Mysore/Mysuru: Planning to launch special DJ party? Hold on. Armed with cameras, Cops in mufti will visit all pubs, clubs, bar and restaurants in city to cross-check whether special parties are held stealthily. Sources told Star of Mysore that already a number of Cops have been assigned with the task of paying surprise visits to…
Year-end cheer: India closer to COVID vaccine after UK nod
December 31, 2020Expert panel to reconvene and further deliberate on vaccine approval tomorrow New Delhi: The United Kingdom (UK) yesterday approved Coronavirus vaccine developed by University of Oxford and AstraZeneca, paving way for its rollout at a time when the country is in the grip of its worst wave of infections, and offering an important endorsement that…
Gram Panchayat polls: Counting Crowd
December 30, 2020Hundreds of supporters of candidates occupy Valmiki Road as counting begins Mysore/Mysuru: The counting of votes for 23 Gram Panchayats (GP) in Mysuru taluk began at Maharani Commerce and Management College for Women on Valmiki Road in Paduvarahalli (Vinayakanagar) here this morning amidst tight Police security. The counting began at 8 am at all the…
Covaxin protects against mutated Coronavirus
December 30, 2020Hyderabad: Covaxin, a vaccine candidate being developed by Bharat Biotech for COVID-19, can offer protection against mutations of Coronavirus, said Krishna Ella, Chairman and Managing Director of the city-based vaccine maker, on Tuesday. He also said the company had approached regulatory authorities seeking approval for an emergency license to use the vaccine, developed in collaboration…
Free RT-PCR test extended till Friday at J.K. Grounds
December 30, 2020Students line up in front of Chikka Gadiyara also to undergo free COVID test Mysore/Mysuru: Following public demand, a free RT-PCR test being held at J.K. Grounds in city for students and teachers since yesterday, has been extended till Friday. The testing which began on Tuesday, has been organised by District Lions Services Foundation, Dist….
SSLC, II PU classes to re-open from Jan.1
December 29, 2020Teachers, students and parents line up at J.K. Grounds for free RT-PCR test, results by evening Mysore/Mysuru: All precautionary measures have been taken to conduct SSLC and II PU classes across the district from Jan. 1, 2021. Besides, preparations are in place to resume Vidyagama programme for students from 6th to 9th standards from the New…
RT-PCR test for students
December 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: There was good response for free RT-PCR test being held at J.K.Grounds in city this morning for students and teachers in the wake of re-opening of schools and colleges from Jan 1. Two-day testing, which began today, was organised by District Lions Services Foundation, Dist 317A in association with District Health Department, Department of…
No New Year-Eve bash beyond 11.30 pm: DCP
December 29, 2020Prohibitory orders clamped at Balamuri, Yedamuri, Muthathi and KRS backwaters Mysore/Mysuru: The New Year-Eve celebration in Mysuru will not be a glitzy affair this year. Like all other celebrations and religious events in a COVID-hit age, welcoming the New Year will also be a low-key affair as the Mysuru City Police have asked all hotels, restaurants,…
COVID RT-PCR test for students on Dec. 29, 30
December 28, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government making COVID-19 RT-PCR test mandatory for all students of 10th standard and 2nd PUC, the classes for which are scheduled to commence from Jan. 1, 2021, the District Lions Seva Foundation (District 317A) will be conducting the RT-PCR test for free at J.K. Grounds near the City Railway Station on Dec….
Validity of Driving Licence, vehicle documents extended till Mar. 31
December 28, 2020New Delhi: In a big relief to motorists and owners amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the Union Government on Sunday announced that the validity of Driving Licence (DL) and all Motor Vehicle Documents such as Registration Certificate, Fitness Certificate (FC) etc., has been extended till Mar. 31, 2021. The Union Ministry of Road Transport has issued…















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