Mysore/Mysuru: The existing Corona Positivity Rate is around 20 percent in Mysuru District because of which lockdown will be extended for another week to end on June 21, said Co-operation and District in-Charge Minister S.T. Somashekar. Talking to media after a meeting with MP, MLAs and officers at Zilla Panchayat auditorium here yesterday, he said…
Lockdown likely to continue till June 21 in Mysuru District
June 10, 2021Minister Somashekar participates in CM-DCs video-conference Mysore/Mysuru: Lockdown is likely to be extended in Mysuru for another one week as Case Positivity Rate (CPR) has not dropped beyond 10 percent. Meanwhile, Co-operation and District in-Charge Minister S.T. Somashekar has convened a meeting of all MLAs and MLCs, MP at 3 pm today at Zilla Panchayat…
Lockdown violation: 506 vehicles seized in city in three days
June 10, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Police, who are conducting regular drives against lockdown violators in city, have seized a total of 506 vehicles in the past three days, to initiate legal action. On June 7, the Cops seized 159 two-wheelers, 28 cars and nine auto-rickshaws, while on June 8, 152 two-wheelers, 26 cars and 12 auto-rickshaws and…
Edward Foundation donates groceries to Periyapatna villagers, adopts kids
June 10, 2021Edward, Founder of Hong Kong-based Edward Foundation has provided 800 grocery kits to poor families of Doddaharave village in the taluk recently. Each kit, worth about Rs. 2,500 contains 25 kg rice, 2 litres cooking oil, 5 kg wheat flour, 2 kg sugar, 500 grams chilli powder, 1 kg dal, 250 grams turmeric powder, 500…
CM asks officials to credit Rs. 2,000 to accounts of street vendors
June 9, 2021Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday asked the officials to transfer compensation amount of Rs. 2,000 to each of the street vendors as announced in the package. The special package was announced under the Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood and Deendayal Antyodaya scheme. Speaking after the launch, Yediyurappa said that as per the…
Yediyurappa plans partial lifting of lockdown
June 9, 2021No relief for districts with over 10 percent positivity rate To discuss in Cabinet before issuing fresh guidelines Bengaluru: With Case Positivity Rate (CPR) declining less than 10 percent in most districts, the State Government is planning a phase-wise lifting of lockdown across the State. The present lockdown will end at 6 am on June…
No takers for melons and tomatoes
June 9, 2021While watermelons rot in Periyapatna, K.R. Nagar tomato growers dump produce on road Periyapatna/K.R. Nagar: COVID-19 pandemic, which has created havoc in the State, has left many including farmers in distress. While watermelon growers in Periyapatna have suffered huge losses as there are no takers following the lockdown, tomato growers in K.R. Nagar have dumped…
Woman argues with Police for stopping her bike during lockdown
June 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A woman bike rider arguing with the Police for stopping her bike during lockdown hours and trying to ride away took place in city yesterday and the video of the incident has gone viral on social media. Yesterday, the Police, who were conducting checking on Valmiki Road, stopped a woman and a pillion rider…
Politicians, sportspersons, organisations lend helping hand to the needy
June 9, 2021Politicians, sportspersons and organisations are lending a helping hand by donating and distributing groceries, food packets and other items to ASHA, Health and Anganwadi workers, employees of various firms and the poor and the needy people to help them sustain during the current pandemic situation. Krishnaraja MLA S.A. Ramdas distributed ration kits to ASHA and…
Now, citizens can purchase essential goods daily from 6 am to 10 am
June 8, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bagadi Gautham yesterday afternoon ordered immediate relaxation of the tough lockdown rules and allowed purchase of essential goods between 6 am and 10 am on all days. The new order matches the order that has been issued by the State Government that is applicable till June 14. Dr. Gautham withdrew the…
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