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ABOUT DISTRICT
The term Thrissur is the abbreviated anglicized form of the Malayalam word ‘THRISSIVAPERUR’ which means the town of the “SACRED SIVA”. The town is built on an elevated ground, at the apex of which is the famous “VADAKKUMNATHAN” Temple. A place of great antiquity, Thrissur was also known as “VRISHABHADRIPURAM” and “TEN KAILASAM” in ancient days.
WHAT'S NEW
- Order granting permission to release excess water through KSEB full load generation and river sluice to regulate the water level in Chimney Dam – 05.08.2025.
- Order granting permission to open the sluice valve and release excess water into the Chalakudy River to adjust the water level in the Poringalkuthu Dam – 04.08.2025.
- Order granting permission to regulate the water level by releasing excess water from Sholayar Dam into the Chalakudy River – 31.07.2025
- Re-evaluation report of the social impact study on land acquisition for the development of Ollur Junction and appropriate government order.
- Order instructing the relevant departments to take precautionary measures in the wake of the red alert for extremely heavy rains being declared in Thrissur district and nearby districts – 26.07.2025
District Collector & District Magistrate
Sri. S Shanavas IAS
