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Mekedatu dam can't be built without TN's consent: Minister Duraimurugan

Mekedatu dam can't be built without TN's consent: Minister Duraimurugan

Mekedatu dam can't be built without TN's consent: Minister Duraimurugan
Published on Mar 24, 2025 08:19 PM IST
PTI |

Alternative land identified for Mekedatu project in 3 districts

The displacement is expected to impact 233 families, and plans are being formulated to relocate them and provide adequate compensation.

The project is envisioned to provide sustainable drinking water supply. (HT photo)
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 06:34 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Nine villages in Karnataka inundated due to overflowing rivers

Following the release of water from the KRS and Kabini dams, the overflowing of Cauvery and Kabini Rivers has led to severe flooding in nine villages of southern Karnataka on Thursday, said officials familiar with the matter.

Rescue officials help stranded people in the flooded Uttara Kannada district on Thursday (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 07:08 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Cauvery issue: Will release 8,000 cusecs water to TN, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Cauvery issue: Will release 8,000 cusecs water to TN, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Cauvery issue: Will release 8,000 cusecs water to TN, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah
Published on Jul 14, 2024 07:48 PM IST
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‘Bengaluru facing shortfall of 500 MLD water’: Karnataka CM

According to the CM, 1,470 MLD water comes from Cauvery river and 650 MLD is sourced from borewells.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.(ANI)
Published on Mar 19, 2024 03:05 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Karnataka: Three men go for a swim in Cauvery river, drown

Police identified the victims as Vinod (23), a native of Mullusige, Sachin( 25) of Chikkathur, and Srinivas (25) a native of Hebbale

The bodies were fished out late at night, said police. (HT)
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 07:55 AM IST

CM asserts govt's commitment to implement Mekedatu, other irrigation projects

Presenting the 2024-25 budget in the Assembly, he listed out steps to implement various projects such as Mekedatu, Kalasa-Banduri and Yettihanole.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah speaks inside Karnataka Legislative Council in Bengaluru.(PTI)
Published on Feb 16, 2024 03:58 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Karnataka water project dispute: Union jal shakti minister accuses Siddaramaiah of ‘spreading misinformation’

Shekhawat’s response came after Siddaramaiah’s statement on Saturday alleging that the Narendra Modi-led government had not adequately addressed Karnataka’s water-related issues

Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the five projects prioritised for Karnataka under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana- Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme, three have been completed, and two are in progress. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 07:42 AM IST
By, Bengaluru

Tamil Nadu assembly adopts resolution seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka

The resolution was declared passed unanimously by speaker M Appavu after the BJP staged a walkout.

Tamil Nadu assembly adopts resolution seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka
Published on Oct 09, 2023 03:02 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath

Sadhguru urges Karnataka, TN to strengthen Cauvery, MP Tejasvi Surya responds

Spiritual leader Sadhguru urged Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to strengthen the Cauvery basin instead of fighting, which evoked a response from BJP MP Tejasvi Surya.

Sadhguru's post evoked a response from BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who thanked the leader and said both the states should look into the cropping pattern in the region.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 04:49 PM IST

Karnataka bandh: 44 flights cancelled to and from state

As many as 44 flights were cancelled to and from Karnataka amid the state-wide bandh today, including 22 flights arriving in Bengaluru and 22 departing flights.

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. (HT Archive)
Published on Sep 29, 2023 11:24 AM IST

Karnataka Bandh: Freedom Park sole location for rallies, says Bengaluru top cop

Karnataka bandh: Protests are allowed only at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, said police commissioner B Dayananda.

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda.(ANI)
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 09:42 AM IST

Bengaluru: Karnataka Rakshana Vedike protests against state MPs over Cauvery row

The KRV activists shouted slogans of "Cauvery Is Ours" as they protested against the release of the river water to Tamil Nadu.

KRV Women's Wing President Ashwini Gowda said this is the time for all Kannadigas to come together.(ANI)
Published on Sep 29, 2023 08:17 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

BJP MP waits 48 hrs to meet TN CM over Cauvery dispute, meeting doesn't happen

BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya waited 48 hours to meet Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to discuss the drinking water crisis in Bengaluru, but the meeting did not take place.

BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya and others during an all-party meeting to discuss the Cauvery issue in Bengaluru earlier this month.(PTI)
Published on Sep 29, 2023 07:11 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

State-wide bandh in Karnataka tomorrow: Here's what to expect

Karnataka braced for a state-wide bandh on Friday in protest against releasing of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Here's what to expect tomorrow.

The Karnataka bandh is being backed by nearly 2,000 pro-Kannada groups. (Representational image)(PTI)
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 01:54 PM IST

Two booked in Tamil Nadu over fake videos of attack on Tamilians in Karnataka

“By posting such false news and videos which is being shared they have created public disharmony between the two states,” said a senior police official

Tamil Nadu police on Wednesday warned people against spreading rumours that Tamilians were being attacked in Karnataka over the Cauvery water sharing issue. (HT Archives)
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 07:15 AM IST

Will challenge CWRC's order to release Cauvery water to TN in SC: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka will challenge the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's direction to release water to Tamil Nadu before the Supreme Court, CM Siddaramaiah said.

Chief minister Siddaramaiah. (PTI)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 27, 2023 04:07 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Cauvery row heats up, parallel protests held in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Tit-for-tat protests in the two states over the 150-year-old dispute disrupted normal life but no incidents of violence or vandalism were reported

Kannada activists protest against Karnataka Government over the issue of releasing water from Cauvery river to Tamil Nadu, in Bengaluru, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 (PTI)
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 10:09 AM IST

CWRC directs Karnataka to release 3000 cusecs of water to TN from Sept 28

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee on Tuesday recommended Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu starting September 28.

The CWRC has now directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu till October 15.(HT_PRINT)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 03:03 PM IST

Farmers stage half-naked protest amid Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row

Farmers in Bengaluru staged a half-naked protest against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

Farmers raised slogans demanding the government to stop releasing water to Tamil Nadu.(ANI)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 02:43 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Bengaluru bandh: Farmer leader leads march, among protesters detained

The Supreme Court’s refusal last week to stay the CWRC’s order directing Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu triggered protests.

Police said no incidents of violence have been reported so far. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 10:11 AM IST

Cauvery row: Farmers call for ‘bandh’ as protests continue, security tightened

Farmers and pro-Kannada outfits in Karnataka's Mandya continued protests against the release of water to Tamil Nadu, calling for a “bandh”.

Protestors formed human chains in protest of release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.(ANI)
Published on Sep 23, 2023 10:31 AM IST

Cauvery water row: Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members stage protests in Udupi

Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members protested against the CWMA order to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while farmers called for a 'Bandh'.

Members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike raise slogans during a protest against Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).(PTI)
Published on Sep 23, 2023 08:27 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

What is Cauvery water row? Latest updates on Karnataka-Tamil Nadu dispute

The Cauvery water dispute spewed a fresh row after the CWMA order directed Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.

Cauvery river(HT File Photo)
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 10:41 AM IST

Karnataka CM, DCM meet officials in Delhi, discuss Cauvery dispute

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the government will seek a stay on the CWMA order in Supreme Court regarding the Cauvery dispute.

CM Siddaramaiah said the state has observed its lowest August rainfall in 123 years, which has caused increased distress. (ANI)
Published on Sep 20, 2023 03:56 PM IST

‘Sit together and sort it out’: Ex-PM Deve Gowda on Cauvery water row with TN

Former PM Deve Gowda said legal battles won't solve the ongoing Cauvery water dispute, and urged Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to negotiate.

JD(S) chief HD Devegowda requested Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to sit together and sort out the problem.
Published on Sep 19, 2023 08:20 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM chairs all-party meet to discuss way forward

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah held a special emergency all-party meeting to discuss the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar.(ANI)
Published on Sep 13, 2023 02:49 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM calls for special emergency meeting today

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah called an emergency meeting today after the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee recommended release of water to Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with DCM DK Shivakumar hold an emergency meeting with cabinet ministers over the Cauvery water-sharing issue. (ANI Photo)(CMO Karnataka )
Published on Sep 13, 2023 08:30 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S

Cannot release more water to Tamil Nadu: Karnataka agriculture minister

The minister further expressed hope that the state would get a favourable verdict from the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the Cauvery water dispute for September 21. (Flickr)
Updated on Sep 07, 2023 04:43 AM IST

Mekedatu project: We will not trouble you, be generous, says DKS to TN govt

Stating that the key to unlock the Mekedatu issue is with the Centre, Shivakumar said there were orders on how much water Karnataka has to release.

Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar.
Published on Jun 01, 2023 06:37 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
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