Check-post opened at entrance of Bus Stand for the first time Mysore/Mysuru: With less than a month left for Assembly elections on May 10, the officers on the duty to implement the norms related to Model Code of Conduct have intensified inspection at 22 check-posts in and around the city. In a first-of-its-kind, a check-post…
Intensify inspection at check-posts: DC
April 11, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. V. Rajendra has instructed the Officers to intensify inspection at the check-posts opened to check election related irregularities if any, ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections on May 10 in the State. Addressing the meeting of officers deputed on election duty, at his office yesterday, Deputy Commissioner Rajendra said ‘Compulsorily…
Periyapatna: Difficult guessing game this Assembly election
April 11, 2023By Mohan Kayaka Periyapatna is known for its excellent-grade tobacco leaves and is popular for its cultivation. In terms of elections, the Periyapatna Assembly Constituency always attracts attention due to the head-to-head contests between candidates from Congress and Janata Parivar. As the voting day for the upcoming elections draws closer, curiosity and excitement are on…
Over 5,000 young voters to be included in electoral rolls
April 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the cut-off date for completion of 18 years from Jan. 1, 2023, to Apr. 1, 2023, for the first time aimed at increasing the participation of the larger population in the electoral/voting process. As a result, over 5,000 young voters in the Mysuru district who attain…
Voter ID cards get a colourful makeover
April 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: You can now carry a colourful voter identity card (Electoral Photo Identity Card – EPIC) in your wallet — instead of the old, black and white cards — as all the new electors are now being issued smart plastic cards, similar to their sleek PAN card and Driving Licence. Marking an end to the…
Training for polling officers on Apr. 22 and 23: DC
April 10, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra, who is also the District Electoral Officer, has said that the first phase training for officials deputed on polling duty for the ensuing May 10 Assembly Elections will be held on Apr. 22 and 23. Addressing a meeting of randomisation officers at his Office this morning, the…
Tribal-friendly leader for forest-dominated H.D. Kote
April 10, 2023By Mohan Kayaka The H.D. Kote Constituency, which has the largest forested area among all 11 Assembly segments in the Mysuru district, is expected to witness a keen triangular contest between Congress, BJP and JD(S) in the upcoming election. The Constituency is presently reserved for the ST category and is considered one of the most…
Whose dreams will come true in karmabhoomi of Devaraj Urs?
April 8, 2023By S.B. Devaraj The Hunsur Assembly Constituency, once the ‘karmabhoomi’ of former Chief Minister late D. Devaraj Urs — who was popularly known as the champion of backward classes — holds great significance for several reasons. In addition to producing one of the State’s most popular Chief Ministers, the Constituency is also noteworthy for several…
For a successful festival of democracy
April 6, 2023Javagal Srinath launches voter awareness campaign Mysore/Mysuru: More than 2,500 persons, a majority being students from various colleges in city, had gathered in front of Mysore Palace this morning for an awareness drive to increase voting percentage in Mysuru urban areas. The event was organised by the Mysuru District Administration, District Systematic Voters’ Education and…
Selfie point at Hardinge Circle to create voting awareness
April 6, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: To encourage voters, especially youth, to cast their votes during the upcoming Assembly polls, the District Administration and Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Committee has set up a selfie points at various places including the Hardinge Circle. Deputy Commissioner Dr. K.V. Rajendra said the initiative is aimed at sensitising the voters for…
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