Mysuru: The pre-wedding photo shoots that had found a perfect spot near the world renowned Mysore Palace and its surroundings, have now shifted to exotic locales in the outskirts, with the serene Varuna Lake, being the pick of many couples, ahead of embracing marital bliss. The couples boating in the Lake has become a regular…
Measures to boost Mysuru tourism sector underway
January 18, 2025Tenders floated to develop Varuna Lake as an adventure sports destination: DC Mysuru: Mysuru district, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty, holds immense potential for tourism development. Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy emphasised this during a District Tourism Development Committee meeting. He announced the preparation of a comprehensive report to identify…
Varuna Lake set for an eco-friendly makeover
December 29, 2024Mysuru: Mysuru’s Varuna Lake, a serene and scenic haven, just 15 kilometres from the city, is poised for a significant transformation as part of a Rs. 10 crore development project initiated by the Tourism Department. The ambitious plan aims to position Varuna Lake as a prime destination for eco-tourism and water sports while addressing pressing…
NCC Cadets lead cleaning drive at Varuna Lake
June 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In an inspiring effort to sensitise young learners about pressing environmental issues, the NCC Cadets of Delhi Public School (DPS) Mysore, part of the 13 KAR BN NCC Mysuru, spearheaded a lake cleaning drive at Varuna Lake, Varuna hobli, Mysuru. This initiative was conducted under the theme ‘Lifestyle for The World Environment Day’ as…
70 vie for Dasara Water Sports CM Cup at Varuna Lake
October 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Dasara Water Sports have made a comeback this year at the picturesque Varuna Lake on T. Narasipur Road. The State Government, which had previously unveiled the ambitious plans to establish water sports at Varuna Lake as a permanent fixture, has organised the prestigious CM’s Cup this year and the State-level competitions are being held…
Get ready for a thrilling ride on water
September 24, 2023Fortnight-long water sports planned during Dasara festival; no decision yet on venue — Varuna Lake or KRS backwaters Mysore/Mysuru: With less than a month left for Dasara festival to begin on Oct. 15, several plans are on to make the annual event more attractive, with adventure sports including water and land-based events, among them. It…
Former GP President killed as private bus hits
January 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A former Rammanahalli Gram Panchayat (GP) President was killed on the spot, when a private bus rammed into him near Varuna Lake yesterday. The deceased is Nagaraju (50), a resident of Kalisiddanahundi. Nagaraju, along with four of his friends, had been to Chikkallur Jatra and were on their way back. They stopped near Varuna…
Boy meets watery grave at Varuna Lake
August 10, 2021Woman rescues four others with her saree Mysore/Mysuru: A boy, who had been to Varuna Canal, near RBI, along with seven others was drowned in the canal on Sunday. The deceased boy is Rangaswamy (14), son of Raju and a resident of Manjunathapura in city. Rangaswamy was pursuing his 9th standard at the Government School…
Body of CAR Constable found in Varuna Lake
June 12, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The body of a CAR Police Constable was found in Varuna Lake this morning. The body has been identified as that of Mohan Kumar (30), who was attached to Bomb Detection Squad of CAR. It is not immediately known whether Mohan Kumar ended his life or died of accidental drowning, according to Mysuru South…
City boys drown at Varuna Canal
December 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Two boys from Kuvempunagar in city, who had gone for a swim to Varuna Lake near Gorur, met watery grave yesterday. The deceased boys are Harikrishnan (15), son of Muralidharan and Vaibhav (13), son of Venkatesh, both residing at No. 353, 2nd Cross, 2nd Main at Kuvempunagar ‘M’ block in city. Vaibhav’s father Venkatesh,…
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