Mysuru: The Brindavan Gardens (KRS) in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district, located at a distance of about 15 kms from Mysuru city, saw 42,000 tourists visiting the Dam from Oct.7 to 9, with the city swarmed by tourists on these three days for Dasara festival. The KRS recorded 25,000 visitors on two days — Oct.7…
Flower Show at KRS till Oct. 8
October 3, 2019Sand sculpture of Sriranganathaswamy idol, vertical garden and Bonsai garden main attractions Mandya: Along with Mysuru Dasara, even the Srirangapatna Dasara is a crowd-puller and all those tourists who visit Mysuru and Srirangapatna make it a point to visit the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam. And this is the reason why Brindavan Gardens has been…
Sec.144 lifted in KRS limits, ban on mining continues: DC
September 11, 2019High Court asks Mandya DC to re-examine ban on mining activities Mandya: The High Court has ordered Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. M.V. Venkatesh to re-examin the ban orders on carrying out mining activities in areas surrounding 20-km from KRS. About 14 stone-crusher owners including Siddarameshwara and Ahalya Devi Crusher had filed a writ petition…
Mining at KRS banned
September 1, 2019Mandya, Sept.1 (Nagaiah& BCT)- The State Government yesterday issued an order banning granite mining in 20 km radius of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya District for an indefinite period. KRS is one of the main reservoirs in the Cauvery basin and there were reports that some local political leaders were involved in granite…
Travel to iconic KRS on a shoddy road
September 1, 2019PWD Assistant Engineer justifies name-sake pothole-filling works Srirangapatna (Vinay Karekura&VNS)- Here is a classic example of official apathy and shoddy works as an offshoot of corruption. With Dasara fast approaching, Mandya District Administration has taken up the filling of potholes on Paschimavahini-Konanur Main Road. Just a day after filling potholes, the loosely laid jelly stones…
Bagina offered
August 29, 2019CM Yediyurappa visits Chamundi Hill; flies to Kodagu to supervise flood relief measures Mysuru / Mandya: Chief Minister Yediyurappa visited Mysuru this morning and had a series of engagements. He flew in a chopper from the HAL Airport in Bengaluru and landed at Lalitha Mahal Helipad and headed towards Chamundi Hill to pray to Goddess…
New additions beckon visitors to Brindavan Gardens
August 22, 2019Last year itself the Horticulture Department got the Topiary plants from Bengaluru and Pune nurseries and planted them in the Brindavan Gardens. The plants are shaped in the form of animals and as they grow, they are delicately trimmed every three months by the skilled Garden staff. As the 100 Topiary plants are grown in…
Flow of colours at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam
August 13, 2019The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam came alive last night with a melange of colours as the Dam authorities have set up special lighting arrangements at the place where more than 1 lakh cusecs of water is being released.
Flow of colours at KRS
August 12, 2019Lightings to continue every day till the outflow stops Mysuru : The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam came alive last night with a melange of colours as the Dam authorities have set up special lighting arrangements at the place where more than 1 lakh cusecs of water is being released. The lights were projected on…
Fear of inundation grips residents of Mandya district
August 12, 2019Mandya: Fear of inundation has gripped the residents of Mandya district with several villages already bearing the brunt of incessant rain coupled with increased discharge from water reservoirs. Water has already entered houses and agricultural lands at villages in Srirangapatna, Malavalli, K.R. Pet and other taluks of the district. Bridges have been dangerously inundated with…
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