Over 200 students make their own clay idols Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day workshop, organised by the city’s Parisara Balaga, commenced yesterday at the premises of Kukkarahalli Lake and Lalitha Mahal Palace grounds. This workshop has been conducted in collaboration with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB). The aim is…
Commissioner exceeded powers in calling off MCC Council meeting: BJP
September 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: BJP District Spokesman M.A. Mohan has criticised the decision to cancel the last Council meeting of Mayor Shivakumar, whose tenure ended on Sept. 5, 2023, and the justification provided by another former Mayor, Ayub Khan. Speaking at the BJP city unit office, Mohan stated, “According to the Karnataka Municipal Corporations (KMC) Act, the Mayor…
75 heritage buildings in city need urgent repairs
September 8, 2023District Heritage Conservation Sub-Committee completes survey of 131 buildings, records findings By S.T. Ravikumar Mysore/Mysuru: The District Heritage Conservation Sub-Committee has completed the survey of 131 heritage structures within the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) limits. A report containing findings and recommendations will soon be submitted to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra. The DC also…
Thathaiah advocated compulsory education a century ago: MLA Srivatsa
September 8, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA T. S. Srivatsa stated that a century ago, Rajaguru of the Mysore Province Magge Venkatakrishnaiah (Thathaiah), advocated compulsory education. He made these remarks while paying tributes to Thathaiah at the park named after this visionary figure, opposite City Bus Stand on New Sayyaji Rao Road. The occasion marked the 179th birth anniversary…
MCC Officials seize PoP Ganesha idols at Hebbal
September 7, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Health Wing have seized Plaster of Paris (PoP) Ganesha idols at Hebbal in city on Tuesday. The idols were made in violation of ban on making idols using materials considered hazardous to environment. Following complaints from the public about PoP Ganesha idols kept for sale at the…
Mayor’s term ends today but uncertainty continues
September 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As the current Mayor’s term expires today, Sept. 5, there has been no communication from the Government regarding the next steps for the MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) so far. Shivakumar of the BJP was elected as Mayor, with Dr. G. Roopa, also from the BJP, serving as the Deputy Mayor in the last elections….
Mayor has no moral right to question meeting cancellation: Ex-Mayor
September 5, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor and Congress Corporator Ayub Khan has criticised Mayor Shivakumar, stating that he lacks the moral authority to question the MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) Commissioner for the postponement of the MCC Council meeting initially scheduled for Aug. 31. During a press conference held at his office in the MCC premises yesterday, Ayub Khan…
Greater Mysuru plan stalled for political reasons: Simha
September 3, 2023Congress has a historical record of neglecting empowerment of Dalits, Muslims, says MP Mysore/Mysuru: Accusing Congress and Chief Minister Siddharamaiah of obstructing the BJP and JD(S)’s vision for Greater Mysuru, MP Pratap Simha argued that the Congress party has a historical record of neglecting the empowerment of Dalits and Muslims. He highlighted that Dalits have…
Fund crunch hits restoration of Saraswathipuram Fire Station
September 3, 2023A portion of the heritage Fire Brigade building that collapsed four years ago, is yet to be restored. Now, the Archaeology Department has prepared an estimate for Rs. 3.9 crore. Will the restoration works begin? By A. Ganesh At last, it appears that things are falling into place for the restoration of the 120-year-old heritage…
‘Mayor should wage legal battle against MCC Commissioner’
September 2, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Former Mayor B.L. Bhyrappa has advised incumbent Mayor of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Shivakumar to wage a legal battle against the Commissioner of MCC for cancelling the Council Meeting called on Aug. 31, 2023, infringing upon the rights solely vested with him (Mayor). Bhyrappa addressed media persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city yesterday and…
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