Bengaluru:The KFCC, along with representatives of the Kannada film industry and farmer organisations, on Thursday opposed the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, saying the state should prioritise its drinking water requirements.

In a setback to Karnataka, the Cauvery Water Management Authority on Thursday rejected the state’s appeal and upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee’s recommendation directing it to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days.

Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce president and veteran actor Jayamala said the Kannada film fraternity had always rallied behind farmers whenever Karnataka’s land, water and language came under threat. She said the industry would continue to stand united with them on the Cauvery issue.

“We have always stood with farmers. If language survives, if people survive, and if our land and water remain with us, then we survive. Whenever these are threatened, we will always stand with the farmers,” she said. Producer Sa Ra Govindu said the film chamber would support whatever course of action Kannada organisations and farmer groups decided to take.

Two held for assaulting official

on SIR duty

Bengaluru:Two men were arrested on Thursday for allegedly assaulting a government official engaged in the ongoing SIR of the electoral rolls here, police said. The accused were identified as Yarab (21) and Dastagir (22), they said.

According to the FIR, the 37-year-old official, a superintendent with the Karnataka Slum Development Board, had been deputed as the supervising officer for 11 BLOs carrying out Special Intensive Revision-related work in Ward No 47 of D J Halli.

He had been working under the supervision of the Pulakeshinagar Revenue Officer for about a month. “On July 29, at around 1.30 pm, while supervising the ongoing SIR process in D J Halli, he noticed Yarab and Dastagir arguing with one of the BLOs over the issuance of an SIR form,” the FIR said.

The BLO allegedly asked the two men to obtain the form from their own jurisdiction after learning that they were residents of Jayanagar and not of the local electoral constituency. Police said they began arguing with the Booth Level Officer over the issue.

When the official intervened and asked them why they were creating a disturbance, one of the accused allegedly punched him in the face, causing his lip to bleed. The other accused then allegedly punched him near his eyebrow and struck him on the back, causing injuries, the FIR said. Members of the public gathered at the spot, intervened and stopped the altercation, it said.

Kixx lube launched

in India

Bengaluru:GS Caltex India has unveiled the refreshed global identity of its flagship lubricant brand, Kixx, in India as part of its global brand evolution after two decades. Featuring a modernised logo and the new slogan, “Lubricating the Future,” the rebranding reflects the company’s focus on innovation and advanced lubrication technologies.

CEO and Managing Director Vijay Savant said the refreshed identity underscores Kixx’s commitment to delivering high-performance lubricant solutions for India’s evolving mobility and industrial sectors. The new branding will be introduced across products and customer touchpoints in phases.