Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Secretary (CS) P. Ravikumar, who retired upon attaining superannuation on May 31, 2022, has been appointed as the new Chairman of Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). The Government on Monday issued an order to this effect, according to which Ravikumar will function as KERC Chairman for a period of five years.
Demolition of illegal religious structures: Controversy erupts as leaders raise voice
September 12, 2021Siddharamaiah, Pratap Simha, G.T. Devegowda speak against move Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) move to demolish over 93 identified illegal religious structures at public places including roads, junctions and parks has snowballed into a major controversy with leaders from all political parties taking objection to the move. In August,…
5,766 Gram Panchayat libraries to have internet, TV facilities
July 14, 2021Bengaluru: Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Suresh Kumar held discussions with Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar on Monday to address internet and network issues faced by students in rural areas to make it easier for them to attend online classes. Rural students are going up the hill, sitting on river banks and climbing trees to…
Health Ministry alerts Mysuru on Delta Plus variant
June 27, 2021Stringent checking initiated at Bavali Check-Post bordering Kerala Mysore/Mysuru: Union Health Secretary, Rajesh Bhushan has written to State Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar specifically mentioning about the presence of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 virus in Mysuru and has asked the top bureaucrat to take immediate containment measures. This apart, following the State Government directive, stringent…
Clash of Commissioners: CM to decide this evening
June 5, 2021Bengaluru/Mysuru: Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar met Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa this morning and apprised the CM about the tussle between Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shilpa Nag as a fall out of alleged harassment by the DC as claimed by the MCC Commissioner. Ravikumar explained to Yediyurappa about…
Shilpa-Sindhuri squabble to be settled by Yediyurappa
June 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: The slugfest between Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri and Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Shilpa Nag on official duties, responsibilities and COVID pandemic management in Mysuru city has reached its peak and Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is expected to settle the discord among senior officers in a day or two. Revenue Minister R….
State Chief Secretary inspects hospitals in city
June 5, 2021State Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar, accompanied by other officials of the district, is seen inspecting the premises of Super-Speciality Hospital on KRS Road in city yesterday. He also visited District Hospital on KRS Road and K.R. Hospital in city.
I have not received Shilpa Nag’s resignation letter: Chief Secretary
June 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar, who is in city in connection with Covid meeting, told media that he was not aware of MCC Commissioner Shilpa Nag’s resignation nor has he received the resignation letter yet. He arrived this afternoon to review Covid situation in the District in the wake of spike in positive cases. All…
COVID crisis: Industry bodies seek waiver of tariff, taxes
June 4, 2021Bengaluru: In the backdrop of second wave of COVID-19, the State Government held a meeting with industry leaders and office-bearers from leading industry bodies to discuss issues concerning business impact due to COVID lockdown here on Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary P. Ravikumar. The meeting touched upon issues impacting their businesses due…
COVID Lockdown: Chief Secretary instructs Cops to arrest those arguing with them
May 23, 20212,272 vehicles seized from May 7 till 22 in city Bengaluru/Mysuru: Chief Secretary Ravikumar, following suggestion from Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, has instructed City Corporation Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and senior Police officials to act tough on those violating COVID Lockdown regulations issued by the State Government and seize vehicles moving around unnecessarily after purchase hours…
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