Bengaluru: To encourage citizens to undergo COVID-19 testing, the Technical Advisory Committee has now recommended the issue of fixation of rates for the following tests to be charged by the private laboratories and has ordered to fix the rates accordingly. In a press release here, S. Honnamma, Joint Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare…
Centre rushes High Level Central team to State
October 19, 2020To assist in strengthening containment, infection prevention and clinical management New Delhi: In the wake of record increase in Corona positive cases and deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deputed a high-level Central team to Karnataka to assist in COVID-19 management. According to a press release, team comprises of Joint Secretary (Nodal…
Railways ready to spare isolation facility in coaches for needy patients
October 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Railways is ready to allow the District Administration its isolation facility created in 128 coaches in Mysuru city to treat COVID-19 patients. “We have already informed the District Administration about it. They can use facility at any time. However, the coaches will be stationed at one place and cannot be move to other…
Will Dasara illumination ignite COVID-19 cases in city?
October 18, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The mandatory COVID-19 protocol went missing on the first day of Dasara Festival with thousands of people descending on the illuminated city roads last evening. Traffic was held up in Central Business District (CBD) as hundreds of vehicles were lined up on both sides of the road from K.R. Circle up to Jayachamaraja Wadiyar…
MCC invites applications for temporary posts
October 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In order to enhance staff strength for meeting COVID-19 testing targets, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC)has invited applications from eligible candidates for appointment as Lab Technicians, Swab Collectors and Data Entry Operators on temporary basis. The appointment is being made for 20 posts of Lab Technicians and 20 posts of Data Entry Operators. Candidates…
Closure of tourist spots: Delegation of Travel Associations to meet CM this evening
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A delegation of associations connected with travel and tourism industry is planning to meet Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa this evening and appeal him to direct the District Administration to revoke the order on the closure of all tourist spots in and around city till Nov. 1. Addressing a joint news conference here this morning, B.S….
A moment of glory for Corona Warriors
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Recognition is the best thing that any Government can do to boost the morale of those who are working day and night for a cause. As COVID-19 pandemic spread its tentacles all over the country, doctors, para-medical staff, cops and pourakarmikas are working self-less for the well-being of society. In recognition of their services,…
Undergo COVID test before it is too late, DC appeals to public
October 16, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Delay in undergoing testing has been one of the main reasons for increase in COVID-19 deaths in Mysuru district, observed Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri. Speaking live on facebook live on Oct. 14, she said COVID-19 pandemic was spreading everywhere resulting in increase in Corona positive cases every day. Its intensity had increased especially in…
All tourist spots closed till Nov. 1 to prevent visitors to Mysuru
October 15, 2020Spike in COVID-19 cases worries District Administration Mysore/Mysuru: With a view to dissuade tourists from visiting Mysuru for ten-day Dasara festival which will begin from Saturday (Oct.17), the District Administration has ordered the closure of all important tourist spots around Mysuru from Oct. 17 till Nov. 1. This decision has been taken in view of…
Fresh guidelines allow congregation of over 100 persons
October 15, 2020Applicable outside Containment Zones Bengaluru: The State Government, in its revised guidelines issued on Wednesday, has allowed the congregation of more than 100 persons outside the Containment Zones from today (Oct. 15) for social, academic, sports, entertainment, cultural, religious, political and other functions. In an official press release here, Chief Secretary T.M. Vijay Bhaskar has…
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