MCC to penalise people who do not dispose of masks in a responsible way Mysore/Mysuru: Wearing a mask is the new normal, but what happens to the one-time use surgical masks? They are discarded on streets, sidewalks, gutters and roads. This habit of throwing masks and gloves along with other trash is a matter of…
Greater Mysuru concept gets new push
September 9, 2020District Minister holds meeting in Bengaluru to discuss proposal to upgrade MCC as Bruhat Mysuru Mahanagara Palike Mysore/Mysuru: Time for Greater Mysuru? With another round of meeting held in the State capital yesterday, the ball seems to have been set in motion to upgrade the existing Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) as Greater Mysuru (Bruhat Mysuru…
MCC plans grandiose ‘Mysuru Habba’ in March 2021
September 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government planning to organise a simple Dasara this year, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has planned to host ‘Mysuru Habba’, a ten-day grandiose event in March 2021 after the pandemic subsides. Speaking to Star of Mysore yesterday, Mayor Tasneem said that the Mysuru Habba will provide the much needed reboot for the…
MCC begins measurement of floor area of Commercial Complexes
September 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) receiving complaints against several owners of Commercial Complexes cheating the civic body by under mentioning the floor area to avoid high taxes in the Self-Assessment Scheme (SAS), the MCC authorities yesterday launched a drive to measure all commercial properties in the city. Following a directive by the MCC…
Kids, fitness enthusiasts happy as parks and playgrounds reopen
September 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) issuing an order to open all the parks and playgrounds with immediate effect in city yesterday, the young and the old, taking safety precaution by wearing face masks, thronged a few parks and playgrounds which were re-opened yesterday. Though MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde has issued the re-opening order…
Parks, playgrounds open: Public can visit Kukkarahalli, Karanji, Lingambudhi Lakes too
September 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing the Union Government’s guidelines of opening up of public places including parks, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has issued an order to open all the parks and playgrounds with immediate effect. In an order issued this morning, MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde has stated that all parks, playgrounds within the MCC limits will be…
Replace defunct streetlights: Former Mayor Ayub Khan
September 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor and Corporator Ayub Khan has urged Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials and elected representatives to replace defunct streetlights in city. The demand comes in the wake of Dasara High Power Committee meeting that will be held in Bengaluru tomorrow, chaired by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning,…
People’s Park Public Library likely to open by month end
September 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The newly-built Public Library at People’s Park in city is likely to be inaugurated by the end of this month. To be ready for inauguration, available furniture is being assembled and the books are being arranged, named and catalogued in the respective shelves. The two-storey library building, constructed at a cost of Rs. 4.99…
MCC proposes to name roads after IFS Officer Manikandan, Ambarish
September 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With a view to pay rich tribute to a senior IFS Officer S. Manikandan who laid down his life while on duty, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is planning to name a road on which the Aranya Bhavan building is located in Ashokapuram in the city, after him. The MCC has also proposed to name…
11-km dedicated cycle lanes in city planned
September 5, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to create infrastructure for cyclists to promote eco-friendly, healthy and cheap means of travel, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has come up with a project to create dedicated cycle pathways and has identified 11-km route in the heart of the city. The pilot project has been prepared in consultation with the…
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