District Collector

A hunger strike against a laterite quarry in Kannur was suspended after the District Collector issued a temporary stop memo following inquiries into the quarry's permit. Residents claim the quarry threatens 50 Scheduled Tribe families and community facilities on an ecologically sensitive hill.

The District Collector chaired a workshop on the conservation of wetlands in Kallakurichi. The event focused on efforts to protect and preserve local wetland ecosystems.

The District Collector conducted an inspection of public offices and ongoing projects in Coonoor. The visit focused on assessing the status of administrative facilities and development initiatives in the area.

A mobile phone retailer from Kadapa died in a boat accident in Vietnam. The District Collector has pledged to provide assistance to the bereaved family.

Deficit rainfall in Shivamogga is affecting sowing and reducing inflow to reservoirs, according to the District Collector.

A school in Kerala’s Alappuzha was temporarily closed for 21 days due to a mumps outbreak. The District Collector ordered the closure based on a recommendation from the district medical officer to align with the virus’s incubation period.

The Forest department in Idukki will request the Revenue department to take action against the owner of Gudanpara estate for repeatedly violating lease conditions related to cardamom title deeds on the Cardamom Hills Reserve. The action involves the District Collector and Devikulam Subcollector.

The District Collector has directed tourists to Nelliampathy to comply with safety guidelines after the District Disaster Management Authority reported repeated violations beyond the Pothundi check post.

Krishna water is being released from Prakasam barrage to benefit nearly 30 lakh farmers cultivating 13.08 lakh acres under the Krishna Delta ayacut, enabling them to conduct agricultural operations on schedule, as noted by the District Collector.

Chittoor has launched an El Niño preparedness campaign to assist farmers. The District Collector emphasized timely advisories to protect crops and livestock from expected rainfall deficits and urged officials to prepare contingency plans for crop choices, irrigation, and water conservation.

Visakhapatnam is set to gain 1.5 lakh jobs from ₹75,000-crore projects, as announced by the District Collector during a two-year celebration. The district is attracting nearly half of the State’s investment.

Six TASMAC outlets in Vellore, Ranipet, and Tirupattur will be relocated following a residents' petition to the District Collector. The relocation, decided after a consultative meeting with local police and revenue officials, has initiated paperwork for alternative accommodation.

Project Cheyutha, a humanitarian initiative providing free LN-4 prosthetic hands, was launched by the District Collector in Anantapur. Free hand-fitting camps will be conducted in Guntur, Vizianagaram, and Anantapur for eligible beneficiaries.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will start a house-to-house electoral roll revision on June 15. Electors can also use an online form to update their details.