Mysore/Mysuru: The ongoing initiatives to restore the three-kilometre Dewan Poornaiah Canal, responsible for supplying water to Kukkarahalli Lake, fall short of addressing the broader issue at hand. National Green Tribunal State Committee Chairman, Justice Subhash B. Adi, highlighted the crucial need to shift focus towards conserving the entire 22-kilometre length of the canal, which has…
Lake, Canal conservation critical for preserving city’s green eco status: U.N. Ravikumar
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In his presentation, wetland expert and water conservationist U.N. Ravikumar underscored the imperative to restore the complete length of the Dewan Poornaiah Canal. However, he noted that even the restoration of a 2.5 km segment of the canal could result in a noteworthy 30 percent increase in freshwater inflow. Providing an insightful overview, Ravikumar…
Tiger sighted at Mahadevapura, barely 10 kms from Mysuru city
January 17, 2024Villagers unnerved; four goats killed last night at Gobbaragala, 4 kms from Mahadevapura Srirangapatna: Residents of Mahadevapura, popularly known as ‘Shooting’ Mahadevapura, situated just 10 km from Mysuru and the neighbouring villages are gripped with panic following the sighting of a tiger, a video of which has gone viral on social media. In addition to…
Unregulated RO Plant boom sparks water purity concerns
January 17, 2024By Mohan Kayaka Mysore/Mysuru: Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plants, commonly known as ‘Pure water kiosks or Plants,’ have been increasing in the city. However, any lapse in maintenance or operation could pose life-threatening risks. While water is indispensable for daily life, a concerning trend has emerged with individuals jeopardising the lives of others under the guise…
Plea to de-clog overflowing manhole at Sharadadevinagar
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Sewage water is overflowing from a clogged manhole for over a month on Swami Vivekananda Road in Sharadadevinagar causing a lot of problems to the residents as well as the public, who have urged the authorities concerned to de-clog the manhole and take steps to prevent clogging of the manhole in future. With sewage…
Inauguration of Viveka Study Centre on Jan. 19
January 17, 2024A new destination for youths preparing for competitive exams Mysore/Mysuru: Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru, has come out with a new facility — Viveka Study Centre — for the youths preparing for the competitive examinations. Sri Ramakrishna Ashram was in the forefront providing 100 years of service in spiritual and educational fields through the Ashram, Ramakrishna…
Jathas mark ‘Road Safety Week’ in city
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Students of various schools and colleges took out jathas (rallies) to mark the ‘Road Safety Week’ celebrations launched by the Mysuru City Traffic Police in city this morning. At first, the students of CPC Polytechnic located on Ashoka Road took out a rally from the college premises. The rally, flagged off by CPC Polytechnic…
‘Mysuru Fest’ painting competition on Jan. 27
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Tourism will be conducting a painting competition as part of ‘Mysuru Fest’ on the topic ‘Our Heritage, Your Destination – Mysuru District’ on Jan.27 in front of Department Studies in Mathematics, Manasagangothri campus. Interested may submit their applications by logging on to https://forms.gle/BbWdJUzv1uFAeuXb8 before Jan. 20. Students from 8th to 12th…
Woman ends life over illness
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A woman named Shruthi (28), residing in Yelwal, took her own life on Monday due to depression stemming from both her husband’s and her own illnesses. Shruthi, originally from Hassan, had been married to Chandu of Yelwal for eight years. Chandu, employed as a solar technician, was battling paralysis, while Shruthi also started experiencing…
Unidentified man killed as bus hits
January 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: An unidentified man was killed when a bus hit him near KR Circle in city. The deceased, aged 35 years, was walking near KR Circle when a speeding bus (KA-55-1639) hit him resulting in him sustaining serious injuries. Though he was admitted to K.R. Hospital, he succumbed to injuries. The kith and kin of…















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