District Administration
(Search results - 24)India UntoldApr 13, 2024, 11:26 AM IST
How a young girl from Andhra Pradesh topped her intermediate exams after escaping child marriage
S Nirmala, a young girl from Andhra Pradesh bravely fought for her right to education. She received help from district administration and topped in the first-year intermediate board examinations in the state.
IndiaMar 8, 2024, 2:35 PM IST
Bengaluru Water Crisis: New price criteria for private water tanker operators is released
The Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board prohibits using drinking water for tasks like construction, cultivation, and washing vehicles. If that order is broken, there will be a 5,000 rupee fine. Subsequent breaches will incur a daily charge of Rs. 500 in addition to the initial Rs. 5,000 fine.
India UntoldNov 7, 2023, 8:53 AM IST
A Helping Hand: ‘Har Ghar Neki Ki Deewar’ initiative spreads goodness in Gonda District
The District Administration of Gonda has launched a new and unique campaign idea to support the livelihoods of those belonging to underprivileged sections of society. Under the leadership of DM Neha Sharma, the campaign ‘Har Ghar Neki Ki Deewar’ has been launched to donate reusable items to the people in need.
IndiaMay 16, 2020, 2:27 PM IST
Azaan essential, not loudspeakers, says Allahabad high court
The court made the use of loudspeaker conditional saying that one could not use a loudspeaker for azaan without prior permission of district administration
IndiaAug 24, 2019, 1:54 PM IST
West Bengal government issues fixed menu for midday meals in state-run schools
The West Bengal government has sought district administrations to fix the menu for midday meals in state-run schools. This comes after it was slammed for serving only boiled rice and salt to students of a girls’ school in Hooghly district.
IndiaAug 23, 2019, 6:06 PM IST
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana misused; 5,000 gas cylinders hidden under bushes recovered in Uttar Pradesh
The district administration along with police personnel raided Bhargav Gas Agency and found 4,912 gas cylinders hidden inside bushes at Pachperwa in Uttar Pradesh. A complaint has been lodged against gas agency convener Ram Gopal Tiwari and four others.
IndiaAug 3, 2019, 4:20 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh: Godavari floods leave 30 villages inundated, heavy rainfall warning till August 5
Floods in Godavari have inundated 30 villages in Andhra Pradesh. Warning with respect to heavy rains until August 5 has been issued.
IndiaJul 22, 2019, 11:40 AM IST
Kerala rains: IMD issues red alert in 3 districts
Red alert has been issued in Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts for Monday (July 22). The Kannur district administration has announced a holiday for schools and other educational institutions.
IndiaJul 17, 2019, 7:05 PM IST
Meghalaya chief minister seeks central assistance to tackle flash flood menace
While 20 relief camps have been set up by the district administration, the deputy commissioner said that 52 boats have also been pressed into services.
IndiaJul 6, 2019, 1:11 PM IST
Karnataka Congress, BJP MLAs come together to fight Koppal Police
The BJP and Congress MLAs joined hands and raised their voices against police who booked people for mining sand illegally
IndiaJul 3, 2019, 12:33 PM IST
Karnataka: River Krishna overflows due to heavy rains in Maharashtra; bridge submerged in Bagalkot
Heavy rains in Maharashtra have helped farmers of Bagalkot in Karnataka as River Krishna that had dried up in summer is currently overflowing
IndiaJul 2, 2019, 11:52 AM IST
Karnataka: Youths thrashed in Sringeri for misbehaving with Bengaluru women tourists
Youths from Mangaluru misbehaved with Bengaluru women and tried to kiss them. Passersby caught them and beat them up in Sringeri in Karnataka
IndiaJun 21, 2019, 12:42 PM IST
Sikkim: Cloudburst wreaks havoc; 427 stranded tourists rescued
As many as 427 tourists were evacuated four days after being stranded due to torrential rains. The district administration arranged vehicles for all the 427 tourists to reach the state capital Gangtok, North Sikkim
IndiaJun 20, 2019, 7:25 PM IST
Two low-intensity earthquakes hit Satara district in Maharashtra; no damage reported
No casualty or damage to property (caused by the earthquake) has been reported so far, an official in the district administration said. He also said that people rushed out of their homes in some areas after experiencing tremors.
IndiaJun 2, 2019, 3:48 PM IST
Fear of 2018 riot haunts Shillong as its Punjabi Lane Residents asked to prove legality
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC were clamped in Punjabi Lane before the notices were served as there were intelligence inputs apprehending trouble in the area, a senior official of the East Khasi Hills district administration said