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CM offers ‘bagina’ at KRS Dam
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CM offers ‘bagina’ at KRS Dam

June 30, 2025

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…

75 CCTV cameras dead, only handful guards at KRS Dam
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75 CCTV cameras dead, only handful guards at KRS Dam

June 24, 2025

Mega 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…

Modern makeover for Brindavan Gardens; No Disneyland concept
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Modern makeover for Brindavan Gardens; No Disneyland concept

November 22, 2024

Tenders 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 
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Leakage in bridge: No boating at Brindavan Gardens 

November 18, 2024

Mysuru: 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
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KRS Dam full for 60 days in a row

November 10, 2024

Mysuru: 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
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Seaplane demo at KRS cancelled

November 9, 2024

Mysuru: 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
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KRS crest gates for scrap sale

October 7, 2024

Museum 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
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Rave party at KRS backwaters: 54 detained

September 29, 2024

Mysuru: 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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