14-day quarantine mandatory for all travellers including Defence, Railway, ISRO and medical professionals In Mysuru, six hotels with 266 rooms reserved for facility quarantine; free accommodation at Morarji School Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has tightened restrictions to those who are coming from high-risk States. At the same time, it has decided to allow commercial activities…
New District Hospital turns out to be a boon for COVID-19 patients
May 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The New District Hospital on KRS road, Metagalli, has turned out to be a boon for COVID-19 affected patients of Mysuru district. Following the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus pandemic in the district in March, the District authorities had turned Jayadeva Cardiology Hospital block in K.R. Hospital premises which was vacant after it…
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1
May 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital…
Birth in berth: 30 babies born on board Shramik Special trains in May-2020
May 26, 2020‘Lockdown Yadav’, ‘Corona Kumari’ are some of the names given to new-borns New Delhi: Good news from Shramik Specials or Train of Fortune as over 30 babies were born on board since the beginning of May, providing some of the migrant workers a tinge of joy amid all the odds they are facing trying to…
Chamarajanagar, lone COVID-free district in State
May 26, 2020Chamarajanagar: Yesterday, Ramanagara District that was a Green Zone with no cases, reported the first COVID-19 positive case and with this, Chamarajanagar earned the distinction of becoming the only Corona-free District in Karnataka, despite contiguity with Tamil Nadu, the hotbed of positive cases. Chamarajanagar is counted among the State’s most backward districts and shares its…
Role of Yoga in enhancing immunity during tough COVID times
May 26, 2020JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research to offer Certificate Programmes, B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Yoga Mysore/Mysuru: Stress is a constant factor in today’s fast-paced life that can jeopardise our health if left unchecked. These are the times of the pandemic of Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 which has forced mankind to live in fear, anxiety…
More forests mean less COVID-19 impact, claims MP Forest Dept.
May 26, 2020Is this the reason why Chamarajanagar is virus-free? Bhopal: People living in greener areas with better forest cover are less prone to infections including COVID-19, says a report released by Forest Department. The report is a study of COVID-19 affected areas in Madhya Pradesh (MP) and green cover in the area. Notably, Chamarajanagar District has…
Ready for a Grave New World?
May 26, 2020By T.J.S. George Virus cannot beat humour. A fun story circulating on the internet is titled “Class of 2025.” A delightfully strict school teacher calls out her class attendance … Quarantine Joshi, Lockdown Singh Rathore, Covid Awasthi, Corona Pal Singh, Social Distance Singh, Mask Mahto, Gloves Gaekwad, Wuhan Bhadoria. When Wuhan does not respond, she…
Namaz from home, virtual hugs mark Eid-ul-Fitr in city
May 25, 2020No mass prayer gatherings at Eidgah Maidan, no handshakes Mysore/Mysuru: Under the shadow of Coronavirus, Muslim community people are taking special precautions to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration today that breaks the month-long fast for Ramzan. This Eid there was no shaking of hands or no warm embracing for community members because of the stringent social…
Maintenance process set in motion at Jubilant Generics
May 25, 202090 employees called to work today to prepare machines for drug production Mysore/Mysuru: Nanjangud-based Jubilant Generics, an extended arm of Jubilant Life Sciences, has been preparing to start operations. The company which was shut due to COVID-19 will resume operations soon with the guidelines by Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The State Government has…
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