Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy announced that the Mysuru district will mark International Day of Democracy on Sept. 15 by forming a 60-kilometre-long human chain. Speaking at a preliminary meeting at the Zilla Panchayat Hall, he emphasised the event’s theme: ‘Human chain in Karnataka for democracy.’ The human chain will be created from 8.30…
‘Swadesh Darshan 2.0: Focus on glory, history of Mysuru’
September 1, 2024DC Lakshmikanth Reddy highlights key aspects to be covered in second phase of DPR for converting old DC’s Office into a Museum Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has instructed the officers to focus on promoting the rich tradition and history associated with Mysuru to give a fillip to tourism, while preparing the Detailed Project…
District in-Charge Secretary asks officials to conduct periodical check of drinking water
August 28, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: District in-Charge Secretary Dr. S. Selvakumar directed the officials to conduct a periodical quality check of drinking water and supply water after only if it is found fit for drinking. He was speaking after presiding over a Progress Review Meeting at Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Hall here on Monday. Pointing out that there is no…
Gowri-Ganesha Festival – No place for Plaster of Paris idols: DC
August 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines for the public to follow during the Gowri-Ganesha festival, which will be celebrated on Sept. 6 and 7 in the district. Key among these guidelines is the immediate crackdown on individuals and organisations involved in the production and sale of Plaster…
Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Organisations hold candle light march in city
August 18, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly condemning the brutal rape and murder of a Medical student at Kolkata, the Karnataka Rajya Mahila Dourjanya Virodhi Okkoota, in association with PUCL, Samata Vedike and other organisations, staged a candle light demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust opposite the city Law Courts complex here last evening. The protesters who held placards,…
Hoteliers, MCCI push for 1 am deadline
August 16, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association has called for swift implementation of the Government’s directive to extend operating hours for hotels and commercial businesses in the city until 1 am. The Association met Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, urging that the extension, outlined in Section 269 of the 2024-25 State Budget speech, be enforced without…
Freedom fighters feted
August 14, 2024The District Administration recently felicitated three freedom fighters at their residences in city ahead of 78th Independence Day celebrations. Following directions from Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, Tahsildar Mahesh Kumar visited the houses of freedom fighters Y.C. Revanna in Bogadi, M. Somashekaraiah in Saraswathipuram and Gopala Iyengar in K.R. Mohalla and felicitated them. Additional…
Steps to rehabilitate manual scavengers: DC
August 11, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy has said that the practice of manual scavenging is prohibited and manual scavengers have been rehabilitated. However, the process of issuing title deeds related to sites allotted to such beneficiaries is pending and the officials concerned must identify places to provide due facilities to them. He was presiding over…
DC reviews cases booked under KPMEA
August 1, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy chaired a review meeting of Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Authority (KPMEA), at the meeting hall of District Health and Family Welfare Office in the city recently. DC Lakshmikanth Reddy, who went through the inspection reports related to 28 cases booked under KPME Act, noted that, 15 institutions have been…
Dasara-2024 from Oct. 3 to Oct. 12: DC chairs preliminary meeting
July 23, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Ahead of Naada Habba Mysuru Dasara-2024, Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy chaired a preliminary meeting of District-level Officers at his Office in Siddarthanagar today. Dasara is scheduled to begin with the puja atop Chamundi Hill on Oct. 3 and culminate with Jumboo Savari on Vijayadashami Day on Oct. 12. Today’s meeting was the…
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