17,000 beneficiaries register in district to take jab Plans to complete drive in 3 days Mysore/Mysuru: After vaccinating around 52 percent of healthcare workers, the vaccination of about 17,000 frontline workers would begin in Mysuru district from tomorrow (Feb. 8). “Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Jawaid Akhtar held a video-conference with heads of all Departments concerned…
Frontline warriors of Columbia Asia Hospital administered COVID vaccine
January 31, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Fifty-two frontline warriors at Columbia Asia Hospitals, Mysuru, were administered COVID vaccine on Monday last. Neurologist Dr. Venugopal, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon Dr. Ajay Hegde and Physician Dr. Satish Kumar were among the 52 frontline warriors who received their first jab. Dr. Gautam Das, General Manager, Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru, said: “We salute…
Dr. Sanjana Kattera is ‘Coorg Person of the Year-2020’
December 22, 2020A Corona Warrior, she was part of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial team Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Sanjana Kattera, a Corona Warrior who was part of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial team, is ‘Coorg Person of the Year-2020.’ Kodagu-born Dr. Sanjana was also involved in treating Covid-affected children. A passionate Paediatrician, she was part of the vaccine…
Corona Warriors feted during ‘Namma Police’ programme
December 9, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru City Traffic Division, Devaraja Traffic Police and Akhila Bharatiya Rajendra Mahila Parishat had organised a unique programme ‘Namma Police’ at Devaraja Traffic Police Station in city recently. The members of Mahila Parishat applied tilak on the forehead of Police personnel, performed arati and distributed masks, sanitisers and badam packets to the Corona warriors….
5 MBBS, BDS seats reserved for kin of martyred COVID-19 Warriors in each college
November 21, 2020New Delhi: As a mark of respect for martyred COVID-19 warriors, the Government of India will reserve five medical and dental seat in each medical and dental college across the nation for children of COVID warriors who have lose their lives due to the virus. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said,…
GP Member celebrates daughter’s wedding by honouring over 100 Corona Warriors
November 2, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Corona Warriors were overwhelmed and motivated by the honour they received for their service during the pandemic, after one of their community members (a Doctor) was chosen to inaugurate this year’s Dasara festivities and a few others feted during the inaugural of the simple yet traditional Dasara. These real life heroes were remembered…
Traditional start for simple Dasara
October 17, 2020Dr. C.N. Manjunath urges Govt. to treat Corona Warriors, who die while on duty, as ‘Martyrs’ All tourist spots in Mysuru and Mandya open for visitors Mysore/Mysuru: After months of COVID-19 pandemic, Mysuru came alive with the opening of Dasara-2020 festivities atop Chamundi Hill today. The city will be bubbling with enthusiasm and gaiety for…
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,…
City BJP felicitates photojournalists, videographers for COVID fight
September 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of its initiative of honouring Corona Warriors who are at the frontline in the battle against the deadly pandemic, the City BJP felicitated over 35 photojournalists and videographers at a programme organised at Vidyashankara Kalyana Mantapa near Gun House Circle here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, District Minister S.T. Somashekar, who holds…
Felicitation to COVID warriors, photo expo mark Namo Divas
September 17, 2020170-year-old Kaadu Basaveshwara Temple gets new look Mysore/Mysuru: Felicitation to COVID warriors, photo exhibition, tree plantation and painting of a 170-year-old temple marked the 70th birthday celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in city this morning. Krishnaraja MLA S.A. Ramdas is celebrating the day as ‘Namo Divas’ and held a host of programmes at a…
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