With the Dasara festivities commencing on Sunday, the district administration has told the officers in charge of various events to ensure safety during the celebrations that go on till October 24.
At the review of preparations done for the Nada Habba and also the district disaster management committee meeting held at the Palace Board here on Friday, Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, directed the officials of the CESC that is responsible for grand illumination of the city, to ensure safety and no untoward incidents because of the special lighting.
In the wake of the recent accident near Bengaluru over firecrackers, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers concerned to inspect warehouses where crackers are stocked and check the safety measures employed there.
