Mysore/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…
Social distancing is duty, not discretion during pandemic: SC
April 7, 2020New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) has institutionalised video-conferencing during lockdown period and said every individual and institution must implement measures designed by Health Authorities and Governments to reduce the spread of COVID-19. While providing modalities for use of video-conferencing facilities for hearing of urgent cases and even recording of evidence, a bench of CJI…
Only SP and DC can issue inter-district passes
April 7, 2020Bengaluru: Based on the complaints received by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, the Government yesterday clarified that inter-district transport passes can be issued only by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) or the Superintendent of Police (SP) and not the Tahsildars or the local Police. In a letter to all DCs and SPs by Chief Secretary T.M. Vijay…
SWR comes in aid of needy people
April 7, 2020Bengaluru: The Hubballi Division of the South Western Railway (SWR), along with the IRCTC, has reached out to the needy people serving them with provision of food packets, ration package and other essential items. Staff, officers and their families have joined hands to feed the hungry. The Division has done commendable work during the crisis…
Canara Bank launches Mobile Micro ATM facility
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: K.B. Geetha, RO Head, Canara Bank Regional Office, Mysuru, recently launched Micro Mobile ATM with the help of Business Correspondent agents to facilitate disbursement of amount to PMJDY women and PM Kisan beneficiaries at their doorsteps to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The Micro ATM will give service in all the villages and wards…
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…
‘Set up COVID-19 Hospital at Dasara Expo Ground’ Suggests ex-KEA Chief Raghu Kautilya
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the health authorities, in a swift move, have converted the New District Hospital on KRS Road as District COVID-19 Hospital, BJP leader and former Chairman of Exhibition Authority Raghu Kautilya has suggested the District Administration to set up a temporary COVID-19 Hospital with quarantine facility at the sprawling Dasara Expo Ground. In…
New District Hospital Doctors get uninterrupted food supplies
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the New District Hospital on KRS Road converted into a COVID-19 Care Hospital, some good Samaritans of the city have ensured that the Doctors of the Hospital, who are striving hard round the clock taking care of the patients, get timely food on a regular basis. Dr. Dilip of Mysore Rotary Zone-8, who…
Expect heavy rains today and tomorrow
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the city witnessed good rainfall late night on Sunday and Monday, the Agricultural Research Station at Naganahalli near here, has predicted heavy rainfall accompanied by winds and thunderstorms today and tomorrow (Apr. 7 and 8). The Station recorded 12 mm rainfall on an average across the city on Sunday midnight and a…














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