District Minister S.T. Somashekar visits rejuvenated Hebbal Lake Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration has been directed to look for sponsorships from various industry bodies and companies to rejuvenate Lakes under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. District Minister S.T. Somashekar was speaking to reporters at the once dead Hebbal Lake that has been given a new…
DCs to stay overnight in villages, address problems on spot
January 27, 2021Programme to be launched next month: District Minister announces at Republic Day event Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to take the administration to door steps of rural people, the State Government will launch a new programme ‘Jilladikarigala Nade Halli Kade‘ (Deputy Commissioner marches towards villages) from February to find solutions on the spot, said Co-operation and…
CRICKET: Police XI wins R-Day Cup
January 27, 2021Police XI team, led by City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta, which won the Republic Day Cup – 20-20 Cricket Match, jointly organised by District Administration and Police Department yesterday at Manasagangothri Cricket Stadium in city, seen with the winner’s trophy. Picture shows DC XI team, led by MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde, which emerged runners-up. While…
Hebbal Lake set to be a Birding Hotspot
December 30, 2020Infosys Foundation pumps Rs. 30 crore for Lake rejuvenation; gives it a new life Once dying water body now has fresh air, unpolluted and pleasant surroundings Mysore/Mysuru: The vast Hebbal Lake has sprung back to life. The dead Lake has been rejuvenated in what is being described as the biggest and successful lake conservation project…
DC issues DO’s and DON’Ts for candidates
December 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: District Administration has issued certain guidelines for the candidates who are contesting in the upcoming Gram Panchayat (GP) polls with a view to conduct elections in a free and fair manner. In a press release here, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri has said that candidates are not permitted to hold political meetings or functions…
Panchalinga Darshana Mahotsava from tomorrow
December 9, 2020COVID-19 test report must for local devotees Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration has banned entry of outsiders for the much-awaited Talakad Panchalinga Darshana Mahotsava to be held from Dec. 10 to Dec.19 with the auspicious darshan on Dec. 14. This time, the event is open only for 35,000 persons of Talakad, B. Shettahalli and Holesaalu Gram…
City celebrates Kanaka Jayanthi
December 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Today is Kanaka Jayanthi, the celebration of birth anniversary of saint poet and 15th century social reformer Kanakadasa. The saint poet is from Kuruba community but is revered by people of all castes and creeds in the State. His poems are called Keerthanas. As part of the Jayanthi celebrations, various events were held in…
War Room Warriors
November 8, 2020Four-member team streamlining Corona management Recovered patients call warriors to say ‘Dhanyavad’ Details of bed availability at the touch of a button By Shyam Sundar Vattam Mysore/Mysuru: They work silently behind the scenes to defeat an invisible enemy called COVID-19 which has shaken the entire world. Had the Mysuru District Administration not set up the…
Panchalinga Darshan on Dasara lines
November 5, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The famous Panchalinga Darshan at Talkad in T.Narasipur taluk will be celebrated in simple manner on the lines of Mysuru Dasara festivities, said Co-operation and District Minister S.T. Somashekar here yesterday. Talking to reporters after the preliminary meeting held at Zilla Panchayat auditorium, he opined it was better to celebrate this 10-day festivities starting…
Out of Rs.10 crore, only Rs. 2.05 crore spent for low-key Mysuru Dasara-2020
November 2, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In what is perhaps for the first time, District Minister S.T. Somashekar on Sunday gave a detailed account of Dasara-2020 expenses, though held in a simple manner this year, within a week of Vijayadashami marking the culmination of the ten-day Dasara festival that was celebrated between Oct.17 and Oct. 26. The Government, which had…
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