Mysore/Mysuru: The pure drinking water unit at Gangotri HUDCO Layout, which has become non-functional for the past 20 days, has severely inconvenienced the residents. The drinking water unit was set up at 8th Cross of Gangotri Layout at a cost of Rs.10 lakh under the Local MLA Grant in 2017-18. But the unit became non-functional…
Chaiwalas asked to shut shop until further orders
July 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has ordered the closure of tea stalls in Mysuru due to Coronavirus scare. The MCC has taken this decision as many people were seen standing in front of tea stalls in violation of COVID-19 protocols. The order to this effect was issued by MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde yesterday. As…
Amid COVID-19 pandemic Mysuru City Corporation records Rs.41 crore property tax collection
July 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Despite the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has recorded property tax collection of Rs.41 crore so far. As is the practise followed in the past several years, the MCC has given a 5 percent rebate in tax to property owners who pay their annual tax by July 31….
When will this crater-like pothole in Yadavagiri be repaired?
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: This huge crater-like pothole on Joy Ice Cream Road and Sankalp Central Park junction in Yadavagiri has become a nightmare to motorists especially two-wheeler riders since more than a year. This pothole has resulted in many accidents with a few two-wheeler riders sustaining serious injuries. Though this is a busy road which connects many…
City Law Courts and MCC Main Office resume functioning
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Main Office on Sayyaji Rao Road in city, which was shut last week after an employee attached to the health section tested positive for COVID-19, resumed functioning from Monday. Likewise, the District Law Court and the Court at Malalavadi (behind Apollo Hospital) too, which were shut last week after…
COVID: Calling volunteers for door-to-door survey
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In view of increase in Covid-19 cases in city, the District Administration has invited interested students, NSS volunteers and others to come forward and participate in door-to-door survey for about a week in all 65 Wards. Interested volunteers have been requested to register by calling Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Control Room Ph: 0821-2418800, 2440890…
Mysuru City Corporation to develop four parks
July 13, 2020Rs. 25 lakh to be utilised for the purpose Mysore/Mysuru: Four parks in Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits, which are filled with weeds and not properly maintained, will be developed by the MCC. Out of Rs. 75 lakh grant given for the development of roads, drains and parks in MCC Ward No. 21, Rs. 25…
Road Humps and Potholes: A Nightmare for Motorists
July 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Unscientific humps, especially those on poor lit roads, cause fatal accidents. Two-wheeler riders are most prone to such fatality. Many two-wheeler accidents, injuries and deaths in city are caused by badly built road humps. Added to this, the rainy season has created a number of craters and gaping holes in these poor quality roads….
Clean and green waste management at Yadavagiri Sankalp Central Park
July 11, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Across Mysuru, apartments have been popping up like mushrooms over the years. This poses several challenges to the city, including waste management. Though the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has introduced many rules that require apartments to manage their own waste, not all apartments follow these. However, the solution could be quite simple if segregation…
Care centres being readied for COVID-19 infected MCC employees
July 10, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Days after a Health Section employee tested positive for the deadly COVID-19, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is gearing up for establishing a special care centre for its employees as five of its staff, including a Health Inspector and a case worker, have tested positive. The MCC is also awaiting the Lab reports of…
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