Udupi: Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, seer of Puttige Math, who was hospitalised for COVID-19 treatment last week has been discharged after recovery. He was admitted to hospital on July 21 after returning from a tour of Bengaluru. He was admitted to Manipal Hospital. Swamiji has also started to be involved in the daily poojas and…
Shifting COVID patients to hospitals, care centres a Herculean task
August 2, 2020Convincing is a major challenge Positive persons provide wrong cell phone numbers and hoodwink officials Volunteers provide information to COVID-positive persons at Krishnaraja, Narasimharaja and Chamaraja Constituencies By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Following speedy Rapid Antigen Testing undertaken at all Assembly segments of city, the number of COVID-positive cases is also increasing and the ‘Shifting Team,’…
Amid contagion, 53 healthy babies born to COVID-positive women in Mysuru
August 2, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: At a time when the Mysuru is witnessing a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, the birth of 53 healthy babies to COVID-positive women has brought hope and joy to hospital staff and those involved in the effort to contain the spread of the viral disease. Notably, all the babies have tested…
A low-key Bakrid in city amid COVID-19 pandemic
August 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Muslim brethren in city today celebrated Bakrid amid the COVID-19 pandemic, adhering to the strict health protocols laid down by the Government. The community members offered prayers at Masjids and at their homes. The District Administration has allowed prayers only in mosques, that too with a maximum of 50 people at a time….
Swayam Shiksha during COVID… Taking Schools to children’s homes
August 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The entire world is facing an unprecedented crisis due to COVID-19. In spite of continuous lockdowns, it is proving to be a herculean task to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus. During these testing times, Purna Chetana Public School (PCPS) at Rayanakere in Mysuru, has conducted many innovative programmes like Buddhimaan-2020, e-Pariksha and Prayoga…
KR Constituency to become COVID-19 free in a fortnight, asserts MLA
August 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: KR MLA S.A. Ramdas has asserted that his Constituency will be free of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in a fortnight. Speaking to presspersons after visiting COVID-19 containment zones at Kurubarahalli, Siddarthanagar and Alanahalli Layouts coming under his Constituency yesterday, Ramdas said that all Corona warriors such as doctors, ASHA workers, pourakarmikas and others are…
MLA demands restoration of Facility Quarantine for COVID-19
August 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Stating that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to spike further in August, Congress MLA from Varuna Dr. Yathindra Siddharamaiah has urged the Government to re-introduce Institutional Quarantine and to set up COVID Care Centres (CCCs) at all Taluk and Hobli levels in the district. Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan near the City…
Sumalatha performs special puja at Nimishamba temple
August 1, 2020Srirangapatna: Days after recovering from COVID-19, Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish performed special puja at Nimishamba temple in Srirangapatna yesterday. Sumalatha, who chose to visit the temple on Varamahalakshmi festival day, took part in Chandika homa performed by a team of priests led by Sooryanarayan Bhat. Coming out of the temple, Sumalatha said that she has…
Of 142 COVID-19 deaths in Mysuru, 127 are from city
August 1, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Among the 142 COVID-19 deaths reported in Mysuru, 127 are from Mysuru city alone – within the limits of Mysuru City Corporation. Next comes T. Narasipur with 6 deaths, Nanjangud with 4, two each in Mysuru Taluk and K.R. Nagar and one death has been reported from Hunsur. H.D. Kote, Nanjangud Rural and Periyapatna…
Varamahalakshmi Festival celebrated in city amid COVID-19 shadow
July 31, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Amid the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the people of the city, especially the women folk, celebrated the traditional Varamahalakshmi festival today. The festival, which is celebrated on the second Friday of Shravana month every year, saw women worshipping Ashtalakshmi — the Eight Goddesses of Wealth, Earth, Wisdom, Love, Fame, Peace, Contentment and Strength…















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