Madikeri: The Coronavirus scare which has badly affected tourism in Kodagu district, just like elsewhere, has taken a further hit with the Kodagu District Administration, following a Government directive, has ordered shut down of all major tourist destinations in the district for a week. The Raja’s Seat, one of the prime attractions in Madikeri, was…
Spreading false news on Coronavirus: College student arrested, released on Station Bail
March 15, 2020Pandavapura: Close on the heels of Chamarajanagar Police arresting two persons and sending them to jail for spreading false messages that a boy from Gundlupet and a girl from Nanjangud had tested positive for Coronavirus, Pandavapura Police have arrested a college student for spreading a false message that his classmate has Coronavirus and have released…
Sale of masks, sanitizers at exorbitant prices: Four medical stores fined Rs. 20,000
March 15, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Drug Controllers have imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000 on four medical stores which were selling masks and sanitizers above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) and cases have been registered against the owners of the four medical stores yesterday. A team of officials, who inspected 20 medical stores in city found four medical stores…
Final exams from 7th to 9th standard postponed
March 15, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Following Coronavirus scare, the Department of Public Instruction that had cancelled the final exams from LKG to 6th standard earlier, has now postponed the final exams from 7th to 9th standard till Mar. 31 and the students have been given study holidays. The new time-table would be announced shortly, according to the notification. However,…
Coronavirus scare: The day when Mysuru partially shut
March 15, 2020Following the Government order to shut down malls, theatres, schools and colleges for a week amidst Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) scare, Mysuru closed down partially on the first day yesterday. Here are the glimpses of the city through the eyes of our cameraman. Hostel inmates vacate rooms, head home Students staying at various hostels run by…
Coronavirus scare: BCCI suspends all domestic games including Irani Cup
March 15, 2020The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yesterday announced a list of domestic matches and tournaments that have been put on hold due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. “In view of the ongoing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all matches of Irani Cup, Senior Women One-Day Knockout, Vizzy Trophy, Senior Women One-Day Challenger,…
Coronavirus Scare: Mysuru partially shut
March 14, 2020Malls, theatres closed; tourist spots wear deserted look Goods transport hit; many stay indoors; less people travel Mysore/Mysuru: As the State Government went into a battle mode to arrest the march of Novel Coronavirus, the city went into a lock-down mode with popular weekend spots like malls, cinemas and swimming pools remaining out of bounds…
Virus prank goes viral; two arrested
March 14, 2020Spreading rumours about Coronavirus could land you in jail Chamarajanagar / Mysuru: People who circulate rumours or fake news on social media platforms sparking Coronavirus panic among the public may face jail terms. In the first action of its kind in Karnataka in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak, two youth have been arrested for pulling…
Masks, sanitisers put under Essential Commodities Act
March 14, 2020New Delhi: The Centre has brought masks and hand sanitisers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (EC Act) to make sure that these products, key for preventing the spread of Covid-19 infection, are available to people at the right price and in the right quality. The move comes as panic buying by people resulted in…
COVID-19: Don’t panic but take precautions, say city docs
March 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With a growing number of cases of the novel coronavirus confirmed across the world, having a sore throat or some sniffles might feel like a cause for concern. But in most cases, there is no reason to worry, experts say. “If you are worried you might have the coronavirus, pick up the phone before…
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