Mysore/Mysuru: The works on converting three KSRTC buses into OxyBuses in the first phase is going on at a brisk pace at Bannimantap Bus Depot. Joining the battle in the fight against the pandemic, KSRTC, Mysuru Division, had a couple of days ago announced that three of its buses will be converted as OxyBuses, meant…
Covid lockdown extended till June 7
May 22, 2021Bengaluru: In the wake of COVID-19 continuing to spread and claim lives, particularly in rural areas, the State Government has extended the lockdown by two more weeks, till June 7. Karnataka is currently under complete lockdown till May 24. Speaking to reporters last evening, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said, “We had strict restrictions till May…
Admit asymptomatic patients to Covid Care Centres
May 22, 2021District-in-Charge Secretary holds review meeting Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru District-in-Charge Secretary and Zilla Panchayat Administrative Officer N. Jayaram has opined that it was better to admit asymptomatic Corona positive patients to Covid Care Centres in order to check the growth of COVID-19 pandemic in the district. Addressing a review meeting of District Officers at Zilla Panchayat auditorium here…
‘Namma Jayanagar Aspatre’ bags two National Awards
May 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Namma Jayanagar’ Hospital has hogged limelight by bagging two National Awards in two categories and has brought laurels to city. This Urban Community Health Centre (UCHC) has bagged National Facilitation Kayakalp Award instituted by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for the year 2019-20, in recognition of its services to citizens in UCHC…
MLA recalls how the hospital was registered for just Re. 1
May 22, 2021Jayanagar Hospital staff feted Mysore/Mysuru: Krishnaraja MLA S.A. Ramdas felicitated the staff of Jayanagar Urban Community Health Centre (UCHC) which has bagged two national awards, in recognition of its services to the community. Ramdas, who is also the President of Aarogya Raksha Samithi, felicitated Dr. T. Raghukumar, Dr. S.T. Tejeshkumar, Dr. B.S. Veena, Dr. Jayamala…
Old and ailing destitutes left to the mercy of God
May 22, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With no shelter for the aged and ailing senior citizens, the premises of century-old Krishna Rajendra (K.R.) Hospital, popularly known as ‘Doddaspathre’ in this part of Karnataka, has become a place to live and die. It is a common scene to spot the aged people sleeping on the ground near various buildings inside the hospital…
Agarwal Samaj donates two OxyBuses
May 22, 2021ITC Company too donates an ICU-fitted ambulance Mysore/Mysuru: In a novel initiative, Agarwal Samaj, Mysuru, donated two OxyBuses to the District Administration at the MCC office here this morning. The Agarwal Samaj, Mysuru, led by S.K. Mittal, has made the donation with support from Greenwood High International School, Bengaluru, whose buses are converted as OxyBuses,…
Dy.CM wears PPE kit, inspects Covid Ward and interacts with patients in Mandya
May 22, 2021Mandya: The infrastructure in Government Hospitals will be upgraded by increasing the number of ICU beds and establishing oxygen generation plants throughout the district, Deputy Chief Minister and State COVID-19 Ministerial Task Force Chairman Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan said here on Thursday. He visited the Covid Ward at Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) by wearing…
Strategies in dealing with COVID-19 should be dynamic as virus is expert in mutation: PM
May 22, 2021New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised that the methods and strategies in dealing with COVID-19 should be dynamic as the virus is expert in mutation and changing the format. Interacting with the State and District Officials on the COVID-19 situation through video-conference, the Prime Minister remarked that ‘every epidemic has taught us…
Aerosols from infected person can travel in air up to 10 metres
May 22, 2021Use of double masks, ventilation, distancing and sanitation are crucial New Delhi: The Government on Thursday issued a set of guidelines to stop the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as the country reels under the second wave of the pandemic. The “easy to follow guidelines” highlight the role of masks, social distancing, sanitation and…
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