Cauvery
Relax paddy procurement norms to help farmers in Cauvery delta: Stalin
Ready for harvest paddy crops spread over one lakh hectares in Cauvery delta region has submerged following unseasonal rainfall, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and urged relaxation of paddy procurement norms including stipulation on moisture content. When paddy (Samba) is all set for harvest this month, heavy unseasonal rains in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai and Pudukkottai districts have inundated the standing crop covering one lakh hectares as per the state government's preliminary assessment, Stalin said in a letter to Modi. Samba is a long-term crop and it is the main crop for farmers of Cauvery delta region. Kuruvai is a short-duration crop. Though all efforts are on to drain the water, "we are concerned that the moisture content in the harvested grain is likely to be much higher due to the exposure to heavy rains." The heavy unseasonal rainfall necessitates relaxations in procurement norms, a mitigation
 "Relax paddy procurement norms to help farmers in Cauvery delta: Stalin")
Karnataka CM to convene all-party meeting to discuss Mekedatu project
Tamil Nadu is vehemently opposed to the project.
 "Karnataka CM to convene all-party meeting to discuss Mekedatu project")
TN govt forms panels to prevent pollution of Cauvery, tributaries
Samples of the water have been obtained from several areas to ascertain the level of contamination and to initiate appropriate action
 "TN govt forms panels to prevent pollution of Cauvery, tributaries")
Oil's not well in TN: Protests against exploration put ONGC in a spot
The state government's stand and the protests against exploration have put ONGC in a spot, with recoverable oil and gas reserves worth $8.5 billion stuck
 "Oil's not well in TN: Protests against exploration put ONGC in a spot")
Mekedatu dam issue: SC likely to hear TN's contempt plea on July 27
SC has listed July 27 as the likely date to hear the contempt petition filed by Tamil Nadu govt against Karnataka and central govts against construction of Mekedatu dam over Cauvery river
 "Mekedatu dam issue: SC likely to hear TN's contempt plea on July 27")
Karnataka will implement Mekedatu project, asserts CM Yediyurappa
Yediyurappa had on Saturday written to his Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin urging him not to oppose the Mekedatu project in the right spirit
 "Karnataka will implement Mekedatu project, asserts CM Yediyurappa")
Mekedatu project across Cauvery will be implemented for sure: K'taka HM
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said the Mekedatu reservoir project across the Cauvery river will be implemented for sure
Tamil Nadu CM urges govt to sanction Rs 10,700 cr Cauvery rejuvenation plan
"Estimate has been prepared for Rs 10,700 crore and the WAPCOS (a techno-commercial firm under the Centre) is preparing the DPR," he said
 "Tamil Nadu CM urges govt to sanction Rs 10,700 cr Cauvery rejuvenation plan")
Flood alert issued for Cauvery in Tamil Nadu as Karnataka releases water
"Suitable precautionary steps may be taken and downstream areas informed of the (water) release", the advisory issued by CWC's Southern Rivers Division
 "Flood alert issued for Cauvery in Tamil Nadu as Karnataka releases water")
Cauvery issue: SC to hear plea on Tuesday
The apex court had asked the Karnataka government to provide 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN
 "Cauvery issue: SC to hear plea on Tuesday")
Centre must constitute Cauvery board for fair water distribution: DMK
Various farmers' organisations on Monday staged a protest in various parts of the Tamil Nadu, demanding the constitution of a Cauvery board
 "Centre must constitute Cauvery board for fair water distribution: DMK")
BJP, Congress playing games over Cauvery water for power: AIADMK
The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government to release 6,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu till October 6
 "BJP, Congress playing games over Cauvery water for power: AIADMK")
Karnataka defers decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
A meeting is scheduled between the two states tomorrow and then a decision will be taken, said CM Siddaramaiah
 "Karnataka defers decision to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu")
PM Modi alone can solve Cauvery sharing problem, says Mallikarjun Kharge
The apex court on Tuesday directed the Karnataka government to release 6000 cusecs of water till Friday
 "PM Modi alone can solve Cauvery sharing problem, says Mallikarjun Kharge")
BJP to support CM Siddaramaiah on Cauvery water sharing: Yeddyurappa
In its plea, Karnataka had said its reservoirs are dry and it can only release water to Tamil Nadu by the end of the year
Cauvery dispute: Congress calls on Karnataka Govt to prove no water available for release
Apex court doubled the quantum to 6,000 cusecs from September 21 to 27 after Tamil Nadu pressed for water to save its Samba paddy crop
 "Cauvery dispute: Congress calls on Karnataka Govt to prove no water available for release")
SC eclipses Cauvery panel order, asks for release of 6,000 cusecs until Sept 27
Supreme Court also directs Centre to constitute Cauvery Management Board in 4 weeks
 "SC eclipses Cauvery panel order, asks for release of 6,000 cusecs until Sept 27")
Bengaluru wastes nearly 50% water supply from Cauvery
The only Indian city that wastes water at a greater rate is Kolkata, according to an analysis
 "Bengaluru wastes nearly 50% water supply from Cauvery")
Water protests in Bengaluru expose urban India's growing pains
The violence erupted over the SC order to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu; Bengaluru businesses have faced four days of disruption this month
 "Water protests in Bengaluru expose urban India's growing pains")
Cauvery crisis: Cong extends support to bandh
The bandh was called by farmers and traders association
