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Bengaluru bandh: Unpacking the decades-long Cauvery dispute between TN and Karnataka

The century-old spar between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over sharing the water from Cauvery river has again spilled over with the water crisis intensifying in the region after poor rainfall.

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Dead rat found in breakfast served to police personnel amid Bengaluru strike over Cauvery row

BENGALURU: In a shocking incident, a dead rat was found in the breakfast served to police assigned on security duty in Bengaluru amid bandh and protests called by farmers over the Cauvery water dispute in the state capital, said officials.

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Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery row: Adequate bandobast made, says police

Police in Bengaluru Tuesday said they have made adequate bandobast and no protest or procession will be allowed amid a call for Bandh by farmer outfits to protest against an order by Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. Read further on Dynamite…

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Bengaluru bandh | Mixed response from city residents

Bengaluru has witnessed a mixed response to the bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations and farmers on September 26 over the Cauvery river water dispute with Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Many associations withdraw support to Bengaluru Bandh call

Two groups fail to reach consensus on Cauvery water dispute, resulting in two bandh calls in same week. Transport services to remain available, schools and colleges to remain closed on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Drinking water crisis looming over Bengaluru but govt. says no worries till summer

As Bengaluru is likely to partially shut down due to the bandh called on Tuesday to protest against the government releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, there is a dark shadow of a drinking water crisis looming over the city.

The Hindu

Explained | The Cauvery water conundrum

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in dispute over Cauvery water; SC asked Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs for 15 days; activists arrested; shops closed; coalition calls for Bengaluru bandh; CWDT's 2007 award and SC's 2018 judgment spell out sharing system; 740 tmc ft available in basin; TN needs water for irrigation,…

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Bengaluru bandh: Police clamp prohibitory order

Bengaluru police impose 144 CrPC to prevent violence during Cauvery water dispute protest. 100 platoons of reserve forces deployed to maintain law and order. Police to ensure no one forced to participate in bandh, strict action against violators. Deployment at strategic locations to ensure smooth flow of traffic. Security provided…

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Government will cooperate with Cauvery related bandhs or protests: DKS

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar supports protests to safeguard State's land, water & language. He encourages peaceful protests & says no party will be prevented from participating. He's unsure if protests will affect State's legal position in court, but respects both judiciary & people.

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BJP and JD(S) have the responsibility to continue tradition of remaining united and unanimous on land, water, and language issues: CM

CM urges Opp. to not politicize land, water & language issues. He says all parties have set aside differences in the past & govt. will handle the Cauvery crisis sensitively while protecting the State's interest. He appeals to public to not fall prey to wrong info & maintain peace.

The Hindu

‘Cauvery Kriya Samiti’ launches indefinite agitation

The Cauvery Kriya Samiti launched an indefinite agitation on Monday opposing the alleged injustice to Karnataka in the Cauvery dispute.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: State won’t stop Bengaluru bandh, airlines ask passengers to reach KIA early, and more

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H.D. Deve Gowda writes to PM Narendra Modi urging the Centre to file a review petition in Supreme Court on Cauvery water sharing

Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo H.D. Deve Gowda on September 25, 2023 urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately intervene in the Cauvery river water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and urged the Centre to file a review petition in the Supreme Court.

The Hindu

Protests part of democratic traditions, will not prevent them: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah says Karnataka government won’t interfere with protests, as they are part of all democratic traditions. Pro-Kannada organisations have called for a Bengaluru Bandh on September 26.

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CWMA urged to find lasting solution to Cauvery issue

Dinesh Gooligowda, MLC, has urged the Cauvery Water Management Authority to find a lasting solution to the sharing of the Cavery water in times of distress

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Tamil Nadu: Trichy farmers protest over Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka

A group of farmers in Tamil Nadu's Trichy on Sunday staged a protest in Cauvery River water over the ongoing dispute with Karnataka. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cauvery protests hit weekend tourism in Mysuru

Mysuru's tourism sector feeling pinch of Cauvery crisis. Mandya Bandh caused 50-55% occupancy rate in hotels, compared to 100% usually. Tourists from Bengaluru played it safe due to fear of being stranded. Stakeholders concerned that Dasara will be scaled down, impacting livelihoods of 80-100K people. Pre-pandemic, 3.5-3.8M tourists visited Mysuru,…

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Cauvery water release from KRS, Kabini reservoirs continue in compliance with CWMA directives

Amid protests, Karnataka continues to release water from Cauvery basin reservoirs as per CWMA directives. Outflow from KRS is 6034 cusecs, incl. 2503 cusecs for irrigation in Karnataka. Discharge to TN is 2973 cusecs, plus 2500 cusecs from Kabini reservoir, totalling 5473 cusecs. KRS level is 96.90 ft, Kabini 2275.01…

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Cauvery row | Bandh observed in Mandya in protest against release of water to Tamil Nadu

Mandya District Farmers’ Struggle Committee leader Sunanda Jayaram said they had given a call for bandh only in Mandya town, but had received reports from all the taluks of the district that the people have voluntarily downed their shops and business establishments.

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Cauvery Water Row: Pro-Kannada outfits call for 'bandh' in Mandya today, security beefed up

Pro-Kannada outfits and farmer organisations in Karnataka's Mandya have called for a 'Bandh' on Saturday to protest against the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) for asking Karnataka government to release 5000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu for 15 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vasan asks Karnataka govt. to comply with orders on Cauvery

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Farmers’ outfit calls for Mandya bandh today

The Mandya District Farmers’ Struggle Committee has called for a bandh in the town on Saturday to oppose the release of Cauvery waters from the State reservoirs to Tamil Nadu.

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Only BJP is doing politics over Cauvery, says Alagiri

Congress always supportive of TN in Cauvery dispute; BJP irresponsible. TN govt uncompromising. AIADMK lost self-respect. Women's Reservation Bill has anomalies. BJP neglected southern states; people will show it the doors in 2024.

The Hindu

Cauvery issue: Ramadoss demands compensation for affected farmers

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Tamil Nadu realised about one tmc ft short of its quota for Cauvery water during September 13-19

Tamil Nadu realised 1tmc ft short of CWMA/CWRC stipulation in Sep 13-19. Inflow to Mettur dam was 3,367 cusecs, discharge 6,504 cusecs; storage 11.365 tmc ft. TN cumulatively received 8.39 tmc ft this month, 39.97 tmc ft since June 1.

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