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Interlinking of rivers mooted as a solution to water dispute

Former IPS officer C. Chandrashekar suggests inter-linking of rivers as a possible solution to the Cauvery water sharing dispute. He argues that India's 4% water resources and growing population make it necessary to address food security. He also suggests that farmers of the Cauvery basin should approach the issue as…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Farmers to protest outside Karnataka MPs’ offices over Cauvery and Mahadayi issues on September 4

Federation of Karnataka Farmers' Associations call for protest outside MPs' offices on Sept 4 to condemn their silence on Cauvery & Mahadayi disputes. Farmers to submit representation after demonstration. Also demand quality power, protection of crops & cattle, & higher FRP for sugarcane.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Karnataka invites CWMA to visit its reservoirs in Cauvery basin

Karnataka has invited the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to visit the reservoirs across the Cauvery in the State to understand the ground reality and know the water distress that is being faced.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Karnataka starts releasing water on Cauvery Water Management Authority directives

Karnataka has begun releasing Cauvery water from its reservoirs to Tamil Nadu in compliance with CWMA directives. Outflow from KRS is 4,398 cusecs, Kabini 2,000 cusecs, totalling 6,398 cusecs. This is to meet the Supreme Court order to release 5,000 cusecs for 15 days.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Cauvery water row | Karnataka told to release 5,000 cusecs to Tamil Nadu

Cauvery Water Management Authority on August 29, 2023 directed Karnataka to ensure that 5,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water be realised at Billigundulu on the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border for the next 15 days — up to September 12.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

Panel asks Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee recommends Karnataka release 5000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN for 15 days. TN sought 24000 cusecs, Karnataka offered 3000. Heated discussion at hybrid meeting. Karnataka appealed against recommendation, TN to respond at CWMA meeting. Karnataka CM to discuss with legal team, Irrigation dept.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Cauvery water: Siddaramaiah instructs officials to prioritise welfare of Karnataka farmers

CM Siddaramaiah directs WRD to prioritise welfare of Karnataka farmers from Cauvery water. He expresses disapproval of "on and off" system, calls for distress formula. He stresses need to protect crops & drinking water, directs engineers to ensure tail-end farmers get water. He cautions officials on farmers' suicides, asks them…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

When the life force of Cauvery is inadequate

When the life force of Cauvery is inadequate

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Palaniswami wants DMK to explain why it is not urging its ally, Congress, to release Cauvery water as stipulated by the Supreme Court

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami questions DMK's inaction on Cauvery water release. He accuses CM M.K.Stalin of releasing water from Mettur dam without data from Meteorological dept. He demands relief for farmers hit by water shortage for Kuruvai cultivation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran expresses condolences for nine dead in Madurai railway station…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023