Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend supportThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
IWT treaty: Centre says not a single drop of water will go to Pakistan as it formulates plans to stop flowsIndia is taking steps to ensure Pakistan receives no water from the Indus river system in the coming years. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. ...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's expected meeting with TN CM Vijay in Delhi postponed, posters remain outside 10 JanpathA planned meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Delhi has been postponed. CM Vijay m...
28 May, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
CM Vijay meets PM Modi; raises Mekedatu dam, Tamil anthem issuesTamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. He thanked the PM for the return of Anaimangalam copper plat...
27 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Mekedatu project, writes to PM Modi after SC nod to KarnatakaTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu Reservoir Project. Vija...
26 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Pakistan's water mismanagement pushes Rawalpindi, Islamabad towards crisisRawalpindi and Islamabad face a severe water crisis. Daily demand exceeds supply by over 60 million gallons. Residents struggle for basic w...
23 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
PMK urges Centre to reject Karnataka's Mekedatu dam DPRPMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has urged the Centre to reject Karnataka’s Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Mekedatu dam, ass...
22 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
NGT seeks CPCB report on whether pouring milk into rivers during rituals causes pollutionThe National Green Tribunal is investigating if pouring milk into rivers constitutes water pollution. A petition highlighted a religious ev...
20 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Centre grants one-year extension to Krishna Water Disputes TribunalThe Centre has extended the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal's term. The new deadline is July 31, 2026. This allows the tribunal more time t...
16 Jul, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) BillThe Lower House approved the bill, which seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, by a voice vote.
31 Jul, 2019, 07.11 PM IST
Bill to set up single tribunal to settle inter-state water disputes in Lok SabhaUnion Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said in 2013 the states were consulted and a similar bill was brought to Lok Sabha in 20...
25 Jul, 2019, 01.13 PM IST
Confident of getting Central Water Commission nod for Mekedatu project: H D Kumaraswamy"On the Mekedatu project, he (Gadkari) responded positively. ...After today's talks, I am confident of getting approval any time soon," sai...
05 Oct, 2018, 02.34 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's comments on Mahadayi row to confuse Karnataka voters: CongressPM Modi said since the Congress was out of power in Goa, it was instigating the people of Karnataka on the Mahadayi issue.
07 May, 2018, 11.33 AM IST
Soon, only one tribunal to resolve all river disputesInstead of having multiple tribunals under existing law, the bill makes a provision of a single permanent tribunal with multiple benches.
15 Mar, 2017, 11.23 AM IST
Proposal to set up water disputes tribunal at conceptual stageThe ISRWD Act, 1956 was last amended in 2002 whereby adjudication of the water disputes was made time-bound after consultation with all sta...
06 Aug, 2015, 04.04 PM IST
We have the right to build dam on Cauvery: KarnatakaPatil also said that the last date for submitting the EoI has been extended to December from the previous deadline of this month-end.
20 Nov, 2014, 05.52 PM IST
- Forget politics, says man who sought legal remedy
The final verdict by the Cauvery River Water Tribunal has been received with joy by the delta farmers in Tamil Nadu.
06 Feb, 2007, 05.43 AM IST