Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has given wings to its ambitious seaplane project aimed at boosting tourism under the Centre’s Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) at the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district. The first seaplane, carrying 19 tourists, will land at KRS backwaters on Nov. 10. This…
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…
Jr. Nationals sailing at KRS Dam from Aug. 6
August 4, 2024Indian Army, Navy boating contingents arrive; 140 sailors to vie for honours Mysore/Mysuru: The Yachting Association of India (YAI) Junior Nationals 2024 (Ranking Event) is set to begin at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) backwaters from Aug. 6 to Aug. 10. With the Dam’s water level at its peak, the skyline will be dotted with…
Over 300 take part in adventure sailing, swimming, running at KRS Backwaters
February 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The inaugural Bergman Triathlon and Duathlon Mysore kicked off this morning at KRS Backwaters on Anandur-Chikkanahalli Road, with Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra inaugurating the event. Organised by the Deccan Sports Club in collaboration with the Mysuru District Administration, the Department of Tourism and the Triathlon Association of Karnataka, the event drew participation from…
Bergman Triathlon and Duathlon tomorrow
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The inaugural Bergman Triathlon and Duathlon Mysore will be held tomorrow (Feb. 11) at KRS Backwaters on Anandur Chikkanahalli Road at 6 am. The event is organised by Deccan Sports Club in association with Mysuru District Administration, Department of Tourism and Triathlon Association of Karnataka. The triathlon and duathlon will be flagged off by…
Bodies of two youths stuffed in plastic bags found in KRS backwaters
December 22, 2023Suspected to be murdered elsewhere and bodies dumped in the backwaters K.R. Nagar: The bodies of two youths, who have been murdered, were found stuffed in plastic bags and dumped in KRS backwaters near Sagarakatte Bridge in Moolepaytlu village. The two youths are said to be aged between 25 and 30 years. It is suspected…
Three drown in KRS backwaters
November 20, 2023Srirangapatna: Three persons including an 18-year-old girl were drowned in KRS backwaters near Venugopalaswamy Temple yesterday. The deceased have been identified as Harish (32), staff of Mysuru’s Karunya Trust, Jyothi (18) and Nanjunda (19), inmates of the Trust, which takes care of poor children. A total of 25 persons from the Trust located at Roopa…
Students drowning case at KRS backwaters
July 17, 2023Two more bodies fished out Mysore/Mysuru: The bodies of three students who were part of five friends, who were drowned at KRS backwaters in Meenakshipura on Saturday evening, have been fished out. While the body of one was fished out on Saturday evening, the bodies of the remaining two were fished out yesterday. Those drowned…
Three students drown in KRS backwaters
July 16, 2023Were among five friends who had gone to Meenakshipura village for a birthday party Mysore/Mysuru: Three students who had gone for a birthday party drowned at KRS backwaters at Meenakshipura village in Yelwal hobli of Mysuru taluk yesterday evening. The three were among five friends who had gone to the backwaters to celebrate the birthday…
Two Engineering students drown in KRS backwaters
June 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Two Engineering students, who had gone to KRS backwaters along with their friends were drowned in the waters. The deceased have been identified as Chiranth (22) of Hassan and Sunil (22) of Bidar. They were pursuing their Engineering course at a private college in city. The duo, along with their friends, had gone on…
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