Special Page: 2003 and before

2003

- Sri Lanka: The Untold Story
- LTTE-SRI LANKA AGREEMENT
- The Sri lankan imbroglio : Does Unity Necessitate Unitary Polity  [Ku.Ve.Ki.Aasan, Deputy General Secretary, Dravidar Kazhagam]
- Veerappan Episode
- PETITION FILED WITH AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL BY FPR ON PALA. NEDUMARAN'S ARREST UNDER POTA
- WRIT PETITION SEEKING QUASH THE BAN OF TAMILAR DESIYA IYYAKKAM I / II
- Where we are going? Voice of no confidence - Gnani [In Tamil]
- Memories : Tamil Isai Arigar Vi. Ka. Pa. Sundaram : Life and Profession - Ma. Mohamed [In Tamil]
- TE National Leader Mr.V.Prabaharan's Speech - 2002
- World View : Why Japan is interested in Sri Lanka problem? [In Tamil]

- To Vavuniya, Vanni, Mullaitivu and Jaffna - By representatives of TCHR
- Justice Krishna Iyer consented to have a dinner with LTTE Leader Pirapaharan
- World Tamil Confederation 26th & 27th July, 2003 - Pondicherry, India [Photo Gallery]

• Conference Notice [pdf]

• Conference Resolutions [pdf]

• Secretary's Note [pdf]

September, 2002

General Issues:

T N College Students boycotted classes all over Tamil Nadu [TIS Exclusive] [04-09-2002] - T N College Girls in Strike
Tamizhar Desiya Iyakkam cadres might taken into custody [TIS Exclusive] [05-09-2002]
Vaiko's remand extended [NIP][05-09-2002] - POTA Vaiko-MDMK 
World Summit on Sustainable Development - Sri Lanka  - INDIA [Johannesburg Summit,2002] [04-09-2002] - LOGO 
VAIKO judicial custody extended till 30th September [TIS Exclusive]  [04-09-2002] - Vaiko in Van / 8 MDMK POTA
Jayalalitha is a Kannadiga - Krishna, CM Karnataka [The Hindu][03-09-2002] - JJ
Jaya hits out at Krishna again [The Hindu][03-09-2002] - PM, TNCM, Karnataka CM
Chennai: No longer a safer city for women [Rediff][06-09-220] - Chennai 
What lies behind India’s planned trip to the moon? [WSWS][07-09-2002]
Cases foisted for protesting excesses: Nedumaran [The Hindu] [08-09-2002]
International Association of Tamil Research (IATR) wants to keep Tamil meet apolitical [The Hindu][10-09-2002]
Pondy striving to bring Arikamedu on world tourism map [NIP][11-09-2002] 
Ancient Tamil copper plate found [NIP][11-09-2002]
Tamil Tigers release child recruits [BBC][11-09-2002]
Sri Lankan political crisis deepens [The Hindu][11-09-2002]
M Karunanidhi condemns criticism on Tamil mantras [COL] [12-09-2002]
Karunanidhi makes strong pitch for rationalism [NIP][13-09-2002]
NHRC notice to T.N. Govt. on temple ritual [The Hindu][15-09-2002]
Nine TN kids rescued from a life of packing `murukkus /appallams' in Bharuch kitchens [NIP][15-09-2002] - Photo Image
I was forced to drink urine: Dalit [COL][15-09-2002]
GENOCIDE ON KARNATAKA TAMILS : The Unforgetable 1991 Incidents [BTS] [13-09-2002]
No amnesty on Anna's birthday this year [The Hindu][15-09-2002] 
TN: BJP terms Karunanidhi anti-Hindu [The Hindu][15-09-2002]
BJP attacks Karunanidhi; Tamil leaders defend him [NIP] [15-09-2002] - Karunanidhi 
PARANTHAMAN - TDI's General Secretary detained under POTA [NDTV] [18-09-2002] 
Detained 103 TN fishermen released [Sun Net Work][20-09-2002] 
Sri Lanka releases 100 Indian fishermen [NDTV][20-09-2002]
Maoist rebels selling arms to Veerappan: TN [TOI][20-09-2002]
Prof.Kalyani and Sukumaran sets terms for mediation[Deccan Hearld ][22-09-2002] 
Why can’t they catch him? [NIP][22-09-2002] 
Ex-Karnataka Minister plea to Jaya to stop STF operations [NIP][22-09-2002]
 Ex-serviceman held for selling AK-47 to Veerappan [NDTV][23-09-2002]
Tamil nationalism scores over Hindutva down south [NDTV][23-09-2002]
TN: Govt. should not hesitate to ban DK, says BJP [The Hindu] [24-09-2002]
TN: Rocket launcher was smuggled from Sri Lanka [The Hindu] [24-09-2002]
TN asks for Rs 1,434 crore aid [COL][24-09-2002]
Court extended Judicial Custody till 21st Oct to TDI Leader Nedumaran and 2 others [Dinamani][25-09-2002]
Karnataka firmly rules out Kolathur Mani as emissary to Veerappan [NIP] [25-09-2002]
Central team visits Kovai, assesses drought impact [NIP][25-09-2002] 
Tamizhar Desiya Iyakkam challenges POTA in court [COL][25-09-2002]

Images: 8 Member Central Team had a discussion with TN CM

FEATURES:

Special swayamwara: Match-making for the physically disabled  [NDTV] [22-09-2002]
Schooling hope: Tribal children get a fresh lease of education [NDTV][22-09-2002]

Tamil Eelam Peace Process:
Peace talks team for Thailand finalised: Government lifts LTTE proscription [Daily News] [05-09-2002] - Pirapaharan - Thailand Map
 Optimism over Sri Lanka peace [BBC][05-09-2002]
 Sri Lanka lifts four-year-old ban on LTTE [NDTV][05-09-2002]
 Thai talks : LTTE team drawn from overseas network [SO][05-09-2002]
Ranil ignores Kumaratunga, lifts Tigers ban [Asianage][05-09-2002]
LTTE ban can be reimposed anytime: Peiris [The Hindu][06-09-2002] 
Sri Lanka lifts Tamil Tiger ban [CNN] [1641 GMT 04-09-2002] - Sri Lanka Map 
Sri Lanka lifts rebel ban [BBC] [16:21 GMT 04-09-2002]
Sri Lanka lifts ban on Tigers ahead of Thai talks [AFP] [17:25 GMT, 04-09-2002] 
Chandrika wants her nominee in peace talks [The Hindu] [04-09-2002] 
World Bank and U N Aid pours into Sri Lanka [Online Asia Times][04-09-2002] 
Chandrika, Ranil hold surprise meet [The Hindu] [03-09-2002] 
Sri Lanka parties in crisis talks [BBC] [03-09-2002]
Chandrika seeks details of LTTE men to be freed [The Hindu] [03-09-2002]
“LTTE should be deproscribed” [ Sunday Leader ] [03-09-2002]
True Colours : Kumaratunga takes a firm stand against peace [Tamil Guardian] [03-09-2002] 
Meeting between Hakeem and Balasingham [Royal Norwegian Embassy - London] [03-09-2002] - Bala-Hakeem 
Ranil’s man talks to LTTE [Asian Age][03-09-2002]  - Demining 
LTTE Negotiating Team - Anton Balasingham and his wife Adele, Mr. Rudrakumar and Mr. Maheshwaran [TIS Exclusive] [02-09-2002] - Team / Thailand Map
Grand opening for Govt-LTTE talks - D.B.S. Jeyaraj [The Sunday Leader] [01-09-2002] 
Chandrika lays condition for deproscription on LTTE [Tamil Net][02-09-2002] 
Tempers flare over Tiger ban [BBC][01-09-2002] 
Colombo on aid drive [Online Asia Times][02-09-2002] 
Muttiah Murali in Jaffna [BBC][01-09-2002] - Murali in Jaffna
 Tigers welcome ban end [BBC][06-09-2002]
Tiger ban faces challenge [BBC][07-09-2002]
 INDIA: Cong stand towards LTTE not diluted after de-proscription  [NDTV] [06-09-2002]
 LTTE hails lifting of ban [The Hindu][06-09-2002]
 Lankan patriotism [The World Mirror] [Sep.4-Sep.17,2002] 
 Consternation Of Tamils [The World Mirror] [Sep.4-Sep.17,2002]
Press Briefing by  the Official Spokesperson [External Affairs, India] [07-09-2002]
Making peace with the Tigers [The Economist Global Agenda] [07-09-2002]
Sri Lankans make peace their business [Online Asia Times][07-09-2002]
Sixth Amendment threat looms over peace talks [Tamil Net][07-09-2002]
"LTTE Chief extended his hand to us. We only grabbed that hand" - Interview with Tyronne Fernando [Sunday Leader][08-09-2002] 
Anton Balasingham wants to fly through Kerala to brief V Prabhakaran after LTTE peace talks [NIP][08-09-2002] - Balasinham
Greenlight for bridge linking India and Sri Lanka [Sunday Times][08-09-2002]
Reconstruction vital for peace bid-Oslo [Sunday Observer][08-09-2002]
Deproscription: Much ado about nothing [Sunday Leader][08-09-2002]
Dr. Balasingham flying to Wanni via Kerala [Sunday Times][08-09-2002] 
PART-I: Thimpu shadow over Thailand talks - V.S. Sambandan [The Hindu] [08-09-2002]
Concluding Part: Thailand, a brief pause?  - V.S. Sambandan [The Hindu] [09-09-2002]
Norway working on transit passage for Balasingham? [The Hindu] [09-09-2002]
Thousands rally in Colombo for peace [Asian Age][10-09-2002] - Rally at Colombo
Sri Lankans take out peace rally [The Hindu][10-09-2002]
Sri Lanka takes to the streets for peace [CNN][09-09-2002]
Big pro-peace rally in Sri Lanka [BBC][09-09-2002]
Wrong time for power struggles [HIMAL-South Asia] [Sep. 2002]
Thousands rally to support Sri Lanka peace talks [Reuters-Asia][09-09-2002]
Lanka, LTTE ready for talks [Reuters][10-09-2002] - LTTE Team / Lankan Team 
THE GOSL-LTTE NEGOTIATION FOR PEACE ON THE ISLAND - By Adrian Wijemanne, Cambridge, UK. [ITS][11-09-2002] - LTTE Col. Theepan and SL MajGenSarathFonseka
India keenly watching Sri Lankan peace talks [Yahoo News] [11-09-2002]
Prospects For Peace In South Asia - CHRISTINA ROCCA, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs, USA [Outlook][12-09-2002]
Sri Lanka's 'symbolic' talks [BBC][12-09-2002] - Sri Lanka
Painful history makes India sit out LTTE talks [Online Asia Times][12-09-2002]
Thailand looks for a relevant role - By Kavi Chongkittavorn, assistant group editor of the Nation Group, Bangkok, Thailand. [Online Asia Times][13-09-2002]
Positive possibilities -By Jayadeva Uyangoda,Professor and Head, Department of Political Science, University of Colombo.) [The Hindu][13-09-2002]
Clearing the decks on the home front - By Brian Jeganathan,  journalist and communications consultant based in Colombo. [Online Asia Times][13-09-2002]
One (little) step forward ...  - By Sudha Ramachandran [Online Asia Times][14-09-2002]
Sri Lanka: The long road to Thailand [Front Line][September 14 - 27, 2002]
Minorities voice concerns [Online Asia Times][15-09-2002]
Govt negotiators leave for talks with LTTE in Thailand [NDTV] [15-09-2002]
Rights and peace part of the same equation [Online Asia Times] [15-09-2002]
Monitors see drop in Lanka truce violations [The Hindu][15-09-2002]
Lankan team leaves for Thai peace talks [The Hindu][15-09-2002]
LTTE's search for legitimacy [The Hindu][15-09-2002] 
Tamil Tigers fighting for self-determination   [AftenPoften][19-09-2002]
Tigers change stripes on state [Bangkok Post][19-09-2002]
Tigers give up independence bid [The Australian][19-09-2002]
Tamil Tigers drop statehood claim [Independent][19-09-2002]
We are fighting for self-determination, not a separate nation: LTTE [Rediff] [19-09-2002] 
Tamil Tigers 'do not want independence' [BBC][19-09-2002]
URGENT: S.Lankan peace talks to continue [Xinhua][19-09-2002] 
Sri Lanka, Tamil rebels to set up joint peace panel before next talks  [AP] [19-09-2002] 
U.S. Welcomes Successful Outcome of Peace Talks [US Embassy - Colombo] [20-09-2002]
Lanka seeks global help for peace process [The Hindu][20-09-2002]
No change in stand towards LTTE: Jayalalitha, CM, Tamil Nadu [COL] [20-09-2002] 
Sri Lanka needs support to consolidate peace, Prime Minister tells UN Assembly [UN][19-09-2002] 
Tigers demand 'substantial autonomy, self rule' Source: Tamil Guardian
Critical issues unaddressed - Editorial [The Hindu][20-09-2002]
Peace talks not enough to lift ban on LTTE: UK [TOI][20-09-2002]
Lanka, rebels can’t back off now, says envoy [Asian Age][20-09-2002]
Sri Lanka to curb president's powers [BBC][20-09-2002]
Foreign pressure forced LTTE to drop separatism? [NIP] [20-09-2002] 
India cautiously welcomes Sri Lanka's first round peace process [ABC] [20-09-2002]
Govt to aid demining, resettlement efforts Request for assistance from Tiger negotiator [Bangkok Post][20-09-2002]
Tigers win broad praise by not seeking own state [Bangkok Post][20-09-2002] 
China welcomes latest developments in Sri Lankan peace process [Xinhua] [20-09-2002] 
Chinese Ambassador meets Thamilchelvan [Tamil Net][20-09-2002]
Ranil encouraged by Tiger response [Gulf News] [21-09-2002] 
Thailand talks show peace possible between Sri Lanka, LTTE [BBC][21-09-2002] 
Tamil Tigers savour rewards of terror [The Age][21-09-2002] -By Mark Baker 
How Tiger terrorism paid off for Tamils [The Sydney Morning Herald][21-09-2002] 
Lankan talks [The Independent][21-09-2002]
Food follows peace in Sri Lanka [BBC][21-09-2002] 
UN: 100,000 Tamil Refugees Are Back Home and Need Food [VOA][21-09-2002] 
100,000 Tamil Rebels Return Home [Las Vegas Sun] [21-09-2002] 
WFP to step up projects in war-hit parts of S.Lanka [Alert Net][21-09-2002]
Encourage Colombo [Indian Express][21-09-2002]
FROM THIMPU TO THAILAND[TWM][21-09-2002]
LTTE seeks Thai help for demining, resttlement in Sri Lanka [Hindustan Times] [21-09-2002]
Breaking Ground: The Thailand talks are a watershed for Sri Lanka
Source: Tamil Guardian - Editorial (September 18, 2002)
India cautiously welcomes Sri Lanka's first round peace process [ABC] [21-09-2002] 
 Sri Lankan peace talks: the LTTE bows to international capital [WSWS][21-09-2002]
India's role crucial to Lankan peace process: Solheim [NDTV][21-09-2002] 

Articles by Marwaan Macan-Markar in Sattahip, Thailand

Mediation helps LTTE, Lankan govt move towards 'peace'[Dawn] [22-09-2002]  
The Spirit Is Willing [Out Look][22-09-2002] 
Pragmatism and respect rule the day [Asia Times] [22-09-2002] 

Early days yet, say Indians [Asia Times][22-09-2002]
France welcomes peace talks [Daily News][22-09-2002] 
Sri Lankan President wants statements on peace talks by govt, Tiger rebels [Xinhua][22-09-2002]
HUMANITARIAN AID AND FOOD SECURITY SRI LANKA:  WFP Assisting Thousands Of Returning Tamils [UN Wire][22-09-2002]
US initiates humanitarian de-mining project in S.Lanka [Xinhua][22-09-2002]
Lanka against talks with India on lifting LTTE ban [The Hindu][22-09-2002]
Press Briefing from Official Spokesperson[External Affairs, India][21-09-2002] 
Thai Lank PM bids to host next round of negotiations [Bangkok Post][22-09-2002] 
I won’t die like a kitten, says President [Island][23-09-2002]
Government - LTTE to raise funds jointly [Sunday Times] [23-09-2002]
Clinton visit to boost Sri Lanka peace bid [ProLog][23-09-2002]
'LTTE hasn't renounced separate nation demand' [NIP] [23-09-2002]
Norway envoy briefs Sibal on Colombo-LTTE talks [Yahoo News] [23-09-2002]
Statement of the Royal Norwegian Government [PPS][23-09-2002] 
Sri Lanka president warns of assassination bid, vows to "kill 500"[ProLog] [23-09-2002]
Tigers will carry on with military training [Asian Age][23-09-2002]
 Hundreds of Tamils held without trial despite Sri Lankan peace talks [WSWS] [23-09-2002]
Changing stripes Tigers give up homeland demand - By Frances Bulathsinghala/ Sattahip [The Week][24-09-2002]
Development key to Sri Lankan peace  [OAT][24-09-2002]
 Prime minister invited UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to visit Sri Lanka[Asain Tribune][24-09-2002]

Images: Balasingham and Peiris / Indian and Sri Lankan Counterparts / Pira CM

CAUVERY ISSUE:

Cauvery concerns : Issue of sharing waters, once again reaches boiling point
Cauvery Water Dispute: The Complete Coverage - Cauvery Map 
SC orders Karnataka to release 1.25 TMC water to TN everyday [03-09-2002] - Supreme Court
SC tells Karnataka told to release water to Tamil Nadu [Hindustan Times] [03-09-2002] 
Karnataka cabinet to discuss SC order on Cauvery water [NDTV] [04-09-2002] 
Security beefed up in Cauvery belt [The Hindu] [04-09-2002] 
Karnataka to comply with SC order on Cauvery dispute [NDTV][04-09-2002]
Mettur dam will flow out on Friday  [NIP][05-09-202]
Pondy to seek its share of Cauvery water [NIP][05-09-202]
Karnataka Farmers on Thursday threatened to "take over" the four major reservoirs in the Cauvery [The Hindu][06-09-2002] 
Cauvery Monitoring Committee meet Saturday [COL][06-09-2002]
Krishna visits ex-CMs for advice on Cauvery [TOI][06-09-2002]
Cauvery water to reach Mettur dam in two days [NIP][06-09-2002] - Story of Mettur Dam
Cauvery River Authority meeting on Sunday [Rediff][07-09-2002]
Cauvery agitation marred by violence in Mandya, seven cops injured [Rediff] [07-09-2002]
TN: Jaya discusses Cauvery with officials [The Hindu][07-09-2002]
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Fail to Agree on Cauvery Issue [Rediff] [07-09-2002]
Jaya unwell, Ponnaiyan deputed to meet [COL][08-09-2002]
Protests staged in Bangalore over Cauvery [NIP][08-09-2002]
Farmers stop release of Kabini water  [TOI][08-09-2002]
Mandya bandh turns violent [The Hindu][08-09-2002]
SC order: `Centre will be blamed for violence' [The Hindu][08-09-2002]
Indian river dispute unresolved [BBC][08-09-2002]
Karnataka directed to release 9,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu [TOI] [08-09-2002]
Tamil Nadu to challenge CRA decision in Supreme Court [The Hindu][08-09-2002]
Implement SC order, BJP Pondy MLA tells Krishna [The Hindu] [09-09-2002]
Pondy BJP unit appeal to Karnataka for Cauvery water [NIP][09-09-2002]
`Karnataka State facing greater distress than TN' [The Hindu][09-09-2002]
Samba hopes hinge on sustained inflow [The Hindu][09-09-2002]
PM plays broker on Cauvery, TN dissents [Hindustan Times][09-09-2002]
`CRA meet disappointing' [The Hindu][09-09-2002]
TN finance minister accuses Centre of bias [Rediff][09-09-2002]
TN: Cong. says CRA direction is contempt of court [The Hindu][09-09-2002]
Farmers turn anti-social elements [The Hindu][09-09-2002]
Tamil Nadu to move SC [The Hindu][09-09-2002]
Farmers stop release of Cauvery water at K R S Dam [TOI][10-09-2002]
Bangalore bandh on Thursday [TOI][10-09-2002] 
 CM criticised for not consulting parties on Cauvery [The Hindu] [10-09-2002] 
Security beefed up at Mettur dam [The Hindu][10-09-2002]
Jayalalithaa charged PM with 'snatching' away the 'lifeline' of Tamil Nadu [The Hindu][11-09-2002]
Congress traders cell urges TN MPs to resign over Cauvery issue [NIP][11-09-2002]
AIADMK to hold public meetings against PM's decision [NIP][11-09-2002]
PM helped TN in Cauvery issue: Thirunavukkarasar [TOI][11-09-2002]
Karnataka:All-party meet to discuss Cauvery issue [TOI][11-09-2002]
All Party meeting convened by Karnataka Chief Minister [NDTV][11-09-2002]
PMK demands deployment of forces in Bangalore on bandh day [NIP][11-09-2002]
TN: CPI to disrupt traffic on Sept. 14 [The Hindu][11-09-2002]
TN moves SC against CRA decision [COL][11-09-2002] 
Bangalore Bandh [NDTV][12-09-2002] 
Cauvery bandh shuts down Bangalore [The Hindu] [12-09-2002]
T N Plans to proceed  with Supreme Court against Karnataka Officials - In Tamil [Dinamani][12-09-2002]
Cauvery issue: Ryots plan rally to condemn PM on September 20 [NIP][12-09-2002] 
Tiruchi district farmers happy with Cauvery water release [NIP] [12-09-2002]
Opposition failed State: Jayalalithaa [The Hindu] [12-09-2002] 
Karnataka Farmers to continue stir in Mandya District [The Hindu] [12-09-2002] 
`Karnataka State failed to place facts before SC' [The Hindu] [12-09-2002] 
SC to hear TN plea against CRA decision tomorrow [The Hindu][12-09-2002]
Bangalore bandh today over Cauvery water [TOI][12-09-2002]
Bangalore bandh total, peaceful [TOI][13-09-2002]
TN prayed only for release of shortfall from Karnataka [NIP][13-09-2002]
PMK ready to cooperate with govt on Cauvery [TOI][13-09-2002]
`PM has done injustice to Tamil Nadu in Cauvery row' [NIP][13-09-2002]
Nedumaran urges ryots to stall power supply to Karnataka [NIP][13-09-2002]
Cauvery: not an inter-party matter - By Mani Shankar Aiyar, Congress Member of Parliament from Tamil Nadu. [The Hindu][13-09-2002] 
Front Line - September 14 - 27, 2002:

  The Cauvery tussle [Front Line] [September 14 - 27, 2002]
The CRA, the CMC and the Supreme Court
Interview: H.K. Patil
Mixed response in Tamil Nadu by T.S. Subramanian
Mood in Karnataka by Ravi Sharma
Distress over a formula by V. Venkatesan
What's the way out? by Ramaswamy R. Iyer

Jaya hits out at Central ministers from TN over Cauvery issue [NIP] [15-09-2002]
SC seeks details about Cauvery water release [The Hindu][14-09-2002]
Karnataka takes SC order lightly, heading for more trouble [NIP] [14-09-2002]
Karnataka JD(S) to take State farmers to Delhi [The Hindu][14-09-2002]
Cauvery issue: Kisan Sangh for stern action against Karnataka [NIP] [15-09-2002]
T N BJP MP backs Karnataka's stand on Cauvery [NIP] [15-09-2002]
We are on right side of law: Jayalalithaa [Excerpts from a nine-page statement issued by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, on the Cauvery issue]
[The Hindu][15-09-2002] 
 Karnataka Stops Release of Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu  [Rediff][19-09-2002]
Jaya takes Karnataka to SC over Cauvery waters   [NDTV][20-09-2002]
Cauvery Authority did justice to TN, says BJP [TOI][20-09-2002]
TN Cabinet meets to discuss Cauvery issue [NIP][20-09-2002]
Jaya to file contempt case against Karnataka [TOI][20-09-2002]
Water halted in Indian river row [BBC][20-09-2002]
Once again, troubled waters down south [NIP][20-09-2002]
Karnataka "prepared to face consequences" [The Hindu] [20-09-2002] 
Karnataka Cabinet nod for stopping water to T.N. [The Hindu][20-09-2002] 
Farmer jumped into Kabini waters to fake a suicide: police [The Hindu] [20-09-2002]  -  Dead Body
A ‘drought’ created by politicians[Deccan Herald][20-09-2002] 
DMK to boycott all-party meet today [Sun Net Work][20-09-2002]
Jaya asks Krishna to quit, to take war to Delhi [Asian Age][20-09-2002]
Centre asks Karnataka to honour CRA decision [The Hindu] [21-09-2002]
 Delhi intervenes in water row [BBC][21-09-2002]
Jaya to lead team to Delhi on 21-09-2002 [The Hindu][21-09-2002]
 TN files contempt plea against Karnataka [TOI][20-09-2002] 
TN to take action against Karnataka [Gulf News] [21-09-2002] 
 Cauvery: Cong. for justice to both states [The Hindu][21-09-2002]
  Karnataka: Total response to bandh call [The Hindu][21-09-2002]
Karnataka Govt accuses Jaya of politicising Cauvery issue [Hindustan Times] [21-09-2002] 
Jaya to meet PM, Krishna to hold all party meeting [NDTV] [21-09-2002]
Cauvery dispute reaches flashpoint, Centre steps in [NDTV] [21-09-2002]
Cauvery row: PM gives assurance to TN [The Hindu][22-09-2002]
'Karnataka substantially followed SC order' [The Hindu] [22-09-2002]
Ponnaiyan condemns attitude of DMK, Cong, PMK [NIP] [22-09-2002] 
`Amend CRA rules to implement court order' [The Hindu] [22-09-2002]
Cauvery crisis: Karnataka's tech image sinking by the day [NIP] [22-09-2002] 
Cauvery: disturbing developments [The Hindu][22-09-2002]
Vajpayee again directs Karnataka to abide by CRA decision [Hindustan Times][22-09-2002]
Crisis talks in India river row [BBC][22-09-2002]
PM directs Karnataka to implement CRA order; Central team to verify water levels [NIP][22-09-2002]
PM asks Central team to check Cauvery water levels [NDTV][22-09-2002]
Former PM for experts' committee on Cauvery row [The Hindu][22-09-2002]