Mysore/Mysuru: With Zoos across the State losing revenue due to closure on account of COVID Curfew, the Zoo Authority of Karnataka (ZAK), which runs nine Zoos in the State, including Mysuru Zoo and Bannerghatta Biological Park at Bengaluru, has appealed the Government to grant funds for maintenance of Zoos. In the wake of COVID Curfew,…
Corona patients must not take Remdesivir injection without doctor’s instruction
April 29, 2021Bengaluru: Preparation was going on to give guidance to all COVID-19 patients through Apthamitra Helpline, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Talking to reporters here yesterday, he said people who tested positive in RT-PCR would be informed by Apthamitra Helpline within 3-4 hours. The medical background experts and degree holders would also…
‘Reduce fear among people about Corona’
April 29, 2021District Minister Somashekar tells officials Mysore/Mysuru: People have arrived at such a conclusion that as soon as they test Corona positive they demand for oxygenated beds. Officers must convince them that all positive patients do not need it, said Co-operation and District in-Charge Minister S.T. Somashekar. Reviewing COVID-19 situation in Hunsur taluk yesterday, he said…
Tusker Kusha to be set free into the woods
April 29, 2021Forest Minister Aravind Limbavali orders his release following Maneka Gandhi’s intervention Mysore/Mysuru: Wild tusker Kusha, who has been re-tamed after his escapade into the woods in search of a mate from Dubare elephant camp in Kodagu, will finally be freed. His release from the elephant camp was ordered by Forest Minister Aravind Limbavali yesterday following…
KSOU distributes 2,000 masks to vegetable vendors on M.G. Road
April 29, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: About 50 staff members of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Vidyashankar, distributed masks and sanitisers besides creating awareness on COVID-19 to vegetable and fruit vendors and also to the general public at the vegetable and fruit market on M.G. Road here this morning. A few days ago, Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai…
HOPCOMS ready to sell fruits, vegetables at citizens’ doorsteps
April 29, 2021Govt. nod awaited, says Deputy Director Rudresh Mysore/Mysuru: Horticultural Producers Co-operative Marketing and Processing Society Limited (HOPCOMS) is ready to deliver fresh fruits and vegetables at the doorsteps of people if it gets nod from the State Government in the wake of 14-day Corona Curfew till May 12. Last year, during the same time, when…
Government sets up Agri War Room Helplines for farmers
April 29, 2021Bengaluru: In a bid to help the farming community during COVID Curfew, the Agriculture Department has revived the Agri War Room, with the launch of two Helplines – 080- 22210237 and 22212818. The Agri War Room will help the farmers by giving useful suggestions on carrying out agricultural activities, equipment availability, fertilizer and other inputs…
Dereliction in COVID duty: DC issues notices to 22 PDOs
April 29, 2021Chamarajanagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. M.R. Ravi, seeking explanation for dereliction in performing COVID duty and showing negligent attitude, has issued notices to 22 Panchayat Development Officers (PDOs). Following increase in COVID-19 positive cases, an order was passed appointing PDOs to trace the primary and secondary contacts of COVID -19 positive patients in the stipulated…
Russell’s Viper rescued from 25 feet well in city
April 29, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: City snake rescuers Mohammed Umar Shariff (Snake Umar) and Cobra Kumar, with the help of Police officer Mohan Kumar have rescued a Russell’s Viper from a 25 ft. well at Jockey Quarters recently. Umar said that Mohan Kumar, also a snake rescuer, while rescuing a snake at Jockey Quarters learnt about a Russell’s Viper…
Puttanna Kanagal’s son Ramu passes away
April 29, 2021Bengaluru: Ramu Kanagal (53), son of legendary Kannada filmmaker Puttanna Kanagal, passed away following brief illness at a hospital here on Wednesday. Ramu, whose condition had deteriorated in the last five days, was admitted at the Victoria Hospital and at the time of his admission, the virus had infected the lungs severely and he passed…
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