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…
Will be rejuvenated soon after the election Mysore/Mysuru: The Dufferin Clock Tower, commonly known as ‘Chikka Gadiyara,’ is a significant historical landmark in Mysuru city, but its allure and importance are waning due to waste dumping and inadequate maintenance. During the era of the Mysore kingdom, rulers were compelled to maintain favourable relations with British…
Mysore/Mysuru: To curb the spread of cholera and other epidemic diseases this summer, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner has issued comprehensive guidelines for hotel and bakery owners, roadside vendors, sellers of beverages and ice-cream within MCC limits, as well as the general public. These guidelines aim to align with government directives and mitigate the…
Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha polls for Mysuru-Kodagu and 13 other Constituencies in the State just 9 days away (Apr. 26), the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials held a meeting with city hoteliers on preventing Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations and electoral malpractices, at the MCC office premises here this morning. Chairing the meeting,…
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