Srirangapatna: With the tourism sector returning to near normalcy following the COVID pandemic, over 60,000 tourists visited the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam in Srirangapatna taluk during Dasara. The dam was specially illuminated and several cultural programmes were organised for five days as part of Dasara festivities. With more than 60,000 footfalls, KRS dam has…
Mysore/Mysuru: “The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam which is the most significant contributions of Sir M. Visvesvaraya (MV) is still very relevant and hence, India needs more Engineers like him,” opined former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore Prof. K.S. Rangappa. He was speaking after inaugurating a function organised at Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), Mysuru, on…
CCTV cameras, dome lights defunct; luggage scanner gathers dust By Vinay Karekura Srirangapatna: The KRS Dam is at the centre of livelihood in the districts of Mysuru, Mandya and Bengaluru and a major part of Tamil Nadu for several decades and is a lifeline, contributing to the region’s progress, prosperity and well-being. Despite this, the…
Srirangapatna: The boating service for tourists and visitors at Ranganathittu, which was temporarily stopped following heavy discharge of water from KRS Dam to Cauvery River, resumed yesterday. Following heavy rains in Kodagu and Cauvery River catchment areas last month, there was heavy inflow of water to KRS Dam and the dam had reached its maximum…
Fish meal centres across the State in the offing Bengaluru: Minister for Fisheries, Ports and Inland Transport S. Angara said that a comprehensive action plan has been prepared in collaboration with the Central Government’s ‘Matsya Sampada’ programme to promote inland fisheries in Karnataka. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru yesterday, the Minister said that inland fisheries…
Srirangapatna: The Yachting Association of India (YAI) Multi-Class Youth Sailing and Kiteboard Championship concluded at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam last evening. The event was jointly conducted by the Mandya District Administration in association with the Madras Engineering Group (MEG) and Centre of the Indian Army and General Thimayya National Academy of Adventure (GETHNAA)….
Srirangapatna: The Yachting Association of India Multi Class Youth Sailing and Kiteboard Championship at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam entered the fourth day yesterday where over 120 youths are vying for various titles under many categories. The event will conclude on Aug. 13 (tomorrow) and is being jointly conducted by the Mandya District Administration…
Ranganathittu partially submerged; Historic Wellesley Bridge on the verge of getting submerged Srirangapatna: Following heavy rains in Kodagu and other Cauvery River basin catchment areas since over a week, there is an increased inflow of water to KRS Dam and for the safety of the Dam, 1,00,719 cusecs of water was let out from the…
Registrations begin; formal inauguration tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: The Second Edition of the Yachting Association of India (YAI) Youth Multi-Class National Ranking Sailing and Kiteboard Championships began at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam near Srirangapatna this morning with registrations, boat measurements and other initial requirements for the event. This is the second sailing championship of national…
Mysore/Mysuru: The National Junior Ranking Sailing Championship held at the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna of Mandya district from July 29 concluded successfully yesterday and the prizes were distributed to the winners. The Royal Mysore Sailing Club (RMSC) organised the mega event in association with the National Federation – Yachting Association…
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