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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.

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Tamil Nadu to move Supreme Court as Karnataka refuses to share Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu government to move Supreme Court over Karnataka's refusal to share Cauvery water. The TN CM wrote to Union Minister of Jal Shakti requesting to ensure TN's share of water, but forums failed to act. Karnataka said it would release only 8,000 cusecs on August 22.

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Some roles keep haunting me even days after performing, says Prakash Raj

Actor Prakash Raj interacted with people in Shivamogga. He spoke about his career, politics, art, literature, and literary figures. He also discussed electoral politics and deforestation, lamenting the potential disappearance of the Cauvery River.

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Palaniswami hits out at Stalin over Cauvery water issue

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Farmers’ body opposes release of water to T.N.; seeks release of water to irrigation canals

Opposing the release of water from reservoirs in the Cauvery basin to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, the Federation of Karnataka State Farmers’ Association president Kurubur Shanthakumar has urged the State government to instead release water to irrigation canals to facilitate sowing of paddy in the State.

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No scope for holding talks with Karnataka over Cauvery issue: T.N. Water Resources Minister

TN Min. Duraimurugan: No scope for talks with Karnataka over Cauvery water. Tribunal verdict final; if issue, move court. TN parties firm in protecting rights. Stalin govt. making efforts to secure water, but no response from PMO/Union Min. of Jal Shakti.

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Edappadi Palaniswami asks T.N. CM Stalin to hold talks with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah for Cauvery water release

The AIADMK’s general secretary, Edapadi K. Palaniswami, on Saturday asked Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to rush to Bengaluru and hold talks with his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, to secure the State’s share of Cauvery water.

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BJP, TMC question Stalin for not taking up the Cauvery issue with Congress

TN BJP, TMC accuse CM Stalin of lethargic attitude towards Cauvery issue due to alliance with Congress. BJP State President Annamalai says DMK reaching out to PM Modi to complain about alliance partners. TMC President Vasan alleges Karnataka govt continuing efforts to construct dam at Mekedatu without clearance. Urges TN…

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CM Stalin urges PM Modi to instruct Karnataka to release Cauvery water to T.N.

Flagging the “grim scenario” faced by the farmers of Cauvery delta in saving their kuruvai paddy crop, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting his immediate intervention in instructing Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu’s due share of Cauvery water, and to further clear the…

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At Cauvery Authority’s meet on Aug. 11, T.N. may raise shortfall in water release and press for its share

TN to urge Karnataka to make up shortfall in Cauvery water at CWMA meet on Aug 11; TN had requested CWMA to direct Karnataka to release water; TN apprised of CWMA's decision on Mekedatu project; AIADMK's OPS urges CM Stalin to use good offices with Congress to ensure Karnataka releases…

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When a Chief Minister went on a four-day fast for Cauvery water

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Concern over land conversion proposals before Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary ESZ monitoring committee

Mysuru's ESZ monitoring committee to discuss 7 new eco-tourism projects despite restriction on new projects in ESZ notification. Land conversion proposal raises concerns of habitat disturbance. High Court judgement states to reduce pressure on elephant habitat. Task Force recommends mitigatory measures against large-scale tourism infrastructure. No provision to take up…

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Centre says it is for States involved to arrive at a consensus on Godavari-Cauvery link project

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu, stated this in response to a question raised by MP M. Thambidurai in the Rajya Sabha; the project envisages the transfer of surplus water of the Godavari river from the Inchampalli dam Telengana to the Grand Anicut, near Thanjavur, on the Cauvery

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Panneerselvam demands compensation of ₹35,000 per acre for farmers of Cauvery delta

O. Panneerselvam demands ₹35,000/acre compensation for Cauvery delta farmers unable to cultivate paddy due to low water receipt from Karnataka. Urges CM Stalin to take steps to secure water for remaining areas.

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Signs of monsoon revival: Storage position in Cauvery basin reservoirs still an area of concern

Monsoon revival in Cauvery basin brings hope of increased storage in major reservoirs, but current levels remain low. Harangi nearing full capacity of 8.50 tmc ft, KRS 17.05 tmc ft (34%), Hemavathi 19.75 tmc ft (53%), Kabini 2,275.49 ft (FRL 2,284 ft). Cumulative storage of four major dams in basin…

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Monsoon intensifies in Kodagu district, normal life disrupted

Monsoon has intensified in Kodagu district in the last few days, augmenting the inflow into the reservoirs in the downstream of the catchment areas. Normal life has been affected in the district with roads getting inundated while Bhagamandala has been flooded for the second time during the current season.

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No shortage of water in reservoirs for catering to drinking needs: Minister

Govt. informs Assembly: sufficient water in reservoirs for drinking; inflow increased in Cauvery & Krishna basins; contingency plan in place to recharge/drill borewells; drought declaration manual to be reviewed; monsoon to become active in coming days.

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Water from Cauvery, due from Karnataka to T.N., crucial for standing kuruvai crops: CM Stalin writes to Union Minister

TN CM Stalin requests Union Minister to direct CWMA to issue directions to Karnataka to release TN's share of Cauvery water to save standing kuruvai crop. TN flagged issue in meetings of Union Minister, CWRC & CWMA, but Karnataka has not released water.

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Put pressure on Centre on Cauvery water issue: Ramadoss urges T.N. CM

PMK founder Dr. S Ramadoss urges TN CM to lead team to Delhi & meet PM Modi to pressure Karnataka to release Cauvery water. Shock over meagre flows into Mettur dam, storage may last only till Aug 10. Crops in delta districts at critical phase, Karnataka condemned for not releasing…

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Edappadi Palaniswami criticises T.N. CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu issue with Karnataka

AIADMK's Palaniswami & AMMK's Dhinakaran question CM Stalin for not raising Mekedatu & Cauvery water issues with Karnataka government and Water Reseources Minister Shivakumar

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ED searches only an expression of BJP government’s annoyance at Opposition meet; to divert attention: T.N. CM Stalin

DMK Chief Stalin charges ED searches of TN Minister's premises as BJP's annoyance over Opposition unity meet; Stalin asserts Minister will face case legally & DMK won't back down from Karunanidhi's stand on Cauvery issue.

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Vaiko confident that differences between Opposition parties can be ironed out in the fight against BJP

Vaiko expresses confidence Opposition parties' differences can be ironed out to defeat BJP in 2024 LS election. Opp. parties plan unity meeting in Bengaluru to sort differences, common rallying point to defeat BJP. Vaiko to attend Bengaluru meeting, TN-Karnataka Cauvery dispute not to be discussed. MDMK to collect signatures to…

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Inflow to reservoirs dips as rain abates in catchment areas of Cauvery river in Karnataka

Monsoon rains in Kodagu, Cauvery catchment area & surrounding districts of Karnataka have abated, leading to reduced inflow into reservoirs. KRS, Kabini, Hemavathi & Harangi levels below FRL, raising concerns for sugarcane & paddy cultivators downstream..

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June’s receipt of Cauvery water marks seventh occasion of poor realisation in 10 years

The poor realisation of Cauvery water in June this year marked the seventh occasion in the last 10 years of Tamil Nadu having received less than the State’s share for the month

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