Mahanadi tribunal raps Odisha, Chhattisgarh over repeated adjournments

The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal expressed displeasure over repeated adjournments sought by Odisha and Chhattisgarh, noting a lack of concrete proposals for amicable settlement. The tribunal granted one last opportunity for states to finalize technical committee minutes and reach consensus, warning it will proceed with the case on merits if they fail.