Minister Byrathi Suresh says all heritage buildings belonging to Government which are structurally weak to be razed & re-built Mysuru: Amid the raging debate over the fate of heritage buildings in the city, with the erstwhile Royal Family of Mysore and heritage experts divided in their opinion, the State Government seems to have made its…
Mysuru: Even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issued directions to the officials to demolish and rebuild the century-old dilapidated Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building after clearing all legal disputes, traders and shop tenants have strongly advocated for the preservation of the heritage buildings, emphasising repair over demolition. Recently, Siddaramaiah convened a meeting with Mysuru region elected…
Supreme Court case likely to impede Cabinet approval for DPR Archaeological Survey of India, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage now parties to petition Mysuru: While the Urban Development Department prepares to present the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the long-pending demolition and reconstruction of the Lansdowne Building and Devaraja Market to the…
Mysuru: The long-pending demand for demolition and reconstruction of Lansdowne Building opposite City Bus Stand and Devaraja Market in the city, has gained traction with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) submitting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) in this regard to Urban Development Department (UDD), to present the same before the next Cabinet meeting. The discussions…
Mysuru: The markets in the city were chock-a-block with the people shopping for Gowri-Ganesha festival, yesterday. The Gowri festival is being celebrated today, while Ganesha festival is scheduled for tomorrow (Sept. 7). Devaraja Market and the area around Small Clock Tower on Sayyaji Rao Road, Vani Vilas Market at Agrahara, vegetable market on M.G. Road,…
By Dr. H.S. Sadath Ali Khan, Former Professor, Agriculture Marketing, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad A million dollar question being faced by many intellectuals, politicians, bureaucrats and heritage experts of Mysuru city is whether to demolish or not to demolish Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Buildings, the two most prominent heritage structures located in the heart…
By Girija Madhavan Childhood memories come in a burnished patina, retaining old flavours and excitement. My memories of Mysore city, the arterial Sayyaji Rao Road and Devaraja Market, date back to 1942 when I was four years old. They have remained familiar landmarks through the years, into the middle and now, old age. Sadly the…
Questions competence of committee that suggested demolition of these heritage structures Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar has reiterated his commitment to conserving the historic Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building in the city. He expressed concerns about the expert committee report recommending the demolition of these two heritage structures. Speaking to reporters after inspecting…
Mysore/Mysuru: The shop-keepers, who have been rented out shops in Devaraja Market on Sayyaji Rao road in the city, have written to the Law Minister, Chief Secretary of Government and Deputy Commissioner, raining complaints against the style of functioning of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner and demanding replacement for the Officer. They have urged the…
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer highlights tourism, heritage, infrastructure; calls for co-operation in development Mysore/Mysuru: In his first interaction with media after he won Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha Constituency by a huge margin, MP-Elect Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that there is no need to demolish and reconstruct Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building. Rather, efforts must be made…
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