Mysore/Mysuru: Following numerous complaints from shoppers and the general public regarding obstructed walking paths inside the Devaraja Market, which had been encroached upon by vendors, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) initiated an eviction drive this morning to restore clear pathways. During the drive, it became evident that nearly all the shops within the historic market…
Kings of footpaths are encroachers: pedestrians in peril
February 6, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Footpath encroachments in the heart of the city is back to trouble pedestrians. The general public and road users are demanding the authorities to permanently rein in the encroachers along with roadside vendors to address the menace. The footpaths around K.R. Circle extending towards Devaraja Market on Sayyaji Rao Road, Gandhi Square and surroundings…
Stray cattle eat unsold veggies in Devaraja Market; vendors hit
January 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The merchants at Devaraja Market in the city are facing considerable distress due to the ongoing issue of roaming cattle, particularly during the night. The expansive market, which transforms into a haven for these cattle after dark, poses a significant challenge for shopkeepers. Fruits and vegetables, stored by merchants and covered with tarpaulin and…
Demolition of Devaraja Market and Lansdowne buildings: Devaraja Market Tenants condemn former Mayors’ statement
October 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Days after some former Congress Mayors addressed a press meet during which they demanded demolition of over a century old heritage structures in the heart of the city — Devaraja Market and Lansdowne building — the Devaraja Market Tenants Association has strongly condemned the former Mayors’ statement, calling it as both unwarranted and inappropriate….
Demolish Devaraja Market and Lansdowne buildings
October 5, 2023Former Congress Mayors urge State Government Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the predicament among authorities over demolition of the landmark Lansdowne and Devaraja Market buildings continues, several former Congress Mayors of the city have urged the State Government to demolish the over century old dilapidated Devaraja Market and Lansdowne buildings in the heart of the city and…
Why hue and cry for demolition of Devaraja Market?
August 19, 2023By Ravishankar Bale The front page report titled “God Save Devaraja Market” by K.B. Ganapathy, Senior Journalist, was timely and I liked the article because, it was objective and attachment-free, on the pathetic state-of-affairs with the Devaraja Market (Star of Mysore dated Aug. 16, 2023). India is a land of billion people, mostly poor by…
God Save Devaraja Market
August 16, 2023By K.B. Ganapathy, Senior Journalist Mysore/Mysuru: The royal city of Mysuru has many historical and cultural structures that include Palaces and public buildings and also massive ornate royal arches spread all over the city. Unfortunately, due to decades of neglect in maintaining them, either by the PWD or the Department concerned, these heritage structures are…
Demolition of Devaraja Market MGP to exert pressure on Govt. to save structure
August 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Following the recent dismissal by the Karnataka High Court of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition expressing concerns about the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) plan to demolish and reconstruct the 137-year-old Devaraja Market due to its deteriorated condition and to replace it with a new building, the Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) convened a monthly…
High Court quashes PIL against demolition of Devaraja Market
August 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition that raised concerns about Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) plan to demolish and reconstruct the 137-year-old Devaraja Market (built in 1886) due to its deteriorated condition. A Division Bench, headed by Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice M.G.S. Kamal, issued the ruling…
Petitioners to question HC order in Supreme Court
August 10, 2023Expert professionals unavailable for scientific renovation, argues MCC in High Court Mysore/Mysuru: In response to the High Court’s (HC) verdict, Raja Chandra, a petitioner and a member of erstwhile Mysore royal family said, “The verdict contradicts public sentiment and goes against our aim of preserving Mysuru’s traditions by safeguarding the Market’s traditional style. However, despite…
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