Mysuru, June 10 -- Following farmers backlash, CNNL instructed to withhold the project till further orders

Even as Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) was making full preparations to implement State Government's ambitious plan of hosting the 'Cauvery (Kaveri) Aarti' at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and Brindavan Gardens in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, Government has now orally directed the agency to put the project on hold.

The abrupt decision came this morning, following intense opposition from farmers and various farmers' organisations, who have raised serious concerns over the structural integrity of the century-old Dam and the environmental impact of the religious spectacle.

Farmers are also fiercely opposing the propose...