Is this the reason why Chamarajanagar is virus-free? Bhopal: People living in greener areas with better forest cover are less prone to infections including COVID-19, says a report released by Forest Department. The report is a study of COVID-19 affected areas in Madhya Pradesh (MP) and green cover in the area. Notably, Chamarajanagar District has…
Ready for a Grave New World?
May 26, 2020By T.J.S. George Virus cannot beat humour. A fun story circulating on the internet is titled “Class of 2025.” A delightfully strict school teacher calls out her class attendance … Quarantine Joshi, Lockdown Singh Rathore, Covid Awasthi, Corona Pal Singh, Social Distance Singh, Mask Mahto, Gloves Gaekwad, Wuhan Bhadoria. When Wuhan does not respond, she…
Kudos to Warriors of Womenfolk
May 26, 2020Sir, I would like to congratulate both Manasa Rao and Dr. Sagarika Nithyanand for their brilliant idea of helping the women in these tough times with Menstrual Hygiene Kits. I would also like to congratulate ‘SOM’ for publishing a full page article (The ‘Saviours’ of Womenfolk: Two young Mysureans distribute 14,000 Menstrual Hygiene Kits in…
Saleha Asma Shaheen
May 26, 2020Saleha Asma Shaheen (68), a retired Head Mistress (wife of late Altaf Ahmed Khan Ghori and daughter of late G. M. Khan Ghori), passed away due to a massive heart attack at Al Khober, Saudi Arabia, on May 25. A resident of Bengaluru, she leaves behind a daughter, a son and a host of relatives…
B.N. Ramanuja Iyengar
May 26, 2020B.N. Ramanuja Iyengar (87), a retired Railway employee, breathed his last at 7 am today (May 26) at his residence in Kuvempunagar, due to age-related problems. He leaves behind his wife, a son, a daughter and a host of family members, relatives and friends. He was actively involved in Ganabharathi as its Secretary for 25…
Namaz from home, virtual hugs mark Eid-ul-Fitr in city
May 25, 2020No mass prayer gatherings at Eidgah Maidan, no handshakes Mysore/Mysuru: Under the shadow of Coronavirus, Muslim community people are taking special precautions to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration today that breaks the month-long fast for Ramzan. This Eid there was no shaking of hands or no warm embracing for community members because of the stringent social…
Maintenance process set in motion at Jubilant Generics
May 25, 202090 employees called to work today to prepare machines for drug production Mysore/Mysuru: Nanjangud-based Jubilant Generics, an extended arm of Jubilant Life Sciences, has been preparing to start operations. The company which was shut due to COVID-19 will resume operations soon with the guidelines by Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The State Government has…
COVID-19 vaccine: India to begin clinical trials in 3-5 months
May 25, 2020New Delhi: Four out of the 14 COVID-19 vaccine candidates from India may enter the clinical trial stage in the next three-five months, Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said yesterday. In an online interaction with BJP Spokesperson G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, Dr. Vardhan said the entire world was working on developing a vaccine to halt the…
Govt. to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ if Corona cases rise rapidly: Health Minister
May 25, 2020Chitradurga: Amid concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the State, Health Minister B. Sriramulu said that the State Government is planning to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ since there are indications of a rapid spurt of the deadly pandemic in June and July. Speaking to presspersons at Molakalmuru in the district, which Constituency he represents in…
Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Sr. dies aged 96
May 25, 2020He was also the Manager of India’s only World Cup-winning side in 1975 Mohali: Balbir Singh Sr., one of India’s greatest hockey players, died this morning after battling multiple health issues for over two weeks. The legend was 96 and is survived by his daughter Sushbir and three sons Kanwalbir, Karanbir and Gurbir. “He died…















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