Birds will go without food as even Karanji Lake, Lingambudhi Lake have gone dry, say bird-lovers Rampant and large-scale fishing at a time when the iconic Kukkarahalli Lake is fast drying up has enraged environmentalists, morning walkers and bird lovers. Several green activists have told Star of Mysore that fishing activity is taking place in…
NCC cadets clean Kukkarahalli Lake
March 14, 2019Mysuru: Over 100 Cadets of NCC Mysuru carried out various activities at Kukkarahalli Lake here recently as part of Swachatha Abhiyan between 6.45 am and 9.30 am. They removed plastic and other wastes such as paper cups, plastic water bottles, wrappers etc., which were strewn around the Lake premises. Later, Prof. S.L. Belagali, HoD,…
Cleanliness lessons to Mysureans from foreign woman
February 25, 2019Mysuru: Everyone talks about how Kukkarahalli Lake that comes under University of Mysore (UoM), is stinking due to flow of sewage water and how plastic is strewn all around the lake in spite of the efforts of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to keep the place clean, especially with Swachh Bharat campaign at its peak….
Fishing at Kukkarahalli Lake invites ire of bird-lovers
February 7, 2019Mysuru DCF to urge Fisheries Federation to suspend fishing till migratory birds leave Mysuru Mysuru: Rampant fishing activity has begun in Kukkarahalli Lake at a time when rare migratory birds are here to roost. This has enraged bird lovers and they have demanded immediate stopping of fishing activities. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning,…
Lake Tourism
November 22, 2018Mysuru: Walkers at the picturesque Kukkarahalli Lake had a pleasant surprise this morning as Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh visited the Lake along with a battery of officials and interacted with the walkers and environmentalists. The Minister inspected the development works of the Lake that had been carried out with a budgetary sanction of Rs. 2.9…
Botanical Walk at Kukkarahalli Lake
October 28, 2018Mysuru: Over a hundred nature lovers, environmentalist, joggers and walkers took part in the Botanical Walk at Kukkarahalli Lake here this morning. The walk was organised by Mysore Nature organization to mark the 76th birth anniversary of late K.B. Sadananda, a naturalist, who had inspired scores of children, academicians and naturalists in Mysuru by educating…
Mega master plan to boost tourism in the offing
October 27, 2018Mysuru: The Department of Tourism has chalked out a master plan to develop tourism in and around Mysuru district by giving a special thrust for development of Lakes and heritage tourist spots. As part of the plan, the Department has decided to develop Kukkarahalli Lake, Karanji Lake Nature Park, Lingambudhi Lake and other water bodies…
Botanical Walk at Kukkarahalli Lake on Sunday
October 27, 2018Mysuru: A Botanical Walk is arranged in memory of late K.B. Sadananda on his 76th birth anniversary, a naturalist who inspired generations of academicians and naturalists in Mysuru. He guided, educated and advocated for flora and fauna of Mysuru and Western Ghat region. He was a great human beyond gender, caste, religion, region and language….
Varsity hosts Dasara Flower Show at Kukkarahalli Lake
October 10, 2018Mysuru: The 15th Dasara Flower Show, organized by the Horticultural Division of University of Mysore (UoM) at the East bund of Kukkarahalli Lake here, was inaugurated by in-Charge Vice-Chancellor Dr. Aisha M. Shariff yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Aisha said that various types of flowers have been arranged in a systematic way at the…
Sewage water contaminating Kukkarahalli Lake
September 14, 2018Continuous flow of sewage water into Kukkarahalli Lake is not only contaminating the water but also killing numerous aquatic animals and plants in the lake besides the place emanating foul smell which is causing inconvenience to daily walkers and joggers at the Lake premises. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to prevent the flow…
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