Mysore/Mysuru: With the Corona pandemic extending its wings across the country with each passing day, the Mysuru District administration has stepped up measures to contain the deadly virus. The District Surveillance Cell of the Health and Family Welfare Department has pu 201 persons in city under surveillance, out of which 132, including 13 foreigners, are…
COVID-19 pandemic: Keep close watch on home quarantined persons: DC
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Stepping up measures for prevention of the spread of Coronavirus, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abhiram G. Sankar has asked officials to keep a watch on the movements of home-quarantined persons. In a directive issued on Friday, Abhiram G. Sankar said that officials from MCC, Revenue and other Departments should ensure that persons under home-quarantine…
Use Online Services: EPFO
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: On account of COVID-19 outbreak, the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Regional Office (RO), Mysuru, subscribers are informed that they can avail EPFO services through various online modes of communication like e-mails, phone, webportal, umang app, WhatsApp and Twitter as mentioned below: E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 0821-2599200 or 2599222 WhatsApp: 86188-65124 or 78925-94813 Twitter: @EpfoMysore…
Govt. to appoint youth volunteers as ‘Corona Warriors’
March 21, 2020To prevent spread of fake messages Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the Government is battling COVID-19 with all its might, the State Government has evolved a plan to appoint Youth Volunteers as ‘Corona Warriors’ to check the spread of false rumours and messages regarding the deadly disease. The Information and Public Relations Department, in association with Indian…
Yet another positive case in State; Total 16 now
March 21, 2020India’s tally climbs to 287; all commuters from Kodagu to Mysuru screened Bengaluru: Yet another COVID-19 positive case has surfaced in Karnataka to take the total number of affected to 16, Minister for Health B. Sriramulu said today. In his tweet, he said that a 36-year-old, who had returned from Mecca last week, went to…
A testing time for all…
March 21, 2020Finally, our Prime Minister spoke. And it was a damp squib. It left us wanting, wanting something more. Ever since the 8 pm address of November 8, 2016, the night of demonetisation, any address by the PM at 8 pm makes people anxious. As the March 19, 2020, address was announced, some people went out…
Modi calls for determination, patience and a ‘Janata Curfew’
March 20, 2020New Delhi: Apart from the people’s curfew on Mar. 22, there were nine calls to action in the Prime Minister’s address including the formation of a COVID-19 Task Force under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Addressing the nation yesterday at 8 pm that was telecast live on televisions, Modi urged Indians across the country to face…
Authorities announce tips on how to stay healthy during summer
March 20, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: With summer season having set in, the district authorities have announced several tips for the people to stay healthy during the hot season, as there are chances of reduced digestive power among children and the aged. The people are advised to consume glucose-rich drinks to ensure that their body retains the desired level of…
Apartment locks itself up after inmate tests positive
March 20, 2020Bengaluru: An apartment complex on Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, has locked itself and its residents have quarantined themselves after a 20-year-old woman who recently returned from London on Mar.14, was infected and tested positive for Coronavirus on Mar. 16. A resident of the apartment confirmed that the infected woman has been kept in isolation at a…
Coronavirus pandemic: Awareness workshop for journos
March 20, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: District Vector-Borne Diseases Control Officer Dr. Chidambara conducted a workshop at Vartha Bhavan here yesterday for media persons to create awareness about Coronavirus spread. “People need not fear about the virus spread. If we take all necessary precautions, there is no need to be panic. India is fighting the virus bravely. World Health Organisation…
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