Karnataka CM Yediyurappa meets PM Modi, sidesteps queries on leadership change in state
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa meets PM Modi, sidesteps queries on leadership change in state

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, on Friday, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid speculations over leadership change in the state. The CM requested Modi to facilitate the early implementation of pending state projects, including the Mekedatu drinking water project. On a likely Cabinet rejig in the BJP-ruled state, Yediyurappa said before meeting the PM, "I will tell you if any discussion with seniors over the restructuring or expansion of the Cabinet." The Rs 9,000-crore Mekedatu balancing reservoir and drinking water project across the Cauvery river in Ramanagara district aim at utilising 4.75 TMC of water for drinking purposes in Bengaluru and neighboring areas besides generating 400 MW power.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

CM calls on PM Modi, seeks clearance for pending water schemes and funds for Bengaluru infrastructure projects
5 months, 3 weeks ago

CM calls on PM Modi, seeks clearance for pending water schemes and funds for Bengaluru infrastructure projects

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and sought the Centre’s clearance for three major pending water projects, including Mekedatu project which aims to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and surrounding residential areas from a dam that has been planned. The Chief Minister, during his meeting with Mr. Modi, raised the issue of …

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar assures completion of Mekedatu project within current term
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar assures completion of Mekedatu project within current term

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted on Wednesday that the long-anticipated Mekedatu project would be completed during the current tenure of the Congress government. DK Shivakumar Responding to former Prime Minister and Janata Dal chief HD Deve Gowda's allegation that the Congress government was not serious about the project, Shivakumar emphasised their commitment to obtaining the Centre's approval for the …

Karnataka deputy CM: Mekedatu project ‘only solution’ to end water sharing issue with Tamil Nadu
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka deputy CM: Mekedatu project ‘only solution’ to end water sharing issue with Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that the Mekedatu project is the sole solution to the water sharing issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in connection with Cauvery dispute. Bengaluru: According to Shivakumar, if the Mekedatu project is executed, the water supply predicament with Tamil Nadu will be resolved. Addressing reporters on Friday, he said, “If the …

Mekadatu project works to start soon after SC nod: Basavaraj Bommai
1 year, 10 months ago

Mekadatu project works to start soon after SC nod: Basavaraj Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai exuded confidence in the commencement of Mekedatu Project works once the Supreme Court gives its nod. The former Congress government led by Siddaramaiah ‘erred’ at the initial stage of embarking upon the Mekedatu Project leading to legal battle with Tamil Nadu, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday. As Union budget ear marked Rs 5,300 …

Mekedatu row: Tamil Nadu's objections illegal and meaningless, says Karnataka CM
2 years, 6 months ago

Mekedatu row: Tamil Nadu's objections illegal and meaningless, says Karnataka CM

Hindustan Times  

Expressing confidence that Karnataka's DPR on the Mekedatu project will get approval, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday termed Tamil Nadu's objections to Cauvery Water Management Authority discussing the project at its meeting as "illegal" and "meaningless". Karnataka CM Bommai expressed confidence that the state's DPR on the Mekedatu project will get approval. Bommai was responding to a question regarding …

Karnataka govt to take all measures to implement Mekedatu project, says Bommai
2 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka govt to take all measures to implement Mekedatu project, says Bommai

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said the government will take all measures to implement the Mekedatu project, which involves building a balancing reservoir to store 67 TMC of water near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district. READ | 38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march "The Cauvery water issue has been resolved by the Cauvery Water Disputes …

38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march
2 years, 9 months ago

38 Karnataka Congress leaders including DK Shivakumar booked over Mekedatu march

India Today  

An FIR has been filed against Karnataka Congress leaders for taking up Mekedatu Padayatra 2.0 and violating Covid norms. As many as 38 Congress leaders have been booked by Karnataka Police. A host of Congress leaders, including AICC General Secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala, were among others present at the inauguration of 'Mekedatu Padayatra 2.0'. READ | Can't …

Karnataka govt will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says CM Bommai
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says CM Bommai

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said that the state government will go ahead with the Mekedatu project. Our government is committed to embracing the project, taking all political parties to confidence in the Mekedatu issue but for now, the COVID-19 epidemic third wave covered the state of Karnataka and especially Bengaluru. Earlier on Wednesday, the Karnataka High …

Bangalore News Highlights January 9: K'taka govt serves notice to Congress for taking out Medekatu Padayatra; city sees 9,020 Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Bangalore News Highlights January 9: K'taka govt serves notice to Congress for taking out Medekatu Padayatra; city sees 9,020 Covid cases

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that action will be taken as per laws as Congress started the 'Mekedatu Padayatra' despite weekend curfew in the state. "I have called a meeting of important leaders of our party and senior Ministers, where we will discuss several issues including Bengaluru development, Mekedatu project and the padayatra," Bommai said. Speaking to reporters here, …

Mekedatu project: What did Congress do when in power, asks Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai
3 years, 1 month ago

Mekedatu project: What did Congress do when in power, asks Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

India Today  

The war of words over implementation of the Mekedatu project across the Cauvery river is refusing to stop. After Congress accused the BJP government of going slow and lacking intent to implement this project, CM Basavaraj Bommai questioned them in a statement saying: "Instead of implementing the project, what did the Congress leaders do?" Once completed, the project will ensure …

Karnataka Congress to organise 100 km padayatra over Mekedatu project
3 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka Congress to organise 100 km padayatra over Mekedatu project

India Today  

The Karnataka Congress said it will organise a 'Padayatra' from Mekedatu to Bengaluru, covering a distance of over 100 km, during the first week of December to speed up the implementation of the Mekedatu project across Cauvery river. Speaking to the media, Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar and senior party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that the state …

Mekedatu project: AAP asks Bommai to take ‘bold’ decision
3 years, 4 months ago

Mekedatu project: AAP asks Bommai to take ‘bold’ decision

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded that the Basavaraj Bommai government hold the groundbreaking ceremony immediately and keep a strict deadline of one year for completion of the Mekedatu drinking water project. “But, they are now giving double standard administration with one stand in Tamil Nadu and a different one in Karnataka and thus creating unnecessary controversy,” she said, in …

We will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says Karnataka CM
3 years, 4 months ago

We will go ahead with Mekedatu project, says Karnataka CM

India TV News  

Reacting sharply to Tamil Nadu BJP state president K. Annamalai's protest against the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that Tamil Nadu is opposing the Mekedatu project for the sake of politicking. According to the 'Pre-feasibility report of Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Drinking Water Project' by Karnataka's Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited, the possibility …

'Won't be a rubber stamp CM': Karnataka's new CM Basavaraj Bommai has a message for Yediyurappa
3 years, 4 months ago

'Won't be a rubber stamp CM': Karnataka's new CM Basavaraj Bommai has a message for Yediyurappa

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's former chief minister BS Yediyurappa and new chief minister Basavaraj Bommai will not be two power centres in the state as the power will rest with the team, and not with any individual, new chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Wednesday after taking charge as Yediyurappa's successor. There will be no power tussle between Yediyurappa camp and Basavaraj camp, …

Yediyurappa quashes resignation reports, says, 'have been asked to continue as Karnataka CM'
3 years, 5 months ago

Yediyurappa quashes resignation reports, says, 'have been asked to continue as Karnataka CM'

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa who on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP president J P Nadda in the national capital, said that the Central leaders have asked him to continue in his post and that there was no discussion on leadership change. "The central leaders have asked …

Ahead of meeting PM Modi, Yediyurappa claims Mekedatu project will not impact Tamil Nadu
3 years, 5 months ago

Ahead of meeting PM Modi, Yediyurappa claims Mekedatu project will not impact Tamil Nadu

India TV News  

Ahead of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday insisted the Mekedatu project will not impact Tamil Nadu in any manner and that the project will come into being for sure. "I have already appealed to them and have written a letter to them that commissioning of …

Don't know anything about leadership change, says Yediyurappa after meeting PM Modi
3 years, 5 months ago

Don't know anything about leadership change, says Yediyurappa after meeting PM Modi

India Today  

In the midst of ongoing speculation about the state's leadership, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening, reportedly to discuss development projects. During my discussion with PM Modi, I requested him to permit to carry out development work in the state,” said Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Read | Test, track, treat, tika: PM …

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: No reshuffle as of now, says CM Yediyurappa
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: No reshuffle as of now, says CM Yediyurappa

India TV News  

There is no plan for as of now to carry out a Cabinet expansion or reshuffle at this juncture, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. CM Yediyurappa's statement assumes significance in the backdrop of Belagavi strongman and Gokak BJP MLA, Ramesh Jarkiholi, who had been seen lobbying hard to get into the Cabinet again. Besides this, pro-Yediyurappa camp had even subtly circulated …

Karnataka will go ahead with Mekedatu project: Chief Minister
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka will go ahead with Mekedatu project: Chief Minister

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. The Karnataka government would implement the drinking water project within the legal boundaries, he said. While Mr. Yediyurappa requested Tamil Nadu to allow Karnataka to implement the project as it would benefit people of both the States, Mr. Stalin refused to budge on his opposition to the project. Tamil Nadu moved a contempt petition in the …

Karnataka will implement Mekedatu project, asserts CM Yediyurappa
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka will implement Mekedatu project, asserts CM Yediyurappa

India TV News  

Karnataka will implement the Mekedatu project across river Cauvery, and people of the state should have no doubts about it, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa asserted on Tuesday. State's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Basavaraj Bommai too on Monday had said that Karnataka will continue its legal battle with regards to implementation of Mekedatu project, as Yediyurappa's letter to his …

Yediyurappa asks Stalin not to oppose Mekedatu project, offers bilateral meeting
3 years, 5 months ago

Yediyurappa asks Stalin not to oppose Mekedatu project, offers bilateral meeting

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has written to his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin requesting him not to oppose the Mekedatu balancing reservoir-cum-drinking water project and offered a bilateral meeting between the two states to clear all apprehensions. The Chief Minister reminded Stalin that the water project has been contemplated with an objective to regulate the flow of …

Yediyurappa requests Stalin not to oppose Mekedatu project, proposes bilateral meeting
3 years, 5 months ago

Yediyurappa requests Stalin not to oppose Mekedatu project, proposes bilateral meeting

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has written to his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin requesting him not to oppose the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir project across the Cauvery river, the sharing of whose waters has been a long-standing point of friction between the two states. He reminded Stalin that the water project has been contemplated with an objective to regulate the …

Mekedatu Dam Proposal 'Sub Judice', Don't Accord Sanction, DMK Tells PM Modi
4 years, 3 months ago

Mekedatu Dam Proposal 'Sub Judice', Don't Accord Sanction, DMK Tells PM Modi

News 18  

The Centre must not give its approval to Karnataka for building the Mekedatu reservoir as it is “detrimental” to Tamil Nadu and the matter is also subjudice, DMK president MK Stalin told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Building a dam across river Cauvery at Mekedatu in Karnataka would hit water flow to Tamil Nadu and threaten existing water supply …

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