Tamil Nadu: Farmer Unions call for 'bandh' against Karnataka over Cauvery water issue
1 year, 3 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 said the state government opened the Mettur dam on June 12 for the Kuruvai crop and at a time when farmers had taken up related farm work, Karnataka created an "artificial crisis" and did not release water from the river as per the apex court's directions. Karnataka moves SC On the other side, the Karnataka government filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking a direction to CWMA to review its decisions on water release to Tamil Nadu.

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CWRC directs TN to remain watchful of its water usage from Mettur reservoirs
3 weeks ago

CWRC directs TN to remain watchful of its water usage from Mettur reservoirs

New Indian Express  

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has advised the Tamil Nadu government to be cautious about water use from its Mettur reservoirs as the northeast monsoon is about to end and the reservoir level is almost five per cent lesser than normal. However, Karnataka has so far released 279.8 thousand million cubic feet of Cauvery water as against the required 161.41 …

Cauvery: From crisis to cascade of hope
4 months 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 …

TN seeks Jal Shakti ministry help to end Cauvery war with Karnataka
5 months, 2 weeks ago

TN seeks Jal Shakti ministry help to end Cauvery war with Karnataka

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan on Thursday called on Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi and submitted a memorandum, urging Union government to resolve the long-standing issue of Karnataka not releasing Cauvery water as per the monthly schedule fixed by the Supreme Court. The memonrandum stressed that the Union government should never permit the upper …

Farmers’ association withdraws bandh call
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ association withdraws bandh call

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Cauvery Farmers’ Association has welcomed the decision taken at the all-party meeting convened to discuss the Cauvery issue in Chennai on Tuesday and withdrew its call for a bandh on July 26. The meeting was convened in the wake of Karnataka’s refusal to abide by the directive of the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee to release 1 tmcft …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin condemns Karnataka's refusal to release TN's share of Cauvery water
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin condemns Karnataka's refusal to release TN's share of Cauvery water

Hindustan Times  

An all party meeting convened on Tuesday by the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu condemned Karnataka for its refusal to release the state's share of Cauvery river water according to the directions of the Supreme court, ANI reported. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said, "This all-party meeting strongly condemns the Karnataka government for refusing to release Cauvery …

Protests in Tamil Nadu over non-release of Cauvery water by Karnataka government
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Karnataka to release 8,000 cusecs of water daily to T.N.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka to release 8,000 cusecs of water daily to T.N.

The Hindu  

Karnataka on Sunday decided to release Cauvery water at the rate of 8,000 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu following a direction from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee ; the panel had directed that the State release 1 tmcft of water. Karnataka had so far released 5 tmcft of water to Tamil Nadu this season, he said, adding: “In the normal …

All party meet to discuss Cauvery panel's directive to Karnataka to release water to TN today
5 months, 4 weeks ago

All party meet to discuss Cauvery panel's directive to Karnataka to release water to TN today

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday to discuss issues related to the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's directive to the State to release one tmcft of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu daily till this month-end. The CM said today's meeting would decide on the state's next course of action. After holding discussions with Deputy Chief …

'Karnataka govt to appeal against Cauvery panel's order to release water to Tamil Nadu': CM Siddaramaiah
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release 1 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu everyday, Siddaramaiah calls for meeting
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release 1 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu everyday, Siddaramaiah calls for meeting

Hindustan Times  

An emergency meeting of the Water Resources Department has been called on Friday at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's residence after the Cauvery Water Control Committee recommended releasing 1 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu every day. Cauvery panel directs Karnataka to release 1 TMC of water to Tamil Nadu everyday Karnataka Dy CM and Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar, senior …

Cauvery panel asks Karnataka to ensure flow of water for Tamil Nadu
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Cauvery panel asks Karnataka to ensure flow of water for Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee on Thursday asked Karnataka to ensure flow of one tmc ft of water at Biligundlu every day till July 31 to supply water for Tamil Nadu. Karnataka had cited deficit water flow and urged the committee to defer any decision till July 25. The total storage in four reservoirs in Karnataka currently stands at 58.66 …

Vasan urges T.N. to take steps to get State’s share of Cauvery water from Karnataka
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

CWMA to send team to assess water situation in Karnataka dams
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CWMA to send team to assess water situation in Karnataka dams

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Cauvery Water Management Authority on Tuesday decided to send a team to Karnataka to check and review the water situation in the Cauvery basin before passing an order on TN’s plea for Cauvery water. At the 31st meeting of CWMA, officials heard submissions from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments against the order of the 97th CWRC meeting held …

Deficit inflows: CWMA asks Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Deficit inflows: CWMA asks Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water

The Hindu  

Adopting a cautious approach in the wake of deficit inflows, the Cauvery Water Management Authority has directed both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to conserve water in all reservoirs of the Cauvery basin, for drinking water purpose and environmental flows for the sustenance of flora and fauna. State’s submission Earlier, Karnataka submitted that the cumulative inflows into all its four reservoirs …

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

Palaniswami slams Karnataka govt on Mekedatu issue; questions DMK's 'silence'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Palaniswami slams Karnataka govt on Mekedatu issue; questions DMK's 'silence'

Hindustan Times  

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday attacked the ruling Congress in Karnataka for announcing its decision to go ahead with the Mekedatu reservoir and hit out at the DMK government's alleged silence over the issue. Palaniswami slams Karnataka govt on Mekedatu issue; questions DMK's 'silence' The Karnataka government envisages constructing a balancing reservoir across river Cauvery at Mekedatu …

Help set up panel to settle water dispute between TN, K’taka, SC directs Centre
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Help set up panel to settle water dispute between TN, K’taka, SC directs Centre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court was hearing a suit filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Karnataka government challenging the alleged diversion of water from the Pennaiyar river for various purposes. The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to help the warring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to settle their inter-state water dispute with regard to Pennaiyar …

Karnataka Asked To Release Water To Tamil Nadu Till January
1 year ago

Karnataka Asked To Release Water To Tamil Nadu Till January

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: To Tamil Nadu’s demand of 14 tmc water release from Karnataka, Cauvery Water Regulation Committee on Tuesday asked Karnataka to continue its water to Tamil Nadu till January. However, the water release to Tamil Nadu will be 3128 cusecs till December and later the water release will be 1030 cusecs till January. Earlier, Karnataka appealed to the CWRC that …

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

Karnataka and T.N. should use CWMA to arrive at a distress-sharing formula, says Karnataka’s former Chief Secretary
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka and T.N. should use CWMA to arrive at a distress-sharing formula, says Karnataka’s former Chief Secretary

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the principal riparian States of the Cauvery basin, can use the framework established by the Cauvery Water Management Authority to evolve a distress-sharing formula, according to A. Ravindra, former Chief Secretary of Karnataka. In a telephone interview to The Hindu on Wednesday, Dr. Ravindra, who served as the Chief Secretary 21 years ago and faced contempt …

'Karnataka govt thinks as if its locked in fight with enemy country': TN Minister on Cauvery water issue
1 year, 2 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, 2 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 dispute: TN to demand 16,000 cusecs of water from Karnataka at CWMA meet
1 year, 2 months ago

Cauvery dispute: TN to demand 16,000 cusecs of water from Karnataka at CWMA meet

Hindustan Times  

Amid a fresh wave of protests and war of words over the Cauvery water sharing dispute, Tamil Nadu's Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan said his government would demand the release of 16,000 cusecs of water from the river at a meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority in the national capital on Friday. Addressing reporters in Chennai on Friday, the …

Karnataka to again appeal against CWRC direction to release water to TN
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka to again appeal against CWRC direction to release water to TN

The Hindu  

A day after the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee once again recommending release of 3,000 cusecs of Cauvery river water by Karnataka to neighbouring Tamil Nadu up to October 31, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Speaking to reporters at the party office in Bengaluru, he said, “There has been one or two spells of small amounts of rain in Bengaluru, but it …

Karnataka govt to challenge direction of Cauvery body to release water to TN
1 year, 2 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 …

Cauvery row: Karnataka govt committed to protect farmers interests, says DCM DK Shivakumar
1 year, 2 months ago

Cauvery row: Karnataka govt committed to protect farmers interests, says DCM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

With the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee once again recommending Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday said the state government is committed to protect the interests of its farmers, irrespective of whatever the order may be. The Deputy CM, who is also the Minister in-charge …

Karnataka obligated to release Cauvery water to TN, says CWRC
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka obligated to release Cauvery water to TN, says CWRC

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: A Cauvery Water Regulation Committee meeting conducted on Wednesday has determined that Karnataka is obliged to ensure the release of 3000 cubic feet per second of water, starting from October 16 and continue until October 31. In September, the CWRC had previously directed Karnataka to guarantee the release of 3,000 cusecs of Cauvery water at Biligundlu, from September 28 …

Cauvery issue: JD(S) leader Kumaraswamy expresses outrage over CWRC order
1 year, 2 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 …

BJP to Hold Hunger Protest over Cauvery River at Kumbakonam
1 year, 2 months ago

BJP to Hold Hunger Protest over Cauvery River at Kumbakonam

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The State BJP would hold a one-day hunger strike on Mondayat Kumbakonam in support of the Cauvery delta farmers whose kuruvai paddy crops had been affected due to the inefficiency of the DMK government in getting the State’s due share of Cauvery water from Karnataka, State president K Annamalai said. In a statement on Wednesday, Annamalai said the dispute …

Cauvery row: CWRC directs Karnataka to ensure the release of 3000 cusecs of water by October 31
1 year, 2 months ago

Cauvery row: CWRC directs Karnataka to ensure the release of 3000 cusecs of water by October 31

Hindustan Times  

The meeting of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has decided that Karnataka has to ensure the release of 3000 cusecs of water starting October 16 till October 31, said a CWRC statement on Wednesday. Cauvery row: CWRC directs Karnataka to release of 3k cusecs of water by Oct 31 According to the statement, CWRC during its 88th meeting today made …

Cauvery water dispute | T.N.’s delta districts go on day-long bandh against Karnataka government
1 year, 3 months ago

Cauvery water dispute | T.N.’s delta districts go on day-long bandh against Karnataka government

The Hindu  

The day-long bandh, called for by the Cauvery Delta Protection Movement on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, against the Karnataka government for failing to release adequate water for irrigation in the Cauvery river, began with many shops and business establishments in the delta districts remaining closed, to express their solidarity with farmers. Shops selling essential commodities such as medicines, and milk …

Cauvery water dispute: Pro-Kannada organisations to stage protest in Bengaluru
1 year, 3 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 row: Annamalai says resolution passed by TN against Karnataka was unilateral
1 year, 3 months ago

Cauvery row: Annamalai says resolution passed by TN against Karnataka was unilateral

Hindustan Times  

The legislative resolution passed in the Tamil Nadu assembly against the Karnataka government over the Cauvery water dispute was unilateral, said Bharatiya Janata Party state president K Annamalai on Tuesday. The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, October 9, 2023, adopted a resolution urging the Union government to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water as per the orders of the Cauvery …

Tamil Nadu BJP alleges DMK failed to secure Cauvery water for state, plans protest
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu BJP alleges DMK failed to secure Cauvery water for state, plans protest

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu BJP has announced a one-day hunger strike scheduled for Monday in Kumbakonam. The strike is to protest against the DMK government for allegedly deceiving farmers in the Cauvery Delta region of the state. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai stated that the ruling DMK government is betraying the farmers in the Cauvery Delta region by failing to …

Tamil Nadu farmers call for bandh in 8 districts in protest against crop damage
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu farmers call for bandh in 8 districts in protest against crop damage

India Today  

Farmer groups in Tamil Nadu have called for a bandh across eight districts on Wednesday, in protest against crop damage due to inadequate water supply. Through their protest, the farmers aim to press for their demands to release an adequate amount of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Commenting on the situation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin recently said standing …

Tamil Nadu passes resolution seeking Cauvery water as per SC ruling
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu passes resolution seeking Cauvery water as per SC ruling

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution urging the central government to direct Karnataka government to release Cauvery water as per the directions of the Supreme Court. “In order to protect the livelihood of the Cauvery delta farmers, who are the basis for Tamil Nadu’s agriculture, this August House unanimously urges the Union government to direct the …

Cauvery: Farmers’ delegation from Karnataka meets CWMA Chairman and Water Resources Minister in New Delhi
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Tamil Nadu assembly adopts resolution seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu assembly adopts resolution seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to direct Karnataka to release water from the Cauvery river to the state as per the directions of the Supreme Court. Tamil Nadu assembly adopts resolution seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka The resolution was declared passed unanimously by speaker M Appavu after the BJP staged a walkout. Chief …

T.N. Assembly adopts resolution urging Centre to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water
1 year, 3 months ago

T.N. Assembly adopts resolution urging Centre to direct Karnataka to release Cauvery water

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday, October 9, 2023 adopted a resolution urging the Union government to direct Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu as mandated in the final judgment of the Supreme Court. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter Moving the resolution, Mr. Stalin contended that …

Cauvery water issue: Pro-Kannada group to block highway in Bengaluru today
1 year, 3 months ago

Cauvery water issue: Pro-Kannada group to block highway in Bengaluru today

Hindustan Times  

Pro-Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj on Sunday said that the Pro-Kannada organization will block the National Highway near Hoskote toll in Bengaluru over the Cauvery water issue. The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee had ordered Karnataka to ensure the release of 3000 cusecs of Cauvery water at Biligundlu starting from September 28 till October 15, 2023. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had earlier …

Cauvery Delta Protection Movement calls for bandh in the delta on October 11
1 year, 3 months ago

Cauvery Delta Protection Movement calls for bandh in the delta on October 11

The Hindu  

The Cauvery Delta Protection Movement has called for a bandh in the delta districts and four neighbouring districts on October 11 to protest against the Karnataka government’s failure to release adequate water for irrigation in the River Cauvery. However, the crop on around 2 lakh acres had withered for want of water as the Karnataka government had failed to release …

Karnataka files petition before Cauvery body seeking review of order on water release to TN
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka files petition before Cauvery body seeking review of order on water release to TN

Hindustan Times  

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. READ | DK Shivakumar misleading …

Karnataka files petition before Cauvery body seeking review of its order
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

EXPLAINED: What is Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?
1 year, 3 months ago

EXPLAINED: What is Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

India TV News  

Cauvery water dispute: The Cauvery River water dispute or crisis has once again surfaced in Karnataka. Supreme Court Verdict in the year 2018: In 2018, the conflict appeared to approach resolution when the Supreme Court set water allocation limits for both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, deviating from the 2007 rules stipulated by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal. History of Cauvery …

Follow directive on release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, panel tells Karnataka
1 year, 3 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 …

Karnataka Bandh: Over 700 Protesters Detained as Precaution; No Violence Reported
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Bandh: Over 700 Protesters Detained as Precaution; No Violence Reported

News 18  

Karnataka Bandh: Over 700 Protesters Detained as Precaution; No Violence Reported Hundreds of protesters were detained during Friday’s Karnataka bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations and farmers’ outfits to protest against the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu. PTI Karnataka Bandh Over Cauvery Issue Disrupts Life in Bengaluru, Southern Parts of State The Karnataka bandh called by ‘Kannada Okkoota’ …

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