Mysore/Mysuru: With Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) coming under severe criticism from the general public for not clearing footpath encroachments, the officials attached to MCC conducted a footpath clearing drive on Chamaraja Double Road on May 6. The officials, led by MCC Environment Officer Mythri and Health Inspector Raju, who arrived at the Chamaraja Double Road,…
Mysore/Mysuru: Abhaya, the emergency rescue squad of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is down by shortfalls, triggering the inevitability to address them urgently, with the onset of rainy season posing a greater challenge. Currently, Abhaya squad, comprising 3 teams, works in 3 shifts attending to the calls 24×7, but still the incapacitated squad is unable to…
Mysore/Mysuru: Crematoriums, often referred to as Muktidhamas, are considered sacred spaces for performing the last rites where the loved ones of the dead person bid the final farewell. However, when neglected, these places can become harrowing experiences for grieving families. One such crematorium facing neglect is the ‘Hi-Tech Crematorium – Muktidhama’ situated in Vijayanagar 4th…
Fallen trees, debris pose hazards for pedestrians, motorists on many streets Mysore/Mysuru: Despite three days having passed since gusty winds and heavy rains caused significant damage, the authorities from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Forest Department have yet to address the aftermath. Fallen trees and branches remain uncleared, and damaged electric poles have…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) has resolved to urge the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner to establish Ward Committees in 10 Wards, consisting of local residents, as a pilot initiative. This decision was reached at the monthly general meeting of the MGP, held at their office on Vivekananda Road in Yadavagiri on Sunday. Addressing…
Rains expected till May 8 Mysore/Mysuru: Following the trail of damages caused by heavy rain and wind that hit the city on Friday, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken up restoration works on a war-footing, by deploying its Abhaya, emergency rescue teams. MCC Commissioner Dr. N.N. Madhu told Star of Mysore that “A total of…
Mysore/Mysuru: Heavy rains, accompanied by gusty winds, lashed several parts of the city and district yesterday evening bringing respite from the soaring heat that had triggered health concerns among people. Following the heavy wind, trees were uprooted and electric poles came crashing down with vehicles passing on the road caught entwined in the snapped cables…
Mysore/Mysuru: With the deadline for 5 percent rebate on property tax having ended on Apr. 30, former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa has urged the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to extend the rebate period by one more month as many people could not utilise the facility due to technical glitches and absence of officials owing to Lok…
Auto tippers deployed to collect waste play pre-recorded jingles in Kannada; innovative way to save water amidst sweltering heat Mysore/Mysuru: With the sweltering heat posing a threat to drinking water supply network, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken to jingles to disseminate message in Kannada on ‘Limited Use of Water Without Wasting Water Considered as…
Precious water going down the drain Mysore/Mysuru: Even as people in Mysuru and surrounding places face drinking water problems, a few people are wasting precious water despite authorities time and again requesting the residents to use water judiciously. Incidents of people wasting gallons of water in the name of watering the plants in the garden…
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