Farmers demand stringent action against Karnataka
12 years, 5 months ago

Farmers demand stringent action against Karnataka

The Hindu  

Farmers of Tiruchi district have demanded stringent action against Karnataka which has refused to abide by the direction of the Cauvery River Authority to release 9,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for samba cultivation. A number of farmers led by P. Viswanathan, State president, Tamilaga Eri Matrum Aatrupasana Vivasayigal Sangham, submitted a memorandum to Collector Jayashree Muralidharan at the farmers’ grievances day in this regard here on Friday. Rajachidambaram, State general secretary, Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangham, and P. Ayyakkannu, State general secretary, Bharathiya Kisan Sangam, deplored the Union Finance Minister for his reported statement on the consumption of urea by farmers and the need for hiking its price. There is no sense in shifting the burden of subsidy to farmers for such materials.” Farmers also made a pitch for utilising the services of those registered with District Rural Development Agency under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for all farming operations during the farming season.

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BJP plans protest against Shivakumar’s statement on Mekedatu issue
1 week, 3 days ago

BJP plans protest against Shivakumar’s statement on Mekedatu issue

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu BJP general secretary Karuppu M. Muruganandam has appealed to farmers’ associations to register their discontent over the Karanataka’s move to build a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu by organising protest demonstrations during the scheduled visit of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Mr. Murganandam told presspersons here on Saturday that the party was planning to organise protests across …

Karnataka state budget has let down farmers, SC/STs: BJP MLC
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka state budget has let down farmers, SC/STs: BJP MLC

New Indian Express  

CHIKKAMAGALURU : BJP chief whip in the Legislative Council N Ravi Kumar said the budget 2025-26 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ignored farmers by not sanctioning any grants for them, and tremed it a Rs 4,09,549-lakh loan budget. “SC/ST communities have been neglected, and a CM, who claims to be a patron of Dalits, had earlier enacted a law …

CM for 70% share of Krishna water
3 weeks, 1 day ago

CM for 70% share of Krishna water

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to allocate 70 per cent of Krishna river water to Telangana, citing the state's larger share in the Krishna basin. Patil in Delhi along with irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday, the Chief Minister explained that Krishna basin covered 70 per cent of Telangana, while only the remaining 30 per …

Farmers in distress due to water scarcity, non-release of state funds
2 months ago

Farmers in distress due to water scarcity, non-release of state funds

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: Farmers under the Venkata Nagaram Lift Irrigation Scheme are in distress during the present Rabi season as the Irrigation department has not released water to the fields. This season, the officials could not release the water due to “lack of funds.” Officials say the state government did not release the funds for the LIS’ operational and maintenance costs. Executive …

Revanth calls for strong arguments for TG's rightful share before Krishna Tribunal
2 months, 1 week ago

Revanth calls for strong arguments for TG's rightful share before Krishna Tribunal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday stressed the need for robust arguments before the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal-II to secure Telangana’s rightful share of Krishna river water under Section 3 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act -1956. He instructed irrigation officials to send letters of objection to Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. …

Andhra Pradesh seeks Rs 151.7 crore for drought-hit ryots
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh seeks Rs 151.7 crore for drought-hit ryots

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The State government has sought Rs 151.77 crore from the Centre as immediate relief for farmers affected by the 2024 Kharif season drought. Special Chief Secretary RP Sisodia, during a meeting with a Central team that concluded its assessment of crop damage on Thursday, highlighted the plight of 1.44 lakh farmers who suffered losses due to damage to crops …

Telangana Govt to Set Up Water Users Association for Farmers' Welfare
3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Govt to Set Up Water Users Association for Farmers' Welfare

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: Gadugu Gangadhar, a member of the Telangana State Farmers Welfare Commission on Tuesday said the state government has decided to set up a water users association for the benefit of the farming community. Speaking to media, Gangadhar said that one agriculture extension officers would be appointed for every 1,000 acres.After the formation of Telangana, the BRS government had utterly …

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief

Live Law  

In a writ petition filed by the Karnataka government alleging that the Centre was denying it financial assistance for drought management, the Supreme Court today urged the Union of India to resolve the issue at its end. To recap, the State of Karnataka filed the present petition alleging that the Central Government was denying financial assistance to the state for …

Push for 70% of water allocation in Krishna basin to Telangana as per international practices: Revanth Reddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Push for 70% of water allocation in Krishna basin to Telangana as per international practices: Revanth Reddy

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the officials should push for 70% of water allocation in the Krishna basin to Telangana as the river covers 70% of area in Telangana and 30% in Andhra Pradesh. The international principles and practices of water sharing are in tune with the argument that water allocation should be made in the same proportion depending …

Karnataka planning to levy 'green cess' to ease financial strain from guarantees?
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4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka planning to levy 'green cess' to ease financial strain from guarantees?

India Today  

The Karnataka government’s proposed ‘green cess’ has run into political difficulties even before a draft has been tabled. In its first budget after being elected, the Congress government announced a 20% hike in excise duty on Indian Made Foreign Liquor and a 10% increase on beer prices in the July 2023 state budget. Karnataka’s financial challenges also led the state …

Karnataka mulls over moving SC for funds denial by Centre to Upper Bhandra project
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka mulls over moving SC for funds denial by Centre to Upper Bhandra project

The Hindu  

As the Centre is dilly-dallying over the release of ₹5,300 crore to Karnataka for implementing the Upper Bhadra project, which was announced in the Union budget for 2023-24, the State Government is contemplating moving the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre for release of funds. Patil said the Centre has been denying funds to the Upper Bhadra project, though …

Protests in Tamil Nadu over non-release of Cauvery water by Karnataka government
8 months, 1 week ago

Protests in Tamil Nadu over non-release of Cauvery water by Karnataka government

India Today  

Workers of the Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India on Tuesday held a 'rail roko' movement in protest against the Karnataka government's decision to not release the Cauvery River water for Tamil Nadu. Earlier, the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee had recommended the Karnataka government release 1 Thousand Million Cubic Feets of water to Tamil Nadu from July …

Amid Cauvery row, Tamil Nadu asks cops to check crop status
8 months, 1 week ago

Amid Cauvery row, Tamil Nadu asks cops to check crop status

New Indian Express  

TIRUCHY: In an unusual move, Tamil Nadu government has roped in state intelligence wing informally to assess the ground reality of the agriculture sector and the farmers in the delta districts. The move comes at a time when the farmers have been urging the state government to take action to get the due share of Cauvery water from Karnataka, which …

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers urge State government to thwart Karnataka’s move to build dam at Mekedatu

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the poor storage at the Mettur dam and Karnataka’s continued refusal to release Tamil Nadu’s share of waters in the Cauvery, farmers’ representatives in Tiruchi district on Friday called upon the State and Union governments to thwart the upper riparian State’s plan to build a balancing reservoir across the river at Mekedatu. Raising the issue, R. Subramanian, …

Vasan urges T.N. to take steps to get State’s share of Cauvery water from Karnataka
9 months ago

Vasan urges T.N. to take steps to get State’s share of Cauvery water from Karnataka

The Hindu  

Tamil Manila Congress president G.K. Vasan on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, urged the ruling DMK government to take immediate steps to ensure that the State gets its due share of Cauvery water from Karnataka. “What is stopping the ruling DMK government from negotiating with the Congress government in Karnataka to get Tamil Nadu’s share of Cauvery water?” he asked. The …

Ensure water supply for mango cultivation in Krishnagiri district: Edappadi Palaniswami to T.N. government
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ensure water supply for mango cultivation in Krishnagiri district: Edappadi Palaniswami to T.N. government

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, urged the DMK government to take steps to ensure water supply for mango cultivation in Krishnagiri district and facilitate a minimum support price for mango farmers. In a statement, Mr. Palaniswami said 90% of the water bodies in Krishnagiri district have been affected due to the deficit in rainfall, …

Tamil Nadu government releases Rs 150 cr for 22 districts to tackle drinking-water crisis
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu government releases Rs 150 cr for 22 districts to tackle drinking-water crisis

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said the state government has released Rs 150 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water in 22 districts that were already facing drinking water shortage due to drought. Chairing a meeting of ministers and senior officials of departments concerned, he directed the commissioner of revenue administration …

Campaign highlighting anti-farmers policies of the BJP will impact election outcome in South Karnataka: KRRS president
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Campaign highlighting anti-farmers policies of the BJP will impact election outcome in South Karnataka: KRRS president

The Hindu  

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha president Badagalpura Nagendra in Mysuru on Saturday said that their vigorous campaign highlighting the anti-farmers policies of the BJP, will affect the parliamentary election results in Karnataka. ‘’We not only interacted with local farmers but conducted seminars and held group discussions across different constituencies and the focus was on nine Parliamentary seats out of 14 which …

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress
1 year ago

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday said Karnataka is reeling under an acute water crisis due to a severe drought situation in most parts and accused the Modi government of refusing to help the people of the state. Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came …

'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 …

Centre rejects Karnataka’s ₹2,594-crore proposal under Sinchayee scheme for dry land irrigation
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre rejects Karnataka’s ₹2,594-crore proposal under Sinchayee scheme for dry land irrigation

The Hindu  

The Centre has rejected the Karnataka’s State government’s proposal for ₹2,594 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojane meant to benefit dry land areas in the State to extend irrigation coverage and increase water use efficiency. Bose Raju on Friday told the Legislative Council that the Centre has conveyed to the State that due to non-availability of funds, the …

KRRS-Hasiru Sene seeks removal of Water Resources Minister for not heeding pleas to implement Mahadayi project
1 year, 1 month ago

KRRS-Hasiru Sene seeks removal of Water Resources Minister for not heeding pleas to implement Mahadayi project

The Hindu  

Seeking a permanent solution to floods in the Benni Halla, early implementation of the Mahadayi project and the fulfilment of various other demands, Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha and Hasiru Sene will launch a Bengaluru Chalo on February 12. Addressing presspersons in Hubballi on Wednesday, State president of the Raita Sangha and Hasiru Sene Vasudev Meti said that farmers want the …

Demand for water: Farmers’ protest continues at Bheemarayanagudi
1 year, 2 months ago

Demand for water: Farmers’ protest continues at Bheemarayanagudi

The Hindu  

Farmers, who have been protesting the outside the administrative office of Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigama Limited in Bheemarayanagudi in Shahapur taluk of Yadgir district demanding the release of water from Basavasagar reservoir to Narayanapur Left Branch Canal since December, have decided to continue the protest until water is released. The farmers are demanding water for their chilli crop which is …

Karnataka allocates Rs 895 crore for Drought Management Amidst Alarming Situation
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka allocates Rs 895 crore for Drought Management Amidst Alarming Situation

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: In response to the severe drought gripping the state, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda told the assembly on Monday that Rs 895 crore has been allocated for drought management in the accounts of deputy commissioners and tahsildars. During a debate on drought management, he revealed that despite a sowing target of 82.95 lakh hectares for the year, only 74 …

Karnataka Drought: SLBC urged to restructure loan repayment period
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Drought: SLBC urged to restructure loan repayment period

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Agriculture Minister, N Chaluvaraya Swamy, on Tuesday said that the State Level Bankers Committee has been asked to restructure loan repayment periods in light of the prevailing drought conditions in the state. Responding to a calling attention motion presented by MLC K Govindaraj, Minister Swamy stated, "The SLBC has been directed to restructure the repayment duration of crop loans …

Regulatory body directs Karnataka to release 3,216 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for next 38 days
1 year, 4 months ago

Regulatory body directs Karnataka to release 3,216 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for next 38 days

Hindustan Times  

The regulatory body overseeing the Cauvery river water sharing between two southern states Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Thursday directed the former to release 3,216 cusecs of water to the latter for the next 38 days, starting today, according to news agency ANI. “Karnataka needs to ensure stipulated quantities of flow as per Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award as modified …

Farmers advised not to sow paddy in Krishna, NTR districts
1 year, 4 months ago

Farmers advised not to sow paddy in Krishna, NTR districts

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Irrigation and agricultural advisory boards of Krishna and NTR district have at a joint meeting passed a resolution that due to shortage, no water will be released into canals for irrigating paddy during the Rabi season. They advised farmers of the two districts to cultivate alternative crops like green gram, black gram, red gram and mirchi, which require application …

'Karnataka govt thinks as if its locked in fight with enemy country': TN Minister on Cauvery water issue
1 year, 4 months ago

'Karnataka govt thinks as if its locked in fight with enemy country': TN Minister on Cauvery water issue

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan has slammed the Karnataka government over the Cauvery water issue saying no other regime in the state has been so obstinate as the incumbent one for releasing the river water to the neighbouring state. The Tamil Nadu minister while interacting with reporters on the Cauvery issue said that the present government in Karnataka 'think' …

“Will Not Stick To Power,” Asserted CM
1 year, 4 months ago

“Will Not Stick To Power,” Asserted CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday assured the farmers that he will initiate steps to protect the interests of farmers at all costs and asserted that he would not sacrifice farmers for the sake of power. Siddaramaiah met agitating farmers in Mandya who were on a protest against water release to Tamil Nadu. In such a distress situation, he said, …

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 …

Grave injustice meted out to Andhra Pradesh in Krishna water allocation, decry all-party leaders
1 year, 5 months ago

Grave injustice meted out to Andhra Pradesh in Krishna water allocation, decry all-party leaders

The Hindu  

Speakers at a state-level symposium on ‘Future of Water Projects of Rayalaseema’ organised here on Wednesday by the CPI deplored that the BJP-led NDA government had done grave injustice to Andhra Pradesh, particularly the Rayalaseema region in the allocation of water to the State after bifurcation. CPI State secretary K. Ramakrishna said that the people of Andhra Pradesh strongly opposed …

Karnataka govt to challenge direction of Cauvery body to release water to TN
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka govt to challenge direction of Cauvery body to release water to TN

Hindustan Times  

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said Karnataka will appeal against the direction of Cauvery Water Regulation Committee once again recommending the state to release river water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Responding to a question on load shedding resulting in power cuts in many parts of the state and trouble faced by farmers unable to operate their pump …

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt
1 year, 5 months ago

'Will lock power firms if electricity not given to farmers': Bommai warns Karnataka govt

India TV News  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday warned the state government that the Bhartiya Janta Party will lock the offices of the Electricity Supply Companies across the state if farmers are not provided continuous power supply for seven hours in three phases. Bommai attacked the state government and said that the duty of the government was to ensure the …

Tamil Nadu: Farmer Unions call for 'bandh' against Karnataka over Cauvery water issue
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Farmer Unions call for 'bandh' against Karnataka over Cauvery water issue

India TV News  

Cauvery water issue: The Cauvery Delta Protection Movement on Wednesday called for a bandh in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to protest against the Karnataka government's failure to release adequate water for irrigation. TN Assembly adopts resolution on Cauvery issue The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution over the ongoing Cauvery water issue. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin …

Cauvery: Farmers’ delegation from Karnataka meets CWMA Chairman and Water Resources Minister in New Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Cauvery: Farmers’ delegation from Karnataka meets CWMA Chairman and Water Resources Minister in New Delhi

The Hindu  

A delegation of farmers from Karnataka led by Kurubur Shanthakumar of the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samithi met the Chairman of Cauvery Water Management Authority S.K. Haldar and Union Minister for Water Resources Gajendra Singh Shekawat and expressed their opposition to the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu at a time when Karnataka was reeling under drought. The samithi members …

T.N. Assembly resolution in Cauvery issue | Farmers’ body in Tiruvarur hails move
1 year, 5 months ago

T.N. Assembly resolution in Cauvery issue | Farmers’ body in Tiruvarur hails move

The Hindu  

The Tamizhaga Cauvery Vivasayigal Sangam has welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on the Cauvery issue at its special sitting on Monday, October 9, 2023. In a statement issued on Monday, general secretary of the Sangam P. R. Pandian welcomed the passing of the resolution, with the support of all members of the House …

Farmers disappointed with the amount of compensation announced by CM
1 year, 5 months ago

Farmers disappointed with the amount of compensation announced by CM

The Hindu  

The compensation amount announced by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Thursday has disappointed the Delta farmers. Talking to The Hindu over the phone, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers Protection Association, Sundara Vimalanathan has said that the compensation of ₹13,500 per hectare announced on Thursday did not commensurate to the actual loss suffered by the Delta farmers who had taken …

Karnataka files petition before Cauvery body seeking review of its order
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka files petition before Cauvery body seeking review of its order

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state has filed a petition before the Cauvery Water Management Authority seeking a review of its order on the release of water to Tamil Nadu, and the government is making all preparations to go ahead with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the river. Pointing out at the …

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin announces aid for Cauvery delta farmers amid water shortage
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin announces aid for Cauvery delta farmers amid water shortage

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced aid for farmers in the Cauvery Delta region of the state whose crops were destroyed due to lack of sufficient water. However, with Karnataka not releasing sufficient Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, farmers in the Delta region are facing problems. In the last few days, many farmer groups in the Delta districts …

Follow directive on release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, panel tells Karnataka
1 year, 5 months ago

Follow directive on release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, panel tells Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

A top panel mandated to oversee sharing of water between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Friday asked the former to follow directions issued earlier by a regulatory body to release water to its neighbour from the Cauvery basin, deepening a major discord between the two southern states, a person familiar with the matter said. In a meeting held in Delhi …

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, …

Will challenge CWRC's order to release Cauvery water to TN in SC, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 5 months ago

Will challenge CWRC's order to release Cauvery water to TN in SC, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu will be challenged before the Supreme Court, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday. The panel had directed Karnataka to release water at the rate of 3,000 cubic feet per second to the neighbouring state from September 28 to October 15. READ | BJP leaders hold protest …

‘Heartening’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar on CWRC's decision over Cauvery water release to TN
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Heartening’: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar on CWRC's decision over Cauvery water release to TN

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said it is heartening that the Cauvery Water Control Committee rejected Tamil Nadu's call for Karnataka to release 12,500 cusecs of water daily. Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar His statements come in the backdrop of the CWRC's decision to reduce the amount of water being released from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu from …

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 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, …

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 …

Tamil Nadu farmers stage half-naked protest with human skeletons over Cauvery water dispute | WATCH VIDEO
1 year, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu farmers stage half-naked protest with human skeletons over Cauvery water dispute | WATCH VIDEO

India TV News  

Under the leadership of Ayyakannu, the National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association staged a half-naked protest on Monday in Tamil Nadu's Trichy by holding parts of the human skeleton and demanded the sharing of Cauvery water. Half-naked protest by farmers The visuals from Trichy showed the protestors raising slogans demanding the release of water from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu …

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 Congress Government an agent of Tamil Nadu, alleges BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka Congress Government an agent of Tamil Nadu, alleges BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Criticising the release of water to Tamil Nadu by the State Government even before the Supreme Court gave its verdict, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Saturday alleged that the Congress led State Government was acting as an agent of Tamil Nadu and expressed fears that the decision to release water to Tamil Nadu …

Karnataka says it is committed to protect state's interest in Cauvery issue
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka says it is committed to protect state's interest in Cauvery issue

India Today  

Amid continued protests in the state over the Cauvery dispute with neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka government on Friday said it will take all necessary steps to protect the interest of the people of the state and its farmers, by ensuring water for both crops and drinking water. The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to interfere with orders of the …

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