Tag: Cauvery Issue
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Cauvery Board alone will implement tribunal award: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to modify its draft scheme for setting up of the Cauvery Management Board (CMB) that will be the sole authority for implementing the Cauvery Water Tribunal Award. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud also sought dropping of the clause …
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May 16, 2018 -
Centre seeks two weeks to frame draft scheme on Cauvery
Amid turmoil on the issue in Tamil Nadu, the Central government on Friday sought two more weeks’ time to place before the Supreme Court a draft scheme for the implementation of its verdict on the sharing of Cauvery river water, but the court did not give any immediate relief. Government lawyer Syed Wasim Ahmed Qadri …
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April 27, 2018 -
DMK leader Stalin writes to PM Modi seeking appointment
DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an appointment on behalf of political parties, farmers associations, traders’ groups and labour unions to apprise him of the Cauvery water dispute. “Through this letter, we seek an appointment to meet and apprise you of the sentiments prevailing in Tamil Nadu and …
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April 17, 2018 -
Cauvery issue: Tamil outfit warns of intensifying protests
After leading anti-IPL protests in the backdrop of the Cauvery issue last week, pro-Tamil outfit Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) on Monday warned of intensifying its agitation, including holding protests at the Marina here. TVK chief T Velmurugan also warned of disrupting water supply to an aluminium company owned by Vedanta Resources as well to that …
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April 16, 2018 -
Rajinikanth slams ‘attack’ on cops during anti-IPL stir
Tamil ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth on Wednesday condemned the alleged attack on three policemen during the anti-IPL protests over the Cauvery issue. In a tweet, the 67-year-old actor said,”The worst form of violence is the assault on uniformed personnel.” “This kind of violence has to be tackled immediately, as it poses a danger to our country. We …
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April 11, 2018 -
VC appointment draws flak in TN
The appointment of a native of Karnataka as vice-chancellor of Tamil Nadu’s Anna University has ignited a new controversy in the state, even as fury is rising against the neighbouring state over the Cauvery river water dispute. Displeasure started simmering the in ruling AIADMK over the appointment of vice-chancellors to the universities in Tamilnadu, BJP …
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April 9, 2018 -
DMK-led shutdown begins in Tamil Nadu over Cauvery issue
Buses from Karnataka were stopped at Tamil Nadu border, though some state-run buses were seen plying in Trichy.
April 5, 2018 -
DMK has no moral right to talk about Cauvery issue: Tamil Nadu deputy CM
In an unexpected development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Panneerselvam joined AIADMK leaders at the hunger strike demanding the formation of the CMB.
April 3, 2018 -
Cauvery issue: DMK’s Stalin detained following protests over CMB
Supporters of the parties agreed to hold black flag demonstrations whenever Prime Minister Narendra Modi or any member of his Cabinet visits Tamil Nadu.
April 1, 2018 -
Cauvery Issue: Tamil Nadu files contempt petition against Centre in Supreme Court
On 16 February, the top court had directed the Centre to constitute within six weeks the CMB and CWRC.
March 31, 2018 -
MK Stalin asks Palaniswami to meet PM Modi over Cauvery issue
DMK leader M.K.Stalin on Thursday said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami along with leaders of various political parties should meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urge him to set up a Cauvery Management Board. Speaking at the all party meeting held at the state secretariat here, Stalin said the state should put sufficient pressure …
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February 22, 2018 -
NHRC issues notice to Karnataka, TN on recent violence
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to governments of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, seeking reports on people injured and properties damaged in the recent protests. In a statement, the apex human rights body said it has taken suo moto cognizance of reports of large-scale violent protests, arson and destruction of public …
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September 16, 2016 -
Modi calls for unity, harmony as Jain festival ends
Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday wished the followers of Jain religion on the last day of ‘Paryushan Parva’, sending the message of unity and harmony. "Michhami Dukkadam. May the spirit of forgiveness & compassion enhance the spirit of harmony & togetherness in our society," Modi wrote on Twitter. Paryushan Parva is a major festival of …
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September 6, 2016