Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has imposed a ban on all forms of mining and quarrying activities within a 20-km radius of the historic Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district. The verdict was delivered by a Division Bench this morning comprising Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice Krishna S. Dixit. The petition…
Cauvery row: Protesting farmers detained
September 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: About 50 farmers were detained by the Police for staging a flash protest in front of KSRTC Sub-Urban Bus Stand, on Mother Teresa Road in the city this morning, opposing the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Today morning, a total of 5,735 cusecs of water was let out from Krishna Raja Sagar…
New musical fountain at Brindavan Gardens ready
September 12, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With Nada Habba Mysuru Dasara in the offing, Brindavan Gardens at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, is all set to charm the visitors with its new musical fountain backed by state-of-the-art technology. Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) has built a new musical fountain using high-end technology at an estimated…
Car plunges into VC Canal in Mandya; driver missing
July 27, 2023Mandya: A speeding car plunged into the VC Canal this morning and the driver is missing. According to eyewitnesses, the driver, Lokesh, lost control over the vehicle and as a result, the car fell into the canal. The VC Canal is full to the brim as water is being released from the Krishna Raja Sagar…
KRS water level crosses 104 ft.
July 26, 2023Dam can reach 124.80 feet in 10 days if daily inflow of 50,000 cusecs is maintained Srirangapatna: Water level at the KRS Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk breached the 100 ft. mark and touched 104.80 ft. this morning as against its maximum level of 124.80 ft. After a delayed South West Monsoon, the Dam has been…
New Musical Fountain to open soon at KRS
July 10, 2023Four-time bigger fountain with water jets spewing mist and fire to alluring laser lights By Vinay Karekura Srirangapatna: The renovation and restoration of the popular Musical Fountain at Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam are currently in their final stages and a new and uniquely-designed fountain will be thrown open to the public…
Fountains at Brindavan Gardens getting a modern makeover
July 10, 2023Russian 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…
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