Tag: COVID-19

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Chamarajanagar: With COVID crisis easing in the State, the Chamarajanagar District Administration has withdrawn the order that made production of an RT-PCR negative report mandatory for travellers from Tamil Nadu entering Karnataka.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…

HC orders 15 percent cut in School fee
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HC orders 15 percent cut in School fee

September 17, 2021

Bengaluru: Ending the uncertainty over the compliance of the State Government’s Jan. 29, 2021 order cutting 30 percent of the School fee, issued in the wake of COVID-19 crisis, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday disposed of petitions filed by Private School managements, by ordering a 15 percent cut in fee for the academic year…

PHRII launches children activity books to create awareness about COVID
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PHRII launches children activity books to create awareness about COVID

September 17, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to create awareness on the young minds about COVID-19, Public Health Research Institute of India (PHRII), Yadavagiri, Mysuru, has created colouring, activity and comic books in English and Kannada to create awareness among children on COVID-19. They can also learn the facts about COVID in an enjoyable and unforgettable way. The…

Mega COVID Vaccination Drive tomorrow
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Mega COVID Vaccination Drive tomorrow

September 16, 2021

Mysore/Mysuru: With an aim of vaccinating 1.25 lakh people against the deadly COVID-19, a mega vaccination drive will be held tomorrow in Mysuru. District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. K.H. Prasad said that those above 18 years including teachers, students and general public can get their 1st or 2nd dose in 315 vaccination centres opened in…

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