Godavari estuary to host 40th asian waterbird census in january
The Godavari estuary gears up for the 40th Asian Waterbird Census on January 10-11, 2026, spotlighting endangered migratory species in Andhra Pradesh wetlands.
Amaravati, December 23, 2025: Andhra Pradesh Forest Department teams up with experts to count waterbirds in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby areas. This marks the 10th such effort here and aligns with the global International Waterbird Census.
Teams will track key migratory visitors, including the endangered Indian Skimmer and Great Knot, plus the near-threatened Eurasian Curlew and Eurasian Oystercatcher. These birds flock to the estuary each winter for feeding. The site stands out as one of few in India where Indian Skimmers and Great Knots appear together. Local birdwatchers can join the two-day event.
The Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express will add a two-minute experimental stop at Hindupuram station starting December 27, improving fast travel links for Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district.
Chandrababu Naidu pressed the Union government for a long-pending Central Agricultural University during a key meeting in Amaravati, backed by a ₹2,585 crore project report. The push aims to strengthen research, education, and farmer innovation statewide.
A private bus struck a stationary car on NH-16 near Guntur early Friday, killing three Telangana residents instantly and injuring five others in Andhra Pradesh's latest highway tragedy.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has written to the state government urging wider use of public-private partnerships to boost healthcare infrastructure, offering major central funding support.
The Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express will add a two-minute experimental stop at Hindupuram station starting December 27, improving fast travel links for Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district.
Visakhapatnam-based Payzo app now gives instant cashback on payments at nearby stores, rewarding everyday shopping while boosting neighborhood businesses. Launched in July, it helps users discover and pay locally with real returns.
Telugu films in 2025 struggled with audience fatigue from big action spectacles, but small-budget comedies and heartfelt stories delivered surprise wins amid a dull box office year.
Raft foundation work starts for Andhra Pradesh's iconic new High Court complex in the capital city, designed by Norman Foster and Partners, with completion targeted by 2027.
