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Cauvery
Karnataka Examination Authority denies allegations regarding police recruitment exam irregularities
The Karnataka Examination Authority denied allegations that false social media posts misled candidates regarding OMR sheet numbers during a Civil Police Constable recruitment exam, prompting student walkouts and demands for fresh testing.
Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
Heavy monsoon rains cause water levels to rise in Karnataka dams
Heavy monsoon rains in Karnataka and Kerala have caused water levels in major dams such as Krishnaraja Sagar and Kabini to rise significantly, breaching critical marks and triggering flood warnings.
Vatal Nagaraj confirms statewide Karnataka bandh despite government appeals
Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj confirms the continuation of a statewide bandh scheduled for August 13, rejecting appeals from Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar citing water disputes and regional development issues.
Karnataka to declare drought affected areas by end of August
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated the state plans to declare drought-hit regions by the end of August amidst reports of significant rainfall deficiency.
Premallatha Vijayakant urges Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to discuss water sharing
DMDK general secretary Premallatha Vijayakant called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to visit Karnataka on August 3 to discuss water sharing while leading protests against a proposed dam.
BJP and CPI protest against Karnataka over Cauvery water release
BJP and CPI parties staged protests in Tamil Nadu against the Karnataka government over the Cauvery water dispute, demanding immediate release of river water.
Udhayanidhi Stalin leads DMK protest over Cauvery water dispute in Thanjavur
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin led a demonstration in Thanjavur criticizing the Tamil Nadu government's handling of the Cauvery water dispute and alleging incompetence of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
Bangalore introduces mandatory registration for building demolition waste disposal
The Greater Bangalore Authority is introducing mandatory registration and pricing rules for building demolition waste disposal in Bangalore to prevent illegal dumping and manage urban waste effectively.
Kannada film industry expresses support for farmers in Cauvery water dispute
The Kannada film industry met at the Film Chamber on July 30 to decide its response to the Cauvery water dispute, with President Jayamala stating the industry supports the farmers.
Karnataka government calls all party meeting to discuss Cauvery water dispute
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced an all-party meeting on August 2 to discuss the next steps in the Cauvery water sharing dispute.
Thanjavur administration initiates water budget exercise to address potential shortages
The Thanjavur district administration has initiated a Water Budget and Management exercise to mitigate potential water shortages due to climate change and reduced river flow.
Tamil Nadu government to present state budget on August 5
Tamil Nadu will present its first Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly on August 5, followed by the Agriculture Budget on August 6.