Minister Ashoka seeks report from Mines and Geology Dept. on impact of stone quarrying Mandya: The State Government is prepared to impose a total ban on quarrying around the Krishnarajasagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, said Revenue Minister R. Ashoka yesterday. “I have directed the Mines and Geology Department to submit a…
KRS toll collection PRIVATISED
October 30, 2019Cauvery Neeravari Nigam to rake in Rs. 13 crore annually from existing Rs. 7 crore Mysuru: The annual earnings of Brindavan Gardens at Krishna Raja Sagar Dam (KRS) that stood around Rs. 6.20 crore to Rs. 7 crore is set to touch Rs. 13 crore next year as ticket collection has been privatised and handed…
Fountain Frolicking: Ponds of Brindavan Gardens turn into swimming pools
October 13, 2019Mysuru: Running through water on a hot summer day is a childhood rite of passage no person should miss. But swimming or splashing water at interactive fountains spouting up at community pools and parks may warrant more caution as the fountains are usually connected to power supply that induces them to dance. Also, people, especially…
City youth ends life
October 12, 2019Mysuru: A 23-year old youth from city ended his life by jumping into VC Canal of KRS Dam last evening. Rakesh, son of Ravikumar and a resident of Kuvempunagar, is the deceased. Rakesh, who was employed at an Electronic Goods Showroom, left his house yesterday afternoon. He is said to have jumped into the VC…
Finally KRS Road getting a Rs. 39 crore makeover
September 18, 2019Roadside box drainage, median and re-asphalting works begin Mysuru: An early morning visit to Chamundi Hill and an evening at the backwaters of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam is on every tourist’s itinerary. But for the past couple of years, this 28-kms drive to KRS has turned nightmarish as it is full of potholes and…
Puttaraju miffed at not being invited for Somanna’s road inspection
September 18, 2019Mysuru: Mysuru District Minister V. Somanna was the target of former Minister and present Melukote MLA C.S. Puttaraju as he (Puttaraju) was not invited for the Minister’s KRS visit this morning. As soon as Somanna landed in KRS Dam, Puttaraju, accompanied by a battery of officials from Mandya, chided Somanna for not inviting him. “I…
Ready to dive
August 29, 2019Rescue divers all dressed in diving gear seen seated in an inflatable boat waiting to jump into the water in case someone falls into river when CM is offering Bagina.
CM to offer ‘bagina’ at KRS tomorrow
August 28, 2019To perform puja atop Chamundi Hill before visiting flood-hit areas in Kodagu Mysuru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will offer ‘bagina’ to River Cauvery at Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir in Mandya tomorrow (Aug.29) at 12.45 pm. Water level in the reservoir has reached the maximum level of 124.80 ft following copious rains in the Cauvery catchment…
Bird homes destroyed
August 24, 2019Many islands submerge under Cauvery in Ranganathittu Tourist spot might take 7 to 8 years to regain its glory Srirangapatna: Heavy rainfall and the resultant water release from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam since a couple of weeks has flooded the world famous bird sanctuary at Ranganathittu, threatening the very existence of the winged…
KRS Dam Full
August 14, 2019Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary returning to normalcy; Ban on tourist entry continues Srirangapatna: The KRS dam is almost full following heavy rains in Kodagu district and just over half-a-feet is left to touch the maximum level of 124.80 feet. The water level today was recorded at 124.10 feet. Due to the floods in Kodagu, 41 feet…
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