News for '-cauvery'

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

'Lankan Tamils can be added to Citizenship Act later'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Chief Minister Palaniswami is meeting Modi on December, 19, he may mention Tamil refugees when he talks to him.'

Row erupts over iPhone being gifted to Karnataka MPs

Row erupts over iPhone being gifted to Karnataka MPs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The gift was given to 40 Karnataka MPs ahead of a meeting of them convened by Kumaraswamy in New Delhi to discuss state-related issues, including the Cauvery, to be taken up in the Parliament during the monsoon session beginning on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu farmers temporarily call off strike after CM's assurance

Tamil Nadu farmers temporarily call off strike after CM's assurance

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

The farmers, who have been staging a protest for the past 41 days demanding a Rs-40,000 crore drought relief package, farm loan waiver and setting up of the Cauvery Management Board by the Centre

Rain claims 39 lives in Karnataka

Rain claims 39 lives in Karnataka

Rediff.com24 Jun 2007

There was no let up in the rain fury in the districts of Kodagu, the origin of river Cauvery, Belgaum, Bijapur, Raichur, Gulbarga, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, where normal life has been thrown out of gear.

16th Lok Sabha: Less number of sittings but more time spent on legislation

16th Lok Sabha: Less number of sittings but more time spent on legislation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

During the 16th Lok Sabha, 180 bills were passed and 45 ordinances promulgated.

MLA Ambareesh resigns after Karnataka cabinet reshuffle

MLA Ambareesh resigns after Karnataka cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The resignation letter states he is resigning as MLA of Mandya constituency, without assigning any reason.

RIL-BP working to extend life of gas fields in KG-D6 block

RIL-BP working to extend life of gas fields in KG-D6 block

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

BP, which bought a 30 per cent stake in RIL's 21 oil and gas blocks, including KG-D6, for $7.026 billion in 2011, is working with RIL to arrest the output decline in the fields.

LS adjourns before schedule, to meet on April 26

LS adjourns before schedule, to meet on April 26

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

He announced adjournment of the House till April 26. Before the debate began, Chatterjee appealed to members to discuss the contentious water-sharing issue in a dispassionate and responsible manner.

Reliance on oil hunt in Lanka

Reliance on oil hunt in Lanka

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Reliance discovers gas off TN coast

Reliance discovers gas off TN coast

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Reliance Industries has made a 'significant' gas find in a Cauvery basin block-off the east coast, company officials said.

RIL strikes gas off TN coast

RIL strikes gas off TN coast

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Reliance Industries has made a 'significant' gas find in a Cauvery basin block-off the east coast, company officials said.

Who is behind TN farmers' protest?

Who is behind TN farmers' protest?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While a lot of TN farmers are indeed in a very bad condition, the agitation at Jantar Mantar doesn't seem to be apolitical, says Sudhir Bisht.

BPCL to invest Rs 6,000 cr in exploration business

BPCL to invest Rs 6,000 cr in exploration business

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Bharat Petroleum Corporation lans to invest around Rs 6,000 crore (Rs 60 billion) in the exploration and production business over the next few years.

AIADMK, other outfits intensify protests over Jayalalithaa conviction

AIADMK, other outfits intensify protests over Jayalalithaa conviction

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Protests by supporters of ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and several other outfits, including party affiliated trade unions intensified across the state against the conviction of Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case, seeking her early release.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Gold, cellphones, gift coupons: It's raining freebies in Amma's manifesto

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The manifesto was unveiled by Jayalalithaa at a public rally, in a departure from usual practice of release at party headquarters in Chennai.

A modern school that teaches Vedas

A modern school that teaches Vedas

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

Students are made aware of the relevance of Vedic culture and ancient heritage and imparted Vedic knowledge about all the four Vedas by experts (Vidwans) in the field.

Floods in TN throw life out of gear

Floods in TN throw life out of gear

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

The rain claimed the life of a eight-year-old girl, who was crushed to death when a portion of her hut collapsed early on Tuesday.

The AIADMK MP so in love with Kashmir and its saffron

The AIADMK MP so in love with Kashmir and its saffron

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Taking part in the discussion of the situation in the Valley on Wednesday, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Navaneethakrishnan couldn't hide his love for Kashmir.

Centre to form single tribunal to settle inter-state water disputes

Centre to form single tribunal to settle inter-state water disputes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

A decision to approve an amendment to the act was taken at the Union Cabinet's meeting held earlier this week. The amendment is likely to be introduced in Parliament in its next session.

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Budget session of Parliament was the least productive since the year 2000.

Maran, a master strategist

Maran, a master strategist

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Karnataka releases water to TN on PM's request

Karnataka releases water to TN on PM's request

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

The water was being released from Kabini reservoir.

Ashwin wins hearts, covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

Ashwin wins hearts, covers for Engineer faux pas at BCCI Awards

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin's sense of humour is unmatched and he won a lot of hearts with a moving speech in which he even made up for a faux pas by former India keeper Farookh Engineer.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Flood situation in TN, Karnataka, West Bengal grim

Flood situation in TN, Karnataka, West Bengal grim

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Flood situation in TN, Karnataka, West Bengal grim

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

6 hill stations in South India that you must visit

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Tea and coffee estates, the smell of eucalyptus in the crisp mountain air, cool nights huddled in shawls, sylvan lake rides and mountain treks... Peace and tranquility is at hand!

Veerappan encounter was fake: Rights activists

Veerappan encounter was fake: Rights activists

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

The STF had captured Veerappan and his three associates two days before they were actually killed, human rights activists claimed.

Charged with sedition for opposing interlinking of rivers

Charged with sedition for opposing interlinking of rivers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'I am fighting for my country's land and I am fighting for my people.' 'I am fighting for my country, not against it.'

Jaya wants asset case transferred to Pondicherry

Jaya wants asset case transferred to Pondicherry

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Raising doubts about the possibility of a fair trial in Tamil Nadu, the apex court had directed the case to be transferred to a special court in Karnataka.

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The nine-day Mahamaham festival, known as the 'Kumbh Mela of the south', concluded In Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with conduct of the most important event 'theerthavari', witnessed by lakhs of people.

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Cyclone Gaja leaves 33 dead in TN, navy joins relief operations

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

As of now, 1,77,500 people have been housed in over 351 camps, the chief minister said, adding food, and medical amenities were being provided to them by the government.

The Chennai water train is here!

The Chennai water train is here!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com tracks the train from Jolarpettai carrying its precious cargo.

IPL Preview: Sunrisers seek to bounce back in clash against CSK

IPL Preview: Sunrisers seek to bounce back in clash against CSK

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to bounce back when they take on Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

IPL PHOTOS: CSK bulldoze Rajasthan Royals after Watson ton

IPL PHOTOS: CSK bulldoze Rajasthan Royals after Watson ton

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between CSK and Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Friday.

Rudy to kick off air race by flying aircraft

Rudy to kick off air race by flying aircraft

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

Rudy, a commercial pilot license holder, will fly at a speed of 95 nautical miles at an altitude of 7,500 feet following the Cauvery river from Mettur to touch Tiruchirappali.

Pondicherry CM not to attend CRA meeting

Pondicherry CM not to attend CRA meeting

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Airport sources in Chennai said Rangasamy was scheduled to take the 0640 Indian Airlines flight, but his ticket was cancelled.

Gail signs deal with Mosbacher India

Gail signs deal with Mosbacher India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

State-run gas firm Gas Authority of India Ltd on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Mosbacher India and Hindustan Oil Exploration Co Ltd for sale and transportation of gas produced from PY-1 fields in offshore Cauvery basin.

Union minister reaches out to opposition to break Parliament logjam

Union minister reaches out to opposition to break Parliament logjam

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The second leg of the budget session is of 23 days and all 14 days so far have been wasted.