Mysuru: With Ashada Friday commencing from June 30 and Chamundi Vardhanthotsava falling on July 16, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep held a meeting of officials at Dasoha Bhavan atop Chamundi Hill here this morning to gear up for the preparations as lakhs of devotees visit the temple atop Chamundi Hill on Ashada Fridays. As usual, private…
Sign boards in front of temples: A commendable decision
May 8, 2017Sir, The decision of the Mysuru district administration to display sign boards in front of temples stating that they are open to all irrespective of race, religion, gender, etc., is commendable [SOM dated May 4]. Paeans of praises should be showered on the district administration for this decision. However, we have to appreciate that India…
MUDA presents Rs. 2.76 cr. surplus Budget
May 6, 2017Mysuru: The Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) presented Rs. 2.76 crore surplus Budget for the financial year 2017-18. MUDA Commissioner Dr. M. Mahesh, presenting the Budget, said that MUDA had expected revenue of Rs. 500 crore during the current fiscal and has estimated the expenditure to be Rs. 497.23 crore. He added that the MUDA…
Mysterious death of city youth in Saudi Arabia: 40 days gone by, body yet to reach city
May 4, 2017Mysuru: A mother’s cry to see the face of her son who died under mysterious circumstances at Dammam in Saudi Arabia is yet to be heard as the body of 27-year-old Shabeer, who died 40 days ago (March 25), has not yet reached the city for the family members to perform the last rites. Deceased…
“Open to All” sign boards must at temples: DC
May 4, 2017Mysuru: Probably listening to the 16th Century saint – poet Bhakta Kanakadasa’s soulful rendering of “Kula Kula Kulavendu Hodedadadiri…” Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep has passed strict instructions that all the temples should carry the sign boards “Open to All,” without discriminating the entry to the temples based on caste, religion or gender. This is a…
Special Heritage Committee Meets
May 4, 2017Care should be taken not to mar the beauty of heritage structures: DC Mysuru: Ample care should be taken while new buildings are being constructed near the heritage structures so that it does not mar the beauty of the heritage structures, said Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep. Speaking to media persons, after chairing a meeting of…
Pune Dermatologists cycle from Mysuru to Bengaluru
May 3, 2017Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep flagged off the ‘Cycle Rally’ to Bengaluru in which 12 Dermatologists from Pune are taking part as part of World Congress of Cosmetology and Dermatology convention to be held in Bengaluru from May 4 to 6. The rally was flagged off at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of…
‘Jana Mana’ prog. on May 13
May 2, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration will be conducting the yearly ‘Jana Mana’ programme to commemorate the completion of 4 years of present State Govt. led by Siddharamaiah, on May 13 at Kalamandira. Similar programmes will be conducted throughout the State on the same day. Speaking during the meeting with various District-level officers at the DC’s office…
Workshop for media fraternity on Child Rights and Child Protection
April 28, 2017Mysuru: Noting that the media (both print and electronic) is one of the key stakeholders and partners in building a pro-child and child-sensitive environment, Deputy Commissioner (DC) D. Randeep stressed on the need for the media to follow ethics while reporting on child abuse and atrocities against children. He was speaking after inaugurating a half-day…
MPs flag off publicity vehicle on State Budget
April 25, 2017Mysuru: A special publicity vehicle aimed at creating awareness about State Budget 2017-18 among people in rural areas of the district was flagged off by MPs Pratap Simha and R. Dhruvanarayan from the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat premises yesterday. The vehicle, bearing the message ‘Jana Para-Jana Priya Budget 2017-18’ (Pro-people and popular Budget), has been readied…
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