By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem I ask this question simply out of frustration that overcomes me when I see how neglected our city is across its entire length and breadth these days. Our roads are in their most miserable state ever. Over the years that have gone by, before every Dasara, we used to see…
Corporator to stage protest tomorrow against footpath encroachments
November 4, 2019Mysuru: Corporator K.V. Sridhar has urged the MCC to clear footpath encroachments on all roads in city failing which he along with other organisations would stage a protest in front of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) tomorrow. Addressing a press meet at Patrakarthara Bhavan here on Saturday, Sridhar said that he along with Pedestrians Welfare Committee…
An apology of a Fence
November 4, 2019Mysuru’s heritage properties are victimised by modern expansion, official apathy, lack of concern and a total lack of knowledge about the structures built by the erstwhile Wadiyars. These properties are, however, crucial in helping Mysureans to connect with their past. While the heritage structures that dot the city get some attention, the least attention is…
Mayor disappointed over Rajyotsava being limited to publicity
November 2, 2019SOM photographer Lakshminarayana Yadav among Dist. Awardees Mysuru: Expressing disappointment that Kannada Rajyotsava celebration is limited to publicity, Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath batted for a more purposeful and sustained celebrations for the cause of Kannada land and language. She was speaking after presenting District Kannada Rajyotsava Awards to achievers from various fields at a ceremony jointly…
Animal Homelessness: Stray animals rule the roads, ‘dog’ MCC
November 2, 2019Laws to control stray dog and cattle menace do not have teeth By S. Kenneth Shishir [Pics. by M.N. Lakshminarayana Yadav] Domesticated animals depend on humans for their everyday needs — food, water, shelter, veterinary care, love and more. Yet thousands of animals across city have no guardians to care for them, let alone a…
MCC Health Inspector assaulted while seizing banned plastic
October 30, 2019Mysuru: A MCC Health Inspector, who was carrying out raids and seizing the banned plastic glasses and carry bags, was assaulted by the staff of a Pansari Shop in Ward No. 26 on Friday last. The MCC Health Inspector, who was assaulted, is Ashwath. On Oct.25 at about 8.30 am, Ashwath and staff were conducting…
Drones take to skies to map land ownership
October 21, 2019Mysureans will get geo-referenced land ownership documents in three years Bengaluru/ Mysuru: Mapping land boundaries is an important way to boost economic growth and development. It contributes towards better security of land ownership, allows land owners to get bank loans and enables Governments to tax owners correctly. Most importantly it will detect encroachers. In over…
Mysuru city turns Crater Capital with deplorable roads
October 21, 2019Mysuru: At a time when Swachh Survekshan, which ranks cities based on cleanliness, is just three months away and a time when the civic agencies and District Administration want to reclaim the ‘Cleanest City’ tag that was awarded to the Heritage City in the first two editions of the Survekshan, scores of roads are riddled…
Activist alleges scam in water tankers contract of VVWW
October 13, 2019Mysuru: Even as the authorities are making all efforts to ensure uninterrupted water supplies to all parts of the city, a city resident who smelt a scam in the engagement of water tankers, has lodged a complaint with the MCC Commissioner seeking a probe into the issue. R. Raghu, a resident and activist of Yadavagiri,…
Cleaning drive begins after Jamboree
October 9, 2019Mysuru: A day after a successful Jumboo Savari, Pourakarmikas swung into action as early as 7 am today to clear garbage and waste littered on the procession route and the roads of Raja Marga and surrounding areas. Pourakarmikas were seen clearing fruit juice sachets, plastic, chappals, sugarcane leftovers and other waste at the Chamaraja Wadiyar…
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