Cauvery

River Kaveri or Cauvery is a large Indian river that flows primarily through the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This river empties into the Bay of Bengal through two principal mouths in Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu.

The river is the source for an extensive irrigation system and for hydroelectric power. The river has supported irrigated agriculture for centuries and served as the lifeblood of the ancient kingdoms and modern cities of South India.

Since the 1990’s, the river has been a subject of several disputes. Learn more about the Cauvery Issue

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Cauvery News

Congress support for Vijay may soften tone, not Cauvery tensions between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

TNN / May 11, 2026, 22:20 (IST)

The emergence of C Joseph Vijay as Tamil Nadu CM with Congress support sparks debate in Karnataka over river water disputes and the Mekedatu project. While smoother communication is anticipated, emotionally sensitive interstate issues like the Cauvery water sharing are unlikely to disappear, especially with climate uncertainty impacting rainfall and reservoir levels.

Ask Rahul to mediate release of Cauvery water from K’taka: Farmers to Vijay

TNN / May 11, 2026, 23:25 (IST)

Cauvery water sharing formula is unscientific, says panel chief

May 03, 2026, 22:23 (IST)

ICAR scientists find new fish species in Mandya

TNN / May 09, 2026, 23:39 (IST)

Leopard kill sparks fresh fear in MM Hills, Cauvery sanctuaries

May 11, 2026, 23:05 (IST)

Cauvery flow decline triggers water crisis in 12 Kodagu villages

TNN / May 02, 2026, 23:52 (IST)

Meet the ‘crow fish’: New dark freshwater species discovered in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin

TNN / May 10, 2026, 23:39 (IST)

TVK falters in Cauvery delta, wins just 2 of 18 seats

May 06, 2026, 05:02 (IST)

Dharwad Deed writers demand parallel paper and digital registration systems

TNN / May 02, 2026, 23:42 (IST)

TN poll results: DMK strongman KN Nehru trails behind TVK’s Ramamoorthy in Trichy West

TNN / May 04, 2026, 09:04 (IST)

In some booths, the TVK candidate has secured 50-100 votes more than the DMK candidate.

CWMA directs Karnataka govt to release 2.5tmcft to TN

Apr 30, 2026, 02:05 (IST)

Spring poles put up on Cauvery bridge

TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 00:34 (IST)

SP reviews disaster readiness in Kodagu district

May 10, 2026, 23:40 (IST)

Low-lying electric wires on migration route pose threat to elephants near Krishnagiri

TNN / May 06, 2026, 02:08 (IST)

Kumarapalayam election results 2026: TVK's C Vijayalakshmi beats AIADMK candidate P Thangamani

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 04, 2026, 16:50 (IST)

AIADMK has consistently dominated the Kumarapalayam Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal district. P. Thangamani secured significant victories in both 2011 and 2016, showcasing the party's strong hold. The DMK remains the primary opposition, highlighting the ongoing two-party political landscape in the region.