The Buckingham Canal, an architectural marvel of the early 19th century, stretches 796 kilometers and once served as a lifeline for the region, linking the bustling city of Madras (now Chennai) with the port town of Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.
About 300 cars, including brand new vehicles, were found submerged at a showroom and service centre in Andhra Pradesh's flood-battered Vijayawada.
Movement of trains remained disrupted for the third day on Tuesday due to heavy rain and floods in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Amid the heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, various areas of Vijayawada faced severe waterlogging, leading to a flood-like situation in the area. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inspected the situation the area on Monday.
Heavy rains have also caused damage to the railway track between Kesamudram and Mahabubabad in Telangana.
The Minister, who met the Foxconn representatives at his residence in Undavalli, said the government would provide all facilities so that Foxconn can develop a ‘manufacturing city’ to create more jobs.
Additionally, five companies signed MoUs on Monday, promising an investment of Rs 1,213 crore and the creation of 4,060 jobs.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, on Friday.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on Friday.
Following the Cabinet’s decision the existing Act will have to be amended in the state legislature before implantation.
