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Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah visits farmers’ protest site in Mandya

CM Siddaramaiah visits Mandya to protect farmers' interests in Cauvery dispute. Assures not to sacrifice farmers' interests for power. Arguing before CWRC & CWMA that Karnataka unable to release water due to drought. Govt. will make efforts to ensure drinking water & save crops. Released ₹50 cr for Mysugar revival…

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At CWMA meeting, T.N. presses for 16,000 cusecs of Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu govt. demanded 16,000 cusecs of Cauvery water from Karnataka; CWMA directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs for 15 days from Oct. 16. Meeting chaired by S.K. Haldar; TN govt. represented by Sandeep Saxena, R. Subramaniam & senior officials.

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Govt. protecting farmers’ interests, says DKS; Opposition begs to differ

CWRC orders 3K cusecs for 15 days; BJP, JD(S) blame govt for “failure”; Shivakumar says farmers’ interest will be protected; Bommai, Kumaraswamy call order “big shock”; Shivakumar says Mekedatu is priority.

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Farmers dismayed by CWRC’s decision on Cauvery

Karnataka farmers express dismay over CWRC's directive to release 3000 cusecs of water daily to TN for 15 days. Kurubur Shanthakumar of Karnataka Sugarcane Cultivators Association says this is a major setback & raises suspicion about CWRC & CWMA's intent. People of Bengaluru facing drinking water scarcity, farmers in Cauvery…

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Will protect Karnataka farmers’ interests despite Cauvery panel’s directions, says DKS

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar assures farmers' interests will be protected despite CWRC's water release directions. Inflows to reservoirs are 8-10K cusecs/day, and rainfall will make up for any shortfall. State govt. is taking steps to provide alternative land for Mekedatu project. Power shortage due to drought, govt. taking steps to…

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Cauvery water dispute | Madras High Court lawyers stage demonstration against Karnataka government

MHAA advocates protest Karnataka govt's reluctance to release Cauvery water to TN farmers. Carrying placards and raising slogans, they demand Karnataka respect SC order, CWRC and CWMA decisions on quantum of water TN is entitled to.

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

Karnataka farmers led by Kurubur Shanthakumar met CWMA's S.K. Haldar & Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat to oppose release of Cauvery water to TN. Submitted a memorandum to stop "unscientific" decision & sought distress formula, independent CWMA & Mekedatu balancing reservoir.

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Cauvery row | Karnataka files petition before CWMA seeking review order on releasing 3,000 cusecs water to Tamil Nadu

D.K. Shivakumar said the government has been making all the preparations to go ahead with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the river Cauvery in Kanakapura.

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Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to meet on October 12

CWRC to meet Oct 12 to review Cauvery basin situation. TN to demand Karnataka wipe out 12.185 tmc ft shortfall. TN received 45.2 tmc ft, incl. 13.6 tmc ft in Sept. Mettur dam storage at 9.4 tmc ft, may close in a week. TN to urge Karnataka to make good…

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Farmers detained for rail roko bid in Nagapattinam against Karnataka government

Farmers in Nagapattinam attempted to stage a rail roko to protest Karnataka govt's failure to release Cauvery water. They demanded Union govt to pressure Karnataka & CWMA to comply with SC orders & take control of dams. Police detained protestors & hunger strike planned.

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Tamil Nadu: Farmer association stage protest on railway track over Cauvery water row

The National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association held a protest on a railway track in Trichy on Sunday, demanding the release of the Cauvery water in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cauvery dispute: KRRS to hold demonstration in Delhi for Karnataka’s rights

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha will hold a demonstration in Delhi as part of its struggle for the State’s rightful share of the Cauvery waters

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DKS calls meeting of experts to get suggestions ahead of CWMA meeting

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called a meeting of experts in irrigation and agriculture sectors on Friday just ahead of the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s meeting in Delhi to get their suggestions.

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Cauvery Water Management Authority to meet on September 29

CWMA to meet in Delhi on Sept 29 to review water availability; TN to press for 12,500 cusecs till Oct 15; shortfall of 7.8 tmc ft to be made good; Karnataka has 59.43 tmc ft storage; TN realised 42.79 tmc ft since June 1.

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Bengaluru bandh: Unpacking the decades-long Cauvery dispute between TN and Karnataka

The century-old spar between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over sharing the water from Cauvery river has again spilled over with the water crisis intensifying in the region after poor rainfall.

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Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery row: Adequate bandobast made, says police

Police in Bengaluru Tuesday said they have made adequate bandobast and no protest or procession will be allowed amid a call for Bandh by farmer outfits to protest against an order by Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite…

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Expertise over politics: On the Cauvery water dispute

The dispute over the Cauvery has surfaced after a few years, highlighting the fact that the parties need a regular formula to share the shortfall and distress in years when the monsoon fails

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Explained | The Cauvery water conundrum

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in dispute over Cauvery water; SC asked Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs for 15 days; activists arrested; shops closed; coalition calls for Bengaluru bandh; CWDT's 2007 award and SC's 2018 judgment spell out sharing system; 740 tmc ft available in basin; TN needs water for irrigation,…

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H.D. Deve Gowda writes to PM Narendra Modi urging the Centre to file a review petition in Supreme Court on Cauvery water sharing

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on September 25, 2023 urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene in the Cauvery river water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and urged the Centre to file a review petition in the Supreme Court.

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CWMA urged to find lasting solution to Cauvery issue

Dinesh Gooligowda, MLC, has urged the Cauvery Water Management Authority to find a lasting solution to the sharing of the Cavery water in times of distress

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Tamil Nadu: Trichy farmers protest over Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka

A group of farmers in Tamil Nadu's Trichy on Sunday staged a protest in Cauvery River water over the ongoing dispute with Karnataka. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cauvery water release from KRS, Kabini reservoirs continue in compliance with CWMA directives

Amid protests, Karnataka continues to release water from Cauvery basin reservoirs as per CWMA directives. Outflow from KRS is 6034 cusecs, incl. 2503 cusecs for irrigation in Karnataka. Discharge to TN is 2973 cusecs, plus 2500 cusecs from Kabini reservoir, totalling 5473 cusecs. KRS level is 96.90 ft, Kabini 2275.01…

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Cauvery Water Row: Pro-Kannada outfits call for 'bandh' in Mandya today, security beefed up

Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organisations in Karnataka's Mandya have called for a 'Bandh' on Saturday to protest against the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for asking Karnataka government to release 5000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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