Malavalli, Sept. 14 -- The two-day Gaganachukki Jalapathotsava, an annual waterfalls festival in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district, will conclude today (Sept.14).

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the festival, jointly organised by the Mandya District Administration, Tourism Department and Kannada and Culture Department yesterday.

Speaking on the occasion, Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to give nod for the execution of Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across River Cauvery along Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border.

Stating that Tamil Nadu too should not oppose the project only for political purpose, he said that with the KRS dam full to the brim due to copious rainfall in Kodagu and other catchment areas, there is no water sharing dis...