Mysuru: Nine years after the Infosys Foundation invested heavily in rejuvenating the 54-acre Hebbal Lake on Mysuru’s outskirts, the once-thriving water body is now choking under the weight of sewage, industrial waste and rampant water hyacinth. Once a sanctuary for aquatic life and birds, including pelicans, Lake now shows no signs of either. Untreated sewage…
Mysuru: Dead fish were found floating in Kukkarahalli Lake this morning, a grim indication of rising pollution levels. Morning walkers spotted the lifeless fish, highlighting the deteriorating state of the Lake. With summer heat intensifying, the Lake’s water levels are depleting rapidly. Adding to the crisis, untreated sewage and wastewater from nearby areas like Vinayakanagar…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces renewed legal scrutiny in the MUDA 50:50 site allotment case as RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna moved the Karnataka High Court Division Bench, seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. The controversial case stems from the allotment of 14 sites to Siddaramaiah’s wife B.M. Parvathi in Vijayanagar Third and…
Mysuru: For decades, Sterling and Skyline theatres stood as landmarks of Mysuru’s cinematic culture, bringing Hollywood thrillers, Bollywood blockbusters and Kannada classics to eager audiences. But today, the twin theatres are fading into history. Located in Vishweshwaranagar industrial area of Vidyaranyapuram, the two theatres are being demolished, their walls crumbling under the force of roaring…
Mysuru: JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, has rejuvenated and beautified 3.02-acre Hirekere Lake atop Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The project, undertaken in collaboration with the Chamundi Hill Gram Panchayat and Myrada Kaveri Pradeshika Samsthe (MYKAPS), the Project Implementing Agency, has created…
Madikeri: Dubare, Kodagu’s prized tourist hotspot, now looks deserted as the once-mighty Cauvery River has run dry. The rhythmic gush of water, the thrill of whitewater river rafting and the laughter of tourists have all vanished — leaving behind an eerie stillness. With water levels plummeting due to the scorching March heat, rafting activities abruptly…
Mysuru: Chairman of Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Ayub Khan said that preparations are on for organising 45-day Summer Exhibition at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in the city. He was addressing the gathering after receiving felicitation from the office-bearers of Dasara Expo Sub-Committee, along with the Chairman of Cultural Sub-Committee Raghunath Raje Urs and Chief Executive Officer…
Mysuru: Following bird flu scare across the State, the Health and Animal Husbandry Department officials of Mysuru district are on high alert and are taking preventive steps to control the spread of the disease though no cases have been reported in the district so far. Meanwhile, officials of the district Health and Animal Husbandry Departments…
Chamarajanagar: Chamarajanagar District Police have arrested four persons, who had allegedly kidnapped a couple and their kid from a resort near Bandipur yesterday and have launched a hunt to nab three others, who are absconding. The Police arrested the four abductors within 24 hours of them committing the crime and rescued Nishanth, a First Division…
Mysuru: A case has been registered against three persons at V.V. Puram Police Station for allegedly abusing and assaulting night beat Police personnel. Following a complaint from Police staff K.N. Koushik, a FIR has been registered against the accused Mariswamy of Paduvarahalli and his friends yesterday. A video of the incident has gone viral on…
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