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…
City markets buzz with festival shoppers
September 6, 2024Mysuru: 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,…
To demolish or not to demolish Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building – Be Wise, Demolish
July 25, 2024By 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…
A Fading Memory: Devaraja Market – The Heart Of Mysore
July 24, 2024By 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…
Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building will be conserved: MP
July 14, 2024Questions 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…
Devaraja Market tenants allege harassment by MCC Commissioner
July 13, 2024Mysore/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…
Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building Demolition not a Solution
June 13, 2024Mysuru-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…
Residents, hoteliers feel the pinch as veggie prices soar
June 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: After a hiatus of a few months, the prices of vegetables, green leaves and grains have gone up, burning a hole in the pockets of the common man. The prices of essential items in city markets, notably Devaraja Market, Vani Vilasa Market, and the vegetable market on Mahatma Gandhi Road, have left bulk buyers…
Devaraja Market & Lansdowne Building
May 25, 2024No decision yet at Govt. level, says Heritage Commissioner Mysore/Mysuru: The dilapidated state of Devaraja Market and the Lansdowne Building, which collapsed, raises concerns, yet they are not included in the list of 11 heritage buildings requiring urgent repairs provided by the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage. Heritage Commissioner A. Devaraju explained that the…
MCC raids shops selling, storing banned plastics
May 15, 2024Seizes 200 kg plastic items; Collects Rs. 38,100 fine Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials, who raided eight shops in Shivarampet and Devaraja Market, have seized a total of 200 kgs of banned plastic items besides collecting a total fine of Rs. 38,100 from the shopkeepers. Following information that a few shops in Shivarampet…
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