Mysore/Mysuru: The seven temporary markets, established by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) at various locations in city that began functioning since last evening, received mixed response from buyers today. The seven temporary markets have been established at Ahara Mela Grounds, next to Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel, Dasara Exhibition Grounds, near BEML last Bus Stop in Srirampura,…
COVID-19: Three more test positive in Mysuru; cases from Nanjangud pharma company alone touch 15
April 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Union Government declared Mysuru 21st among nationwide COVID-19 hotspots, the number of Coronavirus cases continues to rise in Mysuru district with three more persons testing positive today. Of the three new COVID-19 cases, two cases are from the Nanjangud-based pharmaceutical company (Jubilant Generics) that already had 12 positive cases and the third…
COVID-19: JSS Institutions donate Rs.50 lakh
April 1, 2020Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji is seen handing over a cheque for Rs.50 lakh to District Minister V. Somanna towards “Chief Minister’s Relief Fund” in a fight against Coronavirus. The amount was a joint voluntary donation by Sri Suttur Mutt, JSS Mahavidyapeetha and employees of JSS Institutions. Present on the occasion were MP Pratap…
Seven markets at various places in Mysuru from today
March 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to prevent rush at vegetable market at Dasara Exhibition Grounds and also to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has decided to decentralise the vegetable market to seven different locations in city and appoint officials in-charge of them. The markets will function from 6 pm today. The…
Lockdown in Mysuru: Migrant workers halt endless journey, finally get food and shelter
March 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Why does one leave his or her village or town? For better prospects, for a better life for themselves and their families perhaps right? So has been the case for many migrant labourers across the nation who have moved to cities with better infrastructure in search of jobs and better education and life for…
Combating COVID-19 in Mysuru: Frontline healthcare professionals need protection
March 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Healthcare staff including doctors, nurses and Class 4 workers in Mysuru have reiterated their demand for Personal Protection Equipment as they are on the frontline in containing the deadly COVID-19. All the positive cases of COVID-19 are admitted and treated in K.R. Hospital and District Hospital in the city. There is lack of PPEs…
Hospital staff face ‘social boycott’ from villagers
March 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: K.R. Hospital staff, especially D Group employees are facing a ‘social boycott’ from their native villagers fearing Coronavirus spread. D Group workers maintain cleanliness in the K.R. Hospital. When some of these workers returned to their native villages in Mysuru district after completing their daily duty, reportedly they were not allowed inside their villages…
Corona effect: People shun Govt. Hospital in Mandya while private clinics remain closed
March 31, 2020Mandya: As the Mandya District Administration has opened a separate screening and treatment centre inside the Government Hospital in Mandya, people suffering from other ailments have stopped going to the hospital itself fearing Coronavirus spread. Earlier, a large number of patients used to visit Mandya Government Hospital every day, but now, due to the fear…
Mysuru Zoo shut due to Coronavirus, but the animals still need care
March 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when caring for one’s self and maintaining social distance, not stepping out of the house have become the needs of the hour, here is a true example of the human species going beyond the call of duty to care and tend for the animals and birds at Mysuru Zoo, feeding them…
Infosys Foundation commits Rs. 100 crore for COVID-19 relief
March 31, 2020Bengaluru: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic and CSR arm of Infosys, today announced that it is committing Rs. 100 crore to support efforts towards fighting COVID-19 in India. The Foundation contributed half of this commitment (Rs. 50 crore) to the PM CARES Fund. This sum will primarily be utilised across three broad areas of support that the Foundation has prioritised: To expand hospital capacity for…
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