2013: A mixed bag for Karnataka

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 10:24

A tectonic political shift that brought the Congress back to power dismantling the BJP`s first-ever government in the South topped the variegated developments during 2013 in Karnataka.

JDS MLAs walk out of Assembly over Krishna water sharing issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 16:25

JDS members on Wednesday staged a walkout in the state Karnataka legislative assembly demanding a two-day discussion over a tribunal`s final award on sharing of Krishna river water, even as the House passed five bills.

Andhra to move SC against Krishna Water Tribunal award

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 15:51

Andhra Pradesh would approach the Supreme Court against a tribunal`s final award on sharing of river Krishna waters and seek "justice" for the state, a minister said on Saturday.

No major headway in Indo-Pak talks on water sharing issue

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 20:28

No major headway was made between India and Pakistan on the water sharing issue during talks which concluded on Wednesday, barely three days ahead of a meeting between their Prime Ministers in New York.

Water-sharing issue with Punjab top priority: Hooda

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 21:07

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said the state will fight to the last to secure every drop of its share of water.

SC to hear Cauvery water row on Monday

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 18:43

Talks between Shettar and Jayalalithaa in Bangalore had failed to achieve any breakthrough with both sides sticking to their stands.

Bangladesh hopeful of Teesta water-sharing treaty

Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 18:11

Bangladesh is optimistic about a Teesta water-sharing treaty with India taking shape despite opposition from West Bengal.

Bangalore councilors join Cauvery stir

Last Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2012, 16:10

Joining the protest against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, corporators of Bangalore, which largely depends on inter-state river for its drinking water requirements, today took part in the ongoing farmers` stir here.

K’taka CM calls all-party meet on Cauvery issue

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 11:54

Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar has convened an all-party meeting on Friday to discuss sharing of Cauvery water with Tamil Nadu.

Jaya to move SC over Cauvery water-sharing row

Last Updated: Thursday, September 20, 2012, 10:07

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has pledged to take the Cauvery water sharing row to the Supreme Court after a crucial meeting of the Cauvery River Authority failed to produce a solution.

No solution to Cauvery water-sharing row

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 22:23

The meeting of the Cauvery River Authority failed to produce a solution on Wednesday.

PM fails to resolve Cauvery water-sharing row

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 21:44

PM ruled that Karnataka release 9000 cusecs of water each day for 25 days from tomorrow to October 15 after the state refused to accept Tamil Nadu’s demand for 2 tmcft water for 24 days or 1 tmcft for 30 days.