Cauvery River

Bengaluru Bandh Today Over Cauvery Water Issue: Schools, Colleges Shut; Section 144 Clamped

Bengaluru Bandh Today: The 'Bengaluru Bandh' has been called in protest of the Karnataka government's decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, drawing support from farmers' groups, pro-Kannada activists, driver unions, and restaurant associations. 

Sep 26, 2023, 06:53 AM IST

Depressed Bengaluru man dumps his BMW X6 SUV worth Rs 1 crore in river

The grieving Bengaluru man depressed from his mother's passing dumped his BMW X6 SUV worth Rs 1.3 crores in the Cauvery River, later spotted by villagers in the area.

May 28, 2022, 19:37 PM IST

Mekedatu dam row: Tamil Nadu BJP workers protest Karnataka's move to build reservoir on Cauvery river

BJP's Tamil Nadu unit president, K Annamalai, claimed that the law was clearly in favour of the lower riparian state, Tamil Nadu, and that Karnataka could not build a dam without its consent, said the PTI report.

Aug 05, 2021, 16:59 PM IST

Karnataka to continue legal battle on Mekedatu project across Cauvery river

Yediyurappa on Saturday wrote to his Tamil Nadu counterpart Stalin urging him not to oppose the Mekedatu project "in the right spirit" and offered to hold a bilateral meeting to address any issues.

Aug 05, 2021, 00:17 AM IST

Young couple from Mysuru drowns during pre-wedding photoshoot in Cauvery river

The young couple along with a photographer and two relatives visited Mudukuthore for their pre-wedding photoshoot.

Nov 09, 2020, 23:40 PM IST

Why this Kaala-Kaveri Di? Tamil Nadu and Karnataka must talk to each other, not talk at each other

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are exemplary for the rest of India on many fronts. Surely, they can work this issue out.

Jun 05, 2018, 13:09 PM IST

Can't follow your Cauvery orders as PM Narendra Modi is busy with Karnataka polls: Centre to Supreme Court

It asked the Centre to file an affidavit on May 8, just 4 days before the Karnataka elections, on the steps it has taken to set up the Cauvery Management Board.

May 03, 2018, 12:07 PM IST

Modi go back: Giant balloon, Twitter trend meet PM Narendra Modi in Chennai

Black flags, shirts and balloons dominate protests on the streets of Chennai to mark the Prime Minister's visit.

Apr 12, 2018, 15:23 PM IST

Live updates: Shops shut, road and rail traffic affected in protests across Tamil Nadu over Cauvery issue

The dawn-to-dusk bandh has received the backing of a wide range of groups.

Apr 05, 2018, 08:00 AM IST

AIADMK not in alliance with BJP: Edappadi K Palaniswami amid pressure over Cauvery Management Board

The post-Jayalalithaa AIADMK has been perceived to be cosying up to the BJP.

Mar 21, 2018, 16:15 PM IST

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan express disappointment and shock over more Cauvery water to Karnataka

The SC on Friday raised the 270 thousand million cubic feet share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft and reduced Tamil Nadu's share.

Feb 16, 2018, 21:55 PM IST

Tamil Nadu moves SC for due share of Cauvery water

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Tamil Nadu to file a fresh plea alleging that Karnataka was not giving its due share of 22.5 TMC of Cauvery water.

Jul 05, 2017, 13:22 PM IST

Jayalalithaa's relatives perform her last rites again, as per Hindu rituals

The last rites were performed by Jayalalithaa's family, relatives and cousin brothers at Paschima Vahini on the bank of Cauvery River.

Dec 15, 2016, 00:01 AM IST

Supreme Court directs Karnataka to release 2,000 cusecs of Cauvery water a day to Tamil Nadu till further orders

 The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Karnataka to release 2,000 cusecs of Cauvery water a day to Tamil Nadu till further orders. 

Oct 18, 2016, 17:06 PM IST

New questions over India's $165 bn gamble of linking rivers

Charu Bahri/IndiaSpend /IANS

Oct 13, 2016, 12:06 PM IST

Central team to study water deficit in four dams across Cauvery river in Karnataka

A team of experts, led by Central Water Commission Chairman G.S. Jha will arrive here on Friday to study the water deficit in the four dams across the Cauvery river in Karnataka, said an official.

Oct 06, 2016, 23:21 PM IST

Cauvery water row: Uma Bharti, Karnataka CM, Tamil Nadu minister to meet in Delhi today

Karnataka on Wednesday deferred the release of Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu to Thursday.

Sep 29, 2016, 07:34 AM IST

BJP to support Siddaramaiah on Cauvery water sharing: Yeddyurappa

With the Supreme Court yesterday directing the Karnataka government to comply with its earlier order of releasing 6,000 cusecs of the Cauvery River water to Tamil Nadu for the next three days i.e. till Friday, former chief minister and BJP state president B.S. Yeddyurappa on Wednesday said there is no water at all, and added that his party would support Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at an all-party meeting being held today.

Sep 28, 2016, 09:51 AM IST

Karnataka Council opposes Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

The Karnataka Legislative Council on Friday unanimously decided not to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, saying the water was needed for drinking purposes in the state.

Sep 23, 2016, 15:44 PM IST

Cauvery row: Karnataka defers water release to Tamil Nadu; calls legislature session on Sept 23 to decide

Siddaramaiah said the cabinet decided to convene the special session of the state legislature on September 23 in the backdrop of the apex court order.

Sep 22, 2016, 00:10 AM IST