Mysuru/Mysore: “There was a target of registering 800 complaints against traders who were found cheating customers in weight. We have reached the target and a total of Rs. 10 lakh fine has been collected from the erring traders,” said Mahadevaswamy, an Officer from the Legal Metrology Department. Speaking at a meeting organised by Mysore Grahakara…
Coffee table book on Kukkarahalli Lake released
January 5, 2020Mysuru: To create an awareness among public on the importance of conserving lakes and environmental protection, a coffee table book Namma Kukkarahalli Kere published by Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) in association with Wild Mysuru was released by students of Environmental School Warden Project of Kautilya Vidyalaya at a programme held on Tuesday at Kukkarahalli Lake…
An apology of a Mini Library inside Siddiqui Nagar Park
November 24, 2019How many more such violations in our city? By Bhamy V. Shenoy and S. Shobana Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has been fighting against violation of Karnataka Parks Act, 1985 ever since its inception. Most visible protests have involved Cheluvamba Park (where it succeeded in demolishing 50 percent of the building to comply with the law),…
Focus on long-term UGD management, MCC told
June 10, 2019Residents having Rainwater Harvesting facility demand concession in property tax Mysuru: Concession must be given in property tax to those property owners who have Rainwater Harvesting facility at their premises. This was demanded by residents at the monthly meeting of Mysore Grahakara Parishat held last evening at Yadavagiri. The meeting was called to discuss the…
‘Set up Ward Committees to respond to common man’s problems’
April 15, 2019Mysuru: Setting up of Ward Committees in city is the best way to respond to common man’s problems, suggested social activist Vidyaranya. He was speaking at the monthly meeting organised by Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) at its office premises in Yadavagiri here yesterday and said that under the Municipal Corporation Act, even though there is…
MGP monthly meeting on Sunday
March 8, 2019Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat’s (MGP) monthly public meeting will be held on Mar. 10 (Sunday) at 4 pm at its office, 6/1, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri. The meeting will focus on issues (garbage collection, stray animals, cleanliness in hotels, etc.) connected with the Health Department of Mysuru City Corporation. Dr. D.G. Nagaraju, Health Officer, MCC will…
Environmental School Warden Programme
December 17, 2018Mysuru: Kautilya Vidyalaya and Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will be launching an Environmental School Warden Programme (ESWP) at Kautilya Vidyalaya in Dattagalli here tomorrow (Dec. 18) at 10 am. MGP has suggested this novel programme to get school and college students involved in keeping Mysuru green and clean. MGP volunteers had interacted at five schools…
MGP Monthly Meeting with DCP (Crime and Traffic)
December 4, 2018Mysuru: The Monthly Public Meeting of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will be held on Sunday (Dec. 9) at 4 pm at its Office, 6/1, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri. Dr. Vikram V. Amathe, DCP (Crime and Traffic), will interact with the public. Those interested may send their questions on issues concerning traffic to: [email protected] before Dec.7 to…
MGP hosts interaction with Bharat Petroleum official
August 13, 2018Mysuru: Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) had organised an interaction with Mahendra Dongre, Senior Marketing Manager (LPG), Bharat Petroleum Corporation at its premises in Yadavagiri here yesterday. Dongre said that domestic LPG refill cylinders could be booked online through the concerned oil company website and payment made too which would provide a rebate of 5% for…
‘Only educated class can bring change in civic governance’
July 17, 2018Mysuru: The second meeting “Responsibility of common people in democracy” to promote active participation by the educated and professionals in the electoral process was held at the office of Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) in Yadavagiri here last evening. The meeting gains significance as the election to the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is scheduled to be…
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