The Latest Breaking News from MCC

The Spirit of Cricket: hard to define but always whatever we want it to be

Angelo Mathews was entitled to feel aggrieved against Bangladesh but these furious debates can be an enjoyable distraction in a world gone bad

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Angelo Mathews ‘timed out’ | The 10 ways of getting dismissed in cricket

Veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer to be dismissed timed out in ODI cricket. There are 10 ways to be adjudged out in cricket, including bowled, LBW, caught, run out, stumped, hit wicket, hindrance, hit twice, timed out and Mankading.

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

MCC elections will be held soon, says Minister for Urban Development

Mysuru Urban Development Minister B.S. Suresh confirms Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) elections will be held soon, likely delayed by 15-20 days. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued instructions to hold the elections. Notification must be issued 45 days in advance and process will start shortly, not waiting till Lok Sabha elections.…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

MCC honours two of its distinguished alumni for their services in their chosen fields

MCC honours two alumni for their exemplary contributions in their fields. Sashi Kumar, founder of Media Development Foundation, and Ruth Kattumuri, founder of Indian Observatory in the London School of Economics, were recognised with a plaque, medal and citation. Ms. Ruth and Mr. Sashi spoke of the impact of MCC…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Nabi’s nomadic journey from beating Gatting to historic win over England

Veteran has beaten 43 different countries since first being noticed flaying an MCC side to all corners in Mumbai in 2006

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Ensure safety during Dasara celebrations: DC

DC Rajendra directs officers to ensure safety during Mysuru Dasara festivities. He asked CESC to ensure no untoward incidents due to special lighting, and for warehouses storing firecrackers to check safety measures. He urged MCC and other authorities to complete road repairs and clear blocked drains. He also thanked Cycle…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

T.N. seeks special counselling to fill vacant MBBS seats

TN Health Min. urges Union Min. to allow another round of counselling for UG medical seats. 16 seats under all-India quota in govt. med. colleges, 3 in AIIMS Madurai, 50 in deemed univs. & 17 in self-financing med. colleges remain vacant. Classes started, special sessions can accommodate more students.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Services of 172 pourakarmikas regularised

MCC regularised services of 172 pourakarmikas, previously under contract system. Mayor said notification issued, eligible for govt. facilities. Remaining pourakarmikas reserved for Scheduled Tribes, but no one in list, so pending. Workers thanked MCC, felicitated Commissioner.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

MCC to deploy additional pourakarmikas for Dasara

MCC deploys 385 additional pourakarmikas for Dasara to keep city clean. They will be on duty from Oct 14-26, with 95 for major roads, 70 for procession route, 170 for aahara mela. MCC provides equipment, dress, food and vehicles to transport garbage. 170 pourakarmikas services regularised.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Town Hall parking ready for inauguration, says Mayor

Mysuru's Town Hall multi-level parking facility is ready for inauguration. It offers parking space for 600 vehicles and the MCC is waiting for Minister H.C. Mahadevappa to give his time for the inauguration. The MCC also has a proposal to develop a platform for weekend entertainment programmes to promote local…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023