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The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
MCC staff strike work seeking 7th Pay Commission benefits
The employees of the Mysore City Corporation (MCC) on Tuesday held a demonstration on the MCC premises here in support of their demands, mainly the extension of the 7th Pay Commission benefits for the staff and officers of the corporation on par with the other State government staff. Like MCC, other city corporations across the State are also on strike with the same demands. The protesting employees and officers were joined by the pourakarmikas, who demanded the same benefits be extended to the State government employees and the staff of the city corporations. The strike in Mysuru was in response to the call given by the State association of the employees of the city corporations – Karnataka State City Corporation Employees' Associations' Parishat. Besides demanding the benefits as extended to the government employees as per the 7th Pay Commission report, the MCC employees sought Karnataka Government Insurance Department (KGID), Group Insurance Scheme (GIS), and General Provident Fund (GPF) as provided to the State government employees without any modification. They sought the Jyothi Sanjeevani health scheme implemented for the Karnataka State government employees and for the city corporation employees. Stating that the officers and employees of the city corporation were deprived of promotions for many years, they urged the government to consider promotions in various posts. The striking employees sought an amendment to cadre and recruitment rules. The strike affected the services at the zonal offices of the MCC. With the pourakarmikas joining the strike, sanitation work in some parts of the city was also hit. Some employees were said to have joined the strike which was staged in Bengaluru.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Environmental activists disrupt road widening work in Mysuru, seek assurance on tree park
Nearly 200 environmental activists objected to the road widening work initiated by authorities on the Hyder Ali Road in Mysuru, where scores of trees were felled a few months ago resulting in widespread outrage. The activists, who began their demonstration at around 10 a.m. on Thursday, thwarted the road widening works until 3 p.m., and demanded an assurance from the authorities that tree planting would be taken up on the roadside, apart from the establishment of a park comprising 400 trees. Following the opposition, Mysore City Corporation (MCC) officials shared relevant documents and gave a written assurance to the activists that tree replanting on the road would be taken up within six months, according to Kamal Gopinath, president, Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Mysuru. There were activists from nine organisations, including Mr. Gopinath, state president and general secretary of 'Parisarakkagi Naavu' A.T. Ramaswamy and Parashurame Gowda respectively, members of 'Parisara Balaga', Clean Mysore Foundation, and Dalit Panthers Association, among others. The activists also demanded that traffic surveys and analyses, if undertaken for the widening and development of the road, be released. A PUCL release said the authorities have given a written assurance stating that the widening works would be completed within six months, and as many as 150 saplings will be planted on the right and left pathways, apart from the middle meridian of the new road. The widening work is being undertaken at a cost of ₹20 crores, and a sum of ₹50 lakhs has already been released. The MCC team also released the Traffic Survey and Analysis report, which was prepared before the trees were cut down in April. Senior forest department officials who apprised themselves of the demands of the activists, said that land for the proposed tree park was to be identified and provided by the MCC, though the latter claimed that it was the responsibility of the forest department. The activists said they would vigorously pursue the demand for a tree park with the government and the forest department in the days ahead.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Jeevadara blood bank director urges for plastic-free nation
M ysuru: Jeevadara Blood Bank director Girish on Friday called on people to create a plastic-free nation and suggested planting saplings to protect and nurture the environment. He urged the creation of a plastic-free nation and the promotion of environmental protection. He was addressing a gathering during an awareness programme organised as part of World Environment Day at Devaraja Market in the city. The event was organised by Mysore City Corporation, KMPK Charitable Trust and Jeevadara Blood Bank with the theme 'Drop Plastic Bags, Pick Up Cloth Bags'. Girish said when going to shops or markets, people should use eco-friendly bags made of cloth instead of plastic covers. Waste management should start at home by separating wet and dry waste to prevent pollution. "We must remember our responsibility to nurture the plants we grow." He also suggested walking or using bicycles instead of vehicles for nearby places. Former corporator Pramila Bharat highlighted that plastic usage harms the environment. Even educated people use plastic, damaging the environment despite knowing its importance. "Therefore, we must protect the environment and pass it on as a gift to future generations. The slogan 'Grow trees, grow the nation' should become a reality," she said. Free cloth bags were distributed to customers and traders to raise awareness about the hazards of plastic. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
