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Cauvery dispute: Water scarcity, dam protests, and legal aid

18 clusters · 66 sources · last updated

Latest: Karnataka Cauvery water appeal to be heard by Supreme Court on Sep 14

The Cauvery water-sharing dispute has intensified as farmer organizations in Tamil Nadu prepare for a five-day statewide protest beginning September 20. The Coordination Committee of All Farmers' Associations of Tamil Na

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Mettur Dam sluice gates opened for Cauvery Delta irrigation

11 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Mettur Dam water discharge increased to 12,000 cusecs for Kaveri Delta irrigation

On September 1, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially opened the sluice gates of the Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir) to provide irrigation for the Cauvery Delta region. This release is intended to sup

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Mekedatu dam project dispute

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Karnataka officials ordered to expedite Mekedatu project

The Mekedatu dam project on the Cauvery River remains a significant point of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Karnataka government is actively seeking approvals from the Central Water Commission to addres

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AIADMK internal disputes and political protests

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami reaffirms NDA status

Internal friction has intensified within the AIADMK. Senior leaders SP Velumani and Natham R. Viswanathan have issued a direct critique of General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, blaming his “unilateral decision-makin

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Tamil Nadu-Karnataka Cauvery water dispute

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Farmers detained in Tamil Nadu over Cauvery water dispute

Farmers in Tamil Nadu have intensified protests regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. In early August, demonstrators led by Ayya Kannu of the Farmers’ Association staged a protest at Tiruchirappalli by bury

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Tamil Nadu opposition protests over farmer issues

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Udhayanidhi Stalin criticizes TVK government over farmer neglect

In late July 2026, opposition leaders in Tamil Nadu intensified their criticism of the government, focusing on agrarian distress and regional water rights. Udhayanidhi Stalin, speaking at a statue unveiling in Chennai, c

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Southern Indian states Zonal Council disputes

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Latest: Southern Indian states remain divided over water disputes

During the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, leaders from southern Indian states addressed several regional grievances, including delimitation of Lok Sabha seats, medical education, and inter-state wa

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