The Supreme Court on Monday had directed Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for ten days. Also read: Cauvery water dispute: Supreme Court directs Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs water for Tamil NaduMembers of the Cauvery Horata Samithi today came out in large numbers and protested in Mandya against the SC directive. Tamil Nadu transport buses and vehicles were halted at Hosur border bus stand due to protests in parts of Karnataka over the Cauvery issue. ALL PARTY MEETINGThe all party meeting called by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has begun at Vidhan Soudha to discuss Cauvery river water issue and SC's order. Tamil Nadu has contended that only 33 TMC of water has been released this year until August 31.

Source: India Today September 06, 2016 04:53 UTC