Mysore/Mysuru: The greasing and oiling (lubrication) of crest gates installed at different levels of KRS Dam built over river Cauvery in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district has started. With the works being carried out as part of maintenance ahead of monsoon having begun, Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd. (CNNL) Executive Engineer M.B. Raju inspected the works on…
Srirangapatna: Even as the water level in KRS Dam is yet to reach its maximum level, the authorities are said to be releasing more than 5,000 cusecs of water from the Dam to Tamil Nadu daily, much against the interests of the farmers. At present, the water level in the Dam is 93 ft, with the…
Two injured in a three-vehicle accident Srirangapatna: The brighter side of the lockdown is that there are less accidents as many people postpone their travel plans and remain closeted indoors. The dark side of the unlock process, however, is that it causes accidents as maximum number of vehicles will be on roads. Three vehicles were…
No problem for drinking water yet Water level for the past six years on this date June 12 2015 76.67 ft. 2016 76.56 ft. 2017 67.73 ft. 2018 77.25 ft. 2019 80.62 ft. 2020 92.30 ft. 2021 82.54 ft. Srirangapatna: Water level at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya has plummeted to 82.54…
Labour shortage does not deter them as they themselves don the role of labourers Srirangapatna: As a devastating COVID-19 second wave tears through the lives, farmers in Mysuru and Mandya have defied the odds to nearly complete paddy harvesting as they prepare for the oncoming rainy season to grow fresh crops. The farming sector has…
Srirangapatna: Refuting the claims by some that the KRS Dam across River Cauvery in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district has developed cracks, Mandya District In-charge Minister K.C. Narayanagowda has asserted that there are no cracks and the dam is absolutely safe. He was speaking to presspersons after taking part in the Environment Day celebration organised…
Srirangapatna: The two-day a week opening of meat and fish shops in Mysuru city and district has forced many meat eaters to enter Mandya this morning to grab their share of meat. They travelled in vehicles early in the morning to avoid Police action. Meat is a favourite dish for many in Mysuru on weekends,…
Srirangapatna: Mogarahalli (Manti) village, coming under Hosahalli Gram Panchayat limits in the taluk, has been completely sealed down after more than 60 residents tested positive for COVID-19. Tahsildar M.V. Roopa, Taluk Health Officer Dr. N.K. Venkatesh, Taluk Panchayat EO Bhyrappa, Revenue Inspector Umesh, PDO Chendil and GP Member Vishwa, along with ASHA workers, visited the…
Doctors find novel way to convey vaccine availability and eligibility Srirangapatna: Taluk Health Officer Dr. N.K. Venkatesh is wearing a small placard stating “Covaxin is unavailable. Covishield is available for 18-44 and also for 45 years and above, only second dose.” There has been a mad rush of people at the Hospital to take the…
Residents take matter into their own hands as people continue to perform rituals in connivance with some priests Srirangapatna: Family members of a COVID victim who had come to Srirangapatna (Gosai Ghat) from Bengaluru to immerse the ashes were turned away by villagers this morning. The family was told that the Taluk Administration had banned…
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