As the water level in the Cauvery has risen, some wild elephants have moved towards the village forest Madikeri: The forest department officials conducted an operation to drive back wild elephants that were camping in Abhyatmangala, Attimangala and Katibane coffee plantations and wreaking havoc.A herd of wild elephants was camping in the coffee plantations in…
Banana blues for Trichy farmers: With Cauvery water yet to be released, farmers fear planting could lead to losses The delayed opening of the Mettur dam is forcing Trichy’s banana farmers to rethink how much they can plant this year. And as an El Niño-induced drought worsens the crisis, farmers are being advised to reduce…
The 100-foot-tall structure became visible on Tuesday evening, drawing visitors and tourists. SALEM: One of the two broken spires of a submerged church in the Pannavadi area near Mettur has become visible once again as the water level in the Stanley Reservoir dropped below 77 feet. The structure became visible on Tuesday evening, drawing visitors.Before…
The 100-foot-tall structure became visible on Tuesday evening, drawing visitors and tourists. SALEM: One of the two broken spires of a submerged church in the Pannavadi area near Mettur has become visible once again as the water level in the Stanley Reservoir dropped below 77 feet. The 100-foot-tall structure became visible on Tuesday evening, drawing…
Madikeri: With less rainfall in Kushalnagar town and surrounding places in Kodagu this season, still 33.35 feet is remaining to fill the dam for Harangi reservoir to reach its maximum level.Last year, during the same period, the Cauvery River flowing through Kushalnagara overflowed and exceeded the danger level, creating fear of flooding in the low-lying…
Union minister for steel and heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy Mandya: Union minister for steel and heavy industries HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday reiterated his commitment to the Mekedatu drinking water project.Speaking to reporters, Kumaraswamy, who represents the Mandya Lok Sabha segment, said a delegation led by former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda had already submitted a…
A Karnataka Minister defends the Mekedatu project, assuring that Tamil Nadu’s interests remain protected amid renewed debate over the Cauvery water issue.The minister says the project is being pursued with Karnataka’s drinking water and power needs in mind, while maintaining that Tamil Nadu’s rightful share of water will not be affected. The assurance comes as…
Cauvery River has almost dried up in Bethri in Madikeri taluk Madikeri: Monsoon showers have not begun as expected in the agriculturally dominant Kodagu district this year, worrying farmers who depend on rain amid predictions of a state-wide deficiency.Last year, the monsoon arrived in the district towards the end of May, and by mid-June, several…
Mandya: Deputy commissioner Kumara on Monday directed officials to take immediate steps to prevent industrial effluents and untreated sewage generated within Mysuru city from entering the Cauvery River and its canal network, warning of a serious threat to drinking water sources.Chairing a review meeting, he stressed coordinated action by all departments to curb the direct…
Mandya: Authorities at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Mandya district have begun constructing eco-friendly gabion structures to protect vulnerable river islands from flood-induced erosion.The sanctuary, on the Cauvery River, has 25 islands that serve as key nesting and breeding grounds for resident and migratory birds. In the first phase, five of the most flood-prone islands are…
