Mandya: The trial blast scheduled to be conducted tomorrow (Jan.28) by a team of scientists from Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), Pune, to study the impact of stone quarrying in the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam area has met with stiff opposition by farmers and members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS), who have planned a protest at the Dam site. They are planning a ‘Go Back’ campaign tomorrow.
Scientists from CWPRS, Pune, under the Union Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, is scheduled to examine the ground vibrations during the trial blasts to see if they will potentially damage the reservoir. The four-member team, headed by Dr. Ghosh, has already arrived in Mysuru and will leave for KRS tomorrow.
