Tender for Rs. 59 crore project awarded to Andhra Pradesh firm Mysore/Mysuru: An estimated seven lakh tonnes of legacy waste, left undisposed at Sewage Farm in Vidyaranyapuram for the past 20 years, will finally be cleared starting June 9. The accumulated waste has been causing significant distress to residents grappling with the foul smell emanating…
Two-year-deadline to clear waste: MLA
May 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa told Star of Mysore that the Andhra Pradesh-based firm, which has been awarded the tender for clearing the legacy waste, has been given a two-year deadline. “The company will establish a segregation and cleaning plant in Sewage Farm premises at Vidyaranyapuram and commence segregation and cleaning of solid waste. The…
216.23 acres of Lingambudhi Lake Plantation Area marked for Reserved Forest
May 23, 2024No objections filed so far, with period of notice inviting objections if any, ending on June 15 Mysore/Mysuru: If all goes according to the plan, the growing Mysuru will be getting yet another Reserved Forest, that plays a major role in taking up conservation activities of flora and fauna along with different species of birds…
Disburse drought relief money without delay: Chief Minister
May 23, 2024Siddaramaiah chairs drought relief review meeting with DCs, officers through video-conferencing Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued an ultimatum to bureaucrats across the State urging them to expedite drought relief works and ensure no delay in fund disbursal. During a drought relief review meeting held via video-conferencing from Bengaluru this morning, the CM, who is scheduled…
Officers must ensure water sources are clean, safe: DC
May 23, 2024Complaints on water quality? Call Helpline 0821-2526355 or 1077 Mysore/Mysuru: Following the death of a 22-year-old youth after consuming contaminated water in K. Salundi village near Mysuru, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has directed officers of key departments to take immediate measures to address the contamination of drinking water sources. He also emphasised the…
District Administration Advisory: Drink boiled water, avoid street food
May 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Amid pre-monsoon rains and water shortages in some areas, cholera has been detected within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits. While the city civic body and the Mysuru District Administration have not yet declared a cholera outbreak, they have issued advisories on preventive measures, as stomach ailments are rising. The public has been advised…
VC canal works unscientific: BJP Raitha Morcha delegation
May 23, 2024Pandavapura: A delegation of BJP Raitha Morcha inspected the ongoing works of Visvesvaraya Canal (VC) from the North Bank of the canal to Pandavapura on Tuesday. Dr. Naveen Kumar, State General Secretary of the Morcha, who inspected the canal along with Mandya BJP District Unit President Ashok S.D. Jayaram and other leaders, said: “Works are…
‘Mango and Jackfruit’ Mela in city from tomorrow
May 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mango, the King of Fruits, is all set to beckon the fruit lovers with the Department of Horticulture hosting ‘Mango and Jackfruit Mela’ at Kuppanna Park near Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Circle (Hardinge Circle) in city from tomorrow (May 24) till May 26. This was informed to the media persons by Deputy Director of Horticulture Department…
Dr. Ambedkar accepted Buddhism at a critical time: Prof. D.A. Shankar
May 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “Dr. B.R. Ambedkar accepted Buddhism at a time when Buddhism was on the downslide due to political, social and other reasons and strengthened the religion,” said former Head of the Department of English, University of Mysore (UoM), Prof. D.A. Shankar. He was delivering a lecture on the topic “Dhammapada: Jaagatika Anivarya” (Dhammapada: Global Imperative)…
24×7 Control Rooms set up to address drinking water issues
May 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A 24×7 control rooms have been established in Mysuru District and Taluk Panchayat offices to register complaints regarding contaminated drinking water supply in rural areas due to heavy rains or floods. These control rooms will also handle cases of vomiting and diarrhoea caused by the consumption of contaminated water. Residents can register complaints by…
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