Rs. 9.53 lakh seized at Harohalli check-post Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has suspended an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) for dereliction of duty. The suspended AEE is H.H. Haalappa. He was serving at the VCC Sub-Division and was deputed for election duty and was serving in…
Two-day training workshop for Poll Officers and personnel
March 31, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: A two-day training workshop for Poll Officers and personnel of all Polling Stations coming under 11 Assembly segments of Mysuru district began this morning in city and at the respective taluk headquarters. While the workshop for poll personnel for K.R.Nagar, Nanjangud, Chamundeshwari, Chamaraja and Varuna Assembly segments was held today, the workshop for Periyapatna,…
Vigil at entry points enhanced for voter-inducement materials
March 31, 2024CCTV cameras of check-posts linked to District, Taluk Control Rooms for constant monitoring Mysore/Mysuru: With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in effect following the announcement of Lok Sabha elections on Mar. 16, law enforcement agencies are on high alert, monitoring the movement of cash, liquor, jewellery and other potential inducements aimed at influencing voters….
Prior permission mandatory for any political event
March 31, 2024Family functions, religious ceremonies and weddings exempted from permission Mysore/Mysuru: Due to the current enforcement of the election model code of conduct, political parties are required to obtain prior permission for conducting door-to-door campaigns, political meetings and organising rallies and processions. To streamline this process, the Mysuru District Administration has established a single-window system at…
Cash transfers from single account to multiple accounts under scanner
March 30, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Innovative methods, such as the transfer of funds through the banking system have been identified by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in previous instances, prompting proactive measures to curb the utilisation of black money during elections. In preparation for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, the Income Tax Department is closely monitoring the movement…
LS poll notification issued in Karnataka: Filing of nomination papers for 14 seats begins
March 28, 2024Two candidates file papers for Mysuru-Kodagu seat on first day Mysore/Mysuru: The filing of nomination papers for 14 Lok Sabha (LS) seats including Mysuru-Kodagu and 13 other seats in Southern Karnataka began this morning, with the issuance of poll notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Apart from Mysuru-Kodagu seat, the other LS Constituencies…
Mysuru Dy. Commissioner warns against unauthorised use of river water
March 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the district staring at a drinking water crisis due to poor rainfall, Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra has ordered ban on unauthorised drawing of river water for agricultural and other commercial purposes. The move is aimed at preventing drinking water shortage with the district under the grip of drought. The DC’s order comes…
Sale of liquor banned, jatras and fairs postponed during polls
March 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: To ensure smooth conduct of Lok Sabha polls, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has directed the Mysuru City and Rural Excise Deputy Commissioners to ban sale of liquor from 5 pm on Apr. 24 till Apr. 26 midnight (day of voting) and from the midnight of June 3 till June 4 midnight (day…
DC calls for maximum percentage of voting
March 21, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the LS polls just over a month away, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has emphasised on the need for ethical voting and participation of a large number of voters in the Festival of Democracy. He was speaking at SVEEP (Systematic Voters education and Electoral Participation)…
City Police conduct route march
March 21, 2024Narasimharaja (NR) Police, led by Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra and City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh, conducted a route march on prominent roads in N.R. Mohalla on Tuesday to instil confidence among the public to exercise their franchise without fear in the Lok Sabha polls. The NR Police were accompanied by Para Military…
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