Month: May, 2021

Minister denies black fungus death, admits virus presence
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Minister denies black fungus death, admits virus presence

May 14, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: District Minister S.T. Somashekar has said that no black fungus death has been reported in Mysuru. Speaking to reporters after garlanding the statue of Basavanna at Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Circle near JSS Mahavidyapeeta in city, as part of Basava Jayanti celebrations organised by the District Administration this morning, the Minister claimed that only…

Access denied: Official COVID meetings not open to media
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Access denied: Official COVID meetings not open to media

May 14, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: While institutions, Governments, elected representatives and companies are all having to adapt to new constraints under the Coronavirus pandemic, they are often using the health crisis as an excuse to restrict journalists’ access, proving that information does not circulate well in the age of COVID-19. Journalists in Mysuru are denied entry to official meetings…

COVID cases declining in State: CM
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COVID cases declining in State: CM

May 14, 2021

Task Force formed to tackle third wave Bengaluru: Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa has claimed that COVID cases are showing a downward trend in the State, due to concerted efforts by the State Government.  Addressing a press conference here yesterday,  he said, from 50,112 cases on May 5, it came down to 39,990 on Wednesday….

Surge in Covid cases in rural areas causing concern: Siddu
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Surge in Covid cases in rural areas causing concern: Siddu

May 14, 2021

Bengaluru: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and the Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly Siddharamaiah on Thursday said the second COVID wave is spreading at faster rate in rural areas and this is causing great concern. In a series of tweets, he said that this is a very dangerous trend. Experts have observed that more…

From now, Remdesivir supply only through online indenting
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From now, Remdesivir supply only through online indenting

May 14, 2021

Water-tight system developed to prevent hoarding, unscrupulous use and pilferage Mysore/Mysuru: A COVID patient-friendly and a fool-proof system has been developed by the State Government to prevent hoarding, black-marketing and pilferage of Remdesivir drug. The online system will ensure equitable distribution of the drug among patients and also will bring in a systemic change in…

Ward-level COVID Task Force launched in Ward No. 36
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Ward-level COVID Task Force launched in Ward No. 36

May 14, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Setting in motion the COVID-19 Ward-level Task Force initiative, Mayor Rukmini Madegowda and MCC Commissioner Shilpa Nag launched Ward No. 36 (Yeraganahalli) Task Force at the Government Higher Primary School in Yeraganahalli on Wednesday. Ward No. 36 is represented by Mayor Rukmini Madegowda of JD(S). The Task force is headed by her and has…

PM Modi likely to hold virtual meet with DCs on May 18, 20
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PM Modi likely to hold virtual meet with DCs on May 18, 20

May 14, 2021

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold review meetings with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of high COVID-19 burden districts over video-conference on May 18 and May 20 in the presence of the Chief Ministers of respective States.  The DCs of 46 districts from nine States would meet Modi on May 18 and those of 54…

District in-Charge Secretary pulls up Officers
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District in-Charge Secretary pulls up Officers

May 14, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: IAS Officer and District in-Charge Secretary N. Jayaram, who is also the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat (ZP) Administrative Officer has directed officers to hold phone-in programmes to solve problems of general public and farmers as they are unable to come to Government Offices due to total lockdown across the State. Holding a virtual Karnataka Development…

Sculptor Kanaka Murthy passes away
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Sculptor Kanaka Murthy passes away

May 14, 2021

She had sculpted the bronze bust of Sir M. Visvesvaraya installed at Institute of Engineers in Mysuru Bengaluru: Renowned female sculptor of the State Kanaka Murthy (79), passed away at a private hospital here on Thursday, following brief illness. She leaves behind her husband, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends. The bronze…

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