Trespassers film sensitive reservoir zones; footage exposes major security lapse Srirangapatna: Serious security concerns at the world-renowned KRS Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya District have come to the fore, validating long-standing fears about glaring loopholes in its protective measures. With the Reservoir deemed a potential target for terrorist threats, security responsibility has been entrusted…
Srirangapatna: The Pandavapura Police have arrested one person in connection with the security breach at the KRS Dam, where videos were recorded near the crest gates, raising concerns about the Dam’s safety. Speaking to Star of Mysore this noon, the Pandavapura Police confirmed that the arrested individual has been identified as Jeevan. Efforts are underway…
Mandya, June 14 (MR&DM)- Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has reiterated his opposition to the proposed Amusement Park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, even as he expressed support for the ‘Cauvery Aarti’ initiative at the site. Addressing a press conference at the BJP office in Mandya on Thursday, Yaduveer stated…
Mandya: Farmers have vehemently opposed the State Government’s proposed Cauvery Aarati and Amusement Park projects at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam at Srirangapatna Taluk of Mandya district, warning that such initiatives could endanger the Dam’s structural integrity and must not be allowed under any circumstances. The protests came to the fore during a public…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the State Government to obtain written instructions from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, regarding the timeline required to complete a scientific study on the impact of blasting activities within a 20-km radius of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief…
KRS Dam records an inflow of 19,129 cusecs, Kabini – 21,946 cusecs, Harangi – 3,431 cusecs Mysuru: Following heavy rainfall over the past few days, the water level in reservoirs of Mysuru region is rising steadily with each passing day. The water level at KRS Dam in Srirangapatna taluk stood at 92 ft. today as…
Mysuru: The Mandya District Administration, in collaboration with multiple departments, conducted a large-scale mock drill at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam last afternoon. The drill, aimed at testing emergency response preparedness, included three distinct simulated scenarios — drowning rescue, fire emergency and a bomb blast response. Scenario 1: Drowning Rescue Operation The first simulation took…
Mandya: With India engaged in military operations to curb cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, the Mandya District Administration will conduct a Mock Drill to test emergency preparedness at the KRS Dam in Srirangapatna taluk at 4 pm on May 11. Chairing a preparatory meeting at the Zilla Panchayat Hall in Mandya this morning, Deputy Commissioner Dr….
Mysuru/Mandya: In response to India’s military offensive ‘Operation Sindoor‘ targeting terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, security has been intensified across all 17 major Dams in Karnataka, following directives from the Central and State Governments. As a precautionary measure to prevent potential retaliatory acts, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS)…
Mandya: Members of farmers’ and progressive associations, along with the CPI(M), submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah yesterday, opposing the proposed amusement park at Brindavan Gardens and Cauvery Aarati project at KRS Dam. The delegation met the CM after he performed bhoomi puja for the new DCC Bank building in the town, expressing strong…
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