New survey of weak buildings on cards; Similar surveys were done in 2019, 2021 Mysore/Mysuru: Every time a dilapidated building collapses, the authorities of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) wake up and decide to conduct a survey to identify weak structures and issue notices to the owners that they…
Birth or death, no certificates
May 25, 2022Certificate shortage hits MCC, Zonal Offices; supply limited to only one per person per day Mysore/Mysuru: A supply shortage has hit the Birth and Death Certificate issuing offices in the city and as a result, only one certificate — either birth or death — is being issued per person per day. The shortage has affected…
Direct to home piped gas project: MCC seeks Rs. 1.23 crore payment from gas firm
May 24, 2022Company has to pay Rs. 1,857 per metre for roads dug up; 5,000-metre pipeline in first phase Mysore/Mysuru: Despite stiff opposition from a section of elected representatives and Corporators, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has accorded permission to implement the ambitious project of procuring cooking gas through pipelines through Piped Natural Gas (PNG) that was…
V.V. Market Tenants Association blames negligence of MCC for sorry state of heritage structures
May 18, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The city’s Vani Vilas Market Tenants Association has blamed the negligence of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities for the sorry state of heritage structures such as Devaraja Market, Vani Vilas Market and Mandi Market which come under the control of the MCC. In a press release, Association Secretary Shivakumar said that the markets were…
Fate of Devaraja Market, Lansdowne Building: Amicable solution in sight amidst standoff
May 14, 2022Chamaraja MLA, MCC Commissioner call on Pramoda Devi; to re-consult conservationists All decisions on two heritage structures put on hold till expert view is taken Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst a standoff between the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), State Government and the erstwhile Mysore royal family over the fate of Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building, an amicable solution…
City Corporation SDA’s house burgled Rs. 17 lakh-worth jewellery stolen
May 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: An incident of theft at the residence of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Second Division Assistant (SDA) S. Yashodhara has been reported. A resident of Jayalakshmipuram 3rd Stage, Yashodhara and his family members went to their friend’s house at V.V. Mohalla on May 11 at 7.30 pm and when returned to their house at 10.30…
MCC warns against putting up of flex boards in all 65 Wards
May 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Following an outrage over the reappearance of flex boards and banners, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner G. Lakshmikantha Reddy has restricted their use or display in all the 65 Wards of the MCC with immediate effect. These flex banners and posters cause visual pollution and mar the ambience in which they have been installed…
Prepare well to tackle rain damage, DC directs officers
May 7, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: All Departments must gear up to face unseasonal rains and also the regular monsoon as there are indications that the rainy season will start early, said Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. Bagadi Gautham. Chairing a monsoon-preparedness meeting at his office recently, the DC asked District-level officers and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) to be on…
Glaring mismanagement of streetlights in city
May 4, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru city is growing fast and accordingly it is being given a facelift by providing LED light across the city. But the switch boards to switch on and switch off these LED lights are in bad shape and giving an invitation to mishaps. Arrangements have been made in most of the wards to switch…
MCC says goodbye to leased vehicles
May 2, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Traditionally, Municipalities have viewed vehicle leasing less expensive than owning, as the onus of maintaining the vehicles in optimum condition is on the owner. But actually, owning a vehicle and having an exclusive service station saves money. Realising that leased vehicles are far more expensive, the thinking has changed drastically with the Mysuru City…
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