Mysore/Mysuru: G.R. Anita Ravindra, a differently abled lady, recently distributed grocery kits to 30 physically challenged self-employed people, who are facing financial difficulties. The distribution took place near LIC Office on CFTRI Road, Mysuru. Her husband M.S. Ravindra helped in co-ordinating the distribution. Speaking to SOM, she said that they are not receiving their pension…
Union Minister bats for extension of lockdown
May 17, 2021Bengaluru: As COVID-19 continues to cause havoc across the State, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers D.V. Sadanandagowda has batted for extension of lockdown for a couple of weeks. Speaking to presspersons after launching a COVID Care Centre at Kempegowda Community Hall in Nandini Layout here yesterday, Sadanandagowda, who is also a former Karnataka Chief…
Minister hints at extension of COVID lockdown beyond May 24
May 15, 2021Bengaluru: As the second wave of the deadly COVID -19 pandemic continues to rage across the State, the Karnataka Government is said to be mulling on extending the COVID lockdown beyond May 24. Giving a hint in this regard, Revenue Minister R. Ashok who spoke to presspersons after attending a programme in the State capital…
Lockdown: Cops use convincing tactics
May 12, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Ever since the Karnataka Government put out its revised set of guidelines that are to be followed during the ongoing lockdown, confusion has prevailed among people on how to purchase essentials. While the first day of the lockdown on May 10 witnessed Police high-handedness where commuters — even those who showed valid identity cards…
Beware ! Vehicle Users
May 11, 2021Lockdown Day 1: 388 vehicles seized Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government clamped a total lockdown till May 24 to contain the massive spread of COVID-19 across the State from May 10 (yesterday). The order said people are allowed to step out only to buy essential things between 6 am and 10 am. The first day of…
Senior citizens can Call 0821-2418340
May 11, 2021To get essentials delivered at doorstep as Police re-purpose ‘Abhaya’ initiative during lockdown Mysore/Mysuru: Senior citizens have been identified as the most vulnerable groups when it comes to the Coronavirus. In Mysuru, for senior citizens living by themselves and hesitant to step outdoors owing to concerns regarding COVID-19, the Police have re-purposed the ‘Abhaya’ concept…
Lockdown begins
May 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: To break the chain of COVID-19 transmission, a 14-day stricter lockdown — perhaps the harshest after the last year’s nationwide lockdown — came into effect in Karnataka from 6 am today. The tough restrictions will remain in force till 6 am on May 24. Notably, the State was already under ‘Corona Curfew’ since Apr….
City Top Cop issues instructions to public
May 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government imposing COVID lockdown from today (May 10) till May 24 to control the rapid spread of COVID-19 second wave, City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta has issued the following instructions to be strictly followed by the public. Public are allowed to purchase groceries, fruits, vegetables and other essentials from 6 am…
Homeless amid pandemic
May 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: As the second wave of pandemic continues to wreak havoc in the district, the homeless and destitutes, who are one of the most vulnerable to infection, are in the lurch. “I lost my both legs due to gangrene. Being unable to work, my family members kicked me out of my house. I didn’t want…
Lockdown from 6 am tomorrow until May 24
May 9, 2021No area-to-area vehicle movement; only walking Mysore/Mysuru: The first lot to leave Mysuru ahead of tomorrow’s lockdown that will begin at 6 am till 6 am on May 24 was migrant workers from Bihar. More than 300 of them, accompanied by families and mask-wearing toddlers, left for Danapur in Bihar in a one-way ‘Festival Special…
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