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Pro-Kannada outfits call Karnataka bandh on August 13 over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Pro-Kannada groups have called for a statewide bandh on August 13. This protest aims to oppose developments in the Cauvery water dispute. Farmers and several pro-Kannada organisations are expected to participate. The Karnataka government will review the law and order situation. Police will likely step up security arrangements to prevent…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

What Really Happened In Vijay And Modi’s 20-Minute Talk?

Just weeks after taking charge as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, actor-turned-politician Vijay walked into one of the country’s most closely watched political meetings. His first official meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi lasted only 20 minutes, but the conversations inside carried massive political weight. From the explosive Mekedatu…

MyLifeXP · May 28

Mekedatu dam row: DMK indulging in 'cheap politics', says Congress leader Tagore

Congress leader B Manickam Tagore has accused the DMK of engaging in cheap politics. He stated that the DMK is targeting the Congress party over the Mekedatu dam issue. Tagore emphasized that the Tamil Nadu Congress will always support farmers and protect the state's rights to Cauvery water.

The Economic Times · May 25

Cauvery row: Kannada activists disrupt actor Siddharth’s press conference

Amid Cauvery tensions, Kannada activists disrupt press conference of Tamil actor Siddharth in Bengaluru. They question him for promoting his film during Karnataka bandh, while activists fight for water rights. Siddharth remains unfazed and seeks support for his film, but eventually leaves due to pressure.

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

Siddaramaiah accuses Opposition of politicising Cauvery dispute

CM Siddaramaiah accuses BJP and JD-S of politicising Cauvery dispute for electoral gains. He claims the State Govt. has not opposed the bandh, but has imposed restrictions to ensure protestors do not take law into their hands. He also refers to former PM Deve Gowda's letter seeking PM Modi's intervention…

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

Drop bandh call, says Shivakumar; Opposition backs protesters

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to organisers of Mandya bandh to drop the call, arguing that it will not help the Cauvery cause, even as he slammed the Opposition for “politicising” the issue. He also indicated that some quantum of water had to be released before approaching the…

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Ask Cauvery Water Management Authority to reconsider its Cauvery water release order, Karnataka tells Supreme Court

Karnataka govt moves Supreme Court for Cauvery Water Management Authority to reconsider its decision to ensure 5,000 cusecs of river water to Tamil Nadu till Sept 29. Karnataka urged court to direct CWMA to reconsider decision after taking fresh recommendation from CWR Committee.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

‘Public involvement in Cauvery agitation dismal’

Karnataka Sugarcane Cultivators' Assoc. President Shanthakumar urges public to join Cauvery agitation for drinking water crisis. Plans to meet Kannada orgs, activists & NGOs to make it a mass movement. 1.3 crore people rely on Cauvery for water, need greater concern.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Ashwath Narayan lashes out at Congress for ‘mishandling’ Cauvery issue

BJP MLA C.N. Ashwath Narayan accused Congress of mishandling Cauvery issue, compromising State's interests & being inept & corrupt. He said the State govt failed to present facts before CWRC & CWMA & called Congress anti-farmer & anti-people. He said BJP was rebuilding network ahead of polls & expressed confidence…

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Don’t politicise Cauvery issue, says HC Mahadevappa

Karnataka Min. H.C. Mahadevappa urges opposition to abstain from politicising Cauvery issue; former Min. Tanveer Sait says water released to TN during all govts; State govt to decide future course of action at all-party meeting.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023