Mysore/Mysuru: Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar today said that a decision on re-opening of Schools and Colleges and holding regular classes will be taken only after the State receives the Centre’s guidelines in this regard. He was speaking to presspersons after the inaugural function of City Central Library at People’s Park here. …
By Dr. K. Javeed Nayeem, MD The Government has announced that schools across the country will be re-opened to conduct face-to-face teaching for students of class 9th to 12th from the 21st of this month. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging at its peak I feel this is a very unwise move which may prove…
10,537 tourists visit in August, 13,091 till Sept. 14; but only a handful of foreign nationals Mysore/Mysuru: Despite many challenges surrounding inter-State travel amidst COVID contagion, the Mysore Palace has seen a big jump in tourist footfall since last month. This has brought cheers to tourism stakeholders who were worried about the sagging industry picking…
Mysore/Mysuru: As a measure to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, with devotees likely to throng the Hill temple in large numbers on account of Mahalaya Amavasya today (Sept.17), Deputy Commissioner B. Sharat has ordered closure of the famed Chamundeshwari temple atop Chamundi Hill for devotees today and tomorrow (Sept.17 and 18). The…
By S.B. Devaraj Mysore/Mysuru: Corona has thrown out of gear for thousands of families. The closure of factories, shops and commercial establishments has thrown out of jobs. Now, they are into other professions to eke out their livelihood. Among them, some have taken to vending fruits, vegetables and other items on footpaths. Their lives have…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Brindavan Gardens in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam re-opened today and is all set to receive tourists after a gap of nearly six months. The Dam was closed for visitors in March this year after the country-wide lockdown due to COVID-19 threat. Now, the gates of the Gardens are opened to welcome tourists…
Mysore/Mysuru: The striking Government doctors have sought time till Friday to convey their decision on the assurance by the State Government to meet all their demands despite the financial crunch due to Covid-19. The doctors are demanding a hike in pay, promotion and other emoluments. Indian Medical Association (IMA), Mysuru Branch President Dr. Suresh Rudrappa…
Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when there is a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including body suits, masks, gloves and face shields, Lions Clubs International ‘District 317 A’ has donated PPE kits worth Rs. 1 crore to the Mysuru District Administration for it to use in its efforts to curtail COVID-19 pandemic. The crucial PPE…
Mysore/Mysuru: At the event where PPE kits worth over Rs. 1 crore was donated, President’s Civil Defence Gallantry (Shaurya) Medal Awardee and Officer Commanding of Quick Response Team of Karnataka Civil Defence Dr. P.R.S. Chetan, also a Past District Governor of Lions Clubs, was felicitated. Chetan is also the head of Karnataka Government’s COVID-19 Task…
Mysore/Mysuru: With the Government yet to respond to their demands that included an end to pay disparity, regularisation of contract doctors who have completed three years of service and protection against assaults at work place, the Karnataka Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) has warned of stopping OPD (Out Patient Department) services at all Government Hospitals…
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