Bengaluru: Days after the Commission led by retired High Court Judge John Michael Cunha delivered its 1,722-page interim report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on alleged irregularities in the management of Rs. 7,200 crore in COVID-19 funds, the Karnataka Cabinet has decided to refer the report to a committee headed by the State Chief Secretary. This…
COVID scam: D’Cunha panel submits report
September 1, 2024Bengaluru: Former Karnataka High Court Judge John Michael D’Cunha, who probed the alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management and procurements during the previous BJP Government, submitted his report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday. The Siddaramaiah Government had formed Justice Michael D’Cunha Panel in August last year to inquire into allegations of corruption in the purchase…
50:50 scheme launched in 2016; picked up pace in 2020 after COVID-19
July 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: For the record, the 50:50 scheme was initially introduced in 2016 but faced numerous hurdles and remained largely unimplemented. However, in November 2020, the MUDA Board decided to distribute sites to land losers following the first wave of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdowns. Due to lack of clear guidelines, MUDA allotted sites at its discretion, leading…
‘Covid pandemic made people aware of doctors role’
July 4, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: “The Covid-19 pandemic that struck the country opened the eyes of the world to the greatness of the doctors and their essentiality,” said Dr. Anil. He was speaking during National Doctors Day celebration organised by Mysuru and Chamarajanagar Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra Owners Association at Kanti Mallanna Kalyana Mantap, Kabir Road in city….
Karnataka got an interest-free loan of Rs. 7,130 crore after COVID-19
March 25, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Modi instructed the Finance Ministry to provide interest-free loans to States for 50 years, aimed at bolstering infrastructure development and supporting ongoing projects. “No Finance Commission had recommended, but the Centre decided to give all the States interest-free loans…
Rising cases due to emergence of JN.1 sub-variant: Precautionary COVID vaccination drive begins
January 3, 2024Jabs at District Hospital, K.R. Hospital, Seth Mohandas Tulsidas Hospital, PHCs at Kyathamaranahalli, Rajendranagar Mysuru/Bengaluru: Following the return of COVID-19 scare with the increasing cases due to emergence of JN.1 sub-variant in the State, the District Administration has launched the vaccination drive targeting senior citizens aged 60 years and above and vulnerable section with less…
Be ready to keep Covid-19 under check: DC
January 2, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr. K.V. Rajendra has instructed the Officers of Health and Family Welfare Department to make all preparations to tackle the spread of new COVID-19 variant in the district. Addressing the Health and Family Welfare Department officials at a meeting held at his Office yesterday, DC said “With the rise in COVID…
COVID-infected person with comorbidities dies in city
December 31, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: A COVID-infected elderly man with comorbidities (simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions), passed away in city yesterday. The deceased is aged about 74 years and was suffering from Blood Pressure (BP), heart-related ailments and respiratory problems. He was admitted to a private hospital in city and was subjected to tests…
Amid COVID-19 JN.1 variant threat…: Tourist surge sparks concerns at city Zoo
December 29, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The surge in tourist arrivals in Mysuru since Dec. 23 has brought joy to the hotel, hospitality and travel industry. However, it has also created concerns for the authorities overseeing Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, commonly known as Mysuru Zoo, due to the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 JN.1 variant. Each day, the Zoo attracts thousands…
New Year parties till 1 am only: City Top Cop
December 28, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: As Mysuru readies itself to usher in New Year 2024 amid concerns over the JN. 1 COVID-19 variant, City Police Commissioner Ramesh Banoth has issued directives to ensure a safe and orderly celebration. The Commissioner, along with two Deputy Commissioners of Police (Law and Order) M. Muthuraj and S. Jahnavi (Crime and Traffic), addressed…
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