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Bommai leads BJP delegation to KRS, asks govt. to stop release of water to T.N.

The former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai led a delegation of BJP leaders to KRS reservoir near here to examine the “ground situation” and appealed to the State government to immediately stop releasing water to Tamil Nadu.

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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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Tamil Nadu gets 3.9 tmcft of Cauvery water in one week

TN realises 3.9tmcft Cauvery water from Karnataka in 1wk of 6.48tmcft over 15 days. CWMA directed 5,000cusecs from Aug 29. Avg daily flow up to Aug 31 fluctuated. TN received 34.65tmcft from June-Sept 4, 56.63tmcft short of normal 91.28tmcft. CWMA reworked daily quantum to 10,000cusecs for 15 days. Mettur dam…

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May not be feasible to release Cauvery water after September 12, Karnataka tells Supreme Court

Karnataka said Tamil Nadu’s demand for supply of 24,000 cusecs per day was wholly unjustified and based on a completely erroneous assumption that the water year of 2023-24 was a normal one.

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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: Farmers and AAP activists protest outside MP’s office in Mysuru

Farmers, AAP workers protest outside BJP MP's office in Mysuru over Cauvery issue. Farmers criticise BJP MPs for not raising issue with PM Modi. AAP leader Siddaraju takes exception to MP's failure to receive representation. Farmers urge govt to find permanent solution to Cauvery dispute.

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T.N. govt consistently taking steps to get water from Karnataka: official

TN govt taking consistent efforts to protect farmers' interests, get Cauvery water from Karnataka. TN insisted Karnataka release water as per schedule. CWMA directed Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of water in 15 days. TN requested 24,000 cusecs, but CWMA reduced quantum. TN moved SC for direction to release 24,000…

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All four dams in Karnataka, Mettur dam in T.N. should be brought under Cauvery Water Management Authority: Anbumani

PMK chief Anbumani urges TN govt to move SC to bring Karnataka dams under CWMA; calls for investing ₹1 lakh cr in water schemes, restoring Noyyal river & increasing paddy incentive to ₹500/quintal.PMK chief Anbumani urges TN govt to move SC to bring Karnataka dams under CWMA to ensure Cauvery…

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There is no dissidence in Congress, says Minister

#Belagavi #Congress #MLAs #BJP #Siddaramaiah #Cauvery #SCP #TSP #Scheduled Castes #Scheduled Tribes Cong. MLAs in Belagavi are voicing concerns for development, not power. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will solve any issues. BJP leaders are making irresponsible statements about poaching MLAs. People have stripped BJP of power, unable to appoint Leader of…

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Absence of distress formula: Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha blames successive State governments

Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha blames successive govts. for lack of 'distress formula' for Cauvery water sharing. 28 MPs failed to protect State's farmers. No serious efforts to convince Centre's Water Resources Ministry. 130 taluks suffering from drought, yet no official declaration. Govt. must provide financial aid & compensation to farmers. If…

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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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Cauvery row: Karnataka will place ground reality before CWMA, but won’t approach SC now, says DKS

Following legal experts’ opinion on the ongoing row on the release of Cauvery waters during the distress year to Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka government has decided to place the ground reality in the basin area before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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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Asked Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water from Aug. 29 for 15 days, Cauvery Water Management Authority tells SC

Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directs Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from Aug 29 for 15 days; TN seeks enhancement in quantum of water.

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Share the distress: On Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and water rights

The plight of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu reinforces the need for a distress-sharing formula as far sharing the waters of the Cauvery is concerned

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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…

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