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Is the urban water system breaking?

Bengaluru water crisis: Indian Institute of Science’s T.V. Ramachandra and water conservationist S. Vishwanath discuss whether the urban water system is breaking? 

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

Cauvery is not just about water: former Madras High Court judge

Cauvery – A Long-winded Dispute, published by The Hindu, was launched by Prabha Sridevan, former Madras High Court judge

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

Farmers’ association decides to enter the fray in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency

The Taml Nadu Cauvery Vivasayigal Sangam, one of the most vocal farmers’ organisations in the Cauvery delta region, has decided to contest the Lok Sabha election from Thanjavur opposing the ‘anti-farmer policies’ of the BJP and the DMK governments at the Centre and in the State respectively

The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024

Farmers observe fast against Karnataka’s bid to build dam at Mekedatu

Farmers and members of the Coordination Committee of All Farmers’ Associations of Tamil Nadu observed a fast at Tiruvarur on Friday urging the State government to take up legal steps to prevent Karnataka government from going ahead with its proposal to build a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Highways Department invites tenders for bridge across the Cauvery

The State Highways Department has called for tenders for the construction of one more bridge across the Cauvery between Srirangam and Tiruchi

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

‘Save Coorg’ calls trend as water crisis takes centre stage in Karnataka

Save Coorg campaign urges conservation to protect River Cauvery, Western Ghats, and ensure water supply for Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Bengaluru, the parched IT capital of India

Households in Bengaluru, dependent on water supply from the Cauvery river or water tankers, are preparing for the current water crisis to worsen as the city stares at a long, hot summer.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

Cauvery water supply to 110 villages will commence from May, says D.K. Shivakumar

The 110 villages located on the outskirts of Bengaluru will get drinking water from Cauvery in May, said Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He was responding to questions in the Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

Cauvery pact: a controversial journey

On the 33rd anniversary of the 1892 Agreement, the two parties entered into a fresh agreement at Fort St. George, Madras, on February 18, 1924, which even today remains the last such understanding between the two States. A.R. Banerji, Mysore Dewan, and P. Hawkins, Public Works Department’s Secretary of Madras,…

The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024

Vaiko condemns Siddaramaiah’s remarks over Mekedatu proposal

Vaiko objects to Karnataka Chief Minister's proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery, citing negative impact on Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024