodies were recovered, the remains of … Seventeen people have been rescued so far. The boat run by the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation also consisted of … Support our journalism by becoming a TNM Member - Click here. However, local media reported that in this case passengers were wearing life jackets. Sudarshan and 11 members from his family have been waiting at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh for the past three days. Of 61 people on board, 17 have been rescued while a search is on for others, authorities said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy undertook an aerial survey of the accident spot. The site of a boat accident near I. Polavaram in Andhra Pradesh on July 14, 2018. On Sunday, five scuba divers were reportedly summoned by the firm to help them with the operation. Two major incidents of boats capsizing claimed over 15 lives each in 2017, in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Photo: Special Arrangement Passengers mostly school and college … Reports suggest that it collided with a large rock formation about 200 km away. At least 12 people drowned while several others are missing after a tourist boat with around 60 people on board capsized in the swollen Godavari River in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. At least 15 people are missing after a boat capsized in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The incident took place shortly after the … They have been waiting to find the mortal remains of Ramyasri, a sub-engineer at TRANSCO from Warangal and Sudarshan's daughter. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday conducted an aerial survey of Sunday’s boat accident site in Godavari river. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday conducted an aerial survey of Sunday’s boat accident site in Godavari river. The boat was carrying around 60 people, including nine-member crew, and 27 of them were rescued by the locals while search was on for others..12 drown. Published 15 June 2010. Passenger boat capsizes in the Godavari.AP: Capsized Andhra boat had 77 on board. As the flood waters began to recede, the team of workers led by Dharmadi Satyam resumed the operation a week ago. A tragic incident has happened in Godavari river as the row of boat mishaps are increasing day by day due to the negligence of the government. Andhra boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 22, search on for 18 missing passengers On September 15, a boat named Royal Vashista, with 11 crew members and 50 … A boat carrying over sixty passengers on board capsized in Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari river on September 15. Tragedy struck Andhra Pradesh on Sunday as a boat accident in the Godavari river left several families in profound sorrow. The scuba divers worked very hard as well," an elated Satyam told television news channels at the accident spot. Locals rescued 27 people while search was on for others. While 26 tourists were rescued by villagers, the bodies of 38 others were retrieved later by rescue teams. Rescue efforts by officials to find those missing are on,” Swaroop said, adding the cause of the accident was unclear. "Though it's been more than a month, our parents have not been able to process the loss. In a tragic accident, a boat with over 60 tourists capsized in Andhra Pradesh's Godavari river on Sunday killing at least 12 persons. Local TV showed images of the overturned boat and survivors and family members crying at a local hospital. 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 which over 28 persons died and a score went missing. However, police have said that it is not yet clear whether the body belonged to one of the victims of the boat accident. The bodies, which had remained in the water for more than 35 days, have become disfigured and nearly impossible to identify, police said. 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