Mysore/Mysuru: In order to facilitate auto and taxi drivers to register in the ‘Seva Sindhu’ portal or App to avail the one- time compensation of Rs.5,000 each announced by the State Government, an online registration centre has been set up at the Safe Wheels Office, Prashanth Plaza, #CH-16, 5th Cross, 4th Main Road, Saraswathipuram [Ph:…
Chamarajanagar, lone COVID-free district in State
May 26, 2020Chamarajanagar: Yesterday, Ramanagara District that was a Green Zone with no cases, reported the first COVID-19 positive case and with this, Chamarajanagar earned the distinction of becoming the only Corona-free District in Karnataka, despite contiguity with Tamil Nadu, the hotbed of positive cases. Chamarajanagar is counted among the State’s most backward districts and shares its…
Role of Yoga in enhancing immunity during tough COVID times
May 26, 2020JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research to offer Certificate Programmes, B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Yoga Mysore/Mysuru: Stress is a constant factor in today’s fast-paced life that can jeopardise our health if left unchecked. These are the times of the pandemic of Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 which has forced mankind to live in fear, anxiety…
More forests mean less COVID-19 impact, claims MP Forest Dept.
May 26, 2020Is this the reason why Chamarajanagar is virus-free? Bhopal: People living in greener areas with better forest cover are less prone to infections including COVID-19, says a report released by Forest Department. The report is a study of COVID-19 affected areas in Madhya Pradesh (MP) and green cover in the area. Notably, Chamarajanagar District has…
Ready for a Grave New World?
May 26, 2020By T.J.S. George Virus cannot beat humour. A fun story circulating on the internet is titled “Class of 2025.” A delightfully strict school teacher calls out her class attendance … Quarantine Joshi, Lockdown Singh Rathore, Covid Awasthi, Corona Pal Singh, Social Distance Singh, Mask Mahto, Gloves Gaekwad, Wuhan Bhadoria. When Wuhan does not respond, she…
Namaz from home, virtual hugs mark Eid-ul-Fitr in city
May 25, 2020No mass prayer gatherings at Eidgah Maidan, no handshakes Mysore/Mysuru: Under the shadow of Coronavirus, Muslim community people are taking special precautions to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, the celebration today that breaks the month-long fast for Ramzan. This Eid there was no shaking of hands or no warm embracing for community members because of the stringent social…
Maintenance process set in motion at Jubilant Generics
May 25, 202090 employees called to work today to prepare machines for drug production Mysore/Mysuru: Nanjangud-based Jubilant Generics, an extended arm of Jubilant Life Sciences, has been preparing to start operations. The company which was shut due to COVID-19 will resume operations soon with the guidelines by Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The State Government has…
COVID-19 vaccine: India to begin clinical trials in 3-5 months
May 25, 2020New Delhi: Four out of the 14 COVID-19 vaccine candidates from India may enter the clinical trial stage in the next three-five months, Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said yesterday. In an online interaction with BJP Spokesperson G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, Dr. Vardhan said the entire world was working on developing a vaccine to halt the…
Govt. to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ if Corona cases rise rapidly: Health Minister
May 25, 2020Chitradurga: Amid concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the State, Health Minister B. Sriramulu said that the State Government is planning to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ since there are indications of a rapid spurt of the deadly pandemic in June and July. Speaking to presspersons at Molakalmuru in the district, which Constituency he represents in…
Ban on use of saliva to shine ball
May 25, 2020Only an interim measure, says Kumble New Delhi: ICC Cricket Committee Chairman Anil Kumble says the recommendation to ban saliva for shining the ball is only an interim measure and “things will go back to normal” once the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control. Players must be barred from using saliva to shine the ball…
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