Mysuru: There was space for everyone on the footpath near the ever-busy Sub-Urban Bus Stand in city, except pedestrians. Not anymore, as the Police have now cleared the footpath of all encroachments by street vendors and have set an example to the Mysuru City Corporation that was supposed to do this job. The Police move…
Will the MCC clear other footpath encroachments?
October 27, 2019Mysuru: With the Sub-Urban Bus Stand footpath encroachments cleared by the Police, the question now is will the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) clear other encroached footpaths in city. There are many footpaths which have been encroached by vendors which is a serious issue and the MCC authorities have not bothered to clear them. Vendors rule…
MCC to renew licence of only those shops that sport Kannada Boards
October 26, 2019Mysuru: As part of its plans to promote more usage of Kannada in shops, business establishments and other commercial enterprises, the MCC has decided to renew the licence of only such shops that use Kannada in their business activities. This decision was taken at the District Kannada Jagruthi Committee meeting on full implementation of Kannada…
Mayor announces Rs.50 lakh Grant to every Ward
October 23, 2019Mysuru: In her last Council Meeting, Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath announced a Grant of Rs.50 lakh to every Ward for taking up developmental works. Replying to the members’ demand for at least Rs.85 lakh, the Mayor said that she has announced this amount even though the Commissioner had suggested only Rs.25 lakh. Corporators demand hike in…
After two years… Ring Road Glows
September 25, 2019District Minister Somanna convinces CM to make MUDA and MCC foot electricity bill Mysuru: Night commuters along the Outer Ring Road can now heave a sigh of relief as streetlights along the Outer Ring Road have been switched on after a gap of over two years. Last year, following severe public criticism, the lights were…
Finally, MCC removes waste materials from its basement
September 21, 2019Mysuru: Finally, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has started removing waste items from its cellar and the shifting process started Wednesday evening. The Civic Body was setting a bad example for people by converting its own building basement parking lot into a dumpyard and Star of Mysore had on Sept. 14 published the news under…
MCC to launch e-waste collection drive on Sept. 17
September 15, 2019Mysuru: As part of Bharat Vikas Diwas to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Mysuru City Corporation, Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Department of Education, Let’s Do It! Mysore, GSS Foundation, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Police Department have jointly organised a pilot project to…
MCC turns basement parking into dumpyard
September 14, 2019Crores of rupees spent for a dumpyard in city ! Officers fail to smell the rot right under their nose Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) that gives lofty speeches and spends crores of rupees on waste management, Swachh Bharat and open defecation-free campaign, has to first put its own house in order. It is…
Hellish walk on footpaths
September 13, 2019Hop, skip, jump or dance to navigate across Mysuru’s footpaths and roads Official machinery has no time to repair roads as they are busy in Dasara meetings Mysuru: Amid calls that the Government should first improve road infrastructure before imposing hefty fines for traffic violations, here comes the latest statement from our Deputy Chief Minister…
I don’t want to hear alibis, Somanna tells MCC, CESC officials
September 13, 2019Mysuru: “Most of the city areas including the Central Business District are pitch dark in the absence of streetlights and most of the footpaths have gaping holes waiting to take in victims. I don’t need your stories and excuses. Get on to work immediately.” These were the words of an irritated Mysuru District Minister V….
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