State on the cusp of COVID-19 second wave, Minister Dr. Sudhakar confirms Bengaluru/Mysuru: Although there is no such situation that could force another lockdown or semi-lockdown, people should be cautious about the second wave of COVID-19 infections, Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar said. “As of now there is…
‘Migrants suffered the most during COVID lockdown’
December 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that India saw the biggest migration within the country post independence during the recent COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, senior journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Outlook magazine Krishna Prasad said that it is the migrant population that suffered the most during the lockdown. He was speaking after releasing the book ‘Ghumakkad Ka Antarang,’ the…
Webinar on ‘Importance of indoor air quality during COVID-19 lockdown’
November 27, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Department of Chemistry, GSSSIETW, Mysuru, had organised an online programme on ‘Importance of Indoor Air Quality during COVID-19 Lockdown’ on Nov. 21 through Google Meet platform. Dr. B.S. Shilpa, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru, was the guest speaker. In her speech, she explained that COVID-19 pandemic brought…
Unlock guidelines extended till Nov. 30
October 28, 2020New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order yesterday extending the guidelines to remain in force up to Nov.30. Unlock guidelines, last month had allowed for reopening of cinemas, theatres and multiplexes with up to 50 percent of their seating capacity and it will continue till Nov. 30. The order further said…
It’s Showtime
October 15, 2020DRC Cinemas re-open after 225 days Screens Kannada movie ‘Love Mocktail’ Mysore/Mysuru: DRC Cinemas in the city became the one and only cinema hall to screen movies after 225 days of closure following outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. Except this, no other single screen or multiplexes were re-opened in Mysuru today. Not bothered about the number…
Kalyan Mantap owners appeal MCC to waive off tax this year
October 7, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With no revenue earnings due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent nationwide lockdown, Kalyan Mantap owners of the city have appealed the MCC to waive off taxes this year. In a memorandum submitted to Mayor Tasneem and MCC Commissioner Gurudatta Hegde, the Mysuru Kalyan Mantap Owners Association members said that with no…
Arthika Spandana: District Minister distributes loans to beneficiaries
October 2, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a first initiative of its kind in the State, Minister for Co-operation and Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar distributed loans to COVID-19 distressed beneficiaries of various schemes of Co-operation Department at Mysuru Revenue Division ‘Arthika Spandana’ programme organised at Kalamandira on Hunsur road this morning, marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Somashekar…
Centre allows re-opening of cinemas, multiplexes from Oct. 15
October 1, 2020New Delhi: After nearly seven months of lockdown owing to COVID-19, the Union Home Ministry has allowed re-opening of cinemas, theatres and multiplexes outside the Containment Zones with up to 50 per cent of their seating capacity from Oct. 15. In a letter to Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories, Ajay Bhalla, Home…
One-time COVID cash relief: Over 2.15 lakh auto, cab drivers benefited
September 27, 2020Bengaluru: Even as auto drivers are complaining that many of them are yet to get one-time COVID cash relief announced by the State Government a few months ago amidst the COVID-induced lockdown, the Government on Thursday told the Assembly that 2.15 lakh auto and cab drivers have been benefited by the scheme. Law Minister J.C….
City Gyms struggle to survive
September 23, 2020By Shyam Sundar Vattam The deadly COVID-19 has devastated many sectors and the fitness industry, especially gyms have been the hardest hit. After nearly six months, the Government of India gave the green signal to re-open gyms from the first week of August. In our city the turnout of members has been a less than…
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