Mysore/Mysuru: The ongoing survey of 131 heritage structures within the limits of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken into account the present condition of 95 heritage buildings and the survey of the remaining 36 will be completed within a month or so. Giving the update on the status to Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra at…
‘Heritage structures can stand for 100 more years’
February 5, 2023Mohan Ramanathan of ‘Noida Twin-Tower Demolition’ fame, bats for the conservation of heritage buildings with the aid of available technology, continuous political will and committed funding. He is also the Founder-Chairman of the Indian Demolition Association (IDA), a first-of-its-kind association which makes it even more interesting to hear him. — Ed On Aug. 28, 2022,…
Restoration of dilapidated heritage buildings in Mysuru: CM non-committal, to see financial status
November 28, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai remained non-committal about the plight of heritage buildings in Mysuru and its city limits and said that he has to see the State’s financial situation and limitations before releasing funds to restore them. Answering questions of reporters at Mysore Airport this morning on his way to Nanjangud to inaugurate a…
Financial crunch to restore heritage buildings: Mayor to lead delegation to CM seeking budget grants
November 5, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will seek special and exclusive funds for the conservation of heritage buildings in city and the Mayor will lead a delegation to CM Basavaraj Bommai. At a meeting convened to discuss the status of the heritage structures at the Old Council Hall in city yesterday, Mayor Shivakumar said, he…
‘Adopt a Heritage Building’ concept
November 4, 2022District Heritage Panel to seek funds from corporates Mysore/Mysuru: The District Heritage and Conservation Committee, which met at the official residence premises of Deputy Commissioner (DC) here last evening, discussed the feasibility of creating a corpus fund for maintenance of heritage buildings in Mysuru. The meeting, which was chaired by DC Dr. K.V. Rajendra, also…
Survey of 131 heritage buildings picks up pace
October 31, 2022Report to be submitted to DC after grading of structures as per norms Mysore/Mysuru: The ongoing survey of 131 heritage structures within the limits of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has gained momentum and it will take one more month to complete the task. A report will be submitted to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra…
Collapse of heritage structures: A wake-up call for Mysureans
October 25, 2022By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist The recent reports about the fate of heritage structures in quick succession come as a shock and bring to focus once again the monumental neglect of the age-old buildings by the authorities concerned in Mysuru. The way they are facing decay and damage may turn Mysuru into a city sans…
Survey begins to grade city’s 131 heritage structures
October 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Facing flak for inaction as many heritage structures of Mysuru are crumbling due to years of neglect and constant excuses of lack of funds for their repairs and restoration, the District Heritage Committee and the Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage are undertaking a survey to grade 131 notified heritage structures within the jurisdiction…
Neglect of heritage structures decried
October 24, 2022Save Mysuru’s Heritage, Save Mysuru’s Pride Over 300 people take part in candlelight protest in front of Fire Brigade Station Memorandum to be submitted to Government seeking Rs. 500 crore grants for heritage conservation Mysore/Mysuru: A candlelight protest was organised at 7 pm yesterday at the Fire Brigade Station in Saraswathipuram to draw the attention…
Echo of Maharani’s Chem-Lab collapse: Protest to save heritage tomorrow
October 22, 2022Conservationists visit Maharani’s College; suggest remedial measures Mysore/Mysuru: Heritage-lovers, conservationists and like-minded people of Mysuru will hold a candle-light vigil and protest at Saraswathipuram Fire Brigade premises tomorrow at 7 pm. The protest is being organised against the apathetic attitude of the State Government, Mysuru District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation in protecting the…
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