Mysuru: The works on installation of magic boxes on Hunsur Road between Paduvarahalli and Kukkarahalli lake is going on at a fast pace. The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken up the installation works after the recent rains caused havoc in the areas where the rainwater mixed with sewage entered most of the houses on…
Magic boxes to prevent rain havoc in Paduvarahalli
November 8, 2017Mysuru: The recent rains caused havoc in many areas across the city. It was probably for the first time that the officials were exposed to the lacunae when it came to managing rain-related woes. Among the areas which faced problem was Paduvarahalli where rain water entered houses, causing nightmare to the residents. In fact, Chief…
Unidentified body found in Kukkarahalli Lake
October 19, 2017Mysuru: A body of an unidentified man was found floating in Kukkarahalli Lake here this morning. Morning walkers, who found the body floating in the lake this morning, informed Jayalakshmipuram Police, who rushed to the spot and fished out the body. The Police, who conducted mahazar, shifted the body to MMC&RI mortuary. It is suspected…
Kukkarahalli Lake Development: DC gives approval for Rs. 1.35 crore action plan
October 10, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep gave his approval for additional action plan of Rs. 1.35 crore for the development of Kukkarahalli Lake here yesterday. The University of Mysore has submitted the action plan before the DC and Lake Development Authority. The DC instructed the University to work on fixing of fences, strengthening of tank bed,…
Stray dogs at Children’s Park in Kukkarahalli Lake
September 18, 2017There has been a lot of talk about dogs after a recent incident in which a child was severely bitten by a Rottweiler pet dog. However, stray dogs are seen roaming freely on the streets, even in parks where children go to play. A SOM reader, who has sent this picture of five stray dogs…
Dasara Flower Show at Kukkarahalli Lake from Sept. 20
September 13, 2017Mysuru: Over 4,500 pots with about 30 varieties of flower plants have blossomed with colourful flowers at Crawford Hall premises here which will be shifted to the banks of Kukkarahalli Lake where the Dasara Flower Show, organised by Mysore University, would commence from Sept. 20. For the last 11 years, the Mysore University has been…
Experts inspect Kukkarahalli Lake
August 31, 2017Mysuru: The officials of the Karnataka Lake Conservation and Development Authority visited the Kukkarahalli Lake here yesterday to inspect the lake. The Lake Conservation and Development Authority Assistant Executive Engineers Lakshminarayan and Mohan, along with Karnataka Environment Officer Geetha visited the lake and conducted an inspection regarding the flow of sewage water into the lake….
Writers’ Inspiration
August 27, 2017The Kukkarahalli Lake is in its pristine glory with rainwater flowing freely into the lake following the cleaning of the feeder canals. The photo taken from atop the floodlight masts mounted at the SDNR Wadiyar Cricket Ground in Manasagangothri campus, captures the aerial view of the 62-hectare lake with the spread of the City and…
New walkers’ path planned at Kukkarahalli Lake: DC
August 20, 2017Mysuru: If everything goes according to plan, the pristine Kukkarahalli Lake will soon have a new walkers path, said Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep. Speaking to Star of Mysore, here yesterday after inspecting various development works in the Lake along with MCC officials and NGOs, he said, “Kukkarahalli Lake has lot of migratory birds. The two…
Missing mother-daughter found dead at Kukkarahalli Lake
August 18, 2017Mysuru: A 29-year-old woman and her seven-year-old daughter reportedly committed suicide by jumping into the Kukkarahalli Lake in city. The incident came to light last evening when a few walkers noticed the bodies floating in the lake. Both the mother and daughter were found missing from their house on Wednesday. The deceased have been identified…
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