Mysore/Mysuru: Appealing the farmers not to get frustrated over lockdown regulations and destroy their produce, Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil said that the officials have been asked not to disrupt transportation of farm products and agricultural produce. Addressing a meeting with farmer leaders at the Taluk Panchayat office in city on Saturday, he said that he…
The Covid cut: From social distancing to husband distancing!!
April 13, 2020By Ashvini Ranjan Yet again there was no response from Venkatesh of Venkateshwara Hair Cutting Salon where I regularly have my hair cut. Venkatesh, the owner of the salon, generally returns my call within minutes unless he is attending to another client. He extends me some special privileges either because I am a long-standing customer…
Lockdown till April 30
April 12, 2020Regulations to be relaxed in Coronavirus-free districts Bengaluru: Ending the suspense over extension of the 21-day lockdown in Karnataka, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday said that the lockdown will be extended till April 30. Speaking to presspersons after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video-conference with all Chief Ministers of the State yesterday, Yediyurappa said…
Seven more patients discharged from Mysuru COVID Hospital today
April 12, 2020Total active cases in District comes down to 39 with 1 addition today; 2 were discharged earlier Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the District Administration is battling to prevent the spread of deadly COVID-19 in Mysuru District, which has the second highest number of infections in the State after Bengaluru, seven patients, who had tested positive for…
Cops, Corona Warriors launch drive for strict social distancing at Vegetable Markets
April 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With people visiting the vegetable markets on M.G. Road and at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in the heart of the city, giving a go by to social distancing and other COVID-19 regulations despite several pleas and various awareness programmes, the Police, in association with Corona Warriors, launched a special drive this morning to ensure that both…
PM alters lockdown tactic: Union Ministers back in offices from tomorrow
April 12, 2020New Delhi: The Council of Ministers, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nirmala Sitharaman, will resume work at their Ministries tomorrow (Apr.13), a day before the end of the lockdown to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus, sources said last evening. Senior officials entitled to official…
Woman power to the fore during a pandemic
April 12, 2020Railways leads the campaign Mysore/Mysuru: The total and unprecedented suspension of passenger services by the Indian Railways, for the first time in its history spanning over 165 years, stands as a testimony to the resolve and commitment of the world’s fourth largest Railway system and the single largest State-owned employer to unitedly fight the scourge…
Strict lockdown in areas around Jubilant Generics: Minister
April 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With more employees of Nanjangud’s Jubilant Generics testing positive for novel Coronavirus, District Minister S.T. Somashekar said that a stricter lockdown is in place in areas around the Pharmaceutical Company, including Hebya and Someshwara villages. Speaking to presspersons after holding a meeting with Legislators, ZP members and District-level Officers at the ZP Hall here…
Cars collide on deserted Devaraj Urs Road
April 12, 2020Lucky escape for drivers, Police seize cars Mysore/Mysuru: Though almost all roads in the city wears a deserted look following lockdown, two cars collided on the deserted Devaraj Urs Road last evening resulting in both cars getting damaged. Luckily, two persons behind the wheels of the cars, have escaped miraculously without a scratch. At about…
DC warns against misuse of COIVD-19 donations
April 12, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that several complaints of misuse have been received regarding COVID-19 donations, including in cash and kind, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar has warned organisations and individuals against misuse and misappropriation. Speaking through Facebook Live, a Social Media Platform, Abhiram Sankar said that several associations, organisations and individuals have been engaged in distributing food,…
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