Mysuru: The median along Vishwamanava Double Road, stretching from Kukkarahalli Lake Junction to Dattagalli, is set to become a visual treat as the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has embarked on its beautification. The 4-kilometre-long, 20-foot-wide road divider will soon feature decorative flowering plants, making it an attractive landmark for the city. This initiative aims to…
Mysuru: The morning walkers at Kukkarahalli Lake in city were in for a shock as they spotted a huge crocodile near the fishermen’s shed close to Hunsur Main Road yesterday between 8.30 am and 9.30 am. The photograph of the crocodile was captured by amateur photographer K.U. Varghese. As soon as the news about the…
The Dasara Flower Show, organised by the Horticulture Department of University of Mysore (UoM) at Kukkarahalli Lake East and West Bunds, will be open to public till Oct. 13 from 9 am to 7 pm. Entry is free.
Pack of dogs causing fear among walkers Mysuru: A pack of stray dogs is creating panic among morning and evening walkers at Kukkarahalli Lake. Walkers are seen taking a stroll with sticks and stones in their hands to shoo the dogs away as they fear of getting bitten by the dogs. Kukkarahalli Lake is visited…
Mysuru: Feeding pigeons with grains has expanded from the Mysore Palace to Kukkarahalli Lake, raising serious ecological concerns. Morning walkers reported to Star of Mysore that some individuals come to the Lake solely to feed pigeons and this has led to a significant surge in their population. This burgeoning group threatens the delicate balance of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) and prominent citizens of Saraswathipuram have called upon the community to come together to retain and preserve the historic Kukkarahalli Lake, currently under the care of the University of Mysore. The meeting, titled “Kukkarahalliya Prastuta Stitigati Haagu Sambhavaniya Sankashtagalu” (Current State and Potential Issues of Kukkarahalli), was led…
Mysore/Mysuru: Members of various service organisations of city led by Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar took part in the cleanliness drive held at Kukkarahalli Lake in city this morning. The programme held as part of the cleanliness drive initiative launched by MP Yaduveer Wadiyar, also witnessed morning walkers joining hands with the volunteers in…
By Bhamy V. Shenoy “My wife and I visited Bengaluru for lunch with Dr. Vijay Kelkar, who has served as both the Petroleum Secretary and Finance Secretary, and is also considered the Father of GST. We discussed various topics. When I asked him if he knew about INTACH and explained why I was asking, he…
Certain vested interests questioning Rs. 63.80 lakh DPR contract to create doubts among residents Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has clarified that the Mysuru Urban Development Authority’s (MUDA) decision to assign the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the rejuvenation of Kukkarahalli Lake to New Delhi-based Indian National Trust for…
Detailed Project Report to have an action plan on conservation, inlet channels and plan to save local flora and fauna Mysore/Mysuru: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), tasked with preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the scientific conservation of Kukkarahalli Lake, a major biodiversity hotspot created in the 19th century…
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