New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday displayed a bio-suit it has developed to safeguard health professionals on the frontline of combating Covid-19. “The suit has been prepared with the help of the industry and subjected to rigorous testing for textile parameters as well as protection against synthetic blood,” a DRDO…
Penor Rinpoche Charity Foundation donates Rs.10,00,000 to CM’s Relief Fund
April 3, 2020Mysuru/Bylakuppe: The current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic that is infecting and killing thousands of lives in the world is very disheartening. The Chief of Namdroling Monastery (the Golden Temple), Gyang Khang Tulku Rinpoche and Mugsang Kuchen Rinpoche, along with all the monks and nuns, have extend their deepest gratitude to the Prime Minister of…
COVID-19 effect: 55 undertrials at Mysuru Jail released temporarily
April 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to prevent the spread of Coronavirus and the jail from getting crowded, 55 undertrials at Mysuru Central Prison have been released temporarily on bail. As the jails are crowded and there being chances of undertrials getting contracted with the virus, undertrials who could be sentenced to less than seven years, the…
Must jail those violating lockdown, Centre tells States
April 3, 2020No plans to extend countrywide lockdown, clarifies Cabinet Secretary New Delhi: Those violating the Coronavirus lockdown or obstructing officials should be sent to jail for one or two years, the Centre yesterday told State governments, directing stern action under existing laws after reports of doctors or health staff being attacked. Obstructing doctors, health workers or…
Ramdas launches two Ambulances for dialysis patients and pregnant women
April 3, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: As an addition to the health care system in city, K.R. Constituency MLA S.A. Ramdas on Thursday flagged off two Ambulances dedicated for dialysis patients and pregnant women. The Ambulances were donated by Aasare Foundation and Let’s Do it, Mysuru. Speaking after flagging off the Ambulances in Saraswathipuram here yesterday, Ramdas said that several…
Corona Corona… Daronaaa… Social distancing karlo naaa…
April 3, 2020By Shadan Muneer Social distancing is the key to slow the spread of Coronavirus and to break the chain of transmission. Following the guidelines of the State Government, Mysuru too is under lockdown with most places wearing a deserted look. Home quarantine, fear, anxiety, boredom and various myths and cures being circulated on social media…
Unique COVID-19 quarantine facility: Trains turn into Isolation Wards
April 3, 2020Mysuru Division to convert 138 coaches; one coach likely to be ready by this evening In an innovative method to support the State Governments for facilitating Coronavirus quarantine measures, on Mar. 28, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal announced that his team could convert coaches of some trains into Isolation Wards. “Railways will offer clean, sanitised and…
COVID-19: Number of positive cases in Mysuru crosses 20 mark
April 2, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru reported two more positive cases for Coronavirus on the night of Apr.2, taking the total to 21. P 111, a 24-year-old male from Mysuru tested positive. He is the contact of P88 – roommate. Another person who tested positive is a 22-year-old male from Mysuru who is again the contact of P88 –…
Only five percent of city bakeries open
April 2, 2020Despite MCC order to open, bakers cite lack of staff and fresh supplies Mysore/Mysuru: Bread, a staple in most city homes, was hard to come by till now due to the lockdown, forcing families to shift to other breakfast options. The situation is set only to improve in another two or three days as bakeries…
COVID-19 has not so far reached community spread stage in Mysuru: DC
April 2, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar has stated that COVID-19 has not reached community spread stage in Mysuru. This announcement comes even as 19 people tested positive for the killer Coronavirus in Mysuru so far. Of the 19, 17 cases are from Nanjangud-based pharmaceutical company (Jubilant Generics). Two cases were reported earlier and they…
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