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.
Andhra Pradesh claimed 23 medals, including 2 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze and 10 Medallions of Excellence at the IndiaSkills South Regional 2025–26 in Hyderabad, highlighting strong gains in vocational training.
YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy joined the idol consecration and Kumbhabhishekam at Sri Nandeeswara Swamy temple in Nandipalli village, Pulivendula constituency, stressing temples' role in preserving culture and promoting rural spiritual growth.
An 11-month-old girl from Kurnool district battling rare Spinal Muscular Atrophy has seen over Rs 10 crore raised through public donations. The life-saving gene therapy injection costs Rs 16 crore, leaving Rs 6 crore still needed as treatment begins soon.
Andhra Pradesh government suspended Municipal Commissioner H Kurma Rao for alleged negligence after a diarrhoea outbreak linked to contaminated drinking water left one dead and over 70 hospitalised.
Andhra Pradesh claimed 23 medals, including 2 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze and 10 Medallions of Excellence at the IndiaSkills South Regional 2025–26 in Hyderabad, highlighting strong gains in vocational training.
APSCHE released rank cards for the Andhra Pradesh Research Common Entrance Test (APRCET) 2024-25 on February 25. Candidates can download them from the official portal to check standings for PhD admissions.
YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy joined the idol consecration and Kumbhabhishekam at Sri Nandeeswara Swamy temple in Nandipalli village, Pulivendula constituency, stressing temples' role in preserving culture and promoting rural spiritual growth.
Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu announced that over 1,000 modern warehouses are underway under the central Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scheme to boost storage for farmers statewide (excluding Visakhapatnam).
