Mysuru: A sick Spot-Billed Pelican died at Kukkarahalli Lake this morning, prompting Forest officials to take stock of the situation. Officers comprising DCF V. Yedukondalu, CCF Kemparaju, RFO Devaraju and others visited the Lake and inspected besides collecting samples of bird droppings which will be sent to Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biologicals in…
Bird flu scare at Kukkarahalli Lake
December 6, 2017Mysuru: There is a scare of outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) at Kukkarahalli Lake as anxious Veterinarians from the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals (IAH&VB) on Dhanvantri Road visited the lake this morning and checked Pelicans, some of which were weak. Veterinary doctors Dr. H.C. Srinivas and Dr. S. Sumanth said they…
Disaster waiting to happen on this unscientific road hump near Kukkarahalli Lake
December 6, 2017Mysuru: The unscientific road hump laid near Kukkarahalli Lake on the Bogadi Road near Railway Crossing and Kalamandira Road junction is causing a lot of problems to motorists. Protesting against this unscientific road hump which is causing inconvenience to the two-wheeler and four-wheeler drivers, Mysore Travels Association President B.S. Prashanth, Mysore Travel Mart President Jayakumar,…
Do we need a Butterfly Park at Kukkarahalli Lake?
December 5, 2017By Nisarga Srinivasa, a student of GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women, Mysuru. The legendary Kukkarahalli Lake in Mysuru is a treat to naturalists, as it homes a varieties of wild forms. The lake is a peaceful, fresh and cherishable atmosphere to the people who visit it to take a leisurely walk, meet…
Works on installing magic box at full pace on Hunsur Road
November 18, 2017Mysuru: 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…















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