Cauvery water dispute

Cauvery Water Dispute Explained: Why are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu fighting?

DNA: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are at loggerheads over the waters of the cauvery river. Farmers union demonstrated here against giving Kaveri river water to Tamil Nadu. This bandh has received tremendous support from across the state. Its effect was seen in the entire state.

Sep 30, 2023, 00:30 AM IST

What Is Cauvery Water Dispute Between Indian States Of Tamil Nadu And Karnataka?

The Cauvery River, which flows through the southern Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, has been a focal point of one of the most contentious water disputes. This long-standing conflict, known as the Cauvery water dispute, has its roots in historical agreements and differing demands.

Sep 29, 2023, 17:05 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

Cauvery dispute: SC accepts Centre's proposal on water-sharing scheme between states

The Centre has suggested maintaining a monthly record of water released every day from the reservoirs, as directed by the CMB.

May 18, 2018, 14:39 PM IST

Cauvery water dispute: Centre presents water-sharing draft proposal before Supreme Court

The Centre on Monday presented the draft proposal to the Supreme Court outlining the water-sharing between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry in the decades-old Cauvery water dispute.

May 14, 2018, 12:53 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

Cauvery water row: Centre seeks 2 more weeks to present water sharing plan

The Supreme Court had earlier set May 3 deadline for the Centre to frame the draft scheme.

May 02, 2018, 12:01 PM IST

Tamil Nadu opposition seek intervention of Governor Banwarilal Purohit in Cauvery issue: Full text of the memorandum

They met him as a culmination of the week-long march demanding the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board.

Apr 13, 2018, 14:41 PM IST

You are Tamil Nadu's First Citizen, speak up on Cauvery issue: Opposition leaders tell Governor Banwarilal Purohit

They accused the Centre of attempting to delaying the constitution of the Cauvery Water Management Board with an eye on the coming Karnataka Assembly election.

Apr 13, 2018, 14:27 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

Call for ban on Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan films in Karnataka over Cauvery water dispute: Reports

Amid the standoff between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over sharing of Cauvery water, pro-Kannada groups have demanded ban on movies of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who recently entered politics.

Apr 11, 2018, 15:11 PM IST

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush join Tamil stars in Cauvery board protests

There have been massive protests in Tamil Nadu over the formation of the Cauvery Management board.

Apr 08, 2018, 12:14 PM IST

Actors Vijay, Nassar protest in Chennai over Tamil Nadu-Karnataka Cauvery water issue

Protests have continued unabated in Tamil Nadu over Centre’s alleged failure to set up a Cauvery Management Board.

Apr 08, 2018, 09:55 AM 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

Kamal Haasan hits out at Tamil Nadu's AIADMK government, accuses it of subservience to Centre

He also lashed out at the Centre for failing to set up the Cauvery Water Management Board.

Apr 04, 2018, 12:08 PM IST

Cauvery verdict: Will take legal opinion, says Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami

The Tamil Nadu govt will consult legal experts before appealing against the top court ruling in Cauvery water sharing dispute case, CM Palaniswami said on Sunday. 

Feb 19, 2018, 00:34 AM 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

Supreme Court verdict on Cauvery: How much water Bengaluru will get

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Karnataka would get additional 14.75 tmcft water from the Cauvery river.

Feb 16, 2018, 15:47 PM IST

Cauvery water dispute: Chronology of the 120-year-old controversy

The original agreement, which was signed between the Madras Presidency and the princely State of Mysore in 1924, had lapsed in 1974.

Feb 16, 2018, 15:41 PM IST

Cauvery verdict: Supreme Court gives more water to Karnataka, Tamil Nadu calls it a setback

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered Karnataka to release 177.25 TMC of Cauvery water for Tamil Nadu.

Feb 16, 2018, 10:54 AM IST