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The much-awaited meeting between the chief ministers of the two neighbouring states, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, which have been at odds over the sharing of Cauvery waters amid a rain-deficient year, took place in Kovalam near Chennai. The contentious issue of Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project in Ramanagaram district, around 100 km south of Bengaluru and…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday made a strong pitch for a united South, calling for greater cooperation among the southern states on shared challenges including inter-state water disputes, drug abuse, NEET, delimitation and economic development. Addressing the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Mahabalipuram, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit…
The Supreme Court will today hear the Tamil Nadu government’s petition related to the Cauvery water dispute. The petition demands the Karnataka government to immediately release Tamil Nadu’s share of Kaveri water. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay had moved the Supreme Court on August 3. After this, the Supreme Court said on August 12 that…
In its response to the Supreme Court, Karnataka has said it has fully complied with the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s July 30 directive on water release, arguing that Tamil Nadu’s demand for additional water has become infructuous. Source link [ad_3]
News cities bengaluru-news Karnataka Bandh Today (August 13): Schools, Banks Open; Police Warn Against Force To Close Shops Last Updated:August 13, 2026, 09:49 IST Karnataka is shut over the Cauvery water row. But will Bengaluru come to a standstill? Here’s what’s open, what’s closed and the latest on the bandh Karnataka Bandh Today: More than…
News explainers Karnataka August 13 Bandh Explained: What Is Cauvery Water Sharing Dispute & Why Is The State Angry With Tamil Nadu Again? Last Updated:August 12, 2026, 4:35 PM IST The protest opposes orders from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) requiring Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery river water daily to neighboring Tamil…