Mysore/Mysuru: The free breakfast scheme for Pourakarmikas of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has been re-introduced from Oct. 1, marking the beginning of the Swachhata Hi Seva cleaning campaign. Originally introduced in 2017, this ambitious project has faced several challenges, including cancellations, quality concerns and issues related to taste in the past. The Sunday breakfast distribution…
Procession marks World Deaf Day celebrations
September 26, 2023People with hearing disabilities do not need compassion, they need opportunity: Mayor Mysore/Mysuru: “No one asks to be born as deaf. If one sense fails, other senses activate and they do not need compassion, they should be given opportunity,” said Mayor Shivakumar. He was speaking at the World Deaf Day celebration organised by Karnataka State…
Beautification of Circles, kerbs, footpaths to begin next week
September 12, 2023Mayor, Commissioner on inspection rounds Mysore/Mysuru: Putting to rest their differences over the cancellation of the last Council Meeting of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) where the Mayor accused the Commissioner of exceeding his powers and allegedly violating the law, both of them were spotted together this morning on the roads around Mysore Palace, discussing Dasara…
Commissioner exceeded powers in calling off MCC Council meeting: BJP
September 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: BJP District Spokesman M.A. Mohan has criticised the decision to cancel the last Council meeting of Mayor Shivakumar, whose tenure ended on Sept. 5, 2023, and the justification provided by another former Mayor, Ayub Khan. Speaking at the BJP city unit office, Mohan stated, “According to the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (KMC) Act, the Mayor…
Mayor’s term ends today but uncertainty continues
September 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As the current Mayor’s term expires today, Sept. 5, there has been no communication from the Government regarding the next steps for the MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) so far. Shivakumar of the BJP was elected as Mayor, with Dr. G. Roopa, also from the BJP, serving as the Deputy Mayor in the last elections….
Mayor has no moral right to question meeting cancellation: Ex-Mayor
September 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor and Congress Corporator Ayub Khan has criticised Mayor Shivakumar, stating that he lacks the moral authority to question the MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) Commissioner for the postponement of the MCC Council meeting initially scheduled for Aug. 31. During a press conference held at his office in the MCC premises yesterday, Ayub Khan…
Facelift for Mysuru-T. Narasipur, Mysuru-Nanjangud Highways
September 3, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A comprehensive road improvement project is set to transform Mysuru-T. Narasipur and Mysuru-Nanjangud Highways (131-km National Highway 766 from Kollegal-T. Narasipur-Mysuru-Nanjangud-Gundlupet) at an estimated cost of Rs. 127 cr. MP Pratap Simha announced this initiative, which has secured approval from Central Government. Speaking to officials from National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) along with…
Greater Mysuru plan stalled for political reasons: Simha
September 3, 2023Congress has a historical record of neglecting empowerment of Dalits, Muslims, says MP Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing Congress and Chief Minister Siddharamaiah of obstructing the BJP and JD(S)’s vision for Greater Mysuru, MP Pratap Simha argued that the Congress party has a historical record of neglecting the empowerment of Dalits and Muslims. He highlighted that Dalits have…
‘Mayor should wage legal battle against MCC Commissioner’
September 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa has advised incumbent Mayor of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Shivakumar to wage a legal battle against the Commissioner of MCC for cancelling the Council Meeting called on Aug. 31, 2023, infringing upon the rights solely vested with him (Mayor). Bhyrappa addressed media persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city yesterday and…
Commissioner has infringed my rights as Mayor: Shivakumar
August 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mayor Shivakumar has raised objections to the decision of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner, Ashaad-ur-Rahman Shariff, to cancel the scheduled Council meeting for today, Aug. 31 at 11 am. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Greater Mysuru project. The cancellation notice was issued by the Council Secretary in-charge under the…
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