Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking to put an end to the constraints faced by traders and other business fraternity in getting trade licence from the civic body, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has proposed to issue trade licences online with effect from Apr.1, 2022. While on the one hand several businessmen were tired of making frequent visits to…
On her last day as Mayor… Sunanda Palanetra flags off women-driven garbage collection vehicles
February 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: “In my short tenure as Mayor, I have served to the best of my ability and I am happy with my work,” said Sunanda Palanetra, whose term as Mayor ends today. Addressing a press meet at MCC Office this morning, she listed out the works undertaken during her tenure and also launched two women-driven…
MCC distributes financial assistance cheques to 150 artists
February 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: As a poverty alleviation measure, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) on Monday distributed cheques of Rs. 10,000 each to 150 artists, who are facing financial problems due to job loss or other such reasons, at a programme organised at the MCC premises. Speaking after distributing cheques, Mayor Sunanda Palanetra said that Mysuru is known…
MCC team led by Mayor raids hookah bars in city
February 24, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: A team of officials from Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), led by Mayor Sunanda Palanetra and elected representatives, who conducted surprise raids, on hookah bars violating norms, have issued warning of legal action against them. As decided during the MCC Council Meeting, Mayor Sunanda Palanetra, Dy. Mayor Anwar Baig, former Mayor Ayub Khan, Standing Committee…
Mayoral polls delayed?
February 23, 2022Tenure of Mayor Sunanda Palanetra and Dy. Mayor Anwar Baig ends tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: With just a day left for the completion of the tenure of the incumbent City Mayor Sunanda Palanetra of the BJP, the Mayoral polls to elect the new Mayor and the Deputy Mayor may get delayed as the Government is yet to…
LED streetlights not a bright idea!
February 23, 2022Residents complain of patchy lighting in a project that aims to save money Works now on to fix energy-efficient lights in 12 Wards of MCC Mysore/Mysuru: The new LED street lighting project that is being implemented in city may save money but is not bright and has made the roads dim. There is a lack…
Go Green, Swachh Survekshan initiatives: MCC apathy leaves plants to dry and die
February 17, 2022By M.B. Pavan Murthy Mysore/Mysuru: While the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is propagating greenery every other day, many saplings planted along busy roads at various spots across the city are dying, all due to the lackadaisical attitude of the very people who planted them. Thousands of saplings are planted each year on roadsides and medians…
Heritage style toilet at Town Hall by April end
February 11, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The city will have a heritage toilet by the end of April this year with all the heritage architectural characteristics attached to them. Works are already underway at the Town Hall premises and a firm foundation is being laid for the building. The foundation stone is being laid towards the east of the Town…
MCC collects record Rs. 141.11 cr. property tax
February 9, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Normally, people pay property tax at the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Main and Zonal Offices or at a designated bank branch but the COVID-19 pandemic has put paid to this method for many, forcing them to opt for online payment. Notably, this online system has proved immensely beneficial for the MCC during the last…
Mayoral aspirants eagerly await reservation matrix
February 9, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: With the tenure of current Mayor Sunanda Palanetra set to end on Feb. 24, the aspirants for the next Mayor and Deputy Mayor’s posts are now keenly awaiting the Government’s reservation matrix for the elections. This time, the election is for the fourth term and District Minister S.T. Somashekar, MLAs S.A. Ramdas and L….
Recent Comments