Month: March, 2020

Incoming International flights banned for a week
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Incoming International flights banned for a week

March 20, 2020

New Delhi: – The Indian Government yesterday banned commercial international airlines to operate to India for a week from Mar. 22, following an effort to curb the outspread of COVID-19. “No scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft shall be allowed to land in India from March 22, 2020 for one week,” the Government said in an…

District Minister V. Somanna in city tomorrow
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District Minister V. Somanna in city tomorrow

March 20, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore:- After a long break, District Minister V. Somanna, who is also the Housing Minister, will visit city tomorrow (Mar.21). On his arrival, the Minister will visit K.R. Hospital at 11.30 am, where he will inspect the measures taken to examine or treat Corona-infected patients. He will later hold a meeting with officials at the…

First time in its history, Tirupati Temple shut
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First time in its history, Tirupati Temple shut

March 20, 2020

Andhra Pradesh:  The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam  (TTD) Board, for the first time since the Temple’s inception, has decided to close the famous Lord Venkateshwara Swamy or Balaji Temple to devotees as a precautionary measure to control the spread of Coronavirus. All the vehicles were stopped on the way to the temple and the walkways were…

Google Doodle encourages Social Distancing
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Google Doodle encourages Social Distancing

March 20, 2020

In an effort to create awareness about Coronavirus and importance of Social Distancing, today’s Google Doodle follows the official guidelines on how to properly wash your hands as recommended by WHO (World Health Organisation). Even the letters ‘GOOGLE’ have space in between them signifying how important social distancing is to avoid the spread of the…

Apartment locks itself up after inmate tests positive
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Apartment locks itself up after inmate tests positive

March 20, 2020

Bengaluru: An apartment complex on Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, has locked itself and its residents have quarantined themselves after a 20-year-old woman who recently returned from London on Mar.14, was infected and tested positive for Coronavirus on Mar. 16. A resident of the apartment confirmed that the infected woman has been kept in isolation at a…

Maintain safe distance at Railway ticket counters
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Maintain safe distance at Railway ticket counters

March 20, 2020

Mysuru:  The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a sharp decline in the number of Railway and Bus passengers in city. The Mysore Railway Office is witnessing an unprecedented number of cancellation of train bookings over the past one week. Due to poor occupancy rates, the Railways has cancelled 12 trains. However, the Railways is undecided…

Former Senior Railway Engineer from Mysuru jailed for corruption
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Former Senior Railway Engineer from Mysuru jailed for corruption

March 20, 2020

He was found illegally carrying Rs. 52 lakh to his native in Rajasthan  Sentenced to 3 years, 6 months in jail; Court slaps a fine of Rs. 52 lakh Bengaluru: The Special Court for CBI Cases, Jaipur, has sentenced Bharat Lal Meena, a former Southern Railway Senior Divisional Engineer, Mysuru, to undergo three-and-a-half-years of rigorous…

Coronavirus pandemic: Awareness workshop for journos
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Coronavirus pandemic: Awareness workshop for journos

March 20, 2020

Mysuru/Mysore:  District Vector-Borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. Chidambara conducted a workshop at Vartha Bhavan here yesterday for media persons to create awareness about Coronavirus spread. “People need not fear about the virus spread. If we take all necessary precautions, there is no need to be panic. India is fighting the virus bravely. World Health Organisation…

‘Turn off ACs, stop selling beverages kept in cold storages’
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‘Turn off ACs, stop selling beverages kept in cold storages’

March 20, 2020

Mysuru Hotel Owners Association instructs its members Mysuru/Mysore: As a precautionary measure to prevent the transmission of Coronavirus, Mysuru Hotel Owners Association has instructed its members not to sell sweats and beverages, which are kept in cold storages such as refrigerators. Hotel Owners Association Members include owners of star hotels, restaurants, hotels, fast food outlets…

Be careful from where you get your news !
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Be careful from where you get your news !

March 20, 2020

News about the new and deadly virus that appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 is everywhere now. Where should you turn for the latest information on a rapidly changing situation? It’s hard to beat the convenience of internet and we know there’s a lot of useful and reliable information online. But there’s also a…

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