Following speculations that Bars and Liquor outlets may function clandestinely in the wake of lockdown, the Excise Department officials from all the four Zones conducted an early morning drive today in their respective Zones, sealing off all Bars and Liquor outlets located in their respective jurisdiction. Each Zonal team was heade by an Excise inspector,…
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Concert cancelled
March 23, 2020The Karnatak music vocal concert by Vid. R. Vedavalli organised by Ganabharathi on Mar.26 stands cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release from A. Radhesh, Member.
In Briefs
Aradhane postponed
March 23, 2020Following the regulatory measures and the lockdown announced by the State Government in view of COVID-19, ‘Santushta Teertha Aradhane’ which was scheduled to take place at Uttaradi Mutt in city on Mar.24, stands postponed. Next date will be announced later, according to Aniruddhacharya, Chief of Uttaradi Mutt, Mysuru. [Mob: 94481-47459].
Feature Articles
Here’s Why Public Transport During Coronavirus Outbreak is a Bad Idea
March 23, 2020The entire world right now is collectively dealing with Coronavirus- a pandemic that has recorded about 2 lakh cases in a short period. A family of viruses, it is known to cause illnesses ranging from common cold to more severe health challenges like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). What…
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One person tests positive for COVID-19 in Mysuru
March 21, 2020Patient came from Dubai to Bengaluru via Goa, took a taxi to Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: One person has tested positive for COVID-19 today, announced Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar. In a hurriedly called press conference at his office this evening, the DC said that the person tested positive hailed from Mysuru and had come from…
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Janata Curfew tomorrow
March 21, 2020City set for near-complete lockdown; no shops, no trains, no taxis, no autos, no buses, no hotels Mysore/Mysuru: Most private establishments and public services, except for hospitals (only emergencies there too) and medical shops will be shut across Mysuru and the rest of Karnataka tomorrow. The closure of services will be part of Prime Minister…
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Provide COVID-19 cover in health insurance policies: IRDAI
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. What began in China’s Wuhan has now cast its shadow in more than 100 countries, including India. While several advisories are floating around on prevention, will your health insurance cover it if you indeed happen to get infected? For now, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of…
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Close State borders: MP Pratap Simha
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has called for closing down of State borders to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak. Speaking to press persons at Patrakarthara Bhavan this morning, Pratap Simha said, “Himachal Pradesh has banned entry of all into the State and closed down borders. I would like to request our Chief Minister that State Government…
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No postponement of PUC and SSLC exams: Minister
March 21, 2020Bengaluru: Despite the partial lockdown announced by the State Government in view of the Coronavirus scare, Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar has asserted that there would be no postponement of II PUC and SSLC exams. In a clarification issued here yesterday following rumours that the ongoing Second PUC exams will be postponed,…
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State Govt. releases Rs.10.50 crore for Srirangapatna Fort development
March 21, 2020Bengaluru: Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi has said that the State Government has released Rs.10.50 crore for development of Srirangapatna Fort. Responding to an appeal by Srirangapatna MLA Ravindra Srikantaiah recently seeking release of special funds for development of Srirangapatna, the Minister said the Department has come up with a proposal for developing the 5,200-metre-long Fort…
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