High Court Permits 'Cauvery Aarti' Inside Bengaluru's Sankey Tank On Friday, Emphasises Need For Awareness On Conserving Water Bodies
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High Court Permits 'Cauvery Aarti' Inside Bengaluru's Sankey Tank On Friday, Emphasises Need For Awareness On Conserving Water Bodies

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The Karnataka High Court on Thursday permitted the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to hold the proposed 'Cauvery Aarti' inside Sankey Tank, scheduled to be held on March 21. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind disposed of the application filed by Geeta Mishra seeking a direction to the authorities to stop construction of all activities, temporary or permanent at the place of event. It said, “The Authorities shall while conducting the Aarthi ensure that the public movement or gathering is managed to maintain law and order and further that the provisions regarding the prohibited acts in water bodies shall be observed.” The court on going through the averments in the application noted that though prayer is addressed to BWSSB, it is not a party to the main writ petition nor impleaded in the present application. Before parting the court opined that “There is no gain saying in the recent times there is always a greater need for awareness about the conservation and disciplined approach to the water bodies and the awareness among the people, in that regard to be disseminated and promoted.” During the hearing advocate G R Mohan appearing for the petitioner had argued that “We are not against any Aarthi being conducted but they can't put up any permanent structures and destroy the water bodies and affect the life of the birds.” Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty for the state government submitted that the event is being done strictly in accordance with law.

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Bengaluru's 'historic' Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank generates five tonnes of waste: Report
1 day, 17 hours ago

Bengaluru's 'historic' Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank generates five tonnes of waste: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s first-ever Cauvery Aarti at Sankey Tank, organized by the Karnataka government on March 21, resulted in the generation of nearly five tonnes of waste. According to a report by The Hindu, the large-scale event, intended as a cultural and religious offering, left behind heaps of plastic bottles, floral decorations, food wrappers, banners, and other discarded materials. Karnataka Deputy Chief …

Karnataka's Cauvery Aarti: Congress's bid to balance Hindu faith and politics?
4 days, 21 hours ago

Karnataka's Cauvery Aarti: Congress's bid to balance Hindu faith and politics?

India Today  

Inspired by the famous Ganga ‘Aarti’ of Varanasi, the Karnataka government hosted a grand Cauvery ‘Aarti’ on March 21 at Bengaluru’s Sankey Tank. BJP has frequently used it to hold the government responsible for the state’s mounting water crisis, the Congress is taking advantage of the river’s sanctity — only this time, it is with incense sticks and devotional chants. …

Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank: HC asks Govt. to ensure adherence to law on prohibitory activities
5 days, 5 hours ago

Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank: HC asks Govt. to ensure adherence to law on prohibitory activities

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday directed the State government and civic authorities to ensure adherence to the provisions on prohibitory activities in the tanks prescribed under Section 12 of the Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority Act, 2014 while conducting ‘Cauvery Aarti’ event at Sankey Tank on Friday. Aravind issued the directions while refusing to issue any other …

Cauvery aarti is a government programme, not political one: Karnataka Deputy CM
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5 days, 11 hours ago

Cauvery aarti is a government programme, not political one: Karnataka Deputy CM

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government of Karnataka will launch a month-long water conservation campaign along with Cauvery aarti on March 22 at Sankey Tank in Bengaluru. On March 20, he told reporters that Cauvery aarti is a government programme, and not a political one. The government has planned to organise the Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank, along …

Bengaluru’s water bodies and wonderful pop-ups
5 days, 21 hours ago

Bengaluru’s water bodies and wonderful pop-ups

Hindustan Times  

The Kumbh is coming to Bengaluru, or at least a version of it. Heralded as a “first-ever” religious spectacle that honours the Cauvery river, this event is the brain-child of the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board, which, along with the BBMP is pretty much the go-to for anything in this ill-regulated city. Heralded as a “first-ever” religious spectacle that …

Plea in Karnataka HC against ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey tank
1 week ago

Plea in Karnataka HC against ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey tank

The Hindu  

A city-based advocate on Tuesday filed an application before the High Court of Karnataka alleging that provisions of the law related to use of buffer zones of tanks will be violated by organising ‘Cauvery Aarti’, scheduled to be held at Sankey tank on March 21. Citing media reports on the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s preparations on the tank …

First Of Kind ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey Tank in Bengaluru on Friday
1 week, 1 day ago

First Of Kind ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey Tank in Bengaluru on Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: As part of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board celebrating its 60 years of service, it’s officials are holding ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Sankey Tank located in Sadashivanagar of Bengaluru city on Friday at 6 pm and the programme is the first of kind in Bengaluru city. The aarti or puja is aimed at paying gratitude to River Cauvery, the …

Bengaluru to host first-ever Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21, Varanasi priests to lead rituals: Report
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Bengaluru to host first-ever Cauvery aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21, Varanasi priests to lead rituals: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is set to witness a grand religious spectacle as the Karnataka government plans to organize the first-ever Cauvery Aarti at Sankey Tank on March 21, paying tribute to the river that serves as the city's primary water source. According to report by Deccan Herald, the event is being spearheaded by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Initially, BWSSB …

'Ganga Aarti' inspires Karnataka to hold Cauvery Aarti at famous Bengaluru lake
1 week, 1 day ago

'Ganga Aarti' inspires Karnataka to hold Cauvery Aarti at famous Bengaluru lake

India Today  

The Karnataka government is set to organise a grand religious ceremony at Bengaluru’s Sankey Tank as a tribute to the River Cauvery, drawing inspiration from the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The event, named Cauvery Aarti, is scheduled to take place on the evening of March 21, with priests from the pilgrimage city in Uttar Pradesh being flown in for the …

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines
1 month ago

Bengaluru water board cracks down on water waste, registers 112 cases and collects ₹5.6 lakh in fines

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru braces for a potential water crisis this summer, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has intensified its efforts to curb the misuse of potable water. The board has taken strict action against those using drinking water for non-essential activities, registering 112 cases in the past week alone and collecting fines amounting to ₹5.60 lakh from offenders. BWSSB …

Panel to look into water problems faced by apartment residents in Bengaluru
1 month ago

Panel to look into water problems faced by apartment residents in Bengaluru

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A three-member committee headed by Chief Engineer of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will be constituted to resolve issues of residents in apartments such as high water charges among other issues faced by them. “The Committee will thoroughly review complaints of residents in apartments and offer them timely solutions,” stated Chairman of BWSSB Dr Ram Prasath Manohar after …

Usage of potable water for non-drinking purposes banned in Bengaluru, ₹5k fine to be imposed
1 month, 1 week ago

Usage of potable water for non-drinking purposes banned in Bengaluru, ₹5k fine to be imposed

Hindustan Times  

With summer approaching, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed ban on the use of potable water for non-drinking and non-cooking activities, including gardening, washing vehicles, swimming pools, and construction work. To prevent another severe water crisis similar to last year, BWSSB issued an order on Monday to all housing societies and residential welfare associations, urging them to …

Bengaluru bans drinking water use for non-essential activities, imposes fines
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1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru bans drinking water use for non-essential activities, imposes fines

India Today  

With summer approaching and groundwater levels depleting, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has imposed strict restrictions on the use of drinking water for non-essential activities. The order, issued by BWSSB Chairman Dr Ram Prasath Manohar, bans the use of potable water for washing vehicles, gardening, construction, decorative fountains, road cleaning, and other non-drinking purposes. Reports from Indian Institute …

Water crisis likely to be back in Bengaluru? Study finds decline in ground water level ahead of summer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Water crisis likely to be back in Bengaluru? Study finds decline in ground water level ahead of summer

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is likely to face yet another water crisis this summer, with groundwater levels in areas such as Mahadevapura and Whitefield expected to dip significantly. As the ground water levels are likely to come down, Bengaluru is expected to see another water crisis What did the study find? In a recent scientific study conducted to evaluate the city’s water scarcity …

A year when Bengaluru faced acute water crisis and took many remedial measures
3 months ago

A year when Bengaluru faced acute water crisis and took many remedial measures

The Hindu  

After a failed monsoon the previous year, the summer of 2024 saw the city face one of the worst water crisis in recent times. Water conservation The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board mandated aerators and flow restrictors that can cut wastage by up to 75% for all public taps. Cauvery V Stage The year came to an end with …

Karnataka CM Unveils Cauvery Stage VI Project to Address Bengaluru's Water Needs
5 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Unveils Cauvery Stage VI Project to Address Bengaluru's Water Needs

New Indian Express  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces the Cauvery Stage VI project, a Rs 7,200 crore initiative to address Bengaluru's water needs. The project will cater to the drinking water needs of 110 villages that were merged into Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) in 2007. It will provide 2.4tmcft of water to the city, with nine Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a …

Water supply disruptions expected in Bengaluru tomorrow due to Cauvery stage 5 project: Report
6 months ago

Water supply disruptions expected in Bengaluru tomorrow due to Cauvery stage 5 project: Report

Hindustan Times  

Work on the Cauvery Stage 5 project is advancing quickly, but residents of Bengaluru should prepare for significant water supply disruptions tomorrow, i.e., Saturday, September 21. The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board announced that the connection of the new pipeline to the Hegganahalli ground-level reservoir will impact water availability across multiple neighbourhoods, according to a One India report. Areas …

Cauvery: From crisis to cascade of hope
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cauvery: From crisis to cascade of hope

The Hindu  

The Cauvery river now presents a picture of calmness, much to the relief of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The situation turned positive with regard to the realisation of water by Tamil Nadu — from deficit to “over surplus.” In a matter of 15 days, Tamil Nadu received its entire share — even marginally higher — for July and August, as …

Cauvery water row: Karnataka is acting against court order, says Duraimurugan
8 months, 1 week ago

Cauvery water row: Karnataka is acting against court order, says Duraimurugan

New Indian Express  

VELLORE: Minister for Water Resources Duraimurugan on Monday criticised Karnataka for not releasing the quantum of water specified by Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to Tamil Nadu. “Despite having sufficient storage in its dams, Karnataka is refusing to release the specified quantum and this is against the Supreme Court direction,” Duraimurugan said. On Thursday the CWRC had ordered Karnataka to release …

'Karnataka govt to appeal against Cauvery panel's order to release water to Tamil Nadu': CM Siddaramaiah
8 months, 1 week ago

'Karnataka govt to appeal against Cauvery panel's order to release water to Tamil Nadu': CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that an appeal will be submitted to the Cauvery Water Management Authority against its order to the State to release 1 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu every day. READ | Karnataka announces dates for Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024; Check details here "It was expressed in today's meeting that the government should file …

BWSSB to go for pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by end of July
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to go for pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by end of July

The Hindu  

Though all work on Cauvery V Stage is complete, residents of 110 villages near Bengaluru, who have been waiting for piped water for over a decade, may have to wait a little longer. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is expected to start the pre-commission trial of Cauvery V Stage by the end of July. Cauvery V Stage expected …

Swimming pools in Bengaluru flouting BWSSB rules
10 months ago

Swimming pools in Bengaluru flouting BWSSB rules

The Hindu  

It has been found that many swimming pools in the city do not adhere to the rules mandated by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board regarding filling of the pools and setting up of rainwater harvesting. While several apartment complexes, sports arenas, and private pools do not have rainwater harvesting facilities, some pools continue to use Cauvery water. The …

Water woes: 127 out of 714 bulk consumers request for treated water supply
11 months, 1 week ago

Water woes: 127 out of 714 bulk consumers request for treated water supply

The Hindu  

Among 714 consumers who use more than 10 lakh litres of water in a month, 127 bulk consumers have requested the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to supply treated water. V. Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, directed the officials to make arrangements to supply treated water to these consumers from the nearest Water Board and private Sewage Treatment Plants …

BWSSB to take action against PGs obtaining Cauvery water supply illegally - The Hindu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

BWSSB to take action against PGs obtaining Cauvery water supply illegally - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will take action against paying guest accommodations which have illegally obtained Cauvery water supply in Bengaluru. Following a complaint from a resident of Kadugodi who said that in Ambedkar Nagar, 43 PGs were illegally using Cauvery water and sewage lines during the BWSSB’s phone-in programme on Friday, April 5, BWSSB chairman Ram Prasath …

Holi celebrations in Bengaluru take a sustainable turn amid water crisis
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Holi celebrations in Bengaluru take a sustainable turn amid water crisis

The Hindu  

Holi, the festival of colours, is a celebration of love and spring. Pichkaris, water filled balloons, pool parties, rain dance, special foods, Thandai and a lot more are associated with the festival, though this year there is a restriction on using excessive water in celebrations amidst a huge water crisis in Bengaluru. However, this year, it was by and large …

Apartments in Bengaluru get nod to sell 50% of treated water from STPs
1 year ago

Apartments in Bengaluru get nod to sell 50% of treated water from STPs

The Hindu  

Karnataka government has for the first time allowed treated water from localised Sewage Treatment Plants inside apartment complexes and gated communities to be sold on commercial basis. Total number of decentralised STPs in apartments and gated communities: Around 3,500 Total Installed Capacity of these STPs: 720 Million Litres per Day Treated water available to be sold: Over 300 MLD Earlier, …

22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report
1 year ago

22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report

Hindustan Times  

A total of 22 families in Bengaluru were slapped with a fine of ₹5,000 each for using Cauvery water for non–essential purposes amid the severe shortage of water, according to a report in the Deccan Herald. 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹ 5k each for wasting potable water amid crisis The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board collected ₹1.1 lakh as …

Amid water crisis, Bengaluru civic body bans pool parties, rain dances on Holi
1 year ago

Amid water crisis, Bengaluru civic body bans pool parties, rain dances on Holi

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Taking a firm stance on water conservation measures amid water shortage in the capital, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board on Wednesday banned the use of Cauvery water and borewell water for activities such as pool dances and rain dances during Holi celebrations in the city. This directive comes in response to numerous establishments organising pool parties and …

No using potable water for pool and rain dance during Holi events: BWSSB
1 year ago

No using potable water for pool and rain dance during Holi events: BWSSB

The Hindu  

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board issued the much-awaited guidelines for Holi on Wednesday. Hence, in view of public welfare, Cauvery water or borewell water should not be used for rain dance and pool dance,” said V. Ramprasath Manohar, Chairman, BWSSB, in the order. With more than 70 Holi events planned in the city involving rain dance and pool …

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Why independent house owners in Bengaluru worried about water ban
1 year ago

Bengaluru Water Crisis: Why independent house owners in Bengaluru worried about water ban

The Hindu  

A day after Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board issued an order prohibiting the usage of potable water for non-essential purposes and a fine of ₹5,000 for a violation, residents of independent houses have raised concerns about not having alternate sources of water for non-potable purposes. While many living in apartments have access to water from a Sewage Treatment Plant, …

Bengaluru braces for 24-hour water supply cut on Feb 27-28. Check affected areas
1 year ago

Bengaluru braces for 24-hour water supply cut on Feb 27-28. Check affected areas

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Bengaluru are expected to experience water disruptions for 24 hours starting Tuesday, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board announced. Water supply cut is expected to affect the following areas: 4th Block Nandini Layout, BHEL Layout, Nandini Layout, Srinivasa Nagar, Jaimaruthi Nagar & Badavane, Sakamma Layout, Narasimha swamy Layout, Muneshwaranagara, Jnanajyothinagar, Jnanaganganagar, Mallathahalli, NGEF layout, Part of ITI …

Cauvery water supply to 110 villages will commence from May, says D.K. Shivakumar
1 year, 1 month ago

Cauvery water supply to 110 villages will commence from May, says D.K. Shivakumar

The Hindu  

The 110 villages located on the outskirts of Bengaluru will get drinking water from Cauvery in May, said Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Mr. Shivakumar said while the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board will make necessary arrangements to provide Cauvery water for the drinking purposes of 110 villages, it may take two years for the completion …

Provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly Constituency within 3-4 Months: Shivakumar instructs officials
1 year, 2 months ago

Provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly Constituency within 3-4 Months: Shivakumar instructs officials

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday instructed BWSSB and BDA officials to supply Cauvery water to the residents of Bengaluru South Assembly constituency in the next 3-4 months. Speaking at the public grievance redressal program 'Government at Your Doorstep' near Yelachenahalli here, he said, "MP DK Suresh has raised the issue of drinking water and traffic congestion …

Shivakumar instructs officials to provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly constituency within three to four months
1 year, 2 months ago

Shivakumar instructs officials to provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru South Assembly constituency within three to four months

The Hindu  

: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday directed officials from the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board to ensure the supply of Cauvery water to the residents of the Bengaluru South Assembly constituency within the next four months. I will direct BWSSB and BDA officials to accord priority to the supply of Cauvery water to the areas within the …

BWSSB ordered to utilise 24 TMC of Cauvery water for Bengaluru, surrounding areas
1 year, 4 months ago

BWSSB ordered to utilise 24 TMC of Cauvery water for Bengaluru, surrounding areas

The Hindu  

The Karnataka Government has issued an order to utilise 24 TMC of Cauvery water annually for catering to the drinking water needs of Bengaluru City and its surrounding areas. Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, held a meeting with the Karnataka’s legal team in the national capital and said the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board should utilise …

Cauvery panel asks Karnataka to release 2,600 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu
1 year, 4 months ago

Cauvery panel asks Karnataka to release 2,600 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee asked the Karnataka government on Monday to release 2,600 cubic feet per second of water to Tamil Nadu and ensure that the water reaches Biligundlu for 15 days from November 1 to November 15. Represented by Additional Chief Secretary Rakesh Singh, the Karnataka government explained its inability to provide additional water to Tamil Nadu …

Drinking water soon for villages on outskirts of city: Shivakumar
1 year, 5 months ago

Drinking water soon for villages on outskirts of city: Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Amidst the ongoing water dispute with Tamil Nadu, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has announced the completion of the Cauvery Stage V project, saying drinking water will be supplied to Anekal, Attibele, and 110 villages within the Bhruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike at the earliest. Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said that 750 MLD of water would be sourced …

Cauvery issue: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy expresses outrage over CWRC order
1 year, 5 months ago

Cauvery issue: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy expresses outrage over CWRC order

Hindustan Times  

Expressing his strong objections to Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee recommending Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, JD leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday said it is against the spirit of the constitution and federalism. Cauvery issue: JD leader Kumaraswamy expresses outrage over CWRC order The former chief minister said the state government does …

Cauvery water dispute: Pro-Kannada organisations to stage protest in Bengaluru
1 year, 5 months ago

Cauvery water dispute: Pro-Kannada organisations to stage protest in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj on Wednesday said that the Pro-Kannada organization will protest and besiege the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru over the Cauvery water issue. As per the orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority Karnataka has been releasing 3000 cusecs of Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu. The pro-Kannada organisations also held a protest on Tuesday at Bengaluru Rural's Hoskote …

Cauvery water dispute: Pro-Kannada group call for Karnataka bandh today, see what's open and what's closed
1 year, 5 months ago

Cauvery water dispute: Pro-Kannada group call for Karnataka bandh today, see what's open and what's closed

India TV News  

Karnataka Bandh: A pro-Kannada and farmers' organisations have called for a 'Karnataka Bandh' on Friday to protest the release of Cauvery river water to neighboring Tamil Nadu. “Tomorrow, on 29th September 2023, several organizations in Karnataka are uniting for a state-wide bandh to protest against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. If any damage to the property occurs, …

BS Yediyurappa to stage protest against Cauvery water release, Kumaraswamy to participate: HD Deve Gowda
1 year, 5 months ago

BS Yediyurappa to stage protest against Cauvery water release, Kumaraswamy to participate: HD Deve Gowda

Hindustan Times  

Former prime minister and Janata Dal supremo HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday said senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Lingayat strongman BS Yediyurappa will stage a demonstration in Bengaluru in protest against the release of Cauvery water to neighbouring state Tamil Nadu today. This comes a day after the Bengaluru bandh, which was called by farmers and pro-Kannada activists in …

Cauvery water row: Karnataka government to challenge panel's order in Supreme Court
1 year, 5 months ago

Cauvery water row: Karnataka government to challenge panel's order in Supreme Court

India Today  

The Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee on Tuesday recommended the Karnataka government to release 3,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 18 days from September 28. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, on Tuesday welcomed the CWRC rejecting Tamil Nadu's request for 12,500 cusecs of water from the river. Earlier, the Cauvery Water …

Cauvery dispute: BJP to stage a dharna in front of Gandhi statue today
1 year, 5 months ago

Cauvery dispute: BJP to stage a dharna in front of Gandhi statue today

The Hindu  

The principal Opposition BJP will stage a dharna in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in the Vidhana Soudha premises on Wednesday against the alleged complete failure of the Congress government in the State with respect to handling of the Cauvery dispute. Yediyurappa will lead the protest that will be attended among others by party State president Nalin Kumar Kateel, …

The Cauvery water dispute explained
1 year, 5 months ago

The Cauvery water dispute explained

Hindustan Times  

In Karnataka’s Mandya, protests are underway over the sharing of Cauvery water with neighbouring Tamil Nadu following the Supreme Court’s refusal last week to interfere in the enforcement of the water-sharing agreements between the states and the decisions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee. Clause three of the agreement read: “When the Mysore Government desires …

Bengaluru bandh: Various organisations call for protest over Cauvery issue, what's open, closed | Updates
1 year, 5 months ago

Bengaluru bandh: Various organisations call for protest over Cauvery issue, what's open, closed | Updates

India TV News  

Karnataka: A Karnataka Bandh has been called for today over releasing the Cauvery water to the neigbhouring Tamil Nadu by various organisations. An auto driver at Majestic BMTC Bus stop, Bengaluru, Naseer Khan said, "We support the bandh called by various organisations. Speaking on the bandh call, DCP central Bengaluru Shekar T Tekkannavar said, ".We have made adequate bandobast.as per …

Expertise over politics: On the Cauvery water dispute
1 year, 6 months ago

Expertise over politics: On the Cauvery water dispute

The Hindu  

In declining to interfere with the order of the Cauvery Water Management Authority, directing Karnataka to release 5,000 cubic feet of water per second to Tamil Nadu until September 27, the Supreme Court has rightly chosen to defer to the wisdom of an expert body that is better placed to apportion the available water in a rainfall deficit year. Earlier, …

Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer
1 year, 6 months ago

Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer

The Hindu  

As Bengaluru is likely to partially shut down due to the bandh called on Tuesday to protest against the government releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, there is a dark shadow of a drinking water crisis looming over the city. Rakesh Singh, Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Department and Water Resources Department, said that there was sufficient water for the …

Cauvery Issue: HD Deve Gowda gets emotional, says 'I'm alive not for politics or power'
1 year, 6 months ago

Cauvery Issue: HD Deve Gowda gets emotional, says 'I'm alive not for politics or power'

Live Mint  

JD Member of Parliament and former Prime Minister, HD Devegowda got emotional during his recent press conference addressing the contentious Cauvery water-sharing issue. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The protestors demanded the sharing of Cauvery water to save the standing ‘kuruvai’ crop cultivation in Tamil Nadu. Both states have been witness to protests after Karnataka hardened its stance on sharing Cauvery water citing …

Bengaluru Bandh on September 26: Farmer groups call for a strike amid Cauvery water sharing dispute
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh on September 26: Farmer groups call for a strike amid Cauvery water sharing dispute

Hindustan Times  

Amid the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, pro Kannada organizations and farmer associations have called for a Bengaluru bandh on September 26. Bengaluru Bandh on Sep 26: Farmer groups call for a strike amid Cauvery dispute On Saturday, various farmer organisations met at Bengaluru’s freedom park and decided to call for a bandh on Tuesday. Earlier …

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