Madikeri: Following the Novel Coronavirus and imposition of lockdown in the country and departure of the migrant labour force to their hometowns, the harvest of pepper and post-harvest process of coffee have taken a hit in Kodagu. In the coffee land of Kodagu, most of the workers at these estates are primarily from north Karnataka…
Revision classes for SSLC students before exam: Minister
April 6, 2020Chamarajanagar: With the SSLC exam that was scheduled to commence from Mar.27 postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown, Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar said that a week-long revision classes will be held for students ahead of the exam. Speaking to presspersons after visiting Punajanur Check Post on Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border on Sunday, Suresh…
Second ‘disinfectant tunnel’ in city to prevent Coronavirus spread
April 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A second disinfection tunnel has been installed within the premises of K.R. Hospital last evening as a measure to prevent further spread of novel Coronavirus. The tunnel will ensure ‘decrease’ in the viral load on the body surface area. The first such tunnel was installed at Dasara Exhibition Grounds vegetable market recently. The second…
Brahmins Assn. distributes food kits to priests, community members
April 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Taking a cue from various associations and organisations which are distributing essential commodities to the poor and the needy, the Mysuru District Brahmins Association too distributed free food kits to Priests serving at small temples of the city and poor community members at Ramamandira in Krishnamurthypuram this morning. The Association aims to distribute 250…
Food Kits distributed to Tourist Guides
April 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A day after Tourism Minister C.T. Ravi issued instructions, the Tourism Department in association with KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation) distributed Food Kits to 45 registered Tourist Guides of the city at the premises of Hotel Mayura Hoysala on JLB Road here this morning. Each Kit contains 10 kg of Rice and 1…
650 persons under Home Quarantine in Hunsur
April 6, 2020Hunsur: With the Taluk Administration taking all measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, Taluk Health Officer Dr. Keerthikumar said that 650 persons are under Home Quarantine in Hunsur, including 14 from Nanjangud, out of which three are employees of Nanjangud’s Jubilant Generics. Pointing out that 350 employees of the Health Department, 218 ASHA workers,…
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery donates Rs. 2.5 lakh to Prime Minister and CM Relief Funds
April 6, 2020Bylakuppe: In solidarity with the concerted efforts to fight COVID-19 by the Central and State Governments, the Abbot and Monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Bylakuppe donated a total of Rs. 2.5 lakh to the Prime Minister and Chief Minister’s Relief funds recently. While Rs. 1.5 lakh was donated to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund…
Managing COVID-19 crisis…: Jubilant Life Sciences Limited extends support to State Govt.
April 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Jubilant Life Sciences Limited, an integrated global pharmaceutical and life sciences company, has in a press release, said that it is providing support to the State Government in its effort to deliver effective health and safety services to manage COVID-19 crisis and has contributed a sum of Rs. 25 lakh towards the Chief Minister’s…
Lead, kindly Light…
April 6, 2020A lady lighting the earthen lamps at her house in Mysuru last night expressing her support to the call given by PM Narendra Modi to switch off lights for 9 minutes from 9 pm onwards and light lamps or candles or to flash the mobile phone torch. Buddhisht Monks at Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement show their…
Distribution of food, grocery to the needy continues
April 6, 2020In a bid to ward off hunger of the poor and the needy, various organisations have been distributing food and grocery items across the city from the time the lockdown was announced. Hotel Owners’ Association The members of Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association distributed food packets to over 400 poor people at Kumbarakoppal in city yesterday….















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