Mysuru: 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…
Lingambudhi Lake turning into Bellandur Lake of Bengaluru
July 13, 2018Mysuru: With the formation of froth, Lingambudhi Lake in city is slowly turning into Bellandur Lake of Bengaluru as authorities have failed to stop the flow of sewage into the Lake despite repeated requests and also authorities concerned inspecting the Lake, says one of SOM readers, who has sent this photograph. Authorities concerned are urged…
Lingambudhi Lake crying for attention
June 18, 2018Lingambudhi Lake premises, the regular place for many to take a morning stroll for fresh air, is in a pathetic state with garbage such as thermocol, empty plastic covers, plastic cups, used plates and dry leaves dumped in the drain hindering the easy flow of water. Also, foul smell is emanating from the drain as…
MLA Ramdas inspects Lingambudhi Lake
June 12, 2018Mysuru: In the wake of numerous complaints from residents on stench emanating from Lingambudhi Lake near Srirampura in city, MLA S.A. Ramdas visited the Lake yesterday and heard the grievances of the residents. The residents living in the surroundings of the Lake alleged that leaking underground drainage water was entering the Lake and this was…
Sewage water into Lingambudhi Lake: MLA conducts spot inspection
March 13, 2018Mysuru: The residents of Dattagalli are a suffering lot as sewage water is entering the Lingambudi Lake in Dattagalli through the storm water drain and causing them a great deal of inconvenience. In the light of inconvenience caused, Chamundeshwari MLA G.T. Devegowda (GTD), MCC Commissioner G. Jagadeesha, MUDA Chief Engineer Suresh Babu and other engineers…
Dog menace at Lingambudhi Lake
November 28, 2017Sir, Stray dogs are in abundance in our city parks, posing serious threats to all of us, especially children. The picturesque Lingambudhi Lake has perhaps 20 such dogs or more. This morning while walking I came near a pack of dogs sitting near the railing overlooking the lake. They started growling and barking. I made…
Clear this stinking garbage at Lingambudhi Lake
November 15, 2017Morning and evening walkers at Lingambudhi Lake are greeted with stinking garbage which is not cleared since many days resulting in foul smell emanating from it. This apart, there has been an increase in mosquitoes and flies in the surroundings, which has to be controlled. Authorities concerned are urged to take steps to get the…
Water leaks from Lingambudhi Lake; residents fear flooding
October 15, 2017Mysuru: While heavy rain has resulted in flooding in many parts of the city, it has filled up lakes, bringing cheer as they have filled up after many years. The downside of this, however, is leakage. Take the iconic Lingambudhi Lake in city for example, where a huge amount of water is being wasted from…
Lingambudhi Botanical Garden to be ready in a month
June 8, 2017Mysuru: If things go as per plans, Mysuru will soon have its own botanical garden within a month. The Lingambudhi lake, which is being developed by the Horticulture Department, was inspected by Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep this morning. Officials of Horticultural Department explained about various works taken up by the department which includes construction of…
Sandalwood mafia at it again
April 19, 2017Sir, A couple of months ago, Lingambudhi Lake reserve forest was in the news when the guards shot dead a thief who was trying to cut down sandalwood trees. A gang from H. D. Kote was involved in it, according to Police. Today, the regular walkers noticed that yesterday’s windy evening had brought down many…
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