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Karnataka farmers oppose further release of water to Tamil Nadu

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Association have opposed any further release of water from the reservoirs to Tamil Nadu.

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Farmers’ body demands immediate intervention of State, Central governments

KRRS, in association with Hasiru Sene, demand govt. intervention to address farmers' issues incl. cost of farming, price fall, debt, WTO benefits & BT mustard. They protested illegal land acquisition in Devanahalli & met CM Siddaramaiah to discuss their demands.

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Future course of action on Cauvery issue after discussion with CM and Dy.CM, says Cheluvarayaswamy

While KRRS leader and Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah has described the postponement of the hearing of the Cauvery water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to September 21 by the Supreme Court as a “big blow” to the State’s interests, Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy has assured that a suitable…

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Cauvery water row: KRRS files plea before SC seeking to implead in case related to Tamil Nadu’s petition

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha has filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking to implead as a respondent in the case related to Tamil Nadu’s petition on August 14 seeking release of Cauvery water from Karnataka.

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Cauvery issue: KRRS to hold protest on September 5

KRRS demands govt. stop release of Cauvery water to TN. To support demand, protest in all district centres on Sept. 5. Govt. must uphold interest of Karnataka farmers, save them from water scarcity. Govt. must file review petition, seek Centre's intervention to resolve crisis. Need water usage policy, public debate…

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Farmers’ protest against release of Cauvery water continues

The farmers’ protest against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu continued at the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) site for the second day on Thursday.

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Release of Cauvery water triggers farmers protest at KRS

KRRS farmers protest release of Cauvery water to TN. Led by Badagalpura Nagendra, 150 farmers assembled near KRS for day & night sit-in. MLA Darshan Puttanaiah & Kannada activists support protest. Farmers demand more water to save standing crops & distress formula. Kurubur Shanthakumar suggests Mekedatu Project to benefit both…

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KRRS protests CWRC directive on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

At the rate of 5,000 cusecs per day, about 7 TMC ft of water will be discharged while the available quantum of water in the Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir is around 24 TMC ft. This includes 4 tmc ft of dead storage.

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KRRS urges Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to declare drought in Karnataka for 2023-24

Delegation of KRRS farmers urged CM Siddaramaiah to declare drought in Karnataka due to poor monsoon rains. They asked Centre to abide by State's decision and release funds. Last 19 yrs, State faced 11 droughts & 4 floods, causing difficulties to farmers. KRRS also sought amendments to Sugar (Control) Order…

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Farmers seek assured water supply for paddy cultivation

KRRS seeks ICC directives to release water for paddy cultivation. Farmers need assurance of water supply to take up sowing in July/August. Water should be released in phase-wise manner to fill up lakes/waterbodies, recharge groundwater. KRRS urges district admin to ensure sugarcane factories clear arrears to farmers or face agitation.

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Activists flag new threat to Eco-Sensitive Zones from amendment to Land Reforms Act

Karnataka's amendment to Land Reforms Act allowing non-agriculturists to buy agricultural land near Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) of national parks & wildlife sanctuaries is a threat to wildlife & environment. Activists & farmers have raised concerns of commercial exploitation & human-wildlife conflict. Brochures of "eco farms" reveal their real purpose of…

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Karnataka announces support price of ₹1,250 per quintal for copra

While the price of copra in the open market in 2022 was ₹19,000 per quintal, it has fallen to ₹7,500 per quintal this year.

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KRRS demands increase in support price for copra

Contending that the minimum support price (MSP) for copra fixed by the Centre was far less than the cost of cultivation, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has sought an immediate increase in the MSP and financial assistance by the State government.

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Farmers complain about inadequate sugarcane FRP

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has expressed disappointment over the inadequate Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) fixed by the Centre for sugarcane during the sugar season of 2023-24.

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Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha urges State govt. to distribute ragi or jowar to make up for rice shortage

Criticising the Union Government for its “pettiness” in declining supply of rice to Karnataka, the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has urged the State government to not only come forward and purchase the required rice from farmers in the State, but also to distribute ragi and jowar to make up…

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KRRS demands withdrawal of Land Reforms Amenment Act, APMC Act introduced by BJP

The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) has urged the State government to revoke the amendments and laws on land reforms and APMC introduced by the previous BJP government, on the grounds that they are detrimental to the farmers.

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KRRS observes ‘raitha satyagraha’ demanding withdrawal of ‘anti-farmer’ laws

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) members observed ‘raitha satyagraha’ in the State on Thursday demanding the withdrawal of what they called anti-farmer laws — Karnataka Land Reforms Act, anti-cow slaughter law, and APMC Act.

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Shivamogga farmers stage protest in support of agitating wrestlers

Shivamogga unit of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, on Thursday, June 1, staged a protest in Shivamogga, expressing solidarity with wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan in Delhi.

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Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha demands government to oppose Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2020

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Farmers to hold mega rally in Mandya to highlight key issues

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KRRS faction seeks probe into Kodihalli Chandrashekar issue

This follows sting operation by television channel

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Council polls: KRRS-backed candidate jumps into fray

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‘Ban entry of two Hindutva leaders into Mandya’

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Farmers seek actual MSP for paddy, maize and ragi

Members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha on Tuesday staged a demonstration seeking fulfillment of their various demands, including procurement of ragi, paddy and jowar at minimum support price, uninterrupted power supply to their irrigation pumpsets, and waiver of electricity bills.

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