Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh as ex-gratia to the families of the victims who died in the Godavari boat tragedy. "During the review meeting on boat tragedy, Reddy announced Rs 10 lakh for deceased`s families, Rs 3 lakh for the injured and Rs 1 lakh for survivors," a statement from Chief Minister Office said.

Godavari Boat mishap: Jagan Reddy announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for deceased's kin, Rs 3 lakh for injured

The death toll in the Godavari riverboat capsize incident near Kacchuluru village rose to 25 on Tuesday as 17 more bodies were recovered, an NDRF official said. The rescue team today recovered one body each from Pattiseema, Anguluru Coffer Dam and Polavaram Launch River while 10 bodies were recovered from Devipatnam.

Devipatnam boat tragedy: 17 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 25

At least 17 people have been rescued while 23 people are still missing

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The double-decker boat was carrying at least 80 passengers to Papikondalu Hills

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