Mayor, team discuss replicating Indore model; Fund crunch to be a major roadblock Mysore/Mysuru: A delegation of 48 members from the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) consisting of the Mayor and Corporators and select officers recently embarked on a comprehensive cleanliness study tour of Indore. During their visit, the team extensively explored the solid waste management…
MDJA’s appeal to MCC
June 29, 2023Extend health fund benefit for family members of journalists Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysore District Journalists Association (MDJA) has appealed the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to extend the Rs. 50 lakh health fund now available to MDJA journalist-members, to their family members also. The MDJA submitted a memorandum in this regard to Mayor Shivakumar, MCC Commissioner G….
MCC forms nine teams to handle rain-related woes
June 25, 2023Supervising officers and teams in each Ward; Nodal Officers for better coordination Mysore/Mysuru: With the monsoon expected to arrive in city within a couple of days, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has taken proactive measures by forming nine teams to assist the public who may be affected by the rain. Some parts of the city…
As Robot fails, MCC pins hopes on ‘Super Sucker Machines’
June 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the failure of Bandicoot Robot to deliver on expected lines, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) will be soon having Super Sucker Machines to address Underground Drainage (UGD) related complaints efficiently. Mayor Shivakumar said, “There are several UGD related complaints in city and with the addition of Super Sucker Machines, 80 percent of the complaints…
Toilet plan near Ramaswamy Circle goes in vain again, raising a stink
June 25, 2023For the 10th time, MCC’s order to build a public toilet near Ramaswamy Circle is cancelled Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru that is called by sobriquets like ‘Heritage City’ and ‘Cultural City’ is also a ‘Clean City’ for securing top slots in the rankings conducted under Swachh Survekshan every year. But when it comes to basic amenities, there…
Threat to public safety
June 25, 2023With monsoon fast approaching, leaning electricity poles pose a grave danger to commuters Mysore/Mysuru: There are several dangerously leaning electric poles within Mysuru city and these poles have been in this leaning state for quite some time. With the fast-approaching monsoon season, these poles have become even more hazardous, as the potential for live wires…
MCC team studies Indore’s cleanest city best practices
June 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The 48-member team from MCC that left for Indore to study that city’s sanitation model and solid waste management techniques is conducting site visits there to understand the best practices to be implemented in Mysuru. The team, led by Mayor Shivakumar, is specially focussing on the cleanliness quotient of Indore that has successfully managed…
Mysuru’s first Botanical Garden with rare plants smells of sewage
June 21, 2023Horticulture Department writes multiple letters to MCC, MUDA, Forest Department; relief not in sight By M.T. Yogesh Kumar The Mysuru city’s first Botanical Garden, which was intended to join the long list of existing natural water bodies, parks, boulevards and green canopies is in danger of turning into a neglected place. Sewage water is entering…
Jodi Tenginamara Road in Bannimantap cries for immediate attention
June 20, 2023Residents urge authorities concerned to make spot visit to know the problems Mysore/Mysuru: The Jodi Tenginamara Road in Bannimantap is in a pathetic state and when the repair works of this road will be taken up is a million dollar question. This road, from Highway Circle till JSS Medical College Hostel is filled with potholes….
MCC plans instalment scheme to regularise illegal water meters
June 19, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Aiming to bring over 35,000 illegal water connections into the tax- paying net, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has floated an instalment scheme where house owners can pay only a part of the deposit amount and pay the rest in the monthly water bills. The illegal water connections, especially in over 60 revenue layouts,…
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