Russian Fountain, Cauvery Fountain, two smaller fountains undergo change to enhance aesthetics Srirangapatna: The process of refurbishing, rebranding and redesigning the renowned Brindavan Garden located at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, is now in full swing. The project, which includes renovation works that were previously suspended due to the election Model Code of Conduct,…
KRS Dam water level rises slowly
July 9, 2023Still short of 36.92 ft when compared to 2022 level of 121.42 ft; maximum level 124.80 ft Srirangapatna: After causing deep concern over the depleting water level at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district owing to deficient rainfall in the catchment areas of Kodagu, the water level is slowly rising,…
KRS Disneyland project for sure, says D.K. Shivakumar
July 7, 2023Infrastructure Development Department to workout approval process; cost Rs. 1,425 crore; 198-acre land needed Bengaluru: The proposed transformation of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and Brindavan Gardens into a major tourist destination resembling Disneyland is on cards as the State Government is keen to implement the project. In a written reply to Congress MLC…
Only 10 tmcft water in KRS Dam as such no water to TN
July 7, 2023MP Sumalatha Ambarish inspects Reservoir Srirangapatna: Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish visited the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir yesterday for inspection along with officials. Discussions were held regarding the availability of drinking water, water supply for agriculture and the request for water allocation to Tamil Nadu. According to Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) officers, the current…
KRS and Kabini reservoirs reaching dead storage level
June 30, 2023Drinking water crisis looms large Mysore/Mysuru: With monsoon playing truant, the water levels in KRS and Kabini Reservoirs are dipping at an alarming rate, thus posing a threat even to the drinking water needs of Mysuru and surrounding districts of Cauvery basin. As on Thursday, the water-levels in both the dams were just short of…
Water level dips at KRS, Kabini Dams
June 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: There is only 6.5 tmcft (thousand million cubic feet) of water at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District and Kabini Dam in H.D. Kote Taluk of Mysuru District. Both these reservoirs take care of the drinking water needs of the residents of Mysuru, Mandya and Bengaluru. The low storage…
Brindavan Gardens open for tourists after brief closure
June 2, 2023Srirangapatna: The famed Brindavan Gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir that was closed due to heavy rain and strong winds on Monday afternoon, has reopened for tourists this morning. Several trees were uprooted, leading to the temporary closure of the Gardens. As a safety precaution, the authorities evacuated the tourists and cleared the…
Rain havoc: MLA inspects KRS
May 31, 2023Brindavan Gardens closed for tourists today also Srirangapatna: Following heavy rains and gusty winds which brought down many trees, huge branches and electric poles at Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) on Monday afternoon, Srirangapatna MLA Ramesh Babu Bandisiddegowda yesterday visited Brindavan Gardens and conducted inspection. As a precautionary measure, Brindavan Gardens was closed…
Musical fountain works at KRS to be completed in a month
May 30, 2023Works were taken up at a cost of Rs. 2.2 crore in March Mysore/Mysuru: The renovation and restoration works of the musical fountain at Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam is in its final stages and is expected to be completed in a month. The musical fountain is one of the main attractions…
Brindavan Gardens temporarily closed for tourists; likely to re-open tomorrow
May 30, 2023Heavy rains, gusty wind bring down trees, branches Srirangapatna: Brindavan Gardens at the famed Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district has been temporarily closed for tourists since last evening after many trees and branches came crashing down due to heavy rains and gusty wind yesterday afternoon. Heavy rains, accompanied by…
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