No Police action still, even as Mysore Palace Board writes seven letters to City Police Chief to clear footpath encroachment Mysore/Mysuru: Mysore Palace, the world famous tourist attraction, is grappling with the menace of footpath vendors, who have occupied substantial portion of the footpath in the front, with the authorities concerned lacking in vigour to…
MCC polls soon, says new State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi
July 28, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi has said that the elections will be conducted to all the City Corporations in the State, including Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) soon. Speaking to media persons at the premises of Mysore Bar Association on Saturday, Sangreshi said he assumed the Office as State Election Commissioner on Friday (July 26)….
MCC warns cattle rearers
July 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Ashaad-Ur-Rahman Shariff, in a press release, has warned cattle owners not to let their cattle roam freely in public places and roads. Pointing out stray cattle were hampering smooth flow of traffic and scattering garbage from bins while foraging for food, the MCC Commissioner stated that, though oral instructions…
To demolish or not to demolish Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Building – Be Wise, Demolish
July 25, 2024By Dr. H.S. Sadath Ali Khan, Former Professor, Agriculture Marketing, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad A million dollar question being faced by many intellectuals, politicians, bureaucrats and heritage experts of Mysuru city is whether to demolish or not to demolish Devaraja Market and Lansdowne Buildings, the two most prominent heritage structures located in the heart…
MCC calls tender for drinking water, UGD works planned at Rs. 15 crore
July 24, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has invited tenders for 12 works proposed to be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 15.18 crore in the city. Among the total works, four works will be taken up under 15th Finance Commission grants and eight under MCC funds. MCC has initiated to take up drinking water…
4,000 houses to be allotted in KR Constituency in the next three years: MLA Srivatsa
July 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja (KR) Constituency MLA T.S. Srivatsa has assured to take measures to allot 4,000 houses to houseless in the next three years. He was speaking during a programme organised to symbolically distribute the title deeds, release of rights documents and No Objection Certificates (NOC), to the beneficiaries of Ashraya Houses of KR Constituency —…
MCC starts citywide pruning of trees
July 22, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Following public complaints about dangerously hanging tree branches and weakened, dried-out branches that could fall on unsuspecting motorists, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has commenced a citywide pruning operation this morning. The MCC’s actions come in response to the tragic death of Reginald Platel (67), a resident of Roopanagar in February this year. On…
Implementing National Green Tribunal order: MCC aims to make city plastic-free from Aug. 30
July 18, 2024Zone-3 leads the initiative; 5-kg and 10-kg cloth bags to be distributed by Aug. 15 Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is set to implement the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) orders to ban single-use plastics in Mysuru, starting Aug. 30, 2024. This bold initiative aims to make Mysuru a plastic-free city. Though the plan applies…
Chamundi Hill visitors warned
July 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Despite a ban on single-use plastics within the limits of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), there has been a worrying increase in their usage, especially at religious sites. Devotees visiting Chamundi Hill are urged to refrain from using plastic, particularly during the ongoing Ashada month. This includes a strict prohibition on plastic cups and plates…
Poor lighting at Lava-Kusha Park leaves walkers worried
July 17, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Evening and morning walkers at the Lava-Kusha Park on Lalithadri Road in Kuvempunagar are increasingly worried about the lack of proper lighting facilities. Despite the park being well-maintained over the years through the efforts of walkers, officials and elected representatives, the current inadequate lighting issues are causing significant problems. The park is open to…
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