district administration
Coverage of district administration in the Nexus archive.
- Accurate disaster prediction key to saving lives, says R.P. Sisodiya
R.P. Sisodiya, Special Chief Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Handlooms and Textiles), emphasized the importance of accurate disaster prediction and close cooperation among the Centre, State government, district administration, and line departments during emergencies in a lecture on disaster preparedness and response.
- Decision pending on direct purchase of land in Ayyankuzhi for Kerala waste management project
A decision is pending on whether to proceed with direct land purchase in Ayyankuzhi for a Kerala waste management project. District administration sources noted that direct purchase would be faster than using the Land Acquisition Act.
- District administration initiates plans to develop Kasaragod coastal tourism circuit
The district administration has begun planning to develop the Kasaragod coastal tourism circuit, focusing on transforming the coastal areas of Nellikunnu and Kasaba harbour into a major tourism hub.
- Vizianagaram to hold special SIR campaign on July 11, 12 ahead of deadline
Vizianagaram district administration will conduct a special SIR campaign on July 11-12 to meet the July 14 deadline, with 15.90 lakh forms distributed and 75% uploaded. The draft roll is due on July 21.
- Three dead, several missing in Wayanad debris slip
Three people are dead and several are missing after a heap of excavated mud collapsed at a tunnel construction site in Wayanad during heavy rain. The Chief Minister stated that builders ignored red flags raised by the district administration and announced a probe to determine accountability for the accident.
- Chief Minister Naidu to visit Banaganapalle on July 9
Chief Minister Naidu is scheduled to visit Banaganapalle on July 9. The district administration is arranging meticulous plans, including robust security measures and efforts to minimize traffic disruptions.
- 60% of ammonia gas cleared from seafood factory in Tiruvallur
The district administration and a team of experts have cleared 60% of ammonia gas from a seafood factory in Tiruvallur. Work to remove the remaining gas is set to resume today.
- CM to distribute pensions at Punnapuravaripalem in Nellore district on July 1
The Chief Minister is set to distribute pensions in Punnapuravaripalem, Nellore district on July 1, with the district administration enhancing security and logistical arrangements. A Hero MotoCorp foundation stone ceremony will take place in Tirupati district following the event.
- Ernakulam crosses 1-lakh mark in Census self-enumeration
Ernakulam has crossed the one-lakh mark in Census self-enumeration, but the response remains below the district administration's expectations with four days left before the June 30 deadline.
- 110 students fall ill after lunch at private Icndore school; expired food items found in kitchen
110 students fell ill after lunch at Shishukunj International School's Jhalaria campus in Indore. District administration inspected the school, found expired food items in the kitchen, and sealed it.
- Group of Nihangs storm gurdwara in Rudraprayag, hold Sikh devotee hostage on roof
A group of Nihangs stormed a gurdwara in Rudraprayag, holding a Sikh devotee hostage on the roof, leading to a standoff with heavy police deployment. The district administration declared the situation under control by Sunday, June 21, 2026.
- Crackdown on rooftop pubs, restaurants lacking fire safety measures
The district administration is cracking down on unsafe rooftop pubs and restaurants, potentially cancelling their trade licences following a fire at a Dattagalli restobar that killed two workers and injured others.
- Civic workers stage protest demanding regularisation, abolition of contract system
Civic workers stage a protest demanding regularisation and abolition of the contract system. They submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the district administration and Kalaburagi City Corporation.
- Lack of coordination in handling Nipah outbreak, alleges Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accuses the Health Minister and Health department of poor coordination with the district administration during the Nipah outbreak. The criticism highlights alleged leadership failures in managing the public health crisis.
- AWHO given ultimatum to sign pact on demolition of Chander Kunj towers in a week
AWHO has been given a one-week ultimatum to sign a demolition pact for Chander Kunj towers. The Army Welfare Housing Organisation provided a draft contract from the district administration, and 24 owners awaiting compensation remain unresolved.