To provide more if lockdown is extended Mysore/Mysuru: Extending a helping hand at the time of distress, Mysore Citizens Forum (MCF), which had provided relief materials at the time of natural disaster earlier, will be distributing 3,000 grocery boxes worth Rs. 12.5 lakh to poor families in city. To prevent people from crowding any particular…
COVID-19: Nations queue up to ask India to send them Hydroxychloroquine
April 7, 2020New Delhi: Despite India banning all exports of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted as a “game-changer” in the fight against COVID-19, several world leaders including Trump have reached to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the supply of the medicine. US President Donald Trump said he has requested…
Railways convert 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards
April 7, 2020New Delhi: The Indian Railways has converted 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards to treat COVID-19 patients. The Railways, which has set a target of converting 5,000 coaches into Isolation Wards, has converted 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards in the first phase, officials said. With the conversion of around 2,500 coaches, 40,000 isolation beds are now…
Lockdown extension inevitable if COVID-19 goes out of control: CM
April 7, 2020Bengaluru: With the number of COVID-19 positive cases rising by the day, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said that the lockdown that will be in force till Apr.14, may be extended further. Speaking to press persons at his official-residence ‘Kaveri’ here yesterday, Yediyurappa said that the co-operation of the people was most vital for stopping the…
74 buildings being readied to house quarantine people in Mysuru
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With COVID-19 suspects and number of positive cases increasing day-by-day in the district, the District Administration, as part of its steps taken to house those under quarantine, have so far identified 74 buildings which are being readied. Speaking to Star of Mysore, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abhiram G. Sankar said that as of now, 19…
DC warns of criminal proceedings against those who remove Home Quarantine stickers
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following complaints that some people who are Home Quarantined are removing stickers pasted on their houses, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar has warned of criminal proceedings against those found to have removed stickers. Pointing out that stickers are pasted on the houses of those who are under Home Quarantine to ensure the safety of…
Ever seen city roads this deserted?
April 7, 2020Well, COVID-19 has achieved the unthinkable Mysore/Mysuru: The scare of Coronavirus has impacted almost all aspects of life and unprecedented things are happening all around. Rumours have taken a toll on our minds. The total lockdown imposed by PM Narendra Modi to combat the deadly Coronavirus has certainly brought some relief to nature itself. Reports…
Transgenders given kits containing essential items
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as most of the transgenders of the city, who eke out a living by begging alms, are facing a lot of difficulties owing to the COVID-19 lockdown, a young lady architect of the city has drawn public attention by donating kits containing 14 essential items to transgenders. While most transgenders sought alms from…
Women reach out to stray dogs during lockdown
April 7, 2020Provide food, water to more than 150 strays daily Mysore/Mysuru: To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the entire nation has come under lockdown following the Union Government’s order from Mar. 24 midnight till the midnight of Apr.14, which has resulted in hotels, restaurants, fast-food joints, roadside eateries and bakeries closing down. These places were the…
Forum Mall serves food for needy, Corona heroes
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Forum Mall, Mysuru, in order to serve the needy provided food to those hit by the lockdown in city. The Mall has set a target to serve 500 meals daily during the challenging lockdown period. They have also taken up the initiative to serve food for everyday Corona heroes — Police serving in Police…
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