A fresh protest has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the long-running Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Farmers buried themselves in sand along the Cauvery river, demanding the timely release of water for agriculture and livelihoods. The protesters accuse Karnataka of releasing only surplus water, while Karnataka argues that low rainfall and poor reservoir levels have limited water availability. The decades-old water-sharing dispute between the two southern states continues to fuel political tensions and farmer protests.

Tamil Nadu Farmers Bury Themselves In Sand Over Cauvery Water Dispute With Karnataka

The Cauvery water dispute has taken a fresh political turn after Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to postpone their proposed meeting scheduled for August 3.

The development follows a directive from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) ordering Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka has argued that deficient rainfall, drought conditions, and concerns over drinking water supplies make it difficult to comply with the order.

The issue has triggered political reactions in both states. Karnataka has called an all-party meeting to discuss its next legal and political strategy, while protests have intensified over the water-sharing dispute. In Tamil Nadu, political parties have also stepped up pressure over the handling of the Cauvery issue.

Cauvery Water Dispute Escalates: Karnataka Urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Postpone Talks

The Central Government has clarified that Karnataka does not require the consent of other riparian states to proceed with the proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir on the Cauvery River. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, the Centre said the Supreme Court's 2018 Cauvery verdict does not mandate such consent.


Mekedatu Dam row: Vijay writes to PM Modi, calls stance 'disappointing'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to meet Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for crucial talks on the long-running Cauvery River water-sharing dispute. The meeting is expected to focus on the controversial Mekedatu Dam project, water releases, and finding a mutually acceptable solution amid renewed tensions between the two southern states.

Cauvery Water Dispute: CM Vijay to hold crucial talks with Karnataka over Mekedatu Dam

India’s Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (August 25) deferred from passing any order in response to the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily by neighbouring Karnataka state for irrigation.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai said it would be waiting for a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the amount of water released by Karnataka.

The report will be submitted by September 1, when the matter is next listed.

Appearing for the Tamil Nadu government, senior advocates CS Vaidyanathan and Mukul Rohatgi sought 10,000 cusecs of water be released by Karnataka in the interim, to make up for the water shortage in the state, Bar and Bench news outlet reported.

<h2>Tamil Nadu seeks more water for standing crops</h2>

But the senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the Karnataka government, said that the state government won’t be able to comply with the request due to a shortage of rainfall this year.

Advocate Divan said that Karnataka had already discharged water as mandated by CWMA and added that it takes three days for it to travel to Tamil Nadu.

But Rohatgi said that water has not been made available to the lower riparian state despite orders from CWMA.

Then Justice Gavai said, "Why do you not go before the authority? We do not have expertise in this. How can we pass any order? Please approach the authorities."

Justice Narasimha later said that the authority's orders were not being complied with.

Rohatgi informed the court that the Tamil Nadu state was also running out of water and that there was a “huge deficit”.

<h2>Hearing now on Sept 1</h2>

Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the central government, then informed the apex court Bench that the CWMA would be meeting on Monday, following which the court listed the next hearing on September 1.

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The Karnataka government has earlier described as "wholly misconceived" Tamil Nadu's plea seeking a direction from the top court seeking release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily for standing crops.

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In an affidavit, it said that Tamil Nadu's plea was based on an incorrect assumption that "the current water year is a normal water year and not a distressed water year".

Rainfall has been 25 per cent lower and the water inflow into Karnataka's four reservoirs 42.5 per cent lesser, the affidavit said, adding that the stipulated release shall not be applicable this year.

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India’s Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (August 25) deferred from passing any order in response to the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily by neighbouring Karnataka state for irrigation.

India’s Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (August 25) deferred from passing any order in response to the Tamil Nadu government's plea seeking the release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery River water daily by neighbouring Karnataka state for irrigation. A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai said it would be waiting for a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the amount of water released by Karnataka. The report will be submitted by September 1, when the matter is next listed. Appearing for the Tamil Nadu government, senior advocates CS Vaidyanathan and Mukul Rohatgi sought 10,000 cusecs of water be released by Karnataka in the interim, to make up for the water shortage in the state, Bar and Bench news outlet reported. Tamil Nadu seeks more water for standing crops But the senior advocate Shyam Divan, appearing for the Karnataka government, said that the state government won’t be able to comply with the request due to a shortage of rainfall this year. Advocate Divan said that Karnataka had already discharged water as mandated by CWMA and added that it takes three days for it to travel to Tamil Nadu. But Rohatgi said that water has not been made available to the lower riparian state despite orders from CWMA. Then Justice Gavai said, "Why do you not go before the authority? We do not have expertise in this. How can we pass any order? Please approach the authorities." Justice Narasimha later said that the authority's orders were not being complied with. Rohatgi informed the court that the Tamil Nadu state was also running out of water and that there was a “huge deficit”. Hearing now on Sept 1 Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the central government, then informed the apex court Bench that the CWMA would be meeting on Monday, following which the court listed the next hearing on September 1. Also read | Ukraine's F-16 pilots to start training in US in September: Pentagon The Karnataka government has earlier described as "wholly misconceived" Tamil Nadu's plea seeking a direction from the top court seeking release of 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily for standing crops. Also read | BRICS summit: India dismisses China's claim that New Delhi made a request for Modi-Xi meet In an affidavit, it said that Tamil Nadu's plea was based on an incorrect assumption that "the current water year is a normal water year and not a distressed water year". Rainfall has been 25 per cent lower and the water inflow into Karnataka's four reservoirs 42.5 per cent lesser, the affidavit said, adding that the stipulated release shall not be applicable this year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Cauvery row: SC defers order on Tamil Nadu’s plea seeking more water

As I sit in Delhi and read the news, I see it being widely reported that Bangalore managed to secure access to additional water from the Cauvery River, resulting in an increase in Karnataka&rsquo;s share of the river and a corresponding decrease in the share of Tamil Nadu. As much as all politicians from both sides of the political divide in my state rejoice this victory, I find the need for vigilance and course correction for outweighing the instinct to celebrate.

In a recent article by the BBC, which listed cities across the globe that are likely to face a water crisis similar to the ongoing one in Cape Town, I was horrified to see my city listed in it. The very rationale for the Hon&rsquo;ble Supreme Court to increase water supply to Karnataka and Bengaluru, i.e., the growing population, also represents the alarming situation we have to grapple with. How will the present allocation sustain what will always be a growing population of Bengaluru?

Make no mistake, I am not unhappy with the verdict, but what I am unhappy about is my city&rsquo;s general approach to water management. Water leakages continue to plague us. The city&rsquo;s lakes which once ensured water independence and enabled a flourishing green scape have been polluted beyond recognition. Where once borewells yielded water without effort, has now increased efforts at digging borewells across the city yielding little or no water because the construction sector has grown without planning or science. Call me silly, but I strongly feel that in an urban landscape like Bengaluru, if a strong science-driven policy had succeeded, could have donated its share of the water to the farmers who need it more than us. After all, for us, water is utility but for a farmer, water is utility and critical to livelihood.&nbsp;

Today&rsquo;s verdict remains a political victory and I suspect it will justify continued complacency of policymakers on the subject of water conservation. But so long as we &ldquo;fight&rdquo; for water, we have already lost. As we start 2018, I hope that the next administration in Bengaluru implements city-wide rainwater harvesting system instead of merely advocating building specific rainwater harvesting systems. I certainly hope we can plan our sewage and storm water drains better to aid the success of sewage treatment plants. It would also be nice if our lakes stopped catching fire. Perhaps, on that line of thought, we could encourage the use and rejuvenation of shallow aquifers in the city to ensure water security for individual homes.&nbsp;

The 14.5 TMC of water allotted to us represents a short-term gain, but the long-term vulnerability remains and as a city, we will have to address it. But true victory is the day we revive our forests, conserve water better and recharge shallow aquifers as well as our borewells. The day we stop fighting for water is the day we truly win. 
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(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Cauvery verdict might bring prosperity to the farmers of Karnataka but surely does for the CM who is about to face elections soon

As I sit in Delhi and read the news, I see it being widely reported that Bangalore managed to secure access to additional water from the Cauvery River, resulting in an increase in Karnataka’s share of the river and a corresponding decrease in the share of Tamil Nadu. As much as all politicians from both sides of the political divide in my state rejoice this victory, I find the need for vigilance and course correction for outweighing the instinct to celebrate. In a recent article by the BBC, which listed cities across the globe that are likely to face a water crisis similar to the ongoing one in Cape Town, I was horrified to see my city listed in it. The very rationale for the Hon’ble Supreme Court to increase water supply to Karnataka and Bengaluru, i.e., the growing population, also represents the alarming situation we have to grapple with. How will the present allocation sustain what will always be a growing population of Bengaluru? Make no mistake, I am not unhappy with the verdict, but what I am unhappy about is my city’s general approach to water management. Water leakages continue to plague us. The city’s lakes which once ensured water independence and enabled a flourishing green scape have been polluted beyond recognition. Where once borewells yielded water without effort, has now increased efforts at digging borewells across the city yielding little or no water because the construction sector has grown without planning or science. Call me silly, but I strongly feel that in an urban landscape like Bengaluru, if a strong science-driven policy had succeeded, could have donated its share of the water to the farmers who need it more than us. After all, for us, water is utility but for a farmer, water is utility and critical to livelihood. Today’s verdict remains a political victory and I suspect it will justify continued complacency of policymakers on the subject of water conservation. But so long as we “fight” for water, we have already lost. As we start 2018, I hope that the next administration in Bengaluru implements city-wide rainwater harvesting system instead of merely advocating building specific rainwater harvesting systems. I certainly hope we can plan our sewage and storm water drains better to aid the success of sewage treatment plants. It would also be nice if our lakes stopped catching fire. Perhaps, on that line of thought, we could encourage the use and rejuvenation of shallow aquifers in the city to ensure water security for individual homes. The 14.5 TMC of water allotted to us represents a short-term gain, but the long-term vulnerability remains and as a city, we will have to address it. But true victory is the day we revive our forests, conserve water better and recharge shallow aquifers as well as our borewells. The day we stop fighting for water is the day we truly win. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Is Cauvery verdict boon for farmers of Karnataka or CM Siddaramaiah?

&#39;Superstar&#39; Rajinikanth on Friday said the Supreme Court verdict reducing the quantum of water to Tamil Nadu from Cauvery river was &quot;very disappointing&quot; and urged the state government to file a review petition.

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&quot;Since the final verdict by the Supreme Court on the Cauvery water sharing amounts to further affecting the livelihood of the farmers in Tamil Nadu, it is very disappointing,&quot; the actor said in a tweet in Tamil.&nbsp;

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The actor, who recently announced his&nbsp;political plunge, said that the Tamil Nadu government should take steps to file a review petition on the matter.

The Supreme Court directed Karnataka would get additional 14.75 &nbsp;thousand million cubic &nbsp;(TMC) water and Tamil Nadu would now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC in its verdict on the 120-year-old dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

The court said the issue of drinking water has to be placed on a &quot;higher pedestal&quot;.&nbsp;

Earlier, reacting to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cauvery-dispute-supreme-court-verdict-33045">Supreme Court verdict&nbsp;</a>in the Cauvery dispute, actor Kamal Haasan said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water for Tamil Nadu.

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The Supreme Court on Friday raised the 270 tmcft share of Cauvery water for Karnataka by 14.75 tmcft and reduced Tamil Nadu's share while compensating it by allowing extraction of 10 tmcft groundwater from the river basin

'Superstar' Rajinikanth on Friday said the Supreme Court verdict reducing the quantum of water to Tamil Nadu from Cauvery river was "very disappointing" and urged the state government to file a review petition. Also read: Kamal Haasan 'shocked' with Cauvery dispute verdict "Since the final verdict by the Supreme Court on the Cauvery water sharing amounts to further affecting the livelihood of the farmers in Tamil Nadu, it is very disappointing," the actor said in a tweet in Tamil. காவிரி நீர் பங்கீட்டில் உச்சநீதிமன்றத்தின் இறுதி தீர்ப்பு தமிழக விவசாயிகளின் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை மேலும் பாதிப்பதாக உள்ளதால் மிகுந்த ஏமாற்றமளிக்கிறது.மறு பரிசீலனை மனு தாக்கல் செய்ய தமிழகஅரசு நடவடிக்கை எடுக்க வேண்டும். — Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) February 16, 2018 × The actor, who recently announced his political plunge, said that the Tamil Nadu government should take steps to file a review petition on the matter. The Supreme Court directed Karnataka would get additional 14.75 thousand million cubic (TMC) water and Tamil Nadu would now get 177.25 TMC water instead of 192 TMC in its verdict on the 120-year-old dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The court said the issue of drinking water has to be placed on a "higher pedestal". Earlier, reacting to the Supreme Court verdict in the Cauvery dispute, actor Kamal Haasan said he was shocked at the reduction in the supply of water for Tamil Nadu. (With PTI inputs)

Rajinikanth disappointed with Supreme Court verdict reducing water to Tamil Nadu

Defying the Supreme Court&#39;s order the Indian state of Karnataka decided on Friday to use the water from the Cauvery river only for drinking purposes and not spare it for any other use.&nbsp; 
 
The state legislative assembly unanimously passed the resolution to release water for the purpose of meeting basic needs of the people living in Bengaluru and the Cauvery basin. 
 
&quot;An impossible situation wherein it is not possible to comply with a court (order) has been created,&quot; state chief minister Siddaramaiah said. 
 
Siddaramaiah said &quot;nobody should construe as if we are challenging the Supreme Court&quot; and added that his government had equal respect for all the three organs -- legislature, executive and judiciary, &quot;more so for judiciary.&quot; 
 
&quot;People have given us a mandate. We cannot defy it,&quot; he said, adding, otherwise, &quot;it would be a dereliction of duty on our part.&quot; 
 
Prefacing his remarks on the water crisis in the state, he said, &quot;we have great respect for the judiciary. The intention is not to disobey the judicial order. We will not think of it even in our dreams.&quot; 
 
The members of the upper house of the assembly cited an&nbsp;acute shortage of water in the state and urged the Karnataka government to ensure that &#39;&#39;no water from the present storages be drawn except for meeting drinking water requirements of the villages and towns in the Cauvery basin and the entire Bangalore city.&quot; 
 
&quot;The resolution is passed after carefully considering the needs of the inhabitants of the state of Karnataka whose interests are likely to be jeopardized if water in the core reservoirs is any way reduced other than meeting the drinking water requirements of inhabitants in the Cauvery basin including the entire city of Bengaluru,&quot; the leader of opposition and BJP leader Jagdish Shettar said. 
 
The Cauvery Supervisory Committee had on September 19 asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs per day from September 21 to 30 
 
But the apex court had on September 20 doubled the quantum to 6,000 cusecs from September 21 to 27.&nbsp; 
 
The state cabinet had Tuesday deferred the decision on the apex court order to release water to Tamil Nadu and asked the legislature to decide on it. 
 
The latest announcement by the assembly could add to the tense situation in Bangalore amid escalating row between the neighbouring southern states.&nbsp; 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies) 
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Signalling its inability to spare Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka government decided to use the water only for drinking purposes

Defying the Supreme Court's order the Indian state of Karnataka decided on Friday to use the water from the Cauvery river only for drinking purposes and not spare it for any other use. The state legislative assembly unanimously passed the resolution to release water for the purpose of meeting basic needs of the people living in Bengaluru and the Cauvery basin. "An impossible situation wherein it is not possible to comply with a court (order) has been created," state chief minister Siddaramaiah said. Siddaramaiah said "nobody should construe as if we are challenging the Supreme Court" and added that his government had equal respect for all the three organs -- legislature, executive and judiciary, "more so for judiciary." "People have given us a mandate. We cannot defy it," he said, adding, otherwise, "it would be a dereliction of duty on our part." Prefacing his remarks on the water crisis in the state, he said, "we have great respect for the judiciary. The intention is not to disobey the judicial order. We will not think of it even in our dreams." The members of the upper house of the assembly cited an acute shortage of water in the state and urged the Karnataka government to ensure that ''no water from the present storages be drawn except for meeting drinking water requirements of the villages and towns in the Cauvery basin and the entire Bangalore city." "The resolution is passed after carefully considering the needs of the inhabitants of the state of Karnataka whose interests are likely to be jeopardized if water in the core reservoirs is any way reduced other than meeting the drinking water requirements of inhabitants in the Cauvery basin including the entire city of Bengaluru," the leader of opposition and BJP leader Jagdish Shettar said. The Cauvery Supervisory Committee had on September 19 asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs per day from September 21 to 30 But the apex court had on September 20 doubled the quantum to 6,000 cusecs from September 21 to 27. The state cabinet had Tuesday deferred the decision on the apex court order to release water to Tamil Nadu and asked the legislature to decide on it. The latest announcement by the assembly could add to the tense situation in Bangalore amid escalating row between the neighbouring southern states. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Karnataka defies SC order, says Cauvery water only for drinking needs

The Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to defer release of 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu till September 23 as per the Supreme Court&#39;s order.&nbsp; 
 
The state cabinet said the decision would be taken in a special session of the state legislature.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;The Cabinet has decided to defer release of water,&quot; state chief minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in a brief statement. 
 
An emergency cabinet meeting was held in Bengaluru which was preceded by an all-party and council of ministers meetings on Wednesday.&nbsp; 
 
The all-party meeting was boycotted by principal Opposition BJP which criticised the Siddaramaiah government was not keeping the interests of farmers in mind.&nbsp; 
 
Former Prime Minister and JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and former Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily were present at the meeting.&nbsp; 
 
Siddaramaiah had termed the Supreme Court order as &nbsp;&quot;unimplementable&quot;, complaining that the storage in Karnataka&#39;s reservoirs was inadequate to meet the drinking water needs of its own people. &nbsp; 
 
The chief minister asked the cabinet to convene a special session of the state legislature to discuss the Supreme Court&#39;s direction and the Cabinet decided. 
 
The Cauvery Supervisory Committee had on September 19 asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs per day from September 21 to 30. &nbsp; 
 
But the apex court had on Tuesday doubled the quantum to 6,000 cusecs from September 21 to 27 after Tamil Nadu pressed for water to save its samba paddy crop. 
 
Sporadic protests have continued in the river basin districts, especially Mandya, the epicentre of the Cauvery agitation. 
 
The government has made elaborate security arrangements in the city to ensure no untoward incidents happen.&nbsp; 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies) 
 
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The cabinet, in an emergency meeting, decided to convene a special session of the state legislature to decide on the SC order

The Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to defer release of 6,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu till September 23 as per the Supreme Court's order. The state cabinet said the decision would be taken in a special session of the state legislature. "The Cabinet has decided to defer release of water," state chief minister Siddaramaiah told reporters in a brief statement. An emergency cabinet meeting was held in Bengaluru which was preceded by an all-party and council of ministers meetings on Wednesday. The all-party meeting was boycotted by principal Opposition BJP which criticised the Siddaramaiah government was not keeping the interests of farmers in mind. Former Prime Minister and JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda, Congress leader in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and former Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily were present at the meeting. Siddaramaiah had termed the Supreme Court order as "unimplementable", complaining that the storage in Karnataka's reservoirs was inadequate to meet the drinking water needs of its own people. The chief minister asked the cabinet to convene a special session of the state legislature to discuss the Supreme Court's direction and the Cabinet decided. The Cauvery Supervisory Committee had on September 19 asked Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs per day from September 21 to 30. But the apex court had on Tuesday doubled the quantum to 6,000 cusecs from September 21 to 27 after Tamil Nadu pressed for water to save its samba paddy crop. Sporadic protests have continued in the river basin districts, especially Mandya, the epicentre of the Cauvery agitation. The government has made elaborate security arrangements in the city to ensure no untoward incidents happen. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Karnataka defers release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, decision in special session on Sept 23

The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is observing a day-long shutdown over Cauvery dispute days after country&#39;s tech hub, Bengaluru, boiled over the water row and witnessed one killing during police firing. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
The bandh is being supported by farmers&#39; body, Tamil Nadu All Farmers&#39; Federations and a traders&#39; collective, Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu, along with opposition parties: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TMCC), MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), PMK (Pattali Makkal Katchi), CPI(M), and CPI, Indian news agency PTI reported.&nbsp; 
 
According to media reports, top opposition leaders, MK Stalin and Kanimozhi of the DMK, and MDMK chief Vaiko were detained today.&nbsp; 
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TamilNaduBandh?src=hash">#TamilNaduBandh</a> MDMK Chief Vaiko detained in Tiruchirappalli during protest over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CauveryIssue?src=hash">#CauveryIssue</a> <a href="https://t.co/OzxIAksftw">pic.twitter.com/OzxIAksftw</a>
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Thousands of police personnel have been deployed to curb violence as calls for &quot;rail and road roko&quot; (halt the rail and road services) were made.&nbsp; 
 
Police said peace will not be disrupted and any attempt to curb rail or road movement will not be allowed. 
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State-run buses besides, trains are operational but auto rickshaws, taxis and commercial freight operators remained off the roads. Local stores also remained shut, according to authorities.&nbsp; 
 
The aim of the protest is to get a final solution to the Cauvery dispute. Violence erupted in Karnataka after the Supreme Court ordered the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. 
 
According to protesters, Tamils residing in Karnataka were targeted, while Tamil Nadu registered cars were set ablaze. 
 
It&#39;s also pertinent to mention that in Tamil Nadu, a 24-year-old man immolated himself at a rally for &#39;retrieving Tamil Nadu&#39;s rights in Cauvery,&#39; and received 93 per cent burns with slim chances of survival. 
 
(WION with inputs from agencies) 
 
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The dawn-to-dusk shutdown has been supported by farmers, traders' collective as well as opposition parties

The southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is observing a day-long shutdown over Cauvery dispute days after country's tech hub, Bengaluru, boiled over the water row and witnessed one killing during police firing. The bandh is being supported by farmers' body, Tamil Nadu All Farmers' Federations and a traders' collective, Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu, along with opposition parties: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TMCC), MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), PMK (Pattali Makkal Katchi), CPI(M), and CPI, Indian news agency PTI reported. According to media reports, top opposition leaders, MK Stalin and Kanimozhi of the DMK, and MDMK chief Vaiko were detained today. #TamilNaduBandh MDMK Chief Vaiko detained in Tiruchirappalli during protest over #CauveryIssue pic.twitter.com/OzxIAksftw — ANI (@ANI_news) September 16, 2016 DMK & VCK party workers' 'Rail Roko' protest against #CauveryIssue in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/yXz4F3tIA4 — ANI (@ANI_news) September 16, 2016 Thousands of police personnel have been deployed to curb violence as calls for "rail and road roko" (halt the rail and road services) were made. Police said peace will not be disrupted and any attempt to curb rail or road movement will not be allowed. State-run buses besides, trains are operational but auto rickshaws, taxis and commercial freight operators remained off the roads. Local stores also remained shut, according to authorities. The aim of the protest is to get a final solution to the Cauvery dispute. Violence erupted in Karnataka after the Supreme Court ordered the state to release 12,000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu. According to protesters, Tamils residing in Karnataka were targeted, while Tamil Nadu registered cars were set ablaze. It's also pertinent to mention that in Tamil Nadu, a 24-year-old man immolated himself at a rally for 'retrieving Tamil Nadu's rights in Cauvery,' and received 93 per cent burns with slim chances of survival. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Cauvery water dispute: Daylong shutdown in India's Tamil Nadu, opposition leaders detained

Amid growing protests in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, the state government has agreed to release 15,000 cusecs water a day for next 10 days to neighbouring Tamil Nadu state as directed by the country&#39;s top court on Monday.&nbsp; 
 
Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah said that the government has complied with the Supreme Court&#39;s order with a &ldquo;heavy heart&rdquo;, adding that the state will approach the court with a modification petition. The state also intends to approach the Cauvery Supervisory Committee. 
 
&quot;Despite severe hardships faced by the government of Karnataka, the state will release water as directed by the Supreme Court,&quot; he told reporters on Tuesday after nearly a three-hour long all-party meeting convened by him. 
 
Cauvery is an Indian river that flows through south and east of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery water row revolves around Tamil Nadu asking for water to sustain extensive farming and Karnataka wanting to triple its share. 
 
The Supreme Court order was issued in view of the plight of the farmers in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp; 
 
Mounting protests 
 
Several farmers and activists intenstified their agitation in the Cauvery heartland of Mandya &ndash; the centre of Cauvery politics -- and other districts in the basin against the top court&#39;s order.&nbsp; 
 
The chief minister said that the government will do all that it can to provide drinking water to southern Bengaluru city.&nbsp; 
 
Pro-Kannada farmers and activists blocked Bengaluru-Mysuru highway on Tuesday bringing the normal life to a halt. In Mandya, protesters held dharnas (non-violent sit-in protests) at several places. &nbsp; 
 
Hundreds of security personnel, including Central forces, were deployed in the Cauvery belt to maintain law and order as protesters mobbed and ransacked several government offices.&nbsp; 
 
Prohibitory orders were issued at and around the Krishnarajasagar dam across the Cauvery river. Shops, hotels and other commercial establishments remained shut. &nbsp; 
 
In Bengaluru, some theatres stopped screening of Tamil movies as a &quot;precautionary&quot; step. 
 
Karnataka was releasing only 33 TMC (thousand million cubic) of water instead of the prescribed 94 TMC by the Cauvery tribunal order due to &ldquo;severe distress&rdquo;. 
 
Political parties in Tamil Nadu demanded that the Siddaramaiah government comply with the court directive and suggested that the state&#39;s chief minister Jayalalithaa lead an all-party delegation to Delhi to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.&nbsp; 
 
(WION with inputs from PTI)

Chief minister in the southern Karnataka has agreed to the order despite 'severe hardships', but will approach the court with a petition

Amid growing protests in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, the state government has agreed to release 15,000 cusecs water a day for next 10 days to neighbouring Tamil Nadu state as directed by the country's top court on Monday. Karnataka Chief minister Siddaramaiah said that the government has complied with the Supreme Court's order with a “heavy heart”, adding that the state will approach the court with a modification petition. The state also intends to approach the Cauvery Supervisory Committee. "Despite severe hardships faced by the government of Karnataka, the state will release water as directed by the Supreme Court," he told reporters on Tuesday after nearly a three-hour long all-party meeting convened by him. Cauvery is an Indian river that flows through south and east of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery water row revolves around Tamil Nadu asking for water to sustain extensive farming and Karnataka wanting to triple its share. The Supreme Court order was issued in view of the plight of the farmers in Tamil Nadu. Mounting protests Several farmers and activists intenstified their agitation in the Cauvery heartland of Mandya – the centre of Cauvery politics -- and other districts in the basin against the top court's order. The chief minister said that the government will do all that it can to provide drinking water to southern Bengaluru city. Pro-Kannada farmers and activists blocked Bengaluru-Mysuru highway on Tuesday bringing the normal life to a halt. In Mandya, protesters held dharnas (non-violent sit-in protests) at several places. Hundreds of security personnel, including Central forces, were deployed in the Cauvery belt to maintain law and order as protesters mobbed and ransacked several government offices. Prohibitory orders were issued at and around the Krishnarajasagar dam across the Cauvery river. Shops, hotels and other commercial establishments remained shut. In Bengaluru, some theatres stopped screening of Tamil movies as a "precautionary" step. Karnataka was releasing only 33 TMC (thousand million cubic) of water instead of the prescribed 94 TMC by the Cauvery tribunal order due to “severe distress”. Political parties in Tamil Nadu demanded that the Siddaramaiah government comply with the court directive and suggested that the state's chief minister Jayalalithaa lead an all-party delegation to Delhi to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue. (WION with inputs from PTI)

India: Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu 'with a heavy heart' after top court's direction

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