Mysore/Mysuru: Times of crisis, it is said, brings out the best in us. As we go through the world’s biggest lock down, every day people are turning into real life heroes. Heroes who are ensuring that thousands of poor, migrant labourers get food. In Mysuru, H.V. Rajeev, a BJP leader, along with Mysuru City Corporation,…
Lockdown till May 3: Mysuru Police tighten rules, ban traffic
April 15, 2020Seized vehicles to be returned only after May 3 Mysore/Mysuru: Following the extension of the lockdown till May 3, the City Police are tightening the rules, especially unnecessary movement of people and vehicles to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. As soon as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the lockdown till May 3…
COVID – 19 lockdown brings down air pollution in city
April 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: There is actually a positive side to the lockdown in Mysuru. The air quality has improved vastly after the shutting down of industrial activity and halt in all forms of commuting. All factories, markets, shops, and places of worship are now closed, most public transport suspended and construction work halted, as we are asked…
J.K. Tyre distributes groceries under CSR initiative
April 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The entire world is facing the crisis of COVID-19 pandemic from past few months and various measures have been taken by the Central and State Governments across the country. In view of this, J.K. Tyre & Industries Ltd., Vikrant Tyre Plant (VTP), under the guidance of V. Eswara Rao (Vice-President – Works), has come…
District Administration, MCC launch ASARE Helpline
April 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to provide essential commodities to BPL card holders, who have not received grocery and to provide any help, the District Administration and the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) today launched two helpline numbers (Mob: 94498-41196 and Ph: 0821-2440890) to help BPL Card holders. The posters regarding the launch were released by District Minister…
Actor, producer Shruti Naidu reaches out to tribals
April 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Tribals who live on the edge of forests away from cities and towns and other human habitations are among the worst sufferers in this Corona pandemic. They have been completely forgotten. Around 500 families of tribals in Doranakatte, Kottanahalli and Chilakahalli haadis (tribal hamlets) in Nanjangud are completely cut off from the outside world….
Hungry monkeys look for food, water; cows take rest
April 15, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Intense summer heat and the lockdown have taken a toll on monkeys living on the steps of Chamundi Hill. Usually, they depend on the food, fruits and other eatables offered by devotees. Now with the lockdown, the Chamundi Temple is closed for devotees. This has had a cascading effect on the monkey food. Plus…
10 more positive cases in Mysuru, the highest in a single day
April 15, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: In a steep spike in COVID-19 positive cases in Mysuru, 10 more cases have been reported today. With today’s increase, the cumulative positive cases in Mysuru have gone up to 58. Among these, 12 persons have been discharged. According to a media bulletin released by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka…
Residents around COVID-19 Hospital in Mysuru scared of virus spread
April 14, 2020Many tenants vacate houses; shift to other areas Mysore/Mysuru: While some doctors and medical workers in India are being ostracised from communities, evicted from their homes and forced to sleep in hospital bathrooms and on floors over fears they may be carrying Coronavirus, a new ill-informed scenario is worrying landlords and house owners around the…
Over 1,800 ASHA workers don the role of Corona warriors in Mysuru
April 14, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Over 1,800 ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers attached to the District Health Department have lent shoulder to the Government in the battle against Coronavirus. ASHA workers have identified themselves as Corona warriors by visiting homes of all those under quarantine and collecting vital statistics, that is very much useful in the fight against…















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