City turns vehicle-conversion hub for Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar and Kodagu By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: With the increasing demand for hospital beds as well as ambulances amid the massive surge in COVID-19 cases, there are many enterprising businessmen who have taken up the task of converting tourist and other passenger vehicles into ambulances. And Mysuru…
Mysore/Mysuru: The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have egged on the people of Mysuru into consuming more eggs as consumption has doubled from 2.5 to 3 lakh eggs per day to 5.5 to 6 lakh. They have indeed turned Mysureans’ new-found love during lockdown. Egg is among the protein-rich foods prescribed for patients and is the…
Mysuru reports 1251 new COVID-19 positive cases, 2118 discharges and 25 deaths today.
Hoots and whistles reverberated inside the Theatre for 72 years Mysore/Mysuru: Single screen theatres have come under a cloud of uncertainty. The COVID pandemic has hit them hard in more ways than can be imagined. Recurring costs, staff salaries, high taxes and zero incomes proved to be the last nail in the coffin. Joining the…
To be installed in Kedarnath of Uttarakhand Mysore/Mysuru: The city-based sculptor, Arun Yogiraj has carved a 12-ft. tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya which will be installed at Kedarnath in Uttarakhand soon. Final touches are being given to the statue and it will be transported to Uttarakhand in truck on June 17. A resident of Agrahara,…
H.D. Kote: With the taluk recording a spike in the number of COVID positive cases, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bagadi Gautham visited H.D. Kote yesterday and inspected the General Hospital, COVID Care Centre and COVID Mitra centre in the town. Speaking to presspersons, Dr. Gautham said that home isolated patients must mandatorily stay in homes and…
K.R. Nagar: JD(S) MLA from K.R. Nagar S.R. Mahesh has blamed previous Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri for the rise in COVID cases in the district. Addressing a Task Force meeting at Taluk Panchayat (TP) office in the town on Friday, Mahesh alleged that the previous DC used to take unilateral decisions, ignoring the importance…
Mysore/Mysuru: Newly-appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) R. Chethan said he will continue ‘Janasnehi,’ a programme launched by his predecessor C.B. Ryshyanth aimed at having a bond between citizens and Police Department. Talking to reporters here yesterday, he said steps would be taken to provide a good service to people without any hassles. Justice would be…
Virajpet/Madikeri: Eight Police personnel, attached to Virajpet Police Station, have been suspended in connection with the death of a mentally challenged man, who was allegedly beaten by them. A case of murder has been registered against them. The deceased has been identified as Roy D’Souza (50), a resident of Chikkapet in Virajpet. Roy is also said…
Mysore/Mysuru: The online signature campaign “Bring back Rohini Sindhuri” has evoked overwhelming response from netizens and this morning, more than 1.28 lakh people have signed the petition launched on change.org till 2.15 pm today. The campaign was launched by Concerned Citizens of India last Friday on the online signature platform and is being circulated widely…
Two-day Leafy Vegetable Fair beginsSeptember 21, 2024
Dasara elephants’ hot chase triggers tense mo...September 21, 2024
Felicitation marks Newspaper DaySeptember 21, 2024
District Administration hosts breakfast for c...September 21, 2024
Recent Comments