Mysore/Mysuru: The week-long ‘Yogakshema Yatra,’ launched by KR BJP MLA S.A. Ramdas in his Assembly segment in order to hear grievances of the people and the difficulties faced by them during the COVID-19 times, ended on Sunday with the valedictory held at Brahmasthana Kalyana Mantapa on Sahukar Channaiah Road in city. The Yatra on the…
MLA appeals COVID-19 recovered to donate blood plasma
October 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: MLA L. Nagendra has appealed people who have recovered from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic to come forward for blood plasma donation in large numbers. He was speaking after felicitating plasma donors at ‘Plasma Donors – Life Savers’ plasma donation camp organised at Jeevadhara Blood Bank Centre on Sayyaji Rao Road here on Sunday. Appealing …
City Courts completely opened
October 12, 2020Rapid Antigen Test mandatory for advocates, litigants Mysore/Mysuru: After a hiatus, the two Law Court Complexes in city became fully functional from today but with strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) prescribed by the Government of India in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Mysore Bar Association President S. Anand Kumar told Star of Mysore that…
No religion, God says put lives at risk for festivals: Union Health Minister
October 12, 2020New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Sunday said “there is no need to congregate in large numbers to prove your faith or your religion. You can pray to your Gods at your homes. I will suggest that all of you celebrate festivals with your families.” Participating in an interactive session in social…
Karnataka makes preparation for mass inoculation of COVID-19 vaccine
October 12, 2020Bengaluru: Despite non-arrival of any suitable vaccine for COVID-19, that has wrecked havoc around the world, the Government of Karnataka is silently making preparations well in advance with a hope of researching a vaccine soon. According to sources, the State Government is readying its system for immediate distribution of vaccine once it was approved by…
Dr. K. Sudhakar gets Health Portfolio too
October 12, 2020Sriramulu is Social Welfare Minister Bengaluru: With the COVID-19 pandemic causing havoc in the State, Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa in a minor portfolio re-allocation exercise, allotted the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, held by B. Sriramulu, to Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar this morning. The CM’s move is said to be aimed at streamlining the…
Vidyagama: Teachers get three week holiday
October 12, 2020Bengaluru: Amid the campaign by several groups which wanted the Government to stop its much publicised ‘Vidyagama’ programme due to safety concerns as several teachers involved in the programme have lost their lives reportedly due to COVID-19, the State Government on Sunday announced a three week holiday for teachers of Primary and High Schools. The…
Govt. makes COVID-19 testing mandatory for individuals
October 12, 2020Bengaluru: Invoking Sec. 4 of “The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Ordinance-2020,” the State Government has said all individuals who are identified for COVID-19 test by Government should get tested compulsorily so that spread of the virus can be contained and lives can be saved. In a press release here, Dr. Om Prakash Patil, Director, Health and…
COVID War Room set up in city: Calling volunteers
October 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In order to facilitate quick shifting of COVID infected people to hospitals, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has set up a COVID War Room at Town Hall in the heart of the city. The MCC, in association with the District Administration and Health and Family Welfare Department, has already set up 22 COVID testing…
State poll body permits Corona positive patients to cast vote in by-polls
October 12, 2020Bengaluru: The State Election Commission, has allowed Corona positive patients to exercise their franchise through postal ballot in by-elections to Sira Assembly seat in Tumakuru district and Rajarajeshwari Nagar Assembly Constituency to be held on Nov. 3. According to information available, voters of over 80 years, physically challenged and those undergoing treatment for COVID-19, are…
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