Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan said the State Government was making arrangements to start Degree Classes from November. A final decision in this regard will be taken in consultation with the concerned including Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa. Talking to reporters after participating in the Centenary Convocation of University of Mysore…
COVID positive woman gives birth to healthy baby at Columbia Asia Flu Clinic
October 20, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: COVID-19 has posed an unprecedented challenge for everyone. Most of the pregnant women whose delivery date was due during this period were more worried about their condition and the little one’s safety due to the spread of infection and the fear of going to the hospital. However, the doctors and hospital staff have always…
Former MLA opposes simple Dasara
October 20, 2020To take out procession of Goddess Chamundeshwari portrait on Oct. 26, the Vijayadashami Day Mysore/Mysuru: Strongly opposing the Government’s decision of a simple Dasara this year in the wake of COVID-19 crisis, Kannada Chaluvali leader and former MLA Vatal Nagaraj said that a portrait of Goddess Chamundeshwari, placed inside a chariot, will be taken out…
COVID-19 testing rates slashed
October 19, 2020Bengaluru: To encourage citizens to undergo COVID-19 testing, the Technical Advisory Committee has now recommended the issue of fixation of rates for the following tests to be charged by the private laboratories and has ordered to fix the rates accordingly. In a press release here, S. Honnamma, Joint Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare…
Centre rushes High Level Central team to State
October 19, 2020To assist in strengthening containment, infection prevention and clinical management New Delhi: In the wake of record increase in Corona positive cases and deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has deputed a high-level Central team to Karnataka to assist in COVID-19 management. According to a press release, team comprises of Joint Secretary (Nodal…
‘Nearly 30 percent of school children have turned child labourers during COVID’
October 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Expressing concern that nearly 30 percent of the 36 crore school children in the country have turned into child labourers due to poverty during COVID-19 times, MLC A.H. Vishwanath said, it is unfortunate that no debates are going on in the country over this serious issue. He was speaking after releasing academician Dr. Prasanna…
Railways ready to spare isolation facility in coaches for needy patients
October 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Railways is ready to allow the District Administration its isolation facility created in 128 coaches in Mysuru city to treat COVID-19 patients. “We have already informed the District Administration about it. They can use facility at any time. However, the coaches will be stationed at one place and cannot be move to other…
Will Dasara illumination ignite COVID-19 cases in city?
October 18, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The mandatory COVID-19 protocol went missing on the first day of Dasara Festival with thousands of people descending on the illuminated city roads last evening. Traffic was held up in Central Business District (CBD) as hundreds of vehicles were lined up on both sides of the road from K.R. Circle up to Jayachamaraja Wadiyar…
Netas flout COVID guidelines
October 17, 2020Dr. Manjunath accorded traditional honour Mysore/Mysuru: COVID-19 guidelines issued by Union Health Ministry went for a toss due to its violation at the inauguration of Dasara atop Chamundi Hill this morning. Although the State Government had restricted the crowd to 200, the number of Police personnel on duty crossed 100 due to presence of VVIPs….
MCC invites applications for temporary posts
October 17, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In order to enhance staff strength for meeting COVID-19 testing targets, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC)has invited applications from eligible candidates for appointment as Lab Technicians, Swab Collectors and Data Entry Operators on temporary basis. The appointment is being made for 20 posts of Lab Technicians and 20 posts of Data Entry Operators. Candidates…















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