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Cauvery row | Bandh observed in Mandya in protest against release of water to Tamil Nadu

Mandya District Farmers’ Struggle Committee leader Sunanda Jayaram said they had given a call for bandh only in Mandya town, but had received reports from all the taluks of the district that the people have voluntarily downed their shops and business establishments.

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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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Two drivers killed, 35 passengers injured in lorry-bus collision

Rayachoti: In a ghastly accident, two drivers died on the spot & 35 passengers were injured when a bus & lorry collided. Venkata Narayana (38) & Suresh (35) were identified as drivers. Bus was carrying 40 pilgrims from Kadapa & Kurnool districts to Tamil Nadu when it was hit by…

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State to comply with CWRC; release water till Sept. 26

A day after the Supreme Court refused to intervene either in favour of Karnataka or Tamil Nadu in the Cauvery dispute, the State Cabinet decided to comply with the order of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) on releasing water to the neighbouring State till September 26.

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Cauvery issue: Farmers attempt to gherao Minister in Mysuru

Farmers' activists arrested in Mysuru for trying to gherao Minister over Cauvery dispute. Farmers' leader Kurubur Shanthakumar demands Karnataka govt. not accept any direction to release water to TN until distress formula worked out. He urges govt. to file review petition & stop release of water to TN. He calls…

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Farmers’ outfit calls for Mandya bandh today

The Mandya District Farmers’ Struggle Committee has called for a bandh in the town on Saturday to oppose the release of Cauvery waters from the State reservoirs to Tamil Nadu.

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SC seeks TN govt, Udhayanidhi's response on petition seeking probe into his remarks on Sanatana Dharma; TN Min expresses regret; Kamal Haasan keen to contest from Coimbatore LS seat; Sri Lankan boat seized; AG rejects application to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against DMK leader; HC wants to know if TN…

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Thoothukudi police firing | Madras HC questions Tamil Nadu govt. over NHRC investigation division’s report

After opening the sealed cover and perusing the report, the judges directed the High Court Registry to issue a copy to the A-G too. The judges felt that the report of the investigation division need not have remained in a sealed cover since 2021 when activist Henri Tiphagne had filed…

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MSMEs in Tamil Nadu to go on strike on September 25

MSMEs in TN to shut on Mon, demand govt withdraw hike in fixed power charges. 165 associations to take part, resulting in loss of work for 3 cr labourers. Revenue loss to govt estimated at ₹1,200 cr. 7-point demand includes extending electricity connection to cottage & micro industries, permitting industries…

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Tirumala Brahmotsavam | Fervour marks procession of Kalpa Vruksha Vahanam

On Thursday, Lord Malayappa was taken out on the golden 'Kalpa Vruksha' Vahanam in a grand procession with thousands of devotees. Garlands were presented by TTD Executive Officer and temple authorities from Srivilliputtur in Tamil Nadu. Hindu Dharmarta Samithi donated 11 temple umbrellas which were taken around the town before…

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Only BJP is doing politics over Cauvery, says Alagiri

Congress always supportive of TN in Cauvery dispute; BJP irresponsible. TN govt uncompromising. AIADMK lost self-respect. Women's Reservation Bill has anomalies. BJP neglected southern states; people will show it the doors in 2024.

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New Pamban bridge may miss its November deadline

After missing its earlier deadline of March 2023, which was later extended to July, railway officials are trying to finish by November the work on new Pamban railway sea bridge to connect Mandapam with Rameshwaram on the Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu

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Cauvery issue: Ramadoss demands compensation for affected farmers

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Tamil Nadu realised about one tmc ft short of its quota for Cauvery water during September 13-19

Tamil Nadu realised 1tmc ft short of CWMA/CWRC stipulation in Sep 13-19. Inflow to Mettur dam was 3,367 cusecs, discharge 6,504 cusecs; storage 11.365 tmc ft. TN cumulatively received 8.39 tmc ft this month, 39.97 tmc ft since June 1.

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Cauvery row: After SC setback, Karnataka likely to wait for CWMA meeting to make next move

Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to intervene in the Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, the State is now looking at the next window of opportunity to present its case.

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Cookery contest comes to Villupuram, Puducherry

The Hindu's 'Our State Our Taste' competition is coming to Villupuram and Puducherry this weekend. Home chefs can compete for cash prizes and gift vouchers. Judges led by Guinness World Record holder and celebrity chef K. Damodharan will identify the cooking champion of Tamil Nadu. Register at bit.ly/OSOT2023TN to participate.

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Govt. approves plan to build cultural centre on Kapaleeswarar temple land

Tamil Nadu Govt. grants approval for ₹28.76 crore cultural centre to showcase state's traditions and hold religious events. Centre to have library, exhibition, classes, multi-purpose halls, and dining areas. Aim to safeguard traditions and rent out facilities at nominal rates.

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC restrains DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin from making defamatory allegations against former CM Palaniswami. TN BJP President Annamalai refuses to apologise for remarks on late CM Annadurai. Four warders of Coimbatore Central Prison injured in clash with remand prisoners. Two youths drown in check dam during Vinayaka Chathurthi festival.…

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Farmers in Karnataka protest after SC refuses to stay CWMA order on releasing water to Tamil Nadu

Protests in Mandya, Srirangapatana after Supreme Court refuses to stay Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order on releasing water to Tamil Nadu.

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Cauvery Water: Supreme Court declines to intervene in dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

The top court said the various factors, including water distress in the Cauvery basin, considered by the CWMA and the CWRC while fixing the daily water flow from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu at 5,000 cusecs were neither “extraneous” nor “irrelevant”. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cauvery water | Supreme Court refuses to intervene either in favour of Karnataka or Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Cauvery water dispute. Tamil Nadu sought more than 5,000 cusecs of water; Karnataka complained of distress in basin. Karnataka moved SC for direction to CWMA to reconsider its decision.

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Ask Cauvery Water Management Authority to reconsider its Cauvery water release order, Karnataka tells Supreme Court

Karnataka govt moves Supreme Court for Cauvery Water Management Authority to reconsider its decision to ensure 5,000 cusecs of river water to Tamil Nadu till Sept 29. Karnataka urged court to direct CWMA to reconsider decision after taking fresh recommendation from CWR Committee.

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Cauvery dispute: Farmers’ bodies demand removal of DKS as Water Resources Minister

Farmers in Mysuru district staged protests on Sept. 20, blocking roads in Nanjangud & T. Narsipur. They demanded removal of Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar as Water Resources Minister & urged the State govt. to stop releasing water to TN & pay ₹25,000/acre as compensation. Activists also sought independent CWMA &…

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