Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simmha emphasised the potential use of funds held by the Chamundi Temple Management Committee to revitalise heritage temples facing dilapidation. He regretted that the State Govt. has not taken any step so far to renovate and rejuvenate heritage temples that need urgent restoration. The MP was speaking to reporters during the…
Yuva Nidhi scheme launched in Mysuru
January 12, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra inaugurated the Yuva Nidhi programme at Maharani’s Science College for Women in the city this morning, coinciding with the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. One of the five pre-poll guarantees announced by the Government, the scheme aims to provide financial assistance to unemployed graduates and diploma holders. Under…
Statue installation does not impede traffic movement: DC
January 12, 2024Row over statue at Gun House Circle Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the ongoing controversy over the installation of Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Swamiji’s statue at Gun House Circle in the city, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra emphasised the right to protest for everyone. Responding to questions raised by reporters during his visit to Maharani’s Science College…
DC launches demonstration of EVMs
January 8, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: With the Lok Sabha (LS) polls just a few months away, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra launched a public demonstration on the functioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and VVPAT (Voter-verified Paper Audit Trail) machines, for the benefit of general public, at his Office on Bannur Road in Siddarthanagar here this morning. Speaking…
District In-charge Secretary holds review meeting
January 7, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: District in-charge Secretary Dr. S. Selvakumar has urged the officials of various departments to complete the ongoing development projects in the district within the stipulated time and warned that if the grants sanctioned for projects is misused, disciplinary action will be taken by against officials concerned. Dr. Selvakumar gave this warning at a progress…
Be ready to keep Covid-19 under check: DC
January 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has instructed the Officers of Health and Family Welfare Department to make all preparations to tackle the spread of new COVID-19 variant in the district. Addressing the Health and Family Welfare Department officials at a meeting held at his Office yesterday, DC said “With the rise in COVID…
DC directs to conduct 1,000 COVID-19 tests daily
December 22, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka and Mysuru, health authorities are intensifying efforts to combat the virus. Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra, has mandated the daily conduction of 1,000 COVID-19 tests in the district. Instructions have been issued to test patients with Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI)…
DC visits Bavali check-post amidst new COVID variant scare
December 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the new COVID variant JN.1 causing scare in Kerala, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra visited Bavali check-post along Kerala border on Mysuru-Manandavadi Road last evening and inspected the precautionary measures taken and the checks being done as directed by the Health Department. H.D. Kote Taluk Health Officer (THO) Dr. Ravikumar apprised…
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 scare- No curbs for Christmas, New Year but stay cautious: DC
December 20, 2023Union Health Minister holds meeting with all State Governments; monitors cases uptick Mysore/Mysuru: Even as Karnataka has decided to enhance testing and Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of positive cases in preparation for a potential resurgence of COVID-19, driven by the JN.1 subvariant prevalent in neighbouring Kerala, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has clarified…
Cultural delights to merge with Palace Sound and Light Show
December 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra announced that Police Band performances and cultural programmes will take place in front of the Mysore Palace on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Plans are underway to introduce these events to enhance the overall experience. The Police Band performers will don special uniforms adorned with royal…
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