Mysore/Mysuru: Ministers Dr. K. Sudhakar and S.T. Somashekar yesterday visited Jubilant Generics Pharmaceutical factory at Nanjangud, the epi-centre of Virus spread in the district. Dr. Sudhakar, who went around the factory, sought inputs from the factory officials regarding the number of employees, the production of medicines and their export. The officials told the Minister that…
In times of COVID-19, migrant workers display positive energy
April 22, 2020By Rajkumar Bhavasar Mysore/Mysuru: There was a sudden dramatic turn world over for the last couple of months with the outbreak of deadly Coronavirus where everything came to a standstill virtually and literally as lockdown was the only mantra that came as a refuge to help contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to lockdown,…
Doctors, Nursing staff who treated COVID-19 positive patients quizzed
April 22, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As part of the efforts to trace the origin of COVID-19 spread and to contain further spread, the Mysuru District Health authorities are questioning the doctors and other supporting staff of two private hospitals that had treated P52, the first positive patient from Nanjangud-based Jubilant Life Sciences (Jubilant Generics) and P-369, the patient with…
Day or Night… Roads are Calm ‘n’ Quiet…
April 22, 2020When people are yet to come to terms with the loss, both human and economic, incurred by the ‘LOCKDOWN’ war waged against the pandemic globally, Mother Earth seems to be enjoying the pollution-free roads and falling asleep with silent lullaby. This, otherwise busy Hunsur Road with cultural hotspots Kalamandira & Rangayana to its left and…
9 Red Zones inside Mysuru city
April 21, 2020Single entry and exit point; 200 metres around COVID-19 positive person’s house sealed Essential supplies provided to doorsteps; disinfectants sprayed twice a day Mysore/Mysuru: Nine areas inside Mysuru city where positive cases of Coronavirus are found have been declared as Cluster and Containment Zones or Red Zones. These Zones have been identified as Hotpots within…
Mysuru-origin US Doctor gets a brilliant 100-car salute
April 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: It was a proud moment for Mysuru as a city-based doctor living in the United States received a unique ‘Drive of Honour’, a heart-warming gesture to appreciate her efforts in fighting the global Coronavirus pandemic. The ‘Drive of Honour’ was performed in front of the house of Dr. Uma Madhusudan, a Mysuru-based doctor who is…
Karnataka to pass ordinance to rein in mobs attacking COVID-19 workers
April 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government will promulgate an ordinance, based on the Uttar Pradesh and Kerala model, to protect the Police and frontline health workers fighting COVID-19, said Mysuru District Minister S.T. Somashekar. The Ordinance is likely to be promulgated today itself. This morning, an incident took place in Mysuru city where an ASHA worker was…
Healthcare and ASHA workers leading COVID-19 war in Mysuru
April 21, 2020By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: Hundreds of Healthcare and ASHA workers go into homes around Mysuru district to provide vital services amidst Coronavirus pandemic, endangering themselves. These ASHAs, short for Accredited Social Health Activists and Healthcare workers are drawn from local and largely rural communities, and are a crucial element in primary and community health…
ADGP Alok Kumar reviews bandobust by KSRP personnel in Mysuru
April 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Reserve Police (KSRP) Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Alok Kumar, who arrived in Mysuru yesterday, reviewed the bandobust by KSRP personnel deployed at BSNL Circle in Udayagiri this morning. One platoon of KSRP personnel is deployed on COVID-19 duty in city. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dr. A.N. Prakash…
Lockdown: MGP conducts monthly meeting online
April 21, 2020Assists District Administration in combating COVID; seeks donations Mysore/Mysuru:For the first time in 29 years, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) conducted its monthly meeting online on Apr.12 in view of the COVID-19 lockdown. This move was much appreciated by the members present in the meeting. The members were informed about the steps taken by MGP to…
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