Bengaluru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who had tested positive for COVID-19 on Jan. 10, resumed his work from office this morning. Bommai, who was infected and was in home quarantine from where he was virtually performing official duties, said he was fit. “….my quarantine is over and the test has also been done, it has…
Doctors warned over COVID misinformation
January 19, 2022Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has warned certain medical practitioners of action for allegedly spreading misinformation pertaining to the COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissionerate of Health and Family Services said some medical practitioners were allegedly giving incomplete, inaccurate and unsubstantiated information about COVID-19. “Such misinformation leads to confusion in public at large on…
Weekend curfew to be scrapped?
January 18, 2022CM to hold meeting with DCs of 18 districts with high test positivity rate at 4 pm today Bengaluru: Amidst growing opposition from the hospitality industry and a majority of businessmen over the imposition of weekend curfew till Jan. 31, the State Government is likely to lift the restrictions. A final decision will be announced…
50% private hospital beds reserved for COVID patients
January 16, 2022To face a worst case scenario, 75 percent of beds will be set aside 1,445 beds available in 44 private hospitals under 50 percent quota; 2,315 beds available under 75 percent rule Mysore/Mysuru: As COVID cases continue to surge, the Mysuru District Administration has asked all private hospitals or nursing homes to reserve at least…
‘Suspend outpatient treatment for 15 days’
January 16, 2022Bengaluru: All hospitals in the State have been asked not to provide ‘out-patient care/ elective case, including dental patients’ to patients with mild symptoms for the next two weeks or till further orders to prevent crowding and the spread of COVID-19. Principal Secretary of Health and Family Welfare Department T.K. Anil Kumar has issued an…
Deserted streets now a weekend affair
January 16, 2022Meat, fish sales dip in Mysuru but Srirangapatna markets see extra buyers Mysore/Mysuru: The second-day of the 55-hour second weekend curfew of the new year enforced by the Government to check the spread of the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, saw good public response as the Central Business district (CBD) wore a near-deserted look this…
No padayatras or rallies during Covid: HC
January 16, 2022Bengaluru: A Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court (HC) on Friday directed the Government to restrict rallies and political gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said the Mekedatu padayatra of the Congress has been temporarily suspended and the Government should strictly follow…
COVID spike: Engineering students seek postponement of exams
January 14, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Panicked over increasing COVID-19 positive cases in city and also many hostel inmates testing positive for the deadly virus, students of National Institute of Engineering (NIE) on Manadawadi Road staged a silent protest, urging the authorities to postpone the exams. The students, who assembled in front of the College, said that more than 30…
Padayatra suspended
January 13, 2022Rally turns super-spreader as virus infects several senior Congress party leaders; Foot march to resume from Ramanagara after third wave subsides; Heavy Police bandobust at Ramanagara Bengaluru: The Karnataka Congress this noon decided to postpone its 10-day contentious Mekedatu padayatra, a day after the State Government, pulled up by the High Court, ordered an immediate…
Vaikunta Ekadashi: No entry to temples, devotees pray from outside
January 13, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: The Vaikunta Ekadashi festival was a simple affair today in the city, sans any fervour and gaiety, as the Government last week announced fresh COVID protocol and restrictions, disallowing the devotees from entering temples during festivals that are going to take place this month, as a safety and precautionary measure to check the spread…
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