From The Times of India
Center Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co.'Ask Karnataka to seek consent of co-basin states': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges PM Modi over Mekedatu dam project
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging that no statutory or administrative approval be given to Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project without the consent of all Cauvery basin states. Vijay warned that the planned 67.16 TMC reservoir across the Cauvery could affect water flow and monthly deliveries to Tamil Nadu and has raised apprehension among Tamil Nadu farmers. He also expressed concern over a recent site inspection by Union government officials and asked the Prime Minister to withhold clearances until co‑basin states agree.
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Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday expressed concern over site inspection by union government officials regarding Karnataka's Mekedatu dam proposal. Writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vijay opposed Karnataka's proposal to construct a reservoir across the Cauvery…
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Chennai, Nov 7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to grant any statutory or administrative approval for Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam project without obtaining the consent of all Cauvery basin states, warning that the project could seriously…
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has urged Prime Minister Modi not to approve Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. He cited concerns regarding the impact on water availability in the Cauvery basin. Vijay requested that Karnataka be advised against continuing the project without the consent of all basin…
