Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay agreed to postpone his scheduled visit to Bengaluru following his request, citing the ongoing sensitivity surrounding the Cauvery water-sharing dispute between the two southern states. The development comes at a time when the long-standing interstate river dispute continues to remain politically...
Farmers and several Kannada organisations staged protests near the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir on Friday, opposing the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive to release water to Tamil Nadu. The demonstrations were held amid growing concerns among farmers over water availability for agricultural activities in the region. The protesters gathered near the KRS dam, raising...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the escalating dispute over Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, questioning the Centre’s position on whether the neighbouring state requires the consent of downstream states before proceeding with the plan. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Vijay...
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the proposed Mekedatu Dam project in Karnataka, reiterating the state’s long-standing concerns that the project could adversely affect water availability in the Cauvery basin and threaten the interests of farmers and residents dependent on the river. The resolution reflects Tamil Nadu’s firm position...
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and raised concerns regarding the contentious Mekedatu balancing reservoir project proposed by Karnataka on the Cauvery River. The meeting, which has drawn significant political attention in both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, highlighted the continuing tensions surrounding inter-state water sharing...