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Mock Drill at KRS Dam tests emergency preparedness
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Mock Drill at KRS Dam tests emergency preparedness

May 12, 2025

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…

Mock Drill at KRS Dam to test preparedness on May 11
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Mock Drill at KRS Dam to test preparedness on May 11

May 9, 2025

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….

Operation Sindoor fallout: Security tightened at Dams along Cauvery Basin amid terror threat
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Operation Sindoor fallout: Security tightened at Dams along Cauvery Basin amid terror threat

May 9, 2025

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)…

Brindavan Gardens to bloom into global tourist attraction
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Brindavan Gardens to bloom into global tourist attraction

May 6, 2025

Master plan unveiled for world-class transformation under Rs. 2,615-crore development strategy Mysuru: A comprehensive master plan has been drawn up to transform the Brindavan Gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk into a world-class tourist destination, designed along the lines of ‘Disneyland Park’, though without adopting its name, unlike previous proposals….

Cauvery Aarati to debut at KRS Dam during Dasara
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Cauvery Aarati to debut at KRS Dam during Dasara

May 4, 2025

Bengaluru: Taking inspiration from the iconic Ganga Aarati of Varanasi, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) has announced the launch of a grand Cauvery Aarati event at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district during Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Addressing reporters after a high-level meeting with officials from the…

Now, pay double for entering Brindavan Gardens, parking
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Now, pay double for entering Brindavan Gardens, parking

May 2, 2025

• Entry fee for visitors above 6 years  increased from Rs. 50 to Rs. 100. • For children aged between 3 and 6 years, fee hiked from Rs. 10 to Rs. 50. Srirangapatna: The entry fee for the world-famous Brindavan Gardens at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam has been doubled from May 1 (Thursday),…

Cauvery Aarati at KRS Dam: State allocates Rs. 92 crore
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Cauvery Aarati at KRS Dam: State allocates Rs. 92 crore

April 25, 2025

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar inspects site, orders detailed action plan Mysuru: In a major initiative to honour sacred River Cauvery, Karnataka Government has approved Rs. 92 crore for organising Cauvery Aarati at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district, on the lines of Ganga Aarati performed at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The decision was…

Kerala tourist dies near KRS entry gate
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Kerala tourist dies near KRS entry gate

April 7, 2025

Police deny reports of assault Mysuru: A 64-year-old tourist from Kerala, George Joseph, collapsed near the KRS Dam entry gate on Apr. 3 and later passed away at Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mysuru. Though the incident occurred last week, it has only now come to light. According to Krishna Raja…

KRS Dam gate opened by mistake, not to release water to TN: Minister
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KRS Dam gate opened by mistake, not to release water to TN: Minister

March 27, 2025

Mandya: Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvarayaswamy clarified that the crest gate of the KRS Dam was accidentally opened during maintenance work and not deliberately to release water to Tamil Nadu. He assured that officials acted swiftly to rectify the mistake. Chaluvarayaswamy, who also serves as the Mandya District Minister, stated that the Dam held 107 feet…

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