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Stalin asks delta voters to reject AIADMK, BJP

Mr. Stalin traced the contributions of the DMK and M.Karunanidhi in upholding the rights of Tamil Nadu on the Cauvery issue, right from demanding the constitution of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal in 1969 till getting the final award of the Tribunal.

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T.N. Assembly | DMK government reiterates position on Mekedatu; AIADMK stages walkout

Tamil Nadu government asserts opposition to Mekedatu dam construction in Karnataka, vows to protect state's interests.

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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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CWC is better placed to decide on Mekedatu and Vennar projects, says CWMA chairman

ChennaiCauvery Water Management Authority defends decision to refer Vennar sub-basin and Mekedatu projects to Central Water Commission.

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Palaniswami accuses DMK of not exerting pressure on CWMA to get Cauvery water

AIADMK leader urges Chief Minister to pressure CWMA for release of water from Karnataka due to water scarcity in Tamil Nadu.

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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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This month, Tamil Nadu has realised two tmc ft more than the stipulated quantity

Tamil Nadu is receiving more water than stipulated by CWRC, with Mettur dam storage at 27 tmc ft and rainfall in delta areas. Inflow is 3,800 cusecs. Shortfall of 87.28 tmc ft from normal year. Incoming 6 months may not exceed 100 tmc ft.

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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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Mekedatu issue will be discussed at next meeting of CWMA: D.K. Shivakumar

Noting the Congress government’s proposal for implementation of the Mekedatu reservoir across the river Cauvery in Kanakapura constituency, Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the State officials have flagged the Mekedatu project before the 89th meeting of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) and the issue would…

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A contrast in Cauvery water realisation

Cauvery dispute: SW monsoon saw TN realise 10% of what it got in '22; NE monsoon saw 12.85 tmc ft vs. 121 tmc ft in Oct '22. Cumulative realisation till Oct end was 58 tmc ft vs. 143.4 tmc ft in normal year. CWMA modified water release schedule from mid-Aug.…

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Vaiko asks Centre to ensure release of Cauvery water to T.N.

Vaiko urges Union govt to ensure Karnataka releases Cauvery water to TN as per CWMA's directions; TMC president G.K. Vasan appeals to CWMA to intervene on humanitarian basis to protect TN farmers.

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Cauvery Authority ratifies CWRC’s decision on water release for TN

CWMA approves CWRC's decision to release 2,600 cusecs to TN; Karnataka has 56 tmc ft in four reservoirs; TN sought 13,000 cusecs; Mekedatu project discussed, but not cleared.

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Karnataka and T.N. should use CWMA to arrive at a distress-sharing formula, says Karnataka’s former Chief Secretary

Former Karnataka Chief Sec. suggests using CWMA framework to share Cauvery distress. A. Ravindra believes data from CWMA can assess actual damage, crop loss & water levels, basis for arriving at formula. He suggests TN & Karnataka CMs meet to resolve issue.

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Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah visits farmers’ protest site in Mandya

CM Siddaramaiah visits Mandya to protect farmers' interests in Cauvery dispute. Assures not to sacrifice farmers' interests for power. Arguing before CWRC & CWMA that Karnataka unable to release water due to drought. Govt. will make efforts to ensure drinking water & save crops. Released ₹50 cr for Mysugar revival…

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At CWMA meeting, T.N. presses for 16,000 cusecs of Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu govt. demanded 16,000 cusecs of Cauvery water from Karnataka; CWMA directed Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs for 15 days from Oct. 16. Meeting chaired by S.K. Haldar; TN govt. represented by Sandeep Saxena, R. Subramaniam & senior officials.

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Govt. protecting farmers’ interests, says DKS; Opposition begs to differ

CWRC orders 3K cusecs for 15 days; BJP, JD(S) blame govt for “failure”; Shivakumar says farmers’ interest will be protected; Bommai, Kumaraswamy call order “big shock”; Shivakumar says Mekedatu is priority.

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Farmers dismayed by CWRC’s decision on Cauvery

Karnataka farmers express dismay over CWRC's directive to release 3000 cusecs of water daily to TN for 15 days. Kurubur Shanthakumar of Karnataka Sugarcane Cultivators Association says this is a major setback & raises suspicion about CWRC & CWMA's intent. People of Bengaluru facing drinking water scarcity, farmers in Cauvery…

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Will protect Karnataka farmers’ interests despite Cauvery panel’s directions, says DKS

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar assures farmers' interests will be protected despite CWRC's water release directions. Inflows to reservoirs are 8-10K cusecs/day, and rainfall will make up for any shortfall. State govt. is taking steps to provide alternative land for Mekedatu project. Power shortage due to drought, govt. taking steps to…

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Cauvery water dispute | Madras High Court lawyers stage demonstration against Karnataka government

MHAA advocates protest Karnataka govt's reluctance to release Cauvery water to TN farmers. Carrying placards and raising slogans, they demand Karnataka respect SC order, CWRC and CWMA decisions on quantum of water TN is entitled to.

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Cauvery: Farmers’ delegation from Karnataka meets CWMA Chairman and Water Resources Minister in New Delhi

Karnataka farmers led by Kurubur Shanthakumar met CWMA's S.K. Haldar & Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekawat to oppose release of Cauvery water to TN. Submitted a memorandum to stop "unscientific" decision & sought distress formula, independent CWMA & Mekedatu balancing reservoir.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Inter-ministerial central team begins drought assessment in the State, and more

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Cauvery row | Karnataka files petition before CWMA seeking review order on releasing 3,000 cusecs water to Tamil Nadu

D.K. Shivakumar said the government has been making all the preparations to go ahead with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the river Cauvery in Kanakapura.

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Cauvery Water Regulation Committee to meet on October 12

CWRC to meet Oct 12 to review Cauvery basin situation. TN to demand Karnataka wipe out 12.185 tmc ft shortfall. TN received 45.2 tmc ft, incl. 13.6 tmc ft in Sept. Mettur dam storage at 9.4 tmc ft, may close in a week. TN to urge Karnataka to make good…

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Farmers detained for rail roko bid in Nagapattinam against Karnataka government

Farmers in Nagapattinam attempted to stage a rail roko to protest Karnataka govt's failure to release Cauvery water. They demanded Union govt to pressure Karnataka & CWMA to comply with SC orders & take control of dams. Police detained protestors & hunger strike planned.

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Tamil Nadu: Farmer association stage protest on railway track over Cauvery water row

The National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association held a protest on a railway track in Trichy on Sunday, demanding the release of the Cauvery water in Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite News:

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