UoM submits Rs. 2 crore proposal for a permanent solution Mysore/Mysuru: Following the publication of the news item titled ‘Sewage water flowing into Kukkarahalli Lake yet again’ in Star of Mysore dated Mar. 3, the UGD Division of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken up the cleaning works of stagnant sewage water at the Lake….
Sewage water flowing into Kukkarahalli Lake yet again
March 3, 2020Officials of Mysore University visit lake Mysore/Mysuru: A large quantity of sewage water is flowing into the pristine Kukkarahalli Lake, maintained by the University of Mysore (UoM) through the Magic Box from Paduvarahalli side yet again threatening the flora and fauna of the Lake. Following unseasonal rains on Sunday night and Monday morning, a large…
Decomposed body of Forest watcher found on Kukkarahalli Lake roadside
February 25, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The decomposed body of a Forest Watcher was found in a water-filled tank on Kukkarahalli Lake roadside yesterday. The deceased has been identified as Mahesh (39), a resident of Saragur and working as a Forest Watcher with the Forest Department. Jayalakshmipuram Police, who rushed to the spot, conducted mahazar and shifted the body to…
Great Backyard Bird Count begins in city
February 15, 202067 bird species spotted at Lingambudhi Lake, 81 at Kukkarahalli Lake Mysore/Mysuru: The four-day Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), the world’s largest co-ordinated birding exercise, involving both ornithologists and amateurs alike began in city yesterday morning. As part of the 21st edition of GBBC, volunteers assembled at the scenic Lingambudhi Lake at 7 am yesterday…
Coffee table book on Kukkarahalli Lake released
January 5, 2020Mysuru: To create an awareness among public on the importance of conserving lakes and environmental protection, a coffee table book Namma Kukkarahalli Kere published by Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) in association with Wild Mysuru was released by students of Environmental School Warden Project of Kautilya Vidyalaya at a programme held on Tuesday at Kukkarahalli Lake…
Pelican’s carcass retrieved; sent to local lab for tests
November 13, 2019Mysuru: The carcass of a Spot-Billed Pelican that was found at Kukkarahalli Lake last evening was removed from water this morning. After the body was fished out, the samples were sent to Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory on Dhanvanthri Road for examination. Officials from Forest Department said that as the samples of the two Pelicans…
Bird Flu scare: High alert at Ranganathittu, Kokkare Bellur, other Lakes
October 28, 2019One more Spot-Billed Pelican found dead at Kukkarahalli Lake * Carcass, viscera sent to Bengaluru laboratory for tests * Pollution Control Board collects smelly water samples Mysuru: A high alert has been sounded at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Kokkare Bellur, Lingambudhi Lake and the Kukkarahalli Lake to prevent the occurrence and spread of Avian Influenza or…
Pollution Board collects samples of smelly water
October 28, 2019Mysuru: Following a Spot-Billed Pelican’s death at Kukkarahalli Lake, officials from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) visited the Lake this morning and collected the water samples in the area where the Pelican had died. The water is smelly and greenish in colour and four bottles have been collected which will be sent to…
Pelican dies at Kukkarahalli Lake
October 26, 2019Death brings back memories of Bird Flu scare Forest Dept. collects samples Mysuru: The death of a Spot-Billed Pelican at Kukkarahalli Lake yesterday has worried bird- lovers of city and they have demanded a thorough probe to find out the exact cause for the bird’s death. Citing past incidents of Bird Flu that rocked Mysuru…
UoM to hold Flower Show at Kukkarahalli Lake from Sept. 30
September 27, 2019Mysuru: As part of Dasara festival, University of Mysore (UoM) has organised a 10-day flower show at Kukkarahalli Lake premises from Sept.30 to Oct.9. UoM Vice-Chancellor Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar will inaugurate the flower show at 5 pm on Sept. 30. Registrar Prof. R. Shivappa, Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. K.M. Mahadevan and UoM faculty Prof. T.S….
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