Mysore/Mysuru: Chamundeshwari Vardhanti Mahotsava was celebrated atop Chamundi Hill without much fanfare yesterday as only Temple staff and a few devotees were allowed to attend the traditional rituals, in view of COVID-19. Marking the Vardhanti (birthday) Mahotsava, special rituals began early in the morning with priests performing Sankalpa, Panchamrutha Abhisheka, Sahasranamarchane, Ashtothara etc. The ritual…
COVID-19 patient care at Railway Hospital and Rail Coaches in city when State Govt. seeks
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the number of COVID-19 positive cases rising by the day in the district, the Railway Hospital on KRS Road, opposite Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, has got ready to treat the infected patients. Likewise, the Rail Coaches at Railway Workshop in Ashokapuram too has got ready for patient care. South Western Railway (SWR) Public Relations…
When will this crater-like pothole in Yadavagiri be repaired?
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: This huge crater-like pothole on Joy Ice Cream Road and Sankalp Central Park junction in Yadavagiri has become a nightmare to motorists especially two-wheeler riders since more than a year. This pothole has resulted in many accidents with a few two-wheeler riders sustaining serious injuries. Though this is a busy road which connects many…
Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens to turn into quarantine centre
July 14, 2020Hundreds of beds are to be set up in the 80,000 capacity stadium for Cops Kolkata: Kolkata’s legendary Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium is to be used as a quarantine centre for Indian Police who have the Coronavirus, officials said Saturday last. With the city’s hospitals under growing pressure, hundreds of beds are to be set…
Governor signs Land Reforms Act amendment ordinance
July 14, 2020Bengaluru: Over a month after the Karnataka Cabinet passed an ordinance making amendments to the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, Governor Vajubhai R. Vala on Monday signed the Karnataka Land Reforms (Amendment) ordinance, 2020. Following the Governor’s consent, the State Government has notified the Amended Act in the Gazette notification. The amendment repeals Sections 79a,…
Unscientifically discarded PPE kit found near PKTB Hospital
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A pair of unscientifically discarded PPE kit (Personal Protective Equipment) was found near PKTB Hospital located on KRS road yesterday afternoon. Following detection of abandoned PPE kit on vacant space between ESI Hospital and PK Sanatorium on KRS road, public got panic and informed the authorities immediately. As no one turned up to clear…
30 test positive in Mandya, 15 in Kodagu; 14 in Chamarajanagar
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: COVID-19 positive cases in Karnataka crossed the 40,000 mark yesterday as the State reported 2,738 fresh cases and new 73 COVID deaths. Mandya: Mandya Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. M.V. Venkatesh has stated that there would be no lockdown in Mandya. The DC disclosed this soon after Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s video-conference with all DCs…
Contract Nurses’ protest enters sixth day
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The indefinite protest launched by Contract Staff Nurses functioning at K.R. and Cheluvamba Hospitals, seeking fulfilment of their various demands, entered the sixth day today. Over 150 Contract Staff Nurses serving in these two State-run Hospitals are on protest since July 9, seeking fulfilment of their various demands, which chiefly included a hike in…
City Law Courts and MCC Main Office resume functioning
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Main Office on Sayyaji Rao Road in city, which was shut last week after an employee attached to the health section tested positive for COVID-19, resumed functioning from Monday. Likewise, the District Law Court and the Court at Malalavadi (behind Apollo Hospital) too, which were shut last week after…
YouTube live streaming of JC Wadiyar’s birth centenary on July 18
July 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The concluding event of the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar will be streamed online on YouTube (https://youtu.be/XUUG8izrirl) on July 18 at 11 am. Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu will deliver the inaugural address. Former Union Minister Dr. Karan Singh will deliver his address titled ‘Reflections’ and MP Jairam Ramesh will speak…
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