Mysore/Mysuru: The first State-level Model Vidhana Sabha and Legislative Drafting Competition, organised by JSS Law College of city, was held at the Conference Hall in Mysuru City Corporation. Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader had formally inaugurated the competition at the venue on Friday evening. About 55 students from over 15 different Law Colleges across the…
MCC Budget focuses on green initiatives
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Regional Commissioner G.C. Prakash, who is also the MCC (Mysuru City Corporation) Administrative Officer, presented a Rs.1,067.06 crore budget of the civic body for the year 2024-25 here yesterday. The budget lays emphasis on green initiatives like disposal of legacy waste, recycling of plastic, installation of solar power panels and Rainwater Harvesting (RWH)…
Signs of trouble: Misaligned signboards on Hunsur Road
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Traffic signboards or signages are essential components of any road infrastructure, serving as vital navigational aids for both tourists and city residents. They convey crucial information to commuters, directing them towards their intended destinations. Recently, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) installed a huge directional signboard along Hunsur Road, positioned after the Aishwarya Petrol Bunk…
Heritage Committee steps in to renovate MCC building
February 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to safeguard the rich heritage of Mysuru, the District Heritage Committee has decided to conserve the historic Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) building on New Sayyaji Rao Road so that the future generations can continue to appreciate the city’s rich historical tapestry. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is the…
At last, MCC decides to enforce safety measures
February 14, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: After three tragic deaths caused by the negligent construction of unscientific road humps near the main gate of Manasagangothri on Bogadi Main Road by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) officials, the MCC has finally taken action to address the situation. This move appears to be an attempt to rectify their previous errors and mitigate further…
Tree crash at Ashokapuram hampers traffic movement
February 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A massive tree obstructed the 13th Cross Road, near the National Institute of Engineering (NIE) Women’s Hostel at Ashokapuram in the city, causing significant traffic disruption for more than one hour this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries, loss of life or property damage reported. It was discovered that a few days prior, unidentified…
Revisiting the unscientific humps on Bogadi Road: VC sought, Commissioner ordered, staff implemented
February 10, 2024Now, who should be held accountable for three deaths? Mysore/Mysuru: The heated public discourse surrounding the perceived negligence of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) authorities in installing unscientific speed-breakers near the Main Gate of Manasagangothri, the PG campus of University of Mysore (UoM) on Bogadi Main Road, resulting in the tragic deaths of 3 individuals…
‘I Love Mysuru’ selfie board in English near Palace removed
February 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: ‘I Love Mysuru,’ a selfie board in English kept at the parking lot near the North Gate of Mysore Palace, that had turned the eyes of pro-Kannada activists red, was removed by Abhaya, emergency rescue team of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) recently. The selfie board had been kept only a few days ago and…
Falling branches & More Shaktimans
February 10, 2024On Tuesday, a man died when a tree branch fell on his head. Even his helmet couldn’t save him. But what could have saved him was probably the timely pruning of the tree. Every year, people die in our city as tree branches fall due to lack of timely pruning. Yet citizens are confused about…
Death by tree fall
February 8, 2024The PWD wanted to fell this tree while widening the road a few years ago. Star of Mysore was also for cutting the tree for widening the road. But some environmentalists objected to it and the tree was saved. Now a precious life is lost. The road was widened haphazardly around the tree making it…
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