The Cauvery Delta Farmers Welfare Association has called for the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power plant at the earliest in view of the severe power shortage faced by the State.

Various members of District Panchayat on Wednesday brought to the attention of officials the need for streamlining the Cauvery water supply in the district.

There are 12 "hot spots" in eight States where river water was found to be contaminated.

Over 30 unapproved textile processing units demolished

The project at a cost of Rs 3,400 cr will solve water woes in B’lore

It is close to a year since the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) formed an expert committee to look into the short and long-term plans to meet the growing demand for water in the City.

Although the committee is tight-lipped about details of their seven meetings, most of their long-term plans include river and stream diversion from different parts of the State.

62,500 hectares to be covered during samba, thaladi season

The Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) has appealed to all parties to stand by the government in its endeavour to get Cauvery water for the State.

Plea filed by Karnataka against 2007 water sharing award

The Supreme Court on Tuesday posted to the first week of February 2012, for final disposal, the petition filed by Karnataka challenging the February 5, 2007 final award passed by the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT).

The Supreme Court today said it would not favour interlinking of rivers if it causes huge financial burden on the Centre and asked for a report on its costs.