Bengaluru: Prof. M.R. Doreswamy, Advisor to the State Government on Education Reforms, has suggested all higher educational institutions to adopt technology to conduct live classes during COVID-19 crisis. In a communication released to the media, Doreswamy said, “All private and Government institutions with technological capacity may contextually offer live lecture sessions to their students.” Some…
Raghulal & Co. Medicals open 24×7
April 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In order to extend its service to the public, Raghulal & Co., Chemists and Druggists on Sayyaji Rao Road in city, will now remain open 24×7. Following COVID-19 scare, most of the private hospitals are providing only emergency services which is mounting pressure on K.R. Hospital. As some medicines prescribed to the patients are…
Mysuru-based Cycle Pure Agarbathies donates Rs. 1.08 crore to PM CARES Fund
April 3, 2020Bengaluru: Cycle Pure Agarbathies, from agarbathi to aerospace conglomerate NR Group, has extended support to the country and Government in combating COVID-19 with a donation of Rs.1,08,00,000 to PM’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM CARES) Fund. The brand, which has been in the prayer and worship space from the last 70 years,…
MLA Nagendra distributes rations to needy persons
April 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Extending a helping hand during lockdown in city, Chamaraja MLA L. Nagendra distributed essential commodity kits to the poor and daily wagers yesterday. Each kit containing 5 kg rice, 1 kg salt, 1 litre cooking oil, 1 kg dal, 1 kg sugar and 6 soaps was distributed at V.V. Mohalla, Hebbal and other areas…
Social distancing goes for a toss in city
April 3, 2020While public crowd grocery stores, a huge crowd follows elected representatives Mysore/Mysuru: Social distancing has gone for a full toss in city, as people crowd various stores and vegetable markets, breaking all rules established to protect their own lives against COVID-19 outbreak. Despite the health officials pleading with public to maintain social distancing during purchase…
Traders warned against selling groceries at higher rates
April 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With complaints on high prices of essential commodities after the enforcement of lockdown, the Food and Civil Supplies Department has warned traders and grocery shop owners against selling essential items and food grains at a higher price than stipulated. In a press release, the Department’s Joint Director Shivanna said that the Department has received…
Barbers offer home service to stay afloat amid Coronavirus
April 3, 2020Police, District Administration yet to give permission, passes Mysore/Mysuru: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently shared a meme on quarantine which says barbers should be included in essential services unless the society wants more bearded men like him. Omar said the Government must include barbers in essential services so that men are…
Blood Banks hit by dwindling stocks, short supply
April 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As the Coronavirus pandemic is surging ahead, Blood Banks in Mysuru are facing severe shortage of supply with dwindling reserves. Most of the Blood Banks in the city including Jeevadhara and the one in K.R. Hospital are facing similar crisis. People are locked down in their homes and as such, donors are not coming…
DRDO develops bio-suits for health professionals
April 3, 2020New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday displayed a bio-suit it has developed to safeguard health professionals on the frontline of combating Covid-19. “The suit has been prepared with the help of the industry and subjected to rigorous testing for textile parameters as well as protection against synthetic blood,” a DRDO…
Nominated as Jury in International Award Panel
April 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Renu Agrawal, former Chief Scientist and Rural Programme Co-ordinator from Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has been nominated as a Jury Member in the Selection Committee of I-Women Global Awards ceremony to be held in September, 2020. She will be judging under “Science and Innovation”, with the theme “Care for Farmers.” …
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