Mandya: Continuing the tradition of Karnataka Chief Ministers offering ‘bagina’ at dams that reach full capacity, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — who also holds the Water Resources portfolio — offered ‘bagina’ to the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam this afternoon. Though priests had fixed 11.30 am as the auspicious…
KRS Dam fills to brim in June for the first time in 93 years
June 30, 2025Kushalnagar/Mandya: The lifeline of Mandya district, the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, has achieved a historic milestone — filling to its full capacity of 124.80 ft (49.452 tmcft) in the month of June for the first time in 93 years. This rare event set a new record and marked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as the first…
75 CCTV cameras dead, only handful guards at KRS Dam
June 24, 2025Mega Amusement Park, Cauvery Aarti planned but basic Dam security ignored Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government is planning a massive facelift to boost the visual appeal and entertainment value of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and the iconic Brindavan Gardens in Mandya. A staggering Rs. 2,663-crore Amusement Park is on the cards, set to sprawl…
Mining, blasting activities around KRS Dam: HC grants Safety Panel 6 months to submit report
November 24, 2024State Level Dam Safety Committee has to submit report on all quarrying activities by March 2025 Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has granted a six-month extension to the State Level Dam Safety Committee to submit a detailed report on quarrying and explosive activities within a 20-km radius of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. A…
Modern makeover for Brindavan Gardens; No Disneyland concept
November 22, 2024Tenders called for Rs. 2,615.96 crore project; Modern facility boasts over 50 unique attractions Mysuru: The Congress Government has officially shelved the coalition-era plan to transform the iconic Brindavan Gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk, Mandya District into a Disneyland-style attraction. While initial discussions in the Congress regime hinted at…
Leakage in bridge: No boating at Brindavan Gardens
November 18, 2024Mysuru: Boating facility at the iconic Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam has been suspended due to water leakage in the bridge connecting the north and south sections of the Garden. The bridge, measuring approximately 350 feet in length, 12-15 feet in width, and about 15 feet in height, has developed cracks, causing…
KRS Dam full for 60 days in a row
November 10, 2024Mysuru: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, has maintained a maximum water level of 124.80 feet from Sept. 11, 2024, to Nov. 10 — an impressive 60-day stretch — according to data from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre. This sustained high level is positive news, ensuring that Mysuru-Mandya…
Seaplane demo at KRS cancelled
November 9, 2024Mysuru: The much-anticipated seaplane project demonstration, scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 10, at the backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district, has been cancelled. The demonstration was intended to introduce the project to the public and tourists, offering a firsthand experience of the seaplane operations. As part of the plan, a seaplane…
KRS crest gates for scrap sale
October 7, 2024Museum plans for heritage gates shelved due to cost factor? Farmers oppose sale to scrap yard Mysuru: In July 2022, the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL), which manages the historic Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya District, announced ambitious plans to establish a museum showcasing the old crest gates (sluice gates) of the Dam,…
Rave party at KRS backwaters: 54 detained
September 29, 2024Mysuru: A major rave party near the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam resulted in the detention of 54 individuals, including seven women, last night. The Mysuru District Police conducted a night-long raid at a farmhouse in Yedahalli village near Meenakshipura, following reports of illegal activities. Early this morning, those arrested were subjected to…
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