Mysore/Mysuru: Gym owners and fitness trainers in Mysuru are distraught as their only source of livelihood has been snatched away by the State Government yesterday after orders were passed to close all gyms across the State. “While hotels, bars, theatres have been allowed 50 percent occupancy, why the gyms have been asked to shut down?…
Big budget movies hit as 50 percent rule enforced
April 3, 2021No roll-back in Govt. decision on new restrictions, Health Minister clarifies Mysore/Mysuru: The ardent movie-goers are a disappointed lot yet again as the State Government has imposed 50 percent occupancy rule in theatres and multiplexes following steep rise in COVID cases. This decision has ruffled the feathers of the film industry that was just now…
COVID curbs on Hotels, Bars, Cinemas till April 20
April 3, 2021Gyms, Pools to shut, Physical classes for students from Class 6 to 9 suspended Bengaluru: After reviewing the COVID-19 situation across Karnataka and observing a steady and rapid rise in COVID-19 numbers even as large public gatherings, events and rallies continue to be held, the State Government last evening introduced fresh restrictions. This included the…
We too need a break, demand health staff
April 2, 2021Seven-day work diktat riles up Health Department employees Mysore/Mysuru: Instructions from the Centre to vaccinate people above 45 years of age on all days and cancelling all Government holidays of the current month has not gone well with healthcare workers. They contended that they too need a day’s break to spend time with their family…
City Police intensify Corona awareness campaign
April 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to create awareness among the public on containing the spread of COVID-19, City Police have intensified their awareness campaigns across the city. Yesterday, N.R. Sub-Division ACP M. Shivashankar, along with Inspectors and staff of all Police Stations coming under N.R. Sub-Division, created awareness near Vijayanagar Water Tank, Kalidasa Circle, Hinkal village,…
Vaccination for people above 45 from today
April 1, 2021Around 8.5 lakh beneficiaries in Mysuru District to receive jab Mandakalli Covid Care Centre opens Mysore/Mysuru: The Phase-4 vaccination drive for persons above 45 years has begun across the district this morning. However, the response was yet to pick up as today was the first day of vaccination for this category of citizens. There are 166…
Police sensitise public on following COVID-19 guidelines
April 1, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: With the threat of COVID-19 second wave looming large and the country witnessing a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases, the City Police conducted a widespread awareness programme to educate the public on the need for following COVID-19 safety and precautionary measures announced by the Government . In one such programme, the K.R. Sub-Division Police,…
Excise Department exceeds revenue target despite COVID-19 pandemic
April 1, 2021Bengaluru: Excise Minister K. Gopalaiah said that the Department has exceeded the revenue target (Rs.22,700 crore) for this financial year despite COVID-19 crisis. Speaking to presspersons here on Tuesday, Gopalaiah said that the Excise Department had set a target of Rs. 22,700 crore for the financial year (2020-21)and the Department had already exceeded this target…
Increase in Corona positive cases due to record RT-PCR testing: DC
March 31, 2021Positive rate and death rate under control Mysore/Mysuru: The sudden increase in Corona positive cases was due to ramping up of RT-PCR test and not because of COVID-19 situation going out of control in the district, said Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function this morning, she said…
Covid Care Centre at Mandakalli to re-open from tomorrow
March 31, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A full-fledged COVID Care Centre (CCC) which has been established at the Academic Bhavan of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) near Mysore Airport at Mandakalli, will be re-opened from tomorrow following spurt in Corona positive cases in the district. This facility with 600 bed capacity was inaugurated on July 11 last year to treat…
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