Tag: COVID-19

Exponentially rising Corona cases rattle Kodagu district
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Exponentially rising Corona cases rattle Kodagu district

April 25, 2021

District reports a total of 548 cases with Virajpet taluk recording 227, Somwarpet 194 and Madikeri taluk 127 cases Madikeri: The Green-rich Kodagu has been rattled by the sudden and rapid surge of second wave of the COVID-19 virus, with the district reporting as many as 548 positive cases on a single day on Saturday….

Suspecting COVID, relatives shy away from performing last rites
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Suspecting COVID, relatives shy away from performing last rites

April 25, 2021

RT-PCR report not given even after 5 days, allege villagers Malavalli: In a tragic incident, the body of a woman,  suspected to have died of COVID-19 pandemic, was left unattended in the portico of the house by her relatives and villagers for many hours at M. Shettahalli in Malavalli taluk of Mandya district here yesterday. …

District Administration takes serious note of teachers turning away from COVID duty
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District Administration takes serious note of teachers turning away from COVID duty

April 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The District Administration has taken serious note of the tendency of teachers to abstain from COVID-19 duties. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri has written to the Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) on Apr. 23 seeking complete details of teachers and other staff of the Department who have abstained from assigned COVID-19 duties. Pointing out…

Weekend curfew is inevitable, says Legislative Council Chairman
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Weekend curfew is inevitable, says Legislative Council Chairman

April 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that the Government is doing what it can to contain the spread of the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 virus, Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj  Horatti said it had become inevitable for the Government to impose weekend curfew as the situation was going out of control.  Speaking to presspersons after taking part in…

Cattle fair held amidst COVID pandemic at Chunchanakatte
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Cattle fair held amidst COVID pandemic at Chunchanakatte

April 25, 2021

Chunchanakatte: Though the Government is taking all efforts to prevent the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic from spreading by issuing preventive guidelines such as imposing night curfew, weekend curfew, banning all types of fairs (Jathras), limiting guests for weddings and other functions etc., a cattle fair was held on Wednesday morning at Chunchanakatte….

BJP launches COVID-19 Helplines
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BJP launches COVID-19 Helplines

April 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the District BJP Unit has launched seven COVID-19 Helplines to help the people during emergencies and other critical situations. The persons in-charge of the Helplines along with their contact numbers are as follows:  General: Shankarappa (94493-23914) and Neha Naina (90603-81001). Hospital and Ambulance: Dr. Chidananda (88840-94940) and Dr. Anand (94486-02177)….

Treat mask as part of your body: Suttur Swamiji
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Treat mask as part of your body: Suttur Swamiji

April 25, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji has opined that mask must be considered as part of our body till Corona crisis comes under control.  “My appeal to citizens is to always wear face mask, maintain social distance, take vaccination and stay inside homes as much as possible in the interest of everyone,” he said…

Giving COVID Dead a Dignified adieu
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Giving COVID Dead a Dignified adieu

April 25, 2021

The number of diagnosed cases of COVID-19 and deaths from infection in Mysuru have been increasing rapidly every day. Over the last 13 months, ever since the pandemic began, a total of 1,144 persons have succumbed to COVID-19 so far.  Amidst reports of unimaginable suffering, it is disturbing to see how the pandemic has taken…

Weekend COVID Curfew: Barricades Back
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Weekend COVID Curfew: Barricades Back

April 24, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The first weekend curfew kick-started last night with Police putting up barricades across the city and stopping non-essential movement till 6 am on Monday after which semi-lockdown will be in force. City Police Commissioner Dr. Chandragupta has warned people to stay off the roads unless it was very essential.  As a continued part of…

Odd-even rule at Devaraja, Mandi and Vani Vilas Markets
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Odd-even rule at Devaraja, Mandi and Vani Vilas Markets

April 24, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation has implemented odd-even rules in all wholesale markets in the city, under which traders will sell fruits, vegetables and other essentials on alternate days. The timing has been fixed from 6 am to 5 pm.  The odd-even rule has been passed on Apr. 23 (yesterday) and will be in force…

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