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In a first, BWSSB imposes over ₹1 lakh fine in 21 cases for using potable water for non-essential purposes

In a first, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has fined people for using the Cauvery and borewell water for non-essential purposes. The violators are being fined on a campaign mode to save water at a time of an acute water crisis in the city.

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Water woes of Bengaluru: Think long term, go beyond knee-jerk reactions, say experts

Bengaluru faces water crisis, but BWSSB's new directive raises questions on long-term conservation strategy and enforcement.

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Farmers in Cauvery basin districts upset over restrictions imposed on use of water

Directives from authorities in the Cauvery basin districts prohibiting the use of river water for irrigation have agitated farmers and planters, particularly in Mysuru, Mandya, and Kodagu.

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Tiruchi Corporation drills deep borewells on Cauvery bed to augment water supply

With a long summer ahead and the yield from the city’s main water sources dwindling, the Tiruchi City Corporation is gearing to meet the requirements over the next three or four months by sinking six additional deep borewells on the Cauvery river bed

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Farmers observe fast against Karnataka’s bid to build dam at Mekedatu

Farmers and members of the Coordination Committee of All Farmers’ Associations of Tamil Nadu observed a fast at Tiruvarur on Friday urging the State government to take up legal steps to prevent Karnataka government from going ahead with its proposal to build a dam across the Cauvery at Mekedatu.

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Highways Department invites tenders for bridge across the Cauvery

The State Highways Department has called for tenders for the construction of one more bridge across the Cauvery between Srirangam and Tiruchi

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‘Save Coorg’ calls trend as water crisis takes centre stage in Karnataka

Save Coorg campaign urges conservation to protect River Cauvery, Western Ghats, and ensure water supply for Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Tamil Nadu.

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Bengaluru, the parched IT capital of India

Households in Bengaluru, dependent on water supply from the Cauvery river or water tankers, are preparing for the current water crisis to worsen as the city stares at a long, hot summer.

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Cauvery water supply to 110 villages will commence from May, says D.K. Shivakumar

The 110 villages located on the outskirts of Bengaluru will get drinking water from Cauvery in May, said Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He was responding to questions in the Legislative Assembly.

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Cauvery pact: a controversial journey

On the 33rd anniversary of the 1892 Agreement, the two parties entered into a fresh agreement at Fort St. George, Madras, on February 18, 1924, which even today remains the last such understanding between the two States. A.R. Banerji, Mysore Dewan, and P. Hawkins, Public Works Department’s Secretary of Madras,…

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Vaiko condemns Siddaramaiah’s remarks over Mekedatu proposal

Vaiko objects to Karnataka Chief Minister's proposal to construct a dam across the Cauvery, citing negative impact on Tamil Nadu.

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Assembly: TN objects to Cauvery panel meeting minutes; seeks correction

The Tamil Nadu government objects to the minutes of the CWMA meeting and demands changes to accurately reflect what happened.

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BWSSB invites bids for Cauvery VI stage DPR to supply water to towns around Bengaluru

A senior BWSSB official said that it has to be noted that only these towns will be supplied drinking water under this project, and not the entire taluk.

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DMK and Congress staging backstage drama: Palaniswami

AIADMK accuses DMK and Congress of betraying Tamil Nadu in Cauvery water dispute, warns against harming state's interests.

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Only Modi can resolve Cauvery water dispute, says Deve Gowda

Former Prime Minister and JD(S) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on Saturday said that only Prime Minister Narendra Modi can resolve the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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Search is on for miscreants who damaged windows of the Cauvery Express near Tiruvottiyur

Chennai GRP files case, searches for offenders who pelted stones on Cauvery Express near Tiruvottiyur.

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Cauvery delta awaits govt.’s move to resume water release from Mettur

Cauvery delta faces challenge of saving 12 lakh acres of paddy, authorities to decide on water release soon.

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Natural vegetation on nearly 12,850 sq. km in the Cauvery basin has been lost, says a research paper

In Cauvery basin, natural vegetation cover decreased by 46% in 50 years (1965-2016). Karnataka lost most (75%), TN (20%). Reasons including inappropriate cropping patterns, inefficient water use, over-exploitation of groundwater, etc. Solutions: integrated mgmt, restrictions on water-intensive crops, enrichment of catchment, organic farming, effluent treatment plants.

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Cauvery issue: Distress formula mandatory to resolve the crisis, says KRRS

KRRS leader Nagendra calls for distress formula to share Cauvery water b/w Karnataka & TN. Quantum of water to be reviewed every 10 yrs due to decline in rain, population & urbanisation. Priority to meet drinking water needs. KRRS to convene meeting of experts to discuss issue.

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Tamil Nadu rains | As Chennai and its fringes are pounded by torrential rains, IMD issues orange alert; holiday declared for schools

Heavy rain lashed Chennai and its suburbs on Nov 29, causing authorities to declare a holiday for schools in the districts. IMD has issued an orange alert for Chennai and its neighbouring districts on December 2 and 3.

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DMK cheated farmers by announcing less compensation for affected crops: Palaniswami

AIADMK's Palaniswami accuses DMK govt of cheating farmers by not providing adequate water for kuruvai paddy crop & announcing less compensation. He urges govt to meet Karnataka's CM & demand 10 tmc of Cauvery water. He also criticises free bus travel scheme & urges govt to control dengue.

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CWRC asks Karnataka to release water at 3,216 cusecs for 38 days from November 24

CWRC recommends Karnataka ensure 3,216 cusecs/day for 38 days from Nov 24 to meet Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's award. Karnataka argued inflow to reservoirs ceased, insufficient to meet needs. Tamil Nadu demanded 5,000 cusecs for 30 days, but CWRC settled on 3,216 cusecs for 38 days.

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Storage in Cauvery basin reservoirs has dipped to nearly half their gross capacity

The water level in the four major reservoirs in the Cauvery basin of the State has dipped to nearly half of their cumulative gross capacity and is a pointer to the unfolding crisis in the weeks ahead.

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Tamil Nadu reservoirs register a rise of about 7.4 tmc ft in a week

TN's 15 major reservoirs gain 7.4 tmc ft in one week; storage now at 82.8 tmc ft, up 3.8% from 38.6%. Vaigai & Perunchani almost full; Mullaperiyar, Amaravathi, Mettur & Bhavanisagar have better storage than capacity. Cauvery water received 5.45 tmc ft in 1st half of Nov.

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Tamil Nadu realises nearly two-thirds of Cauvery water stipulated by CWMA

Rainfall in SIK region led to TN realising two-thirds of Cauvery water. Mettur dam's water level at 58.15 ft, inflow 8,400 cusecs, discharge 250 cusecs. 200-250 DPCs in Cauvery delta, 5-15 in non-delta procuring 2,500-3,000 tonnes/day. NCCF assigned only non-delta districts, no procurement as no paddy arrivals.

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