Tag: COVID-19

JSS Hospital Doctors feted for COVID work
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JSS Hospital Doctors feted for COVID work

September 22, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Doctors of JSS Hospital who were on duty serving the affected patients during COVID-19 crisis, right from the outbreak of the pandemic last year till recently, were felicitated at a programme organised in the Hospital’s Sri Rajendra Mahaswamiji Centenary Hall here on Saturday. Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji, who graced the occasion, said…

‘Engineers played a major role in production of medical equipment during Covid-19’
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‘Engineers played a major role in production of medical equipment during Covid-19’

September 22, 2021

Visvesvaraya’s statue sought at KRS Dam Mysore/Mysuru: The Institution of Engineers (India), Mysore Local Centre, celebrated 54th Engineers Day and Birth Anniversary of Dr. Sir M. Visvesvaraya on Sept.15 at The  Institution of Engineers (IE) on JLB Road in city.  Satyendra O. Devarakonde, Vice-President (Operations), VST Tillers and Tractors, Precision Components Division, Mysuru, who was…

Spike in COVID cases at Kerala: IGP inspects Kutta check-post
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Spike in COVID cases at Kerala: IGP inspects Kutta check-post

September 22, 2021

Gonikoppa (Kodagu): Following increase in COVID-19 positive cases in neighbouring Kerala State and people entering Karnataka through Kodagu-Kerala borders, Inspector General of Police (IGP) – Southern Range Praveen Madhukar Pawar yesterday visited Kutta check-post in Ponnampet taluk and inspected screening of tourists by the officials and Police personnel deployed at the check-post and collected information…

State to soon decide on full occupancy in theatres
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State to soon decide on full occupancy in theatres

September 22, 2021

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government is contemplating to allow theatres and multiplexes in the State to run full house from Oct. 2. A decision will be taken in this regard in a day or two. Dr. K. Sudhakar, Minister for Health, said that the Government is concerned about the plight of theatre owners and exhibitors as…

COVID effect: Saraswathi Theatre too joins pages of history after entertaining movie buffs for over 30 years
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COVID effect: Saraswathi Theatre too joins pages of history after entertaining movie buffs for over 30 years

September 21, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Saraswathi Theatre in Saraswathipuram has downed its screen permanently after entertaining movie buffs for over 30 years. “There were no shows since one-and-a-half years due to COVID pandemic and no new movies released. How can I run the theatre by screening old films. It is a loss and cannot maintain the expenses, so I…

Junior doctors demand salary for COVID work
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Junior doctors demand salary for COVID work

September 20, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Junior Residents, who are pressed into service for 24×7 COVID care in Hospitals including emergencies at the behest of the Government, are not getting their salaries and incentives despite putting in long hours of service under risky conditions.  This morning, Resident doctors attached to Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI) held a protest…

RT-PCR test not mandatory for travellers from Tamil Nadu
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RT-PCR test not mandatory for travellers from Tamil Nadu

September 20, 2021

Chamarajanagar: With COVID crisis easing in the State, the Chamarajanagar District Administration has withdrawn the order that made production of an RT-PCR negative report mandatory for travellers from Tamil Nadu entering Karnataka. Chamarajangar DC Dr. M.R. Ravi, in an order issued on July 31, had made submission of RT-PCR negative report (taken within 72 hours…

Cultural events bounce back in city
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Cultural events bounce back in city

September 19, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: After being the hardest hit by COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020 with many of the events migrating to online platforms, the cultural, creative and exhibition sectors are back in action in Mysuru in full flow, albeit with precautions. With Dasara days ahead, the events are only bound to pick up with people venturing out…

Thousands appear for SDA exam at 42 centres in city
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Thousands appear for SDA exam at 42 centres in city

September 19, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: Thousands of candidates appeared for the written exam conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) for appointment as Second Division Assistant (SDA) / Junior Assistant posts in Karnataka Government service, today at 42 centres across the city, with all COVID-19 precautionary and safety measures in place. The Government had issued the notification for…

Moderate response for mega vaccination drive
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Moderate response for mega vaccination drive

September 17, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday today, a mega vaccination drive was held in city and it received moderate response.  Though the drive was launched with an aim of vaccinating 1.25 lakh people against COVID-19, the response was not as expected by the District Health and Family Welfare Department.  It was…

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