KRS dam's foundation was first laid by Tipu Sultan, but no one dares to say it now: H.C. Mahadevappa
Mandya: Social Welfare Minister and Mysuru District In-Charge Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa has claimed that the foundation stone for the KRS (Krishna Raja Sagar) Dam was first laid by Tipu Sultan, though no one dares to speak about it openly today.
Speaking at a public event after laying the foundation stone for a new Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan within the existing Ambedkar Bhavan premises in Srirangapatna, Mandya district, on Sunday, Mahadevappa asserted that it was Tipu Sultan who initially planned and laid the foundation for the reservoir . “Even today, this is inscribed at the main gate of the KRS dam. But unfortunately, people either don’t know the history or lack the courage to speak about it,” he said.
Highlighting Tipu Sultan’s progressive stance, Mahadevappa pointed out that during Tipu’s era, the devadasi system, where economically and socially oppressed women were forced into temple service, was abolished. “Tipu realized the injustice in the system and acted against it even during those times,” he noted.
He further stated that Tipu Sultan never gifted a single inch of land to the privileged, introduced silk to India, and was one of the greatest freedom fighters who resisted British colonial rule on the battlefield.
The event was also attended by Sri Urilinga Peddi Mutt Seer Sri Jnanaprakash Swamiji of Mysuru, and several other dignitaries.
ಇಂದು ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣ ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕು ಆಡಳಿತ, ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕು ಪಂಚಾಯಿತಿ ಪುರಸಭೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಾಜ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಇಲಾಖೆ,ಇವರ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತಾಶ್ರಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಜರುಗಿದ ಡಾ.ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಭವನ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ಶಂಕುಸ್ಥಾಪನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದೆನು.
— Dr H C Mahadevappa(Buddha Basava Ambedkar Parivar) (@CMahadevappa) August 3, 2025
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Dense fog disrupts operations at Delhi airport; 228 flights cancelled, 5 diverted
New Delhi (PTI): Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi Airport on Monday, with various airlines cancelling 228 flights and diverting five to nearby airports due to low visibility, an official said.
However, except for Air India, which had in an X post in the morning announced the cancellation of some 40 flights, no other airlines, including crisis-hit IndiGo, shared the numbers of their cancelled or delayed flights.
"As many as 228 flights -- 131 departures and 97 arrivals-- have been cancelled due to low visibility, so far," the airport official said.
In addition to this, five flights have been diverted so far, he said.
Earlier, the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), in a statement, said, "Our on-ground officials are working closely with all stakeholders to assist passengers and provide necessary support across Terminals.
"Low visibility (below minima), due to dense fog, has severely impacted operations at Delhi and other airports across northern India, which is unfortunately beyond our control," IndiGo said in a statement.
As operations are adjusted to prevailing weather conditions, some flights may experience delays, while a few others may be proactively cancelled during the day to prioritise safety and minimise extended waiting at the airport, the airline said in a statement.
IndiGo, however, did not say how many of its flights were cancelled or delayed.
The airline said its teams are "closely monitoring" the situation and coordinating with Delhi airport.
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IndiGo also said it issued advisories to its customers and "proactively" informing them, to minimise inconvenience.
“Poor visibility due to dense fog in Delhi this morning has impacted flight operations for all airlines. We are closely monitoring conditions and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so,” Air India said in a post on X in the morning.
It also said that some flights have been cancelled In the interest of safety, and to avoid prolonged uncertainty for the guests, while listing out some 40 arrivals and departures that it had cancelled for the day.
Delhi airport is the country's busiest, handling around 1,300 flight movements daily.
