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Uprooted trees get new life at Kukkarahalli Lake
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Uprooted trees get new life at Kukkarahalli Lake

May 4, 2025

Mysuru: In a pioneering ecological initiative, four fully grown Akasha Mallige (Indian Cork) trees that were uprooted at Kukkarahalli Lake during a recent storm have been scientifically replanted near the lake’s embankment. This marks the first such experiment in Mysuru, setting a precedent for sustainable green cover restoration. The initiative was spearheaded by environmental activists…

Heavy rains bring down trees
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Heavy rains bring down trees

May 2, 2025

Mysuru: Heavy rains accompanied by gusty winds, which lashed across the city and surrounding places, brought down many trees besides flooding roads and low-lying areas on Wednesday night. The rains, which started as a drizzle at about 10 pm, began to pour heavily resulting in many roads and circles including K.R. Circle getting flooded. It…

New plan to save Kukkarahalli Lake
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New plan to save Kukkarahalli Lake

April 16, 2025

Pollution Board and MGP conduct on-site inspection to assess pollution levels Mysuru: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) will assess pollution levels at Kukkarahalli Lake to help the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), University of Mysore, District Administration and Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) formulate a comprehensive action plan to halt the daily inflow of untreated…

Fish deaths in Kukkarahalli Lake spark public concern
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Fish deaths in Kukkarahalli Lake spark public concern

April 12, 2025

Mysuru: Kukkarahalli Lake, a cherished spot for morning and evening walkers in Mysuru, is once again witnessing alarming fish deaths. The growing stench from decaying fish has tainted the air around the lake, forcing visitors to cover their noses while walking — turning a once-refreshing retreat into a site of discomfort and concern. Pollution blamed…

Clarion call for nature conservation
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Clarion call for nature conservation

March 23, 2025

Nature Walk, Bird Watching, Tree Walk organised at Kukkarahalli Lake Mysuru: On account of World Water Day, over 80 nature lovers participated in the Nature Walk and Bird Watching, organised at Kukkarahalli Lake here yesterday. Water Forum Mysuru, University of Mysore, Mysore School of Architecture and Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) had jointly organised World Water…

Dead fish float in Kukkarahalli Lake
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Dead fish float in Kukkarahalli Lake

March 5, 2025

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…

College students hold Cleaning Drive at Kukkarahalli Lake, surroundings
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College students hold Cleaning Drive at Kukkarahalli Lake, surroundings

February 27, 2025

Mysuru: Seshadripuram Degree College, Mysuru, in collaboration with the IQAC, NSS Unit and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), had organised a Cleanliness Drive on Feb. 16 at 7 am near Kukkarahalli Lake and its surrounding areas in Saraswathipuram. During the campaign, MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif emphasised the importance of maintaining cleanliness and urged collective efforts…

Online campaign to ban feeding stray dogs at Lake
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Online campaign to ban feeding stray dogs at Lake

January 31, 2025

Mysuru: An online signature campaign to ban feeding of stray dogs and pigeons at Kukkarahalli Lake and other public spaces in city has been started on www.change.org (https://www.change.org/p/ban-feeding-stray-dogs-and-pigeons-in-kukkarahalli-lake). The online petition started by S. Madhukesh on Jan. 27 to Mysuru City Corporation and University of Mysore states that feeding activities have inadvertently led stray dogs…

Reinstate ban on feeding dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake
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Reinstate ban on feeding dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake

January 25, 2025

NGOs write to Governor saying fragile Lake is a natural habitat for birds, not dogs Mysuru: A group of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) has appealed to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to intervene and direct the University of Mysore to reinstate the ban on feeding stray dogs at Kukkarahalli Lake premises. The University recently revoked the ban following…

Signature campaign to restore feeding ban at Kukkarahalli Lake
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Signature campaign to restore feeding ban at Kukkarahalli Lake

January 25, 2025

Mysuru: Members of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) gathered at Kukkarahalli Lake early this morning to collect signatures in support of banning the feeding of stray dogs and pigeons in the Lake premises. Starting at 6.30 am, the initiative garnered around 300 signatures, with only a small number of individuals (6 to 8) opposing the ban….

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