CAUVERY WATER DISPUTE
"Not only illegal but will also affect farmers": Congress' Manickam Tagore affirms opposition for Mekedatu dam
Manickam Tagore condemned DK Shivakumar's comments about Mekedatu dam construction during an event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He claimed that the project violates Supreme Court rulings and harms Tamil Nadu farmers' livelihoods. Tagore urged the central government to deny approval without consulting lower-riparian states like Tamil Nadu. He emphasized the importance of protecting state rights against unilateral actions by Karnataka.
Cauvery Water Dispute: SC asks Tamil Nadu to approach CWMA over Karnataka's water release
The Supreme Court asked Tamil Nadu to raise its water dispute with the Cauvery Authority. Karnataka stated it had released water as directed by the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Tamil Nadu disputed this, claiming proportionate water was not released as directed. The court then asked Tamil Nadu to approach the Cauvery Water Management Authority. The matter will be heard again on August 31.
Karnataka groups divided over bandh call over Cauvery water dispute
Kannada groups are divided on a bandh call for Thursday regarding the Cauvery water dispute. Some groups insist on a bandh to protest water release directions to Tamil Nadu. Other pro-Kannada organizations have reversed their stand due to improved rainfall and reservoir storage. Schools are offering moral support by asking staff to wear black badges. The differing opinions reflect the complex situation surrounding the water sharing issue.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar holds high-level meet as Cauvery row intensifies
Karnataka Chief Minister reviewed the Cauvery water situation after recent authority orders. The Cauvery Water Management Authority directed Karnataka to release more water to Tamil Nadu. India's government returned the Mekedatu project report for revisions and compliance. The Supreme Court clarified states do not need consent for river structures. This ensures water regulation within state boundaries as per tribunal awards.
Tamil Nadu assembly passes resolution against Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project
Tamil Nadu's Assembly has unanimously opposed Karnataka's ₹9,000 crore Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery River. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay moved a resolution urging the Union government to deny all clearances. The state argues the Cauvery basin is already fully allocated, citing tribunal and Supreme Court observations, and that Karnataka's unilateral move disregards existing water awards and basin state concurrence. Protecting water rights is a shared duty.
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Tamil Nadu urges Centre to persuade Karnataka to release Cauvery water to save Kuruvai crop
Chief minister of Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin has written to India’s Union Jal Shakti Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, seeking his intervention in the ongoing Cauvery water dispute with neighbouring state Karnataka. The short-term Kuruvai crop for farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta region faces severe water shortages as Karnataka has yet to release water from two scheduled reservoirs.
Bengaluru's global status earns K'taka 4.75 tmcft Cauvery water
With the today's verdict, the SC raised Karnataka's current share of 270 tmcft Cauvery water by another 14.75 tmcft, including 4.75 tmcft water for Bengaluru residents.
SC likely to pronounce Cauvery verdict today
The apex court had in January said the verdict would be pronounced within a month, adding that the matter has already created enough confusion for decades.
Enough confusion for decades, Cauvery verdict in 4 weeks: Supreme Court
The top court said that any forum could touch the matter relating to the Cauvery basin, only after it gave its verdict in four weeks.
Cauvery water dispute: Final hearing commences in Supreme Court
The allegations were denied by counsel for Kerala who had said the state was not using the Cauvery water to build the dam or the irrigation project.
Cauvery water dispute: SC fixes July 11 for final hearing
A bench headed by Justices Dipak Misra said that all interim orders of releasing 2000 cusecs of water by Karnataka will continue to be in force till further orders.
DMK seeks President's intervention in Cauvery water dispute
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam sought a President's directive to the Water Resources Ministry to constitute the Cauvery Management Board.
New Supreme Court bench formed to hear Cauvery matter on October 18
The new bench would comprise justices Dipak Misra, Amitava Roy and AM Khanwilkar and will take up all the issues arising out of the Cauvery water dispute.
Cauvery water dispute: No legal consensus, all-party meet today to decide road ahead
"All legal routes are closed now as the SC has directed the setting up of the Board within four days and the attorney general has agreed to do this."
Cauvery water dispute: No immediate solution in sight
Cauvery River Supervisory Committee, which met to discuss the quantum of release, did not take any decision and will meet again on September 10.
Puducherry assembly adopts resolution on Cauvery water
Tabling the resolution Siva said that as per the verdict of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, Karaikal was entitled to a proportionate allocation.
Why Karnataka and TN are fighting over Cauvery
Karnataka CM says at least 40 tmc ft is required to meet the drinking water needs of Bengaluru, and other cities, and villages and remaining standing crops.
Cauvery water dispute: It's a no-show for Tamil films across Bengaluru
KSRTC suspended bus services, few pro-Kannada groups staged protests and the screening of Tamil films were quickly cancelled.
Cauvery issue: Centre asks Tamil Nadu, Karnataka to 'cooperate' on water sharing
Centre today advised Karnataka and Tamil Nadu governments to "cooperate" with each other on the sharing of Cauvery waters after the latter cried foul that the neighbouring state had failed to release water as per the final order of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal.
DMK opposes Karnataka Minister's statement on Mekedatu project
DMK president M Karunanidhi today urged the Tamil Nadu government to approach the Supreme Court after an all-party meet on the issue.
Jayalalithaa wants PM to advice Karnataka on Mekedatu project
She requested MoEF not to accord clearance to any project by Karnataka in the river Cauvery till a permanent monitoring mechanism viz, the Cauvery Management Board is formed.
Tamil Nadu seeks Rs 2,479 crore damages from Karnataka on Cauvery dispute
TN has approached the Supreme Court seeking around Rs. 2,500 crore from Karnataka for loss of crops due to non-release of Cauvery water.
DMK chief M Karunanidhi asks Centre to give effect to Cauvery tribunal orders
With voting for Assembly elections in Karnataka over, DMK chief M Karunanidhi today urged the Centre to set up Cauvery Management Board.
Farmers' Associations appeal PM on Cauvery issue
Cauvery Farmers' Associations have appealed to PM Manmohan Singh to publish final notification for implementing Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award.
SC asks TN & Karnataka CMs to meet on Cauvery water dispute
"We want you to meet in a congenial manner and discuss the issue in the larger interest of farmers from both states," it said.
Cauvery water dispute: SC pulls up PMO officials
Supreme Court expressed displeasure over the PMO officials' failure to hold a meeting to resolve the Cauvery water dispute.
Yeddyurappa refuses comment on Cauvery issue
Karnataka CM B S Yeddyurappa today declined to react to his TN counterpart J Jayalalithaa's demand to notify the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's award.
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