Retro reflective delineators installed on Vishwamanava Double Road, enhancing safety during nighttime Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant effort to promote eco-friendly transportation and prioritise cyclist safety, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has initiated the construction of synthetic cycle tracks at various locations throughout the city. This initiative aims to encourage the use of bicycles, which has…
Two-wheelers, cars encroach dedicated path for cyclists
September 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: While the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has embarked on the construction of dedicated cycle tracks and the installation of ‘retro reflective delineators’ on city roads, these areas have unfortunately become favoured parking spots for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, obstructing the designated cycle paths. B.G. Balaji, a reader of Star of Mysore, has pointed out this…
MCC collects Rs. 135.36 crore Property Tax in 5 months
September 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has achieved significant success in its Property Tax collection, mopping a total revenue of Rs. 135.36 crore. While the annual target for this year stands at Rs. 162 crore, the remaining amount will be collected over following months. This accomplishment represents an 80 percent attainment of the target. The efficient…
MP flags off MCC’s Indian Swachhata League 2.0
September 19, 2023Brand Ambassadors of Swachh Bharat Mission Falkia Khan and Mandya Ramesh take part in cleanliness drive Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Swachh Survekshan-2023, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) launched ‘Indian Swachhata League (ISL) 2.0’ in city on Sept. 17. Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha and Krishnaraja MLA T.S. Srivatsa flagged off the ISL drive near Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple…
Ganesha festival: See mobile immersion tankers in your area
September 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will be stationing mobile tankers at various locations in city for safe immersion of Ganesha idols besides issuing guidelines. Public have been directed to install only clay Ganesha idols in their homes and immerse them at their homes after the festival. There…
No Asst. Commissioners for MCC Zones 3, 8 for over 16 years
September 17, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Currently, two Development Officers have assumed the roles of Zonal Commissioners (Assistant Commissioners) at two Zonal Offices within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC). Typically, the Zonal Commissioners are of the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) grade but here, a lower-rung officer has been given the superior rank. Out of the nine MCC Zonal Offices, the…
MCC raids transport offices, seizes 715 kg banned plastic
September 15, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Officers raided several transport offices at Old Santhepet in the city last evening and seized 715 kg of banned plastic. The raids were conducted on Sun Transport, Vega Transport and Santosh Matha Transport Offices in Old Santhepet, by a team of Officers including Deputy Commissioner of MCC Zone-1 Manjunath Reddy,…
MCC to build shelters for city homeless
September 14, 2023Rapid survey identifies 378 destitutes last night Mysore/Mysuru: While the State Government is actively implementing various schemes aimed at providing shelter to the homeless, a significant number of individuals still lack proper accommodation. For them, the sidewalks and storefronts serve as makeshift shelter at night. In a rapid survey conducted by the Mysuru City Corporation…
Former Mysore Municipal Commissioner S. Swatantra Rao passes away
September 14, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: S. Swatantra Rao (80), an IAS Officer, who had served as the Commissioner of Mysore Municipality (now Mysuru City Corporation) from 1974 to 1976, passed away at his residence in RMV Extension, Bengaluru, on Sept. 11, following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Suguna Rao, daughters Suhasini Dammu, Shanthipriya – Principal Accountant General…
Beautification of Circles, kerbs, footpaths to begin next week
September 12, 2023Mayor, Commissioner on inspection rounds Mysore/Mysuru: Putting to rest their differences over the cancellation of the last Council Meeting of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) where the Mayor accused the Commissioner of exceeding his powers and allegedly violating the law, both of them were spotted together this morning on the roads around Mysore Palace, discussing Dasara…
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