Mysore/Mysuru: With continuous rains in Cauvery basin leading to heavy inflow, the authorities have ramped up discharge from KRS Dam, releasing over 50,000 cusecs of water into the Cauvery River, which is now flowing in full spate. Officials have raised concerns over public safety as tourists and local residents, tourists and visitors are seen dangerously…
City auto driver washed away
July 7, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: A 36-year-old autorickshaw driver from Mysuru was washed away in the Cauvery River near Sarvadharma Ashrama in Srirangapatna taluk yesterday afternoon after he accidentally slipped and fell into the water while posing for photographs. He has been identified as Mahesh, a resident of Mysuru. According to Police, Mahesh had gone on a picnic with…
30,000 cusecs of water released from KRS Dam
June 25, 2025Riverfront tourist spots shut amid rising water levels Mysuru / Mandya: With heavy rains lashing the Cauvery River Basin and catchment areas of Kodagu, water release from KRS Dam stood at 30,000 cusecs this afternoon. It is likely to go up to 50,000 cusecs, as inflow continues to rise steadily. As of this morning, inflow…
Entry to Balamuri banned
June 24, 2025Following the release of 15,000 cusecs of water from KRS Dam into the Cauvery River — which may be increased to 30,000 cusecs — and a flood alert issued for downstream areas, Srirangapatna Taluk Executive Officer Venu, Revenue Inspector Prasannakumar and Village Accountant Raghu visited Balamuri, a popular tourist spot in the taluk today and…
Gaganachukki comes to life as monsoon swells Cauvery
June 23, 2025By M.K. Mohan Raj Mandya: With the onset of heavy monsoon rains across the Cauvery River Basin, the famed Gaganachukki waterfalls near Shivanasamudra (Bluff) in Malavalli taluk is flowing down in a spectacular display, resembling a cascading stream of milk. The breathtaking sound of the falls, draped in mist and surrounded by lush greenery, is…
‘Asthi visarjan’ ritual booked even before a person dies!
June 20, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Asthi visarjan’ is a ritual performed after the cremation of a deceased person. Asthi refers to the ashes remaining after cremation. Due to the sanctity associated with Cauvery River, there is high demand for performing this ritual at Srirangapatna, with bookings often made even before the person’s demise. During Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa’s…
Padma Shri Dr. S. Ayyappan’s decomposed body found in River Cauvery
May 11, 2025Renowned scientist had reportedly gone missing on May 7; Last rites held at Chamundi foothill with State honours Mysuru: Padma Shri Dr. Subbanna Ayyappan (70), retired Director General of Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and former Secretary of Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), was found dead under mysterious circumstances, at River Cauvery…
Youth swimming in Balamuri goes missing
April 21, 2025Police rescue drowning tourists Srirangapatna: A youth, who was swimming in Cauvery River at Balamuri, has gone missing and two others, who had come with him and drowning in the River, were rescued by the alert KRS Police personnel yesterday evening. The deceased youth is Anjal (22), son of Abdul Hussain and a resident of…
Dubare runs dry: River tourism, rafting and livelihoods hit hard
March 5, 2025Madikeri: Dubare, Kodagu’s prized tourist hotspot, now looks deserted as the once-mighty Cauvery River has run dry. The rhythmic gush of water, the thrill of whitewater river rafting and the laughter of tourists have all vanished — leaving behind an eerie stillness. With water levels plummeting due to the scorching March heat, rafting activities abruptly…
Mass immersion of Ganesha idols from Mysuru at Srirangapatna
September 14, 2024Mysuru: The Ganesha idols, installed by various pro-Hindu organisations in the city, were taken out in a mammoth procession and immersed at Cauvery river in Srirangapatna on Friday. The Sarvajanika Ganesha Visarjana Samiti had organised the procession, that was accompanied by various cultural troupes. The Ganesha idols, installed in various places of Narasimharaja Assembly Constituency…
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