Mysore/Mysuru: The members of city’s Sri Sthankvasi Jain Yuva Sanghtan celebrated Mahaveer Jayanti by distributing grocery kits to the needy across the city on Monday. The first phase of the programme was launched by MLA S.A. Ramdas at CITB Choultry in Siddarthanagar. The MLA expressed his gratitude to the volunteers serving at this crucial time….
Shab-E-Baraat tomorrow: Community members to offer prayers at homes
April 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the number of Novel Coronavirus infections (COVID-19) rising by the day in the district, Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar held a meeting with Muslim religious leaders under the leadership of Krishnaraja MLA S.A. Ramdas here yesterday in the backdrop of Shab-E-Baraat festival on Apr. 9. During the meeting, the Muslim religious leaders assured…
District Minister on 3-day tour from tomorrow
April 8, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Housing and District-in-charge Minister V. Somanna will begin a three-day tour of Mysuru and Kodagu districts from tomorrow (Apr.9). Somanna, who will arrive in the city tomorrow morning, will take part in a public grievances meet at 11.30 am, following which he will hold a meeting with officials regarding COVID-19 measures at ZP Hall…
Why Coronavirus is so lethal and fast spreading ?
April 8, 2020Its biology, disease, cure and call for united action By Swami Muktidanandaji, President, Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Mysuru We have to first understand the simple structure of a typical cell briefly. Then even as laymen, we can understand how the structure of Coronavirus is different from a typical cell. It is a common man’s understanding and…
Colouring Mindfulness…
April 8, 2020Members of Mysuru Zilla Kuncha Kalavidara Sangha, led by artist Mahadevu, who have been creating awareness across the city regarding the importance of following lockdown guidelines to save the nation from COVID-19 spread through their art works, are continuing to paint the minds of people with awareness at T. Narasipur, H.D. Kote Police Station, Kollegal…
Tiger tests positive for Coronavirus in American Zoo: Mysuru Zoo on high alert
April 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Following a circular from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) advising all Zoos in the country to be on high alert following a tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York, USA, testing positive for COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo), which is spread across 157 acres and houses more than 168 species, too…
Mysore Citizens Forum to distribute 3,000 grocery boxes to poor families in city
April 7, 2020To provide more if lockdown is extended Mysore/Mysuru: Extending a helping hand at the time of distress, Mysore Citizens Forum (MCF), which had provided relief materials at the time of natural disaster earlier, will be distributing 3,000 grocery boxes worth Rs. 12.5 lakh to poor families in city. To prevent people from crowding any particular…
COVID-19: Nations queue up to ask India to send them Hydroxychloroquine
April 7, 2020New Delhi: Despite India banning all exports of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug that United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted as a “game-changer” in the fight against COVID-19, several world leaders including Trump have reached to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the supply of the medicine. US President Donald Trump said he has requested…
Railways convert 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards
April 7, 2020New Delhi: The Indian Railways has converted 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards to treat COVID-19 patients. The Railways, which has set a target of converting 5,000 coaches into Isolation Wards, has converted 2,500 coaches into Isolation Wards in the first phase, officials said. With the conversion of around 2,500 coaches, 40,000 isolation beds are now…
Lockdown extension inevitable if COVID-19 goes out of control: CM
April 7, 2020Bengaluru: With the number of COVID-19 positive cases rising by the day, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said that the lockdown that will be in force till Apr.14, may be extended further. Speaking to press persons at his official-residence ‘Kaveri’ here yesterday, Yediyurappa said that the co-operation of the people was most vital for stopping the…
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