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...