Cauvery

Nagenthran wrote to the Karnataka Chief Minister urging the Cauvery to unite rather than divide. The message emphasizes harmony over conflict regarding the river.

Cauvery water from Karnataka’s Kabini reservoir reached Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu, recording an inflow of 18,000 cusecs. A ban was imposed on bathing and coracle operations.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister requested to defer a visit to Bengaluru, as stated by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The meeting was postponed to discuss matters after the situation in Cauvery improves.

Kabini farmers are requesting immediate canal water release following a Cauvery river water release order. The situation highlights concerns over water distribution and agricultural needs in the region.

Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmalkumar stated there is no official decision on Chief Minister Vijay's proposed visit to Karnataka for Cauvery discussions. The CM is consulting stakeholders and experts on the Mekedatu issue.

The DMK is planning a protest in Thanjavur on August 3 to address Cauvery and farmers’ issues. DMK chief M.K. Stalin accused the government of lacking transparency in handling the Mekedatu dam issue.

Anbumani Ramadoss, a PMK leader, questions Rahul Gandhi about representing Tamil Nadu's interests regarding the Cauvery issue and accuses Congress and BJP of conspiring against Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu.

BJP warned against releasing water to appease alliance partner TVK. R. Ashok accused the Congress government of failing to protect the state's interests.

The Indian Centre has stated that Karnataka does not need consent from other Cauvery riparian states to build a structure at Mekedatu, citing a Supreme Court order. Karnataka claims the proposed reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu will not disrupt its obligation to release the stipulated Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.

The Thanjavur Collector has initiated a Water Budget and Management exercise due to reduced flow in the Cauvery and Kollidam rivers, anticipating scarcity. The initiative involves the Water Resources, Agriculture, and Agriculture Engineering departments.

CM Vijay aims to hold direct talks with Karnataka to address the Cauvery water-sharing issue. The initiative seeks to resolve disputes over water distribution between the two states.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay proposes a meeting with Karnataka's D.K. Shivakumar to discuss the Cauvery water issue. Tamil Nadu is estimated to be entitled to at least 3,000 million cubic feet more water despite deficient monsoon rainfall.

Tamil Nadu farmers protest against Karnataka's use of the Cauvery river as a flood discharge channel for the Mekadatu project. Hundreds of farmers marched to the border to voice their opposition.