Only 57 personnel guarding vast area against ideal strength of 261! Mysore/Mysuru: In the wake of Monday night’s car blast in Delhi, security has been tightened at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya, with armed personnel from Karnataka State Industrial Security Force (KISF) deployed to strengthen vigilance across the premises. Under the supervision of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor Purushotham has defended District In-charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s statement about Tipu Sultan laying the foundation stone for Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, asserting that it is historically accurate. However, he expressed concern that the statement is being distorted to create unnecessary controversy. Speaking at a press conference at Patrakarthara Bhavan, Purushotham…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress-led State Government of conspiring to rename the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam after Tipu Sultan, following a fresh controversy sparked by Social Welfare Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa’s claim that Tipu had laid the dam’s foundation stone. Dr. Mahadevappa, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, remarked on…
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…
Kushalnagar/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…
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…
State 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…
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…
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…
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…
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