Mangaluru : As a precautionary measure against spread of Covid-19, Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Dr KV Rajendra on Tuesday announced to impose Section 144 (3) of the CrPC in the district. The order is aimed at preventing public gatherings and congregation during the upcoming festivals like Ugadi, Shab-e-Barat and Good Friday. As per the DC’s […]

Mangaluru : Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra was seen on the roads in Mangaluru on Monday to enforce wearing of masks, which, according to him, is an effective way to prevent the surge of COVID-19. Dr. Rajendra led the team of officials, which included Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Hariram Shankar and […]

Mangaluru : The tourism minister C P Yogeshwar handed over Rs 50 lakh each cheques to the deputy commissioners of the two districts to organise 20 Kambala events in Dakshina Kannada (DK) and Udupi districts. Deputy commissioner of DK, Dr K V Rajendra, received the cheque from the minister. The state government on March 18 had approved […]

Mangaluru : Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel said here on Tuesday that 10 Kambalas can be organised from January 30, while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines. Speaking at a meeting called in the office of the Deputy Commissioner to discuss organising Kambalas, he said that kambala is held after harvest from November-December to […]

Udupi : State Fisheries Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary has said that the Deputy Commissioner and Fisheries Department officials have been instructed to initiate legal action against those using harmful chemicals to preserve fish. The Minister said the officials were looking into the complaints and will initiate immediate action.  

Mangaluru : DK District in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary handed over the Sanction letters of Rs 6 lakh  compansation to the families of the five deceased fishermen and one missing fisherman in the Shree Raksha boat mishap, at a solemn function held at the DC office meeting hall on December 3, Thursday. DK District in-charge […]

Mangaluru :  The “Swachhatha Pakhwada-2020” programme organised at Tannirbavi beach on behalf of the District Administration, Tourism Department and Mangaluru City Corporation on Sunday the occasion of World Tourism Day. Speaking at the World Tourism Day celebration, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra said here on Sunday that 27 tourism infrastructure development projects estimated at ₹ […]

Mangalore: Coronavirus infection control is the priority in the district, said Dr. K.V. Rajendra, after assuming the charge as Dakshina Kannada DC at his office here on Thursday. He speaking the reporters he said, I have already received information on corona cases in the district and various measures have been taken in the district for control of […]

Mangaluru: Dr Rajendra KV took charge as Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada on Thursday, July 30. Sindhu Rupesh, who now stands transferred as Director of Electronic delivery of Citizen service, Bengaluru handed over official charge to him in presence of Assitant Deputy Commissioner MJ Roopa and other department officials. The transfers were effected vide a […]

Mangaluru: Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh on Tuesday, July 14 issued guidelines for the week-long lockdown in the district. The Dakshina Kannada district administration has decided to impose a lockdown in the district from 8 pm on July 15 to 5 am on July 23. Shops selling essentials including milk, groceries, meat, and vegetables, would […]