Cauvery row: Farmers in Mysuru threaten to step up protests, urge government not to release water

Pro-Kannada activists staging an empty pot protest in Mysuru on Thursday against the directions to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. | Photo Credit: M. A. Sriram State Sugarcane Growers’ Association President Kurubur Shanthkumar on Thursday reiterated his demand that the Karnataka government should not release Cauve

2 min readBengaluruJul 30, 2026 07:20 PM IST Protesters tore the posters of 'Jana Nayagan', starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay. Protests against the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s (CWRC) order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days intensified in Mandya distr

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay experienced immense fan excitement during a Chennai Metro visit. Hundreds of fans gathered, creating a massive crowd at the stations. Videos of the event went viral, showcasing his significant popularity. This reception mirrors the enthusiasm seen during his film releases. His farewell f