The panel had decided to release 3,500 cusecs of water for the next 15 days
“We know that there is less water in our reservoirs due to low rainfall. But the water is being released after calculating our need for drinking water in the future months,” says Minister Yatindra Siddaramaiah
R. Ashok accused the Congress dispensation of failing to protect the interests of the State
R. Ashok accused the Congress dispensation of failing to protect the interests of the State
A WRD engineer told The Hindu that around 65% of the works had been completed, while the construction of the baby canal had not yet commenced
Collector says the release of water will commence at 9 a.m. on Thursday at a rate of 900 cusecs, and is likely to take about a week to reach the district through the canal network
Many tourists have shown interest in visiting the site, but officials have restricted visitor entry