City-based pharmacist N Raghavan is helping the forest department water over 4,000 avenue saplings, with a focus on nurturing and caring for young trees in Mysuru. His efforts are highlighted amidst the challenges of hot weather affecting vegetation and the importance of community participation in tree care and greenery improvement in the city.
KSRTC is set to launch a circular bus service in Mysuru to connect various landmarks within the city. The new buses will cover important landmarks such as the city bus stand, railway station, and hospitals. Commuters are eager for this service to improve public transportation in the city.
Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has collected a record 46% of property tax in the first month of the 2024-25 financial year. Learn more about the tax collection details and the impact of the 5% rebate offered to taxpayers.
Water level continues to plummet in major reservoirs in the Cauvery basin in Karnataka leading to concerns about the supply of drinking water. Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) reports a significant decrease in water levels at KRS dam. The current water level is at 81ft, well below the maximum level of 124.8ft. With only 11.2 TMC of water available out of a gross capacity of 49.4 TMC, the situation is alarming. Over 977 gram panchayats across the state are facing drinking water problems, leading to the deployment of private borewells and tankers for water supply. Experts express concerns over the lack of favorable rain systems and predict a delayed onset of rain in south Karnataka. The severity of the drought is compared to the situation in 1991, with villages and farmers suffering from acute water scarcity and crop losses.
The Karnataka government has announced a public holiday for government and educational institutions in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts to mourn the death of sitting Chamarajanagar MP V Srinivasa Prasad.