'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar
1 month ago

'We must secure and reuse water and collaborate beyond politics': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was present at the All India State Water Ministers Conference held in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Shivakumar addressed concerns related to river linking and interstate water disputes, urging state leaders to put aside political differences and work towards solutions for the common good. The Deputy Chief Minister also raised issues regarding the management of water resources in Karnataka, particularly addressing the challenge of safeguarding the Tundra water and the ongoing deshielding problem. Building on the outcomes of the First All India State Ministers Conference on Water in Bhopal, the Second State Water Ministers Conference, scheduled for February 18-19 in Udaipur, Rajasthan will be a significant milestone in shaping India's water security future, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said.

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We don't have drinking water problem in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
3 weeks, 6 days ago

We don't have drinking water problem in Karnataka: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also oversees the state's water resources, assured on Wednesday that there is no shortage of drinking water and that irrigation requirements are being efficiently managed. We have adequate supply and are effectively handling irrigation needs,” Shivakumar said according to news agency ANI. Speaking at the second All-India Water Resources Ministers’ Conference in Udaipur, …

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka resolve to address water disputes amicably
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka resolve to address water disputes amicably

The Hindu  

Ministers for Water Resources / Irrigation from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka have decided to resolve water disputes through discussions in a positive atmosphere. At a meeting at Udaipur in Rajasthan on Wednesday, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Ramanaidu and his Telangana and Karnataka counterparts Uttam Kumar Reddy and D.K. He also mentioned that officials from both Telangana …

Uttam seeks Centre’s intervention in Krishna water dispute, seeks funding for Musi river, irrigation projects
1 month, 1 week ago

Uttam seeks Centre’s intervention in Krishna water dispute, seeks funding for Musi river, irrigation projects

The Hindu  

Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has demanded immediate intervention of the Union government in the Krishna water dispute to prevent any injustice to Telangana. Speaking at the 2nd All India State Water Ministers’ Conference, 2025, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, at Udaipur on Tuesday, Mr. Uttam Kumar urged the Centre to take steps to …

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 …

All parties in Karnataka should unite to seek State’s rightful share of water from Godavari basin: Deve Gowda
1 month, 1 week ago

All parties in Karnataka should unite to seek State’s rightful share of water from Godavari basin: Deve Gowda

The Hindu  

Predicting an acute scarcity of drinking water in Karnataka in the coming days, former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda on Saturday said all the three major political parties in the State have to fight to secure the State’s rightful share of 25 tmcft water from the Godavari basin as part of Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery interlinking project. Speaking to presspersons here, the former …

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects
3 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, held meetings with Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday to discuss the urgent need for clearances of key water projects in the state. Shivakumar, who also heads the state's irrigation ministry, highlighted the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Mekedatu Project to ensure a sustainable water supply for the state. …

Deputy CM DKS: Water tariff hike inevitable in Bengaluru
7 months ago

Deputy CM DKS: Water tariff hike inevitable in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar said on Thursday that an increase in water tariff is inevitable in the city as the last revision was done 13 years ago. Shivakumar was speaking at a function to inaugurate a campaign,”Cauvery water at your doorstep”, organised by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board here. A water tariff …

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality
10 months ago

Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a warning to officials that strict action will be taken if the quality of potable water is not maintained. DK Shivakumar warns officials of strict action over potable water quality In a letter to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Commissioner, Bengaluru Zilla Panchayat CEO, and BWSSB Chairman, the Deputy CM said on …

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar
11 months, 1 week ago

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he will make sure the supply of Cauvery river water to the residents of Bengaluru by "hook or by crook". READ | 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report In a video clip surfaced on social media Shivakumar was purportedly heard saying to the residents of an …

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage
1 year ago

Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing water crisis in the silicon city of India, Bengaluru, several residents were seen queuing up outside the RO water plant, carrying empty cans, in hopes of securing the essential water supply. Bengaluru residents continue to struggle with drinking water shortage The struggle for drinking water continues for the residents of the city. Amid strict measures imposed by …

Behind Bengaluru’s looming water thirst
1 year ago

Behind Bengaluru’s looming water thirst

Hindustan Times  

A spectre is haunting the great metropolis of Bengaluru. It is a unique city after all: On the one hand, as many as 26 of Bengaluru’s 28 MLAs have declared business or real estate as their occupation, so we know where the political will to solve the city’s alarming water/transport crisis might lie. But no amount of knowledge about the …

‘Karnataka govt is clueless': BJP's Tejasvi Surya slams Cong on water crisis
1 year ago

‘Karnataka govt is clueless': BJP's Tejasvi Surya slams Cong on water crisis

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party conducted a massive protest at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on Tuesday over the prevalant water crisis in the IT city. Several BJP MLAs, MPs and other leaders held empty water buckets and demanded the government devise solutions for the looming water crisis in the IT hub. ‘Karnataka govt is clueless': BJP's Tejasvi Surya slams Cong on water …

Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’
1 year ago

Bengaluru water crisis | ‘Karnataka has not seen such a severe drought in 30-40 years’

The Hindu  

Accusing some of politicising the water crisis in Bengaluru to criticise the government, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. These measures have helped in preventing tanker owners from fleecing people,” said Mr. Shivakumar, who is also the Water Resources Minister. Mr. Shivakumar added, “The government has decided to redrill dry borewells and sink more borewells besides seeking an agreement with farmers of …

'Will not release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at any cost': Karnataka Deputy CM amid water crisis
1 year ago

'Will not release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at any cost': Karnataka Deputy CM amid water crisis

India TV News  

Bengaluru water crisis: Amid the water crisis in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar emphasised on Monday that releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu is out of the question and will not happen under any circumstances. "There is no question of releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu now at any cost, we have not left.How much …

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future
1 year ago

How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing up to battle water woes in future

Hindustan Times  

As Bengaluru is combating severe water scarcity ahead of summer, many housing communities in the IT capital are already clueless about handling the situation in peak summer. The borewells have dried up and the prices of water tankers have skyrocketed already, making things worse for the residents, especially in the east Bengaluru area. How this Bengaluru's housing community is gearing …

Karnataka Water Crisis DK Shivakumar Reveals Govt Plan To Take Over Bengaluru Borewells Private Water Tanker
1 year ago

Karnataka Water Crisis DK Shivakumar Reveals Govt Plan To Take Over Bengaluru Borewells Private Water Tanker

ABP News  

In a significant move to address the severe drinking water crisis in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, cabinet ministers and the official secretaries of respective departments met in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The Deputy Chief Minister announced that the state government would take control of private water tankers in Bengaluru alongside taking over management of all …

‘Borewell at my house also dried up…’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar amid water woes in Bengaluru
1 year ago

‘Borewell at my house also dried up…’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar amid water woes in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said more than 3000 borewells in Bengaluru, including the one at his house, have dried up amid the ongoing water crisis. Assuring that officials are working seriously to solve the state capital's water woes, the DCM said the government will try to provide water to the public at reasonable rates. Earlier, an …

What is Karnataka govt doing to solve Bengaluru water crisis? Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reveals action plan
1 year ago

What is Karnataka govt doing to solve Bengaluru water crisis? Deputy CM DK Shivakumar reveals action plan

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the government has identified 50 per cent of the borewells in Bengaluru that have dried up. We have called for a meeting on Monday 12 pm to discuss tackling drinking water issue in Bengaluru,” he added. On Monday, chief minister Siddaramaiah laid the foundation stone of the Vrishabhavati lift irrigation …

Supplying drinking water to rapidly growing Bengaluru a 'big problem', says Dy CM Shivakumar
1 year, 1 month ago

Supplying drinking water to rapidly growing Bengaluru a 'big problem', says Dy CM Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Supplying drinking water to a rapidly growing city like Bengaluru is a "big problem” and a “major solution” is needed to address it, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar told the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. He said almost 20 percent of Bengaluru’s water needs are met through tankers The Deputy Chief Minister, who is also in-charge for Bengaluru City …

CMs of Karnataka, TN Must Meet to Resolve Cauvery Dispute: BJP
1 year, 5 months ago

CMs of Karnataka, TN Must Meet to Resolve Cauvery Dispute: BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya on Thursday asked Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to hold a meeting at the earliest to finding a solution to the sharing River Cauvery water and felt that by a meeting more can be achieved rather than seeking the help of Central Government or the Courts. In …

Cauvery Water Sharing Dispute Karnataka Bandh CM, Deputy CM Follow 'Duplicitous' Approach To Help I.N.D.I.A, Asks BJP's Tejasvi Surya
1 year, 5 months ago

Cauvery Water Sharing Dispute Karnataka Bandh CM, Deputy CM Follow 'Duplicitous' Approach To Help I.N.D.I.A, Asks BJP's Tejasvi Surya

ABP News  

Amid the ongoing bandh in Karnataka due to the Cauvery water-sharing row with Tamil Nadu, BJP Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya termed the approach of the state government as duplicitous and asked whether they were trying to help I.N.D.I.A or DMK government for 2024. On the Cauvery Water Issue, BJP Yuva Morcha National President and MP Tejasvi Surya said, …

Don't release water to Tamil Nadu, says HD Kumaraswamy
1 year, 6 months ago

Don't release water to Tamil Nadu, says HD Kumaraswamy

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: With the State cabinet deciding to honour water release order of Cauvery Water Management Authority and also of Supreme Court, Janata Dal Secular MLA and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday told the State Government “In my opinion there is no need to release water to Tamil Nadu” and also observed that not releasing water “would not amount …

Karnataka MPs assure CM to raise Cauvery issue unitedly in Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka MPs assure CM to raise Cauvery issue unitedly in Parliament

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Karnataka Lok Sabha members — a majority of them belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party, have assured Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to stand by the state government in its stance on the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu and also to raise their voice on the floor of the Parliament. Shivakumar held a meeting with the state MPs in …

‘Sit together and sort it out’: Former PM Deve Gowda on Cauvery water row with TN
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Sit together and sort it out’: Former PM Deve Gowda on Cauvery water row with TN

Hindustan Times  

As the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu is simmering, former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Monday said that the "quarrel" among two neighbouring states will not be solved "legally" and that a solution will come out only after both sides sit together. The Rajya Sabha MP, with folded hands, requested Tamil Nadu and Karnataka …

We have requested central team to visit region, assess water crisis: Karnataka deputy CM
1 year, 6 months ago

We have requested central team to visit region, assess water crisis: Karnataka deputy CM

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar announced on Friday that the state government has formally requested a central team to visit the region and assess the water scarcity issue affecting the Cauvery basin. Former Karnataka chief minister, BS Yediyurappa, however, criticised the Congress-led government, alleging that they have been releasing water despite the shortage to appease their political allies in …

Karnataka moves SC for stay on order to release water to Tamil Nadu
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka moves SC for stay on order to release water to Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced that the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the directions of the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee, seeking a stay on the directions. Highlighting the state’s compliance with previous directions issued by CWMA/CWRC, he added, “It is important to note that the majority of taluks in the Cauvery …

BJP tells Karnataka govt not to drag PM into Cauvery row, convince TN CM
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP tells Karnataka govt not to drag PM into Cauvery row, convince TN CM

The Hindu  

The opposition BJP wants the Karnataka Government to convince Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin about the ground realities with respect to Cauvery water storage instead of leading an all-party delegation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to mediapersons in Bengaluru on September 12, former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai alleged that the Congress is trying to mislead people by …

Karnataka CM seeks report on water contamination
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM seeks report on water contamination

Hindustan Times  

Responding to a series of incidents of water contamination that has claimed lives of at least 12 people, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has asked the officials to submit a comprehensive action report within 15 days to identify and segregate sewer lines from drinking water pipelines, as part of an extensive hygiene campaign. Chief minister has asked the officials to submit …

Rejuvenation of waterbodies is key to improve water resilience, says study
1 year, 10 months ago

Rejuvenation of waterbodies is key to improve water resilience, says study

The Hindu  

Waterbodies are the key to recharging groundwater level and developing flood resilience. Building storage capacity in tanks, rainwater harvesting, and wastewater reuse will improve water resilience in the State. These are some of the solutions that find mention in the Sundaram Climate Institute ‘s report, “Making India Water Resilient — Lessons from Madurai” based on five years of study covering …

Water security major concern, India should revive ancient connect with nature: PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

Water security major concern, India should revive ancient connect with nature: PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged water security as a major concern and called for the revival of the country’s “emotional connection” with nature, what he said the world’s calls “sustainable development”. “There shall be a tomorrow only if there is water, and for this we have to make joint efforts from today,” PM Modi said. Without naming anyone, …

Water Main Poll Issue in Karnataka, Love Jihad BJP Agenda: DK Shivakumar at CNN-News18 Townhall
2 years, 1 month ago

Water Main Poll Issue in Karnataka, Love Jihad BJP Agenda: DK Shivakumar at CNN-News18 Townhall

News 18  

Water is the most important issue in the upcoming Karnataka elections, while ‘love jihad’ is an agenda of the ruling BJP, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar said while speaking to CNN-News18’s Marya Shakil at the channel’s Bengaluru Townhall on Tuesday. At the event, Shivakumar said the previous Congress governments in the state started programmes for clean and drinking water. News18 …

Maharashtra to suffer more if water not released to K’taka: Farmer leaders
2 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra to suffer more if water not released to K’taka: Farmer leaders

Hindustan Times  

Hitting back at Maharashtra minister Shambhuraj Desai statement that the state would reconsider releasing water to Karnataka amid the border dispute, farmer leaders on Thursday said Maharashtra will “suffer more losses” if water is not released during the rainy season. HT Image Krishna river, the lifeline of north Karnataka, which overflows during rainy season dries up every summer for which …

Water should essentially be part of the development goal - News18
2 years, 3 months ago

Water should essentially be part of the development goal - News18

News 18  

Water shortage is a serious issue that is being faced in several metropolitan cities in India. In India, the initiative by NITI Aayog of bringing out a Composite Water Management Index was a step in this direction wherein the relevance of a comprehensive and integrated national dataset for water was created; this may in the long run improve the performance …

Karnataka's new Water Policy 2022 proposes penalty for unnecessary use of water, restricting groundwater extraction
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka's new Water Policy 2022 proposes penalty for unnecessary use of water, restricting groundwater extraction

Firstpost  

The policy notes that the state will undertake all the drinking water supply programmes to increase 24x7 supply of water of suitable quality for domestic water throughout urban and rural areas and also at times of water scarcity Bengaluru: Karnataka’s new water policy 2022 warns against a negative trend in rainfall and an increase in the area under drought in …

Water resources minister urges every corporate to adopt one water body each for water security, rejuvenation
5 years, 7 months ago

Water resources minister urges every corporate to adopt one water body each for water security, rejuvenation

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Union Water Resources Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Tuesday urged corporates to join hands with the government to ensure water security by adopting water bodies and rejuvenating them. If every corporate adopts at least one water body each, we will be able to achieve water security for all at a much faster pace,” he told an investor summit organized by …

RS discusses water issue amid Tamil Nadu crisis; Centre promises clean drinking water for every household by 2024
5 years, 8 months ago

RS discusses water issue amid Tamil Nadu crisis; Centre promises clean drinking water for every household by 2024

Firstpost  

The Rajya Sabha held a short-duration discussion on water crisis in the country, during which members suggested a slew of steps like river interlinking, district-specific blueprint for water conservation and speedy approval for rainwater harvesting projects. New Delhi: The government would provide clean drinking water to every household of the country by 2024, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Shekhawat said on …

Water crisis: Getting the priorities right
5 years, 9 months ago

Water crisis: Getting the priorities right

India Today  

In 2018, the Niti Aayog declared that India was staring at the worst water crisis in its history with 600 million people facing high-to-extreme water stress and about 200,000 people dying every year due to inadequate access to safe water. The Central Ground Water Board data shows water levels fell in 61 per cent of wells in the country between …

River's end: Crisis looms for Bengaluru?
7 years, 1 month ago

River's end: Crisis looms for Bengaluru?

Deccan Chronicle  

A media report that claims Bengaluru is the next Cape Town has created a fresh wave of panic amongst citizens and experts alike. The activist argues the city may not need Cauvery water at all if it does more to tap rain water and the water board gets more serious about promoting rain water harvesting among its people. “Unfortunately, such …

Karnataka must release Cauvery water: Farmers
7 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka must release Cauvery water: Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

THANJAVUR: Farmers of the Cauvery delta districts, by and large, welcomed the move of Chief Minister Edappadi K.Palaniswami to take a delegation to Bengaluru and ask his counterpart for Cauvery water to save the samba crop. If water is released from Kabini it will take 10 days for water to reach Tamil Nadu and hence Karnataka should consider our demand …

No water, power: Our patience is running dry
8 years ago

No water, power: Our patience is running dry

Deccan Chronicle  

Depleting water levels, soaring temperatures and a power crisis: Bengaluru’s troubles are piling up even before the summer is upon us. I agree we are at the fag end of the supply line, but that doesn't mean the water board can take us for granted and supply us the little that is left after satisfying the needs of the rest …

Guest column: Rather than water security, what we need is water sovereignty
8 years, 3 months ago

Guest column: Rather than water security, what we need is water sovereignty

Deccan Chronicle  

Presently Bengaluru is entirely dependent on river Cauvery for its water requirements. And the government too knows its dependence on far away water sources can be reduced with the help of certain water conservation measures. There is a deliberate attempt to make Bengaluru dependent on water sources away from the city because such projects require large funds, that politicians are …

Glimpse into future? India, brace for more Cauvery-like water wars
8 years, 6 months ago

Glimpse into future? India, brace for more Cauvery-like water wars

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this week, Washington Post published a piece on the violence in Karnataka over the sharing of the Cauvery waters with Tamil Nadu. “Conflicts related to water management appear highest in India with 59 cases, followed by conflicts in fossil fuels and climate justice category with 47 cases and the industrial and utilities conflicts category with 36 cases,” VV Krishna, …

Drought Politics Must Be Replaced With Governance of Solutions
8 years, 10 months ago

Drought Politics Must Be Replaced With Governance of Solutions

The Quint  

Water Crisis I say this as someone who is not an expert on the subject, but I believe it is my responsibility to speak - We must move beyond the rhetoric and politics of drought to governance of solutions. Districts of North Karnataka – Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Bidar, Raichur, Vijayapura, Bagalkot and Uttar Kannada, among others, are reeling under harsh drought …

North karnataka headed for worst drought?
9 years ago

North karnataka headed for worst drought?

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: With the drinking water crisis deepening in most of parts of north Karnataka, it's feared it could be heading for the worst drought it has seen in the last two decades. Districts depending on the Krishna river for their water are drying up because neighbouring Maharashtra has still not released the state's share of water from its Koyna and …

‘Not providing safe water a violation of human rights’
11 years, 7 months ago

‘Not providing safe water a violation of human rights’

The Hindu  

It is the primary duty of the State to provide safe drinking water. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.H. Waghela and Justice B.V. Nagarathna made the oral observation during the hearing of a public interest litigation petition initiated suo motu by the court based on a newspaper report about contaminated drinking water in many parts of the city. If …

Ensure water supply to city is not hit: Siddaramaiah
11 years, 10 months ago

Ensure water supply to city is not hit: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

In view of the unprecedented water crisis following the fall in the water-level in the Krishnaraja Sagar, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday directed the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd. and the Water Resources Department to ensure that drinking water supply to the city was not hit at any cost. The Chief Minister, who convened a …

Water and politics
22 years, 5 months ago

Water and politics

The Hindu  

Interview with Duraimurugan, former Public Works Minister of Tamil Nadu. In the context of the Supreme Court's order directing Karnataka to release 0.8 tmc ft of water and Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Subramanian met Duraimurugan, a senior leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, who as Public Works Minister from 1989 to 1991 and 1996 to 2001 dealt …

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