Karnataka is witnessing a statewide bandh over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu, with security measures heightened across the state.

Protesters in several parts of Karnataka are opposing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while stressing that they want the state’s own drinking water and irrigation requirements to be prioritised. In Koppal, protesters adopted an unusual form of demonstration by offering roses to lorry drivers heading towards Tamil Nadu.

Protest groups are also demanding long-term measures to strengthen Karnataka’s water security, including faster implementation of the Mekedatu project.

More than 50 members of pro-Kannada organisations were reportedly arrested during protests. Meanwhile, operations at Kempegowda International Airport remained normal despite the bandh.

Karnataka Bandh Over Cauvery Water Dispute | Protests Intensify Against Tamil Nadu Water Release

Indian Premier League (IPL) matches are being moved out of Chennai owing to security concerns, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Wednesday.&nbsp;

As of now, four options are being explored for an alternate venue with Pune emerging as the front-runner.

"We are moving all matches out of Chennai. A final decision will be announced soon. The most likely venue will be Pune," Shukla said.&nbsp;

Top officials of the Chennai-based franchise were earlier in a meeting with the local police to find out if adequate security can be provided for the six remaining home fixtures at the M.A. Chidambaram stadium.&nbsp;

However, according to media reports, the police have expressed their inability in ensuring enough personnel at the venue for the smooth conduct of the matches.

During Chennai's first home game against Kolkata, protestors demonstrated outside the stadium demanding a boycott of the match.&nbsp;

Despite heavy security, spectators threw a pair of shoes near the boundary ropes during the course of the match.

Pune stadium emerging as the front-runner

Indian Premier League (IPL) matches are being moved out of Chennai owing to security concerns, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla confirmed on Wednesday. As of now, four options are being explored for an alternate venue with Pune emerging as the front-runner. "We are moving all matches out of Chennai. A final decision will be announced soon. The most likely venue will be Pune," Shukla said. Top officials of the Chennai-based franchise were earlier in a meeting with the local police to find out if adequate security can be provided for the six remaining home fixtures at the M.A. Chidambaram stadium. However, according to media reports, the police have expressed their inability in ensuring enough personnel at the venue for the smooth conduct of the matches. During Chennai's first home game against Kolkata, protestors demonstrated outside the stadium demanding a boycott of the match. Despite heavy security, spectators threw a pair of shoes near the boundary ropes during the course of the match.

Cauvery protests: All matches moved out of Chennai, confirms IPL Chairman

After days of uncertainty, Indian Premier League matches to be held in Chennai has now been shifted to another venue due to the ongoing Cauvery protest.

People are protesting against the Centre's negligence for the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB).

With Tamil Nadu's Cauvery river water sharing row with Karnataka hotting up, there were speculations that a few IPL matches of the present season might be shifted to Kerala.

However, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had denied such reports saying he spoke to the concerned authorities, who assured him to provide adequate security during the matches in Chennai.

The Supreme Court, in its ruling in the matter earlier, had reduced Tamil Nadu's share in the Cauvery water to 177.25 thousand million cubic feet.

On February 16, the court had ordered the central government to set up the CMB and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) within six weeks.

Thereafter, Tamil Nadu moved a contempt plea in the Supreme Court, seeking action against the Centre for allegedly failing to form the CMB within the prescribed time limit of six weeks.

On March 31, the Central Government filed a clarification petition in the apex court seeking more time to form the board and asked whether it could modify its composition.

On a related note, the top court on Monday is slated to hear Tamil Nadu's contempt petition against the Centre for not forming the Cauvery Water Management Board.

The protests were against what people saw as the Centre's tardiness in forming a Cauvery Managment Board

After days of uncertainty, Indian Premier League matches to be held in Chennai has now been shifted to another venue due to the ongoing Cauvery protest. People are protesting against the Centre's negligence for the formation of Cauvery Management Board (CMB). With Tamil Nadu's Cauvery river water sharing row with Karnataka hotting up, there were speculations that a few IPL matches of the present season might be shifted to Kerala. However, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had denied such reports saying he spoke to the concerned authorities, who assured him to provide adequate security during the matches in Chennai. The Supreme Court, in its ruling in the matter earlier, had reduced Tamil Nadu's share in the Cauvery water to 177.25 thousand million cubic feet. On February 16, the court had ordered the central government to set up the CMB and Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) within six weeks. Thereafter, Tamil Nadu moved a contempt plea in the Supreme Court, seeking action against the Centre for allegedly failing to form the CMB within the prescribed time limit of six weeks. On March 31, the Central Government filed a clarification petition in the apex court seeking more time to form the board and asked whether it could modify its composition. On a related note, the top court on Monday is slated to hear Tamil Nadu's contempt petition against the Centre for not forming the Cauvery Water Management Board.

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Karnataka Bandh Over Cauvery Water Dispute | Protests Intensify Against Tamil Nadu Water Release

Cauvery protests: All matches moved out of Chennai, confirms IPL Chairman

After Cauvery protests, all IPL matches shifted out of Chennai: Sources