AP, Karnataka ryots fight over water

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsTension prevailed for sometime at Bardanahalli in Karnataka on Sunday when farmers of Kurnool district made a vain bid to stop their counterparts in the neighbouring state from diverting Tungabhdra water.Farmers of both states had a heated argument but police intervened and calmed down the groups. Ryots of Bardanahalli village in Bellary district, Karnataka have been diverting the water flowing through the low-level canal (LLC) from Tungabhadra. As part of it, a week ago, the farmers closed down the sluice crest gates. first published:August 20, 2012, 11:44 ISTlast updated:August 20, 2012, 11:44 IST
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Tension prevailed for sometime at Bardanahalli in Karnataka on Sunday when farmers of Kurnool district made a vain bid to stop their counterparts in the neighbouring state from diverting Tungabhdra water.

Farmers of both states had a heated argument but police intervened and calmed down the groups. Ryots of Bardanahalli village in Bellary district, Karnataka have been diverting the water flowing through the low-level canal (LLC) from Tungabhadra. As part of it, a week ago, the farmers closed down the sluice crest gates.