Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing the Union Government’s guidelines of opening up of public places including parks, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has issued an order to open all the parks and playgrounds with immediate effect. In an order issued this morning, MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde has stated that all parks, playgrounds within the MCC limits will be…
No Bird Flu scare at Mysuru Zoo, Karanji Lake
March 17, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: In the wake of Bird Flu, all precautions are being taken to prevent the spread of disease at Mysuru Zoo and Karanji Lake. When SOM contacted Zoo Executive Director Ajit M. Kulkarni this morning, he said that there are no traces of Bird Flu at Mysuru Zoo but all necessary precautions are being taken….
Mysuru Zoo, Mysore Palace shut Karanji Lake too closed down
March 15, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: As a precautionary measure to contain the COVID-19 spread, the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK) has ordered shut down of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) and Karanji Lake Nature Park in city for nine days from today (Mar.15) till Mar.23. The ZAK Has also ordered closure of Bannerghatta National Park at Bengaluru and…
Rare bird spotted at Karanji Lake
February 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a special discovery, bird lovers have spotted a White-Rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus) at the Karanji Lake inside the Chamarajendra Zoological Garden. A group of volunteers reported the rare sighting at the Lake. A team comprising S. Nisarga, S. Shylajesha and Sudhanshu Hegde spotted the songster bird and according to Shylajesha, the bird is…
Mysuru Zoo to get subway soon
January 3, 2020Subway to connect the ever-busy parking lot and Zoo entrance Vehicular movement in front of Zoo to be banned once works start Mysuru/Mysore: The frequent traffic jams amidst movement of pedestrians and tourists in front of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo/ Mysore Zoo) will be a thing of the past soon with the construction…
Festive December: Host of festivals planned in city to usher in Christmas, New Year
December 15, 2019WINTER TO REMEMBER Karanji Lake Festival: Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 at Karanji Lake Christmas Carnival: Dec. 21 & 22 at St. Philomena’s Church Winter Festival or Magi Utsav: Dec. 22 to Dec. 31 Annual Flower Show: Dec. 22 to Dec. 31 at Mysore Palace Mysuru Bird Fest: Dec. 28 and Dec. 29 New Year’s…
Invasive, intertwined weeds cleared from Karanji Lake
November 7, 2019Mysuru: Soon after rainwater flowing from the Chamundi Hill filled up the desilted Karanji Lake to the brim, the Zoo authorities that manage the Lake have got into the act of beautifying the Lake. A massive operation to clear the weeds and wild growth has been undertaken to prevent the growth of water hyacinth that…
BREACH THREAT: City Zoo officials battle-ready to prevent Karanji Lake Bund from breaking
October 24, 2019Mysore: The pristine Karanji Lake, surrounded by a Nature Park, Butterfly Park and a walk-through aviary, is facing the threat of lake breach thanks to heavy rains lashing the city, especially atop the Chamundi Hill, the main source of water to the picturesque Lake. Sensing the threat, Mysuru Zoo authorities are on 24/7 vigil to…
Karanji Lake Full: Boating resumes
October 18, 2019Mysuru: Karanji Lake that supports a rich and rare biodiversity has regained its pristine beauty and is full of water now. As such, the much-loved boating activity in the Lake that was suspended in the month of February due to lack of water has resumed, pulling a large number of tourists. The Lake is maintained…
Karanji Lake awaits water
August 12, 2019• Lack of rains, blockage of Rajakaluves from Chamundi Hill result in less storage level • Meeting with Pollution Control Board tomorrow to draw treated sewage water Mysuru: Even as the surroundings of Mysuru, including Nanjangud, Hunsur, Kollegal, H.D. Kote and a few parts of Mandya, are flooded thanks to heavy discharge of water from…
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