Mandya: The Stone Crusher Owners and Quarry Operators Association of Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district claimed that their mining activities in Baby Betta and adjoining areas are not a threat to Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam.
Speaking to reporters at Mandya yesterday, Association President Krishnappa condemned the District Administration reported move on banning mining activities around 20 kms of KRS Dam. He said as many as 24 members of the Association have been carrying out their mining activities abiding by the rules and regulations of Mines and Geology Department without causing any damage to KRS Dam and its surrounding areas.
