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Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The matter was postponed due to a judge's illness, which caused a delay. Tamil Nadu seeks enforcement of the Cauvery Water Management Authority's directives. The court aims to ensure…

The Economic Times

Karnataka Bandh 2026: Will schools, banks, offices, train, taxi, buses, markets remain closed? Here's all you should know

Karnataka Bandh 2026 will be observed on August 13 from 6 am to 6 pm over the Cauvery water dispute and demands linked to the Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri projects. Schools, offices and essential services are expected to remain open, while transport, shops and inter-state travel may face disruptions.

The Economic Times

CWC is better placed to decide on Mekedatu and Vennar projects, says CWMA chairman

ChennaiCauvery Water Management Authority defends decision to refer Vennar sub-basin and Mekedatu projects to Central Water Commission.

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DMDK treasurer Premalatha meets Governor, submits representation on various issues including Cauvery water sharing

Premalatha Vijayakanth urged the Governor to intervene and advise the Central and State govts to pressure Karnataka to implement Cauvery Water Management Authority order, take action on illegal mining, Tasmac irregularities, NLC issue, fishermen issue, and teachers strike.

The Hindu

DKS calls meeting of experts to get suggestions ahead of CWMA meeting

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called a meeting of experts in irrigation and agriculture sectors on Friday just ahead of the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s meeting in Delhi to get their suggestions.

The Hindu

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery row: Adequate bandobast made, says police

Police in Bengaluru Tuesday said they have made adequate bandobast and no protest or procession will be allowed amid a call for Bandh by farmer outfits to protest against an order by Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite…

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BJP and JD(S) have the responsibility to continue tradition of remaining united and unanimous on land, water, and language issues: CM

CM urges Opp. to not politicize land, water & language issues. He says all parties have set aside differences in the past & govt. will handle the Cauvery crisis sensitively while protecting the State's interest. He appeals to public to not fall prey to wrong info & maintain peace.

The Hindu

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Cauvery Water Row: Pro-Kannada outfits call for 'bandh' in Mandya today, security beefed up

Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organisations in Karnataka's Mandya have called for a 'Bandh' on Saturday to protest against the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for asking Karnataka government to release 5000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka likely to wait for outcome of CWMA meeting before deciding future course of action

Karnataka is likely to await the outcome of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) meeting before taking the future course of action with respect to release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Biligundlu yet to record increased flow in Cauvery despite Karnataka releasing water to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka released less water than ordered by Cauvery Water Management Authority. Measurement of flow at Biligundlu revealed no increase in quantum of water. Karnataka had almost implemented 1st direction of Authority but released less water than ordered. 70% of quantum of water was received in a week.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu walks out of Cauvery Water Management Authority meeting

Tamil Nadu walked out of CWMA meeting after Karnataka refused to agree to release 37.9 tmc ft water due. TN highlighted problems faced by farmers, but Karnataka said TN had sufficient water storage. CWMA recommended Karnataka release 10,000 cusecs for 15 days, re-evaluating quantity based on future rainfall.

The Hindu

Cauvery Authority to meet on June 16

The subject of the proposed Mekedatu dam may not figure at the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s meeting to be held in New Delhi on June 16

The Hindu

Cauvery Water Management Authority puts off meeting again

Tamil Nadu’s request is behind the postponement this time

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Tamil Nadu delegation to meet Jal Shakti minister: CM M K Stalin

CHENNAI: Chief minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced that a delegation of legislature party leaders led by water resources minister Duraimurugan would soon meet Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Delhi. The decision comes in the wake of the statement of Cauvery Water Management Authority chairman S…

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Anbumani cautions government over Mekedatu

Cauvery Water Management Authority keen on giving approval for the project, he says

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu: Paattali Makkal Katchi opposes Mekedatu deliberation

TRICHY: The Tamil Nadu government should move the Supreme Court and get the deliberation on the Mekedatu dam project removed from the agenda of the scheduled meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss said on Monday.

The Times of India

Cauvery Water Management Authority has to decide on Mekedatu project, says solicitor general Tushar Mehta

CHENNAI: Solicitor general of India Tushar Mehta stated it was indisputable that the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) was constituted to give effect to the Tribunal award as modified by the Supreme Court and it would have to take a decision as to whether the Karnataka government’s Mekedatu dam project…

The Times of India

Karnataka: CM Basavaraj Bommai attacks Tamil Nadu over moving Supreme Court on Cauvery

MYSURU: A day after Tamil Nadu filed an objection in the Supreme Court stating Karnataka cannot table the Mekedatu project at the court-constituted Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), CM Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday criticised the TN government's stand. Asserting that the lower riparian state has no jurisdiction to seek the…

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Tamil Nadu urges Cauvery panel to ensure water release by Karnataka

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has urged the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to ensure that Karnataka releases Cauvery water to TN as per schedule this year.

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