Start Fever Clinics in every Ward, GP limits Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and JD-S leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has given ten suggestions to the State Government to check the spread of Coronavirus in Karnataka. In a letter to Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa, a copy of which was released to the Press, he said the COVID-19 pandemic was…
Forest Department red flags Thalassery-Mysuru Rail Line
May 8, 2021State Government applies brakes on project citing irreparable damage to the ecology Mysore/Mysuru: Following an adverse report by the Karnataka Forest Department that pristine forests of Western Ghats (in South Kodagu and Mysuru) will be destroyed if the proposed Thalassery-Mysuru project is implemented, the State Government has stalled the project and has conveyed the same…
Take measures to increase oxygen bed capacity in Kodagu District
May 8, 2021Minister Somanna inspects Virajpet Govt. Hospital Madikeri: Kodagu District in-Charge Minister V. Somanna said that all measures will be taken for increasing oxygen bed capacity in the district in the wake of rising COVID cases. He was presiding over a review meeting on COVID Control and treatment measures at the ZP Hall here on Thursday….
Tough rules from Monday to tame COVID-19 pandemic
May 8, 2021CM warns of stern action against violators; Will public adhere? Bengaluru: Heeding to experts’ advice, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has announced a total lockdown in the entire State from 6 am on May 10 till 6 am on May 24 in view of spiralling Covid-19 cases. There was already a curfew in place in the State…
Mandya, Chamarajanagar Ministers’ visit to Mysuru oxygen units ruffles feathers
May 8, 2021IP cameras to be installed at refilling plants to monitor unauthorised refilling, transportation: Pratap Simha Absence of a robust system in Karnataka for oxygen distribution to districts exposed Mysore/Mysuru: Seeking to tighten the monitoring mechanism at oxygen refilling plants in Mysuru city, Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has asked authorities to install IP cameras…
States to get over 53 lakh Covid vaccine doses in next 3 days: Health Ministry
May 8, 2021New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that the States and Union Territories will get more than 53 lakh (53,25,000) vaccine doses within the next three days. So far, over 17.49 crore free vaccine doses (17,49,57,770) have been received by them. As per Ministry data this morning, the total consumption, including wastages, is…
Safai Karmachari Commission directs authorities for direct credit of Pourakarmika wages
May 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Safai Karmachari Commission has directed the concerned authorities to directly credit the wages of Pourakarmikas serving in all local bodies, to their respective bank account every month without delay. Addressing a virtual meeting with officials from various departments across the State here yesterday, the Commission Chairman Kote M. Shivanna instructed the officials to…
MCC apathy towards Valvemen
May 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Even as MCC is busy in containing the spread of the deadly Coronavirus, there are allegations that it has ignored its own Valvemen who are very much part of the force that work in public places. The MCC has been accused of failing to distribute safety gadgets such as masks, sanitisers and gloves to…
SC rejects Centre’s plea against Karnataka HC order to increase oxygen quota
May 8, 2021New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday turned down the Centre’s plea challenging the Karnataka High Court order asking it to increase the liquid medical oxygen allocation for the State to 1,200 MT per day from the present 965 MT amid the second wave of Covid-19. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, on behalf of the Centre,…
Private Hospitals to reserve 6,034 beds for Covid-19 patients: Health Minister
May 8, 2021Bengaluru: Minister for Health and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar on Thursday said that Private Medical College Hospitals have reserved 6,034 beds for Covid-19 patients, and 1,135 more beds will be available shortly across the State. Addressing a meeting with Private Medical College Hospitals here, he said except mother and child care hospitals and non…
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