Srirangapatna: A trial run of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based cameras [Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera, also known as Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) camera] commenced on Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway this morning, hours before the scheduled visit of CM Siddharamaiah. Many speeding vehicles were penalised at the Gananguru and Kanaminike Toll Plazas and receipts were issued through hand-held…
KRS water level crosses 104 ft.
July 26, 2023Dam can reach 124.80 feet in 10 days if daily inflow of 50,000 cusecs is maintained Srirangapatna: Water level at the KRS Dam in Srirangapatna Taluk breached the 100 ft. mark and touched 104.80 ft. this morning as against its maximum level of 124.80 ft. After a delayed South West Monsoon, the Dam has been…
KRS water all set to be released from 40 new crest gates
July 26, 2023Srirangapatna: The replacement works of over 40 sluice/ crest gates of KRS Dam has been completed and in case the Dam fills up to the brim, water will be released from 40 new gates. For the first time, all the 136 sluice/ crest gates out of the total 153 are being replaced. In all, there…
Fountains at Brindavan Gardens getting a modern makeover
July 10, 2023Russian Fountain, Cauvery Fountain, two smaller fountains undergo change to enhance aesthetics Srirangapatna: The process of refurbishing, rebranding and redesigning the renowned Brindavan Garden located at the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, is now in full swing. The project, which includes renovation works that were previously suspended due to the election Model Code of Conduct,…
KRS Dam water level rises slowly
July 9, 2023Still short of 36.92 ft when compared to 2022 level of 121.42 ft; maximum level 124.80 ft Srirangapatna: After causing deep concern over the depleting water level at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk of Mandya district owing to deficient rainfall in the catchment areas of Kodagu, the water level is slowly rising,…
Only 10 tmcft water in KRS Dam as such no water to TN
July 7, 2023MP Sumalatha Ambarish inspects Reservoir Srirangapatna: Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish visited the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Reservoir yesterday for inspection along with officials. Discussions were held regarding the availability of drinking water, water supply for agriculture and the request for water allocation to Tamil Nadu. According to Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Limited (CNNL) officers, the current…
Hit-and-Run case: Rider killed as unidentified vehicle hits bike in Srirangapatna
July 4, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: In a hit-and-run case, a two-wheeler rider was killed on the spot when an unidentified vehicle rammed into the bike he was riding near Belagola Paper Mills in Srirangapatna taluk on Sunday evening. The deceased has been identified as K. Harish (29), son of Karpa and a resident of Kyathanahalli village in Pandavapura taluk….
Toll collection at Srirangapatna begins amidst farmers’ protest
July 1, 2023Technical snags in FASTag capturing system cause confusion; travellers argue with toll plaza staff Srirangapatna: The second phase of the toll collection on the 118-km 10-lane Access-Controlled Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway (NH-275) began this morning at Srirangapatna amidst protests by farmers and pro-Kannada activists. Personnel manning the toll booths at Gananguru village after Srirangapatna near K. Shettihalli…
One more held for former rowdy-sheeter’s murder
July 1, 2023Srirangapatna: KRS Police have arrested yet another accused in the murder case of former rowdy-sheeter Sudheer. Poornachandra, aged 31, was arrested in KSRTC Suburban Bus Stand in Mysuru yesterday morning and a weapon used to commit the crime and a motorbike was seized from him. Poornachandra and three others — Chaluvaraju, Kumar and Vinod alias…
Former rowdy-sheeter hacked to death with machete he brought to assault friend
June 30, 2023Srirangapatna: A former rowdy-sheeter, who was partying with his friends was brutally murdered with the machete he had brought along with him to assault his friend. The incident took place at Hulikere village in Srirangapatna taluk yesterday. The deceased is Sudheer (35) of Hulkikere. He was murdered by his friends during a fight at the…















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