Pennaiyar River

Source:  TH  Context: The Supreme Court has asked the Union government to produce a report from the Negotiation Committee addressing the Pennaiyar river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. About Periyar River: Origin: Sivagiri Hills, Western Ghats. Flow: Passes through the Periyar National Park, flows into Vembanad Lake, and empties into the Arabian Sea. …

Mullaperiyar dam issue:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Mullaperiyar dam issue Context: The Kerala government has withdrawn its decision granting permission to Tamil Nadu for felling 15 trees downstream the Baby Dam at Mullaperiyar reservoir as part of efforts to strengthen the structure. The state government said …