By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD The Government has announced that schools across the country will be re-opened to conduct face-to-face teaching for students of class 9th to 12th from the 21st of this month. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging at its peak I feel this is a very unwise move which may prove…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: September 17, 2020
September 17, 2020Mysuru reports 591 new COVID-19 positive cases, 667 discharges and 17 deaths today.
Corona forces jobless to become footpath vendors
September 17, 2020By S.B. Devaraj Mysore/Mysuru: Corona has thrown out of gear for thousands of families. The closure of factories, shops and commercial establishments has thrown out of jobs. Now, they are into other professions to eke out their livelihood. Among them, some have taken to vending fruits, vegetables and other items on footpaths. Their lives have…
Infosys Foundation donates 4,000 PPE kits to MCC
September 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Infosys Foundation donated 4,000 PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) kits to Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) yesterday. Taking note of the rising number of COVID-19 positive cases in Mysuru district, Infosys Foundation donated PPE kits following an appeal by the MCC. Infosys Mysuru Manager Anant Bondade handed over the…
Brindavan Gardens beckon tourists
September 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam re-opened today and is all set to receive tourists after a gap of nearly six months. The Dam was closed for visitors in March this year after the country-wide lockdown due to COVID-19 threat. Now, the gates of the Gardens are opened to welcome tourists…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: September 16, 2020
September 16, 2020Mysuru reports 748 new COVID-19 positive cases, 1285 discharges and 17 deaths today.
Govt. concedes demands; Docs seek time till Friday
September 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The striking Government doctors have sought time till Friday to convey their decision on the assurance by the State Government to meet all their demands despite the financial crunch due to Covid-19. The doctors are demanding a hike in pay, promotion and other emoluments. Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysuru Branch President Dr. Suresh Rudrappa…
Mysuru COVID-19 Update: September 15, 2020
September 15, 2020Mysuru reports 312 new COVID-19 positive cases, 476 discharges and 12 deaths today.
Schools and Colleges to re-open from Sept. 21
September 15, 2020Fresh guidelines expected this week Bengaluru: After nearly six months due to COVID-19 threat, all Schools and Colleges will reopen from Sept.21 as per guidelines issued by Union Health Ministry. To begin with, only 8th to 10th standards will function from next Monday. However, the State Government has not taken any decision regarding the commencement…
Two-day testing for antibodies in plasma begins at CFTRI
September 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the nationwide project from CSIR- IGIB (CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology), New Delhi, a two-day Pan-CSIR Phenome India Sero Surveillance for COVID-19, began at CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in city this morning. This is being conducted for all staff and students of CFTRI. CFTRI Director Dr. R….
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