Ambitious plan at KRS backwaters and 6 other places fails to attract bids from 15 operators Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government’s renewed bid to revive its ambitious seaplane project, aimed at boosting tourism at the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district and six other destinations, has hit a roadblock, with none of…
Rs. 58.62 crore tourism project in KRS backwaters
March 2, 2026Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited to build eco-friendly cottages, houseboats & adventure sports Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Tourism Infrastructure Limited (KTIL) is set to implement a major tourism project worth Rs. 58.62 crore at Cholanahalli, located along the backwaters of the Krishna Raja Sagar Dam (KRS). Cholanahalli, in Mysuru taluk, lies near Sagarakatte, about 25 km from Mysuru….
Fountains Shut at krs
December 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of tourists visiting the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam and the iconic Brindavan Gardens have been returning disappointed for over a week now, particularly on weekends, as none of the colourful fountains in the Gardens are functioning. Visitors from various parts of Karnataka and outside the State said they were unaware of the…
Security stretched thin at KRS Dam
November 12, 2025Only 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…
‘Cauvery Aarti confluence of north and south traditions’
September 30, 2025Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji lauds novel initiative Mandya: The Cauvery Aarti at KRS Dam, being held for the first time in such a deeply meaningful and special manner, represents a confluence of North and South Indian traditions, said Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, head of the Suttur Veerasimhasana Mahasansthana Mutt. Speaking on the fourth…
‘Worshipping nature is a reflection of our culture’
September 29, 2025Sri Ramakrishna Ashram President Swami Muktidanandaji speaks at Cauvery Aarti Mandya: The State Government’s ‘Cauvery Aarti’ at Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam continues to captivate thousands, honouring the sacred river with devotional rituals and cultural performances. On the third day of the event last evening, Swami Muktidanandaji, President of Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, highlighted the…
Dy.CM Shivakumar inspects KRS ahead of Cauvery Aarti
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar conducted an on-site inspection at Brindavan Gardens, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, last evening, ahead of the symbolic Cauvery Aarti scheduled to begin tomorrow (Sept. 26). During the visit, Shivakumar reviewed preparations, including the stage setup, the designated Aarti area, and seating arrangements for spectators. He directed officials to…
KRS Dam Amusement Park: US, Mumbai firms eye Rs. 2,663 crore project
September 15, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: The tender process for the technical bid to identify a qualified agency for the proposed mega Amusement Park at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk, Mandya District, closed on Aug. 16. According to official sources from the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL), CIR Infrastructure LLP, a US-based company with an operational branch…
Special illumination at KRS Dam, Brindavan Gardens
September 14, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Along with the grand illumination planned across Mysuru city for Dasara, the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya District, will also come alive with a special lighting display from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. Both the KRS Dam and the Brindavan Gardens will be beautifully lit, with dazzling light arrangements around…
Cauvery Aarti at KRS stuck in legal net, no show this Dasara
August 30, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: With the Karnataka High Court staying the State Government’s plan to conduct Cauvery Aarti at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir near Belagola in Srirangapatna taluk, it now appears highly unlikely that the Government’s ambitious ‘Cauvery Aarti’ project will be executed by this year’s Dasara. Earlier this year, Government had announced its decision to perform…















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