Mysore/Mysuru: Following a circular from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) advising all Zoos in the country to be on high alert following a tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York, USA, testing positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo), which is spread across 157 acres and houses more than 168 species, too…
Bakeries can supply products only to stores and markets: DC clarifies
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Ending confusion regarding re-opening of bakeries in city, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abhiram G. Sankar said that bakeries are only permitted to bake items like bread, biscuits and buns in bulk and supply them directly to stores and markets. Speaking to presspersons at JSS School Grounds in Raghavendranagar where the Mysore Citizens Forum (MCF) launched…
Mysore Citizens Forum to distribute 3,000 grocery boxes to poor families in city
April 7, 2020To provide more if lockdown is extended Mysore/Mysuru: Extending a helping hand at the time of distress, Mysore Citizens Forum (MCF), which had provided relief materials at the time of natural disaster earlier, will be distributing 3,000 grocery boxes worth Rs. 12.5 lakh to poor families in city. To prevent people from crowding any particular…
COVID-19: Nations queue up to ask India to send them Hydroxychloroquine
April 7, 2020New Delhi: Despite India banning all exports of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted as a “game-changer” in the fight against COVID-19, several world leaders including Trump have reached to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the supply of the medicine. US President Donald Trump said he has requested…
Railways convert 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards
April 7, 2020New Delhi: The Indian Railways has converted 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards to treat COVID-19 patients. The Railways, which has set a target of converting 5,000 coaches into Isolation Wards, has converted 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards in the first phase, officials said. With the conversion of around 2,500 coaches, 40,000 isolation beds are now…
Lockdown extension inevitable if COVID-19 goes out of control: CM
April 7, 2020Bengaluru: With the number of COVID-19 positive cases rising by the day, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said that the lockdown that will be in force till Apr.14, may be extended further. Speaking to press persons at his official-residence ‘Kaveri’ here yesterday, Yediyurappa said that the co-operation of the people was most vital for stopping the…
74 buildings being readied to house quarantine people in Mysuru
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With COVID-19 suspects and number of positive cases increasing day-by-day in the district, the District Administration, as part of its steps taken to house those under quarantine, have so far identified 74 buildings which are being readied. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abhiram G. Sankar said that as of now, 19…
DC warns of criminal proceedings against those who remove Home Quarantine stickers
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following complaints that some people who are Home Quarantined are removing stickers pasted on their houses, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar has warned of criminal proceedings against those found to have removed stickers. Pointing out that stickers are pasted on the houses of those who are under Home Quarantine to ensure the safety of…
Ever seen city roads this deserted?
April 7, 2020Well, COVID-19 has achieved the unthinkable Mysore/Mysuru: The scare of Coronavirus has impacted almost all aspects of life and unprecedented things are happening all around. Rumours have taken a toll on our minds. The total lockdown imposed by PM Narendra Modi to combat the deadly Coronavirus has certainly brought some relief to nature itself. Reports…
Noted Kannada comedian Bullet Prakash dies at 44
April 7, 2020Bengaluru: Noted Sandalwood actor, comedian Bullet Prakash (44) passed away after a brief illness at a private hospital here last evening. Diagnosed with liver and kidney complications, Prakash was admitted to Fortis Hospitals on Cunningham Road on March 31. According to sources at the hospital, he was being treated for an infection in the liver…
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