Mysore/Mysuru: The COVID-19 State Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has restricted the crowd to 200 atop Chamundi Hill for inauguration of Dasara-2020 and 300 for Jumboo Savari procession in Palace premises but it does not seem to have any bearing on the devotees visiting the Hill temple on normal days as they were found moving freely…
DC Rohini briefs CM on safety during Dasara
October 11, 2020Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa held discussion with Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri here this morning about precautionary measures to be taken to check the spreading of COVID-19 during ten-day Dasara festival which will begin from Oct. 17. The DC briefed the CM about the steps taken by District Administration such as ramping up…
Entry into temple as per COVID-19 rules: Minister Poojary
October 11, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Devotees are allowed inside temples only as per COVID-19 guidelines, said Muzrai and Fisheries Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary. Talking to reporters at Suttur Mutt at the foothills of Chamundi Hill on Saturday, he said the same guidelines are applicable during Dasara festival too. Since more devotees are expected on holidays and special days, entry…
CM rules out immediate re-opening of Schools
October 10, 2020Bengaluru: Laying all speculations to rest, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has ruled out re-opening of Schools and said the State Government has not taken any decision in this regard in the wake of spread of COVID-19 pandemic. His reaction came after parents and students opposed tooth and nail the re-opening of Schools from Oct. 16….
3-member technical team inspects Chamundi Hill, Palace
October 9, 2020To submit report on Dasara crowd to CM this evening; Final decision tomorrow Mysore/Mysuru: A three-member technical team headed by Dr. Sudarshan, Chairman, COVID-19 State Technical Advisory Committee, visited the city this morning and held consultations with officials of various Departments in connection with Dasara-2020. First, the technical team visited Chamundi Hill where Dasara festival…
DC directs Pvt. Hospitals to reserve 50 percent beds for COVID patients
October 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri has ordered all Private Hospitals to reserve 50 percent of beds for Corona positive patients on behalf of State Government. In a press release here, she has said any Private Hospital which refuses to adhere with the rules will be booked under Sec. 56 of the Disaster Management Act-2005 and…
Corona awareness through illumination
October 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to create public awareness on COVID-19, the authorities of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) have come out with ‘Corona awareness illumination’ at Palace North Gate entrance in city as part of Dasara festivities. Various images of COVID-19 campaign such as wearing of face mask, regular hand hygiene,…
Step up RT-PCR test for early detection of COVID-19 virus in 10 hotspot districts: CM
October 9, 2020Bring down Corona positive cases, casualties Bengaluru: Expressing concern over spike in COVID-19 positive cases in 10 districts in the State, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has asked the district administration concerned to target primary and secondary contacts of COVID-19 patients and subject them to compulsory testing in order to check the spreading of pandemic. “The…
CM wants only 500 people inside and outside Palace on Jumboo Savari day
October 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With no signs of drop in COVID-19 pandemic cases across the State in general and Mysuru district in particular, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is learnt to have decided that only 500 persons should be allowed both inside and outside the Palace to witness the colourful ‘Jumboo Savari’ procession on Vijayadashami Day on Oct. 26….
PM launches Corona awareness campaign
October 8, 2020New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a public movement to promote wearing of masks, maintaining social distance and regular hand wash for protection against Coronavirus infection. In a series of posts on social media, the PM said that following the practices of wearing a mask, maintaining social distance and regular use of hand…
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