Likely to be discharged from hospital today Mysore/Mysuru: In a positive development, P-273, a 72-year-old male from Nazarbad and the first Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) case who was tested positive for Coronavirus in Mysuru has been declared fit for discharge and is likely to be released from the designated COVID-19 Hospital on KRS Road this evening…
From May 1, shell out Rs. 100 penalty for not wearing masks
April 28, 2020Spitting in public too will attract a fine of Rs. 100 Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) seems to be bracing up for a systematic exit plan from the lockdown after an official announcement is made by the Centre. As a first step, it has made face masks mandatory from May 1. If you are…
Lockdown shadow looms large over Mysore Varsity Centenary Convocation
April 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The unprecedented COVID-19 nationwide lockdown seems to have cast a dark shadow on the University of Mysore’s Centenary Convocation. After having planned the milestone event for March or April 2020, the University had started correspondence with the President’s Office and the PMO for getting their dates to address the Centenary Convocation. Even the Governor,…
KSOU Competitive Exams Training Centre launches online classes
April 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Many educational institutions have resorted to online classes to help students during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Similarly, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) Competitive Examinations’ Training Centre too on Monday launched online classes for the benefit of those preparing for the competitive exams. The KSOU had earlier launched a similar system for its regular courses. …
Amusement Industry’s clarion call for survival
April 28, 2020Seeks urgent stimulus to sail out from COVID-19 impact Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI), an apex body representing the interests of Amusement Parks, Theme Parks, Water Parks and Indoor Amusement Centre in India, is seeking an urgent stimulus package for Amusement Industry to sail out from the COVID-19 impact as it…
B.Y. Vijayendra followers feed horses at Tonga Stand
April 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Continuing their voluntary service to society during this trying times, the followers of Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s son B.Y. Vijayendra fed horses with fodder at the Tonga Stand near Kukkarahalli Lake here on Monday. They also distributed ration kits to Tongawallas and a few labourers at the spot. Speaking on the occasion, former Taluk…
Migrant workers in K.R. Nagar return to native places
April 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A total of 74 migrant workers in K.R. Nagar taluk of the district, most of whom were from North Karnataka, who were stranded at their workplace due to the nationwide lockdown, returned to their native places in KSRTC buses on Sunday, thanks to the efforts of the District Administration. With the Union Government easing…
Congress demands policy for print media and job security
April 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the print media facing a crisis following the COVID-19 lockdown and the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) dashing off a letter to the Centre seeking announcement of an urgent stimulus package, City Congress leader M. Lakshmana has urged the Government to come up with an exclusive print media and job security policy to bail…
Boys… COVID is no fun!
April 28, 2020In India, which is known to have great following for Cricket rather than any other sports, ‘Galli Cricket’ is no new thing. But at this hour of crisis, when even the daily wager, who might be the only bread earner to his family, is forced to stay home to make sure we win the war…
Doorstep Thermal Screening Drive against Pandemic in Mysuru
April 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As per directions from the Central Government, the Mysuru District Administration, jointly with Health and Family Welfare Department, has launched a drive to conduct Thermal Screening of all those living in hotspot areas across the district since Apr.24. A total of 28 areas, including 13 in city, have been declared as hotspots within the…
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