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Shivakumar Urges PM Modi: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar urges PM Narendra Modi to be large-hearted and help build Karnataka and a strong India during Mysuru event.

Following good rainfall in Wayanad, the Kabini reservoir in the Cauvery basin in H D Kote taluk of Mysuru district continued to receive heavy inflow.

Cauvery water: Reservoirs across the Cauvery basin are only 61% full after deficient monsoon rains, with storage 33% lower than last year despite improved inflows into KRS, Kabini, Hemavathi and Harangi dams. Flood alerts remain in place.

Tourism safety: Mysuru district has ordered the closure of unregistered homestays after the Kodagu tourist attack. Officials are inspecting properties for SOP compliance, CCTV, guest verification and police clearance to improve visitor safety.

Mysuru Dasara: Experts warn that loud, prolonged concerts at Mysuru Palace could stress elephants, disrupt sleep and behaviour, and affect the heritage structure. They urge officials to regulate sound levels and concert duration during Dasara events.

Elephant conservation: Karnataka has launched awareness, outreach and habitat protection drives across 20 human-elephant conflict hotspots. The Forest Department will focus on corridors, community safety, education, monitoring and coexistence.

Karnataka observes bandh in Mysuru over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu. Pro-Kannada groups protest, but KSRTC buses run, shops stay open. Farmers demand Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects amid Cauvery crisis.

Mysuru Zilla Panchayat is all set to hoist tricolour flags on the banks of 85 ponds-Amrit Sarovars in Mysuru district, rejuvenated by around 2125 people under MGNREGA on Independence day. With this, amid deficit rainfall, they plan to create awareness on drought management, water conservation by individuals and communities.

Mysore City Corporation has set a model by coming up with a 'Sustainable Waste Management System' and a permanent 'Garbage Vulnerable Point Management System'.For this, they have integrated technology, staff commitment and accountability, citizen participation and behaviour, source segregation and enforcement to make Mysuru cleaner and more sustainable.

Forest Department: Greens in Mysuru want tree clearance rules changed so permits are sought before road projects are designed. They say early expert input can help NHAI and PWD redesign projects, save trees and reduce environmental damage.