Poles to be installed at five places in a week Mysore/Mysuru: The works on installing traffic signal lights at 10 Circles and Junctions in the city that had stopped due to fund crunch have resumed last evening, with Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) planning to complete the related works within a fortnight. This action follows a…
Fund Crunch Traffic signal project delayed
February 24, 2024Lapse of funds, additional expenses force MCC to borrow bank loan to salvage project The MCC will procure funds from the banks to install the traffic signals and the process is on. We expect the sanction of money immediately. Five traffic signal lights will be installed in two to three days and five others will…
Move to divert Krishnaraja’s funds to Chamaraja, Narasimharaja?
February 23, 2024MLA T.S. Srivatsa objects to MCC Chief’s letter to divert Rs. 45 crore from BJP Constituency to Congress Constituencies Mysore/Mysuru: In a startling development having far-reaching consequences, it has been brought to light that the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner has requested the Government to allocate the funds earmarked for Krishnaraja Assembly Constituency to be…
State-level Model Vidhana Sabha competition held
February 19, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The first State-level Model Vidhana Sabha and Legislative Drafting Competition, organised by JSS Law College of city, was held at the Conference Hall in Mysuru City Corporation. Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader had formally inaugurated the competition at the venue on Friday evening. About 55 students from over 15 different Law Colleges across the…
MCC Budget focuses on green initiatives
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Regional Commissioner G.C. Prakash, who is also the MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) Administrative Officer, presented a Rs.1,067.06 crore budget of the civic body for the year 2024-25 here yesterday. The budget lays emphasis on green initiatives like disposal of legacy waste, recycling of plastic, installation of solar power panels and Rainwater Harvesting (RWH)…
Signs of trouble: Misaligned signboards on Hunsur Road
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Traffic signboards or signages are essential components of any road infrastructure, serving as vital navigational aids for both tourists and city residents. They convey crucial information to commuters, directing them towards their intended destinations. Recently, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) installed a huge directional signboard along Hunsur Road, positioned after the Aishwarya Petrol Bunk…
Heritage Committee steps in to renovate MCC building
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to safeguard the rich heritage of Mysuru, the District Heritage Committee has decided to conserve the historic Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) building on New Sayyaji Rao Road so that the future generations can continue to appreciate the city’s rich historical tapestry. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is the…
At last, MCC decides to enforce safety measures
February 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: After three tragic deaths caused by the negligent construction of unscientific road humps near the main gate of Manasagangothri on Bogadi Main Road by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials, the MCC has finally taken action to address the situation. This move appears to be an attempt to rectify their previous errors and mitigate further…
Tree crash at Ashokapuram hampers traffic movement
February 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A massive tree obstructed the 13th Cross Road, near the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Women’s Hostel at Ashokapuram in the city, causing significant traffic disruption for more than one hour this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries, loss of life or property damage reported. It was discovered that a few days prior, unidentified…
Revisiting the unscientific humps on Bogadi Road: VC sought, Commissioner ordered, staff implemented
February 10, 2024Now, who should be held accountable for three deaths? Mysore/Mysuru: The heated public discourse surrounding the perceived negligence of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities in installing unscientific speed-breakers near the Main Gate of Manasagangothri, the PG campus of University of Mysore (UoM) on Bogadi Main Road, resulting in the tragic deaths of 3 individuals…
Recent Comments