News for 'Cauvery'

Karnataka to appeal in SC against Cauvery authority, panel

Karnataka to appeal in SC against Cauvery authority, panel

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The all-party meeting on the Cauvery issue decided that two senior officials nominated by the state government as its representatives to the authority and the committee would participate in the July 2 meeting to present Karnataka's views.

File draft Cauvery scheme by May 3: SC to Centre

File draft Cauvery scheme by May 3: SC to Centre

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The court said the authorities are required to ensure peace till it peruses the draft scheme and finalises it for proper distribution of Cauvery water.

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The actor also said that the Centre will face TN wrath if it fails to set up CMB.

Cauvery: Centre in contempt for not framing water distribution scheme

Cauvery: Centre in contempt for not framing water distribution scheme

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The top court directed the Secretary of the Union water resources ministry to personally appear before it on May 14 with a draft of the Cauvery management scheme to implement its verdict on water sharing between four states including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Cauvery row: Dinakaran urges youth to boycott IPL in Chennai

Cauvery row: Dinakaran urges youth to boycott IPL in Chennai

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagham leader is set to embark on a series of protests covering the Cauvery basin regions of Tamil Nadu beginning Saturday.

AIADMK goes on hunger strike over Cauvery issue

AIADMK goes on hunger strike over Cauvery issue

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam led the strike against the Centre.

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cauvery verdict: EPS 'disappointed' by cut in quantum of water

Cauvery verdict: EPS 'disappointed' by cut in quantum of water

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

He however said: "Several advantageous features for Tamil Nadu find place in the verdict."

Cauvery rage brings Bengaluru to a halt

Cauvery rage brings Bengaluru to a halt

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Life came to a virtual standstill in Bengaluru and in Cauvery basin districts as protests spearheaded by Kannada outfits over release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu swept through the region during the dawn-to-dusk bandh on Saturday.

K'taka tells SC it released more Cauvery water to TN

K'taka tells SC it released more Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Karnataka claims that that it has supplied 116.697 tmcft of Cauvery water, instead of 100.04 tmcft, to TN.

'The Cauvery water dispute is going to get worse'

'The Cauvery water dispute is going to get worse'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

'The Cauvery river has become excessively politicised by all political parties.' 'They see a vote bank in an emotive issue of this kind.'

Cauvery row: SC to hear TN's plea against Centre on April 9

Cauvery row: SC to hear TN's plea against Centre on April 9

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

"We understand Tamil Nadu's difficulty of not getting water. We will resolve the issue," the bench said.

Siddaramaiah 'not afraid' as court orders police probe in MUDA scam

Siddaramaiah 'not afraid' as court orders police probe in MUDA scam

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

A Special Court in Bengaluru on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta police probe against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case.

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

'Vital to look at Cauvery beyond water disputes'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Sharing of water from a river which flows through several states is a crucial challenge which comes in the way of maintaining the spirit of good neighbourly relations.'

Congress core group discusses Cauvery dispute

Congress core group discusses Cauvery dispute

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

The Congress Core Group on Friday discussed the Cauvery dispute issue amid indications that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will take a final call on notifying the final award of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal by month-end.

Cauvery panel meet ends without compromise formula

Cauvery panel meet ends without compromise formula

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Cauvery monitoring committee, headed by Water Resources Secy DV Singh, met on Monday morning.

Congress BLAMES BJP for Cauvery controversy

Congress BLAMES BJP for Cauvery controversy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has committed a series of lapses in presenting the state's case before the Supreme Court and the Cauvery River Authority and is trying to cover up its mistakes by blaming the prime minister, who heads the CRA, the Congress alleged on Saturday.

Review: Ganga Cauvery is average

Review: Ganga Cauvery is average

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

The Kannada movie scores in its high class cinematography and top class songs. Cameraman H C Venu and music director K.Kalyan are the real heroes of the film. Newcomer Akshay is good in action sequences. Mahi is glamorous and emotes well. A watchable film.

PM's decision on Cauvery 'unscientific': BSY

PM's decision on Cauvery 'unscientific': BSY

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ruling on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, saying it was 'unscientific' and aimed at pleasing a section of people.

Cauvery issue: Rail roko protests rock Tamil Nadu

Cauvery issue: Rail roko protests rock Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Farmers and opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday staged rail roko agitation at various places in the state demanding the Centre to constitute the Cauvery Management Board immediately.

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

No water to Tamil Nadu, facing worst draught in 40 yrs: Shivakumar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Amid criticism and protests against the government over allegations that Cauvery water was being released from Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam to Tamil Nadu, he clarified that the discharge was meant for Bengaluru, and not for the neighbouring state.

Kumaraswamy orders release of 20,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN

Kumaraswamy orders release of 20,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

He expressed hope there would be smooth sharing of Cauvery river water with Tamil Nadu in view of prospects of a good monsoon.

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A bandh to protest against the release of Cauvery waters to Tamil Nadu has brought Karnataka to a standstill on Friday

'If Cauvery water doesn't come, we are at God's mercy'

'If Cauvery water doesn't come, we are at God's mercy'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'The Cauvery is not dependable as Karnataka will never consider our needs.'

Cauvery row: Bandh paralyses Karnataka

Cauvery row: Bandh paralyses Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The bandh evoked near-total response in the Cauvery belt, particularly in the volatile districts of Mandya, Mysore and Chamarajnagar, but the overall situation remained calm.

Cauvery: Karnataka to file review petition

Cauvery: Karnataka to file review petition

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

In anticipation of the award, police remained on alert in Bangalore, Mysore and Mandya districts in the Cauvery belt, to thwart any trouble.

Stopped releasing Cauvery water to TN: Karnataka CM

Stopped releasing Cauvery water to TN: Karnataka CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Karnataka has stopped releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu since Sunday evening, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar told the assembly on Monday.Shettar said the government had filed a review petition in the Supreme Court on its recent directive and challenged the Cauvery Monitoring Committee order.

Karnataka defers Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka defers Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

CM Siddaramaiah has called legislature session on September 23 to discuss the SC's direction.

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rains lash Tamil Nadu, schools closed in many districts

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts.

Cauvery panel rejects TN demand for water

Cauvery panel rejects TN demand for water

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The Cauvery Supervisory Committee on Wednesday rejected Tamil Nadu's demand for its share of water saying it was not feasible, given the deficit in inflows and storage level in reservoirs in Karnataka.

Heavy rainfall may help Karnataka in Cauvery wrangle

Heavy rainfall may help Karnataka in Cauvery wrangle

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Tamil Nadu doesn't need water from Cauvery River as it is already receiving excess water from Karnataka due to heavy north-east rains. This is what the Karnataka government is set to argue when it responds to the Tamil Nadu government's contempt plea filed over the Cauvery River water sharing issue in the Supreme Court.

Cauvery issue: Bengaluru to face major protests today

Cauvery issue: Bengaluru to face major protests today

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Protests over the Cauvery water dispute gained momentum on Friday with Kannada outfits planning several high-voltage rallies in Bengaluru even as the state government briefed a central team on the water storage levels in reservoirs.

Got Cauvery water after various hurdles: Jayalalithaa

Got Cauvery water after various hurdles: Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Friday said her government had overcome 'various hurdles' to secure 66 tmcft of Cauvery water as she asked partymen to help secure all 40 seats in the next Lok Sabha polls to ensure the state has a greater say at national level.

Violence over Cauvery waters will cost Sonia, Rahul dearly

Violence over Cauvery waters will cost Sonia, Rahul dearly

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The Congress leadership should have immediately called on the Karnataka chief minister to implement the Supreme Court order and crack down on the violence, says R Rajagopalan.

Cauvery row: Opposition bandh near total in Tamil Nadu

Cauvery row: Opposition bandh near total in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Rail and road blockade, demonstrations, and impromptu rallies by the Opposition marked the shutdown in the state affecting normal life to some extent.

Karnataka, TN spar at Cauvery supervisory committee meet

Karnataka, TN spar at Cauvery supervisory committee meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on Monday sparred at the meeting of Cauvery supervisory committee in New Delhi over the latter's share of the Cauvery water.

PM assures solution to Cauvery

PM assures solution to Cauvery

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

It is necessary that distress is shared equitably so that no specific region suffers excessively, " Dr Singh said.

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

DMK's Cauvery bandh evokes partial success in TN

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Thursday's Opposition-sponsored bandh did not bring Tamil Nadu to a standstill.

Karnataka releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid protests

Karnataka releases Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu amid protests

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Siddaramaiah added that all efforts would be made to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and other places as also for crops.

PM, ministers busy campaigning, can't approve Cauvery scheme: Centre to SC

PM, ministers busy campaigning, can't approve Cauvery scheme: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The Centre is playing politics and is more worried about its poll prospects in Karnataka than following the apex court order, says lawyers representing Tamil Nadu.