Mysore/Mysuru: Hit hard by the loss of income due to COVID-19 lockdown, the city auto drivers have sought financial support and ration from the Government. In a memorandum submitted to Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar at his office recently, Mysuru Autorickshaw Drivers Association said that there are nearly 30,000 auto drivers and owners in the…
Learners PU College launches Online Digital Platform
April 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Learners PU College, Mysuru, inaugurated its Online Digital Platform, www.learnersdigital.com on Sunday (Apr.26). The inauguration was done in a successful online event by Infosys Co-founder K. Dinesh. He delivered an inspirational talk on ‘Think Positive, Think Future and Think Learning.’ Madhavi Lata, Principal of Learners PU College, welcomed the guests and introduced K. Dinesh….
Jubilant Bhartia Group contributes Rs.10 crore to PM CARES Fund
April 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Jubilant Bhartia Group has contributed Rs. 10 crore to PM CARES (Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations) Fund in support of the Central Government’s initiatives in mitigating the COVID-19 crisis. Two group companies — Jubilant Foodworks Limited (one of the largest food service companies in India and master franchise of Domino’s…
Two arrested for illegal transportation and sale of liquor
April 27, 202016,800 lts liquor, one two-wheeler seized Mysore/Mysuru: In separate cases, the Excise Department officials have arrested two persons on charges of transporting liquor and selling the same illegally and have seized 16,800 litres liquor and a two-wheeler from them. Those arrested are 40-year-old Satish Kumar and 45-year-old Kumar. The accused were arrested on Saturday night…
The wanton insult of old age according to Mark Twain
April 27, 2020These are the days of Coronavirus, COVID-19. These are the days of lockdown and social distancing. These are the days of house quarantine or isolated hospitalisation. These are bad days. These are days of despair. Every day is the longest day. Every night is the longest night. Worse is when you don’t get sleep and…
Social distancing not seen during mass distribution of essential materials
April 27, 2020Sir, In the absence of medicines to cure COVID-19, social distancing and maintaining personal hygiene are very important to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Though Government is increasing awareness about these in the public, when it comes to implementation, both the people and the authorities are failing at many places to adopt social…
India’s COVID-19 fight people-driven: Modi
April 26, 2020PM in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ warns against negligence; appeals ‘Janata’ to give up public-spitting habit New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation in the 64th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ this morning said India’s fight against Coronavirus is people-driven. “Be it in cities or a…
No vegetable shandy at M.G. Road Market
April 26, 2020Marketplace temporarily shifted to Dasara Expo premises Mysore/Mysuru: The M.G. Road Vegetable Market will be shifted to Dasara Exhibition from tomorrow, Apr. 27. An order to this effect was passed by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde yesterday. The Market will be shifted following complaints of vendors and buyers not following social distancing amidst…
Kodagu-origin doctor receives ‘Drive of Honour’ in US
April 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: While doctors and healthcare workers combating COVD-19 pandemic saving millions of lives continue to be attacked in India, certain Indian doctors, who are doing similar job in the United States, are getting publicly recognised, honoured and thanked for their noble profession and for saving them from the clutches of death. The first was Mysuru-origin…
Mysuru-educated innovator creates respiration rate monitor for COVID-19 patients
April 26, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Unique among many medical solutions offered to combat COVID-19 is the new breathing monitor for Coronavirus patients developed by a Bengaluru-based start-up RayIoT and it is a matter of pride that a Kodagu-born and Mysuru-educated innovator is behind the device. She is Ammanichanda Sanchi Poovaya, a young but experienced engineer, innovator and entrepreneur. She…
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