Karnataka demands permanent water dispute tribunal
Amid disputes between states over water-sharing, Karnataka today demanded setting up of a permanent water dispute tribunal in the Supreme Court and revisiting the Inter State Water Disputes Act to remove ``loose ends'' in the legislation.
Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde has recommended action against a municipal councillor who managed to secure a government contract for supplying drinking water to a relief centre housing people affected by the recent floods in north Karnataka.