Bengaluru: Putting an end to the confusion, the State Government yesterday deferred the SSLC examinations that were scheduled to begin from Mar. 27 in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. This apart, the Government has also deferred the PU examination (English) which was due today. Taking stock of the epidemic situation across the State, Chief Minister…
Karnataka HC to hear cases via video conferencing
March 23, 2020Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has introduced video conferencing facility to hear cases as a measure to curb the spread of Coronavirus in Court premises. The notification issued in this regard through Registrar T.G. Shivashankare Gowda reads, “In view of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Virtual Courts has been created in the High Court of Karnataka, Principal…
‘Buddhimaan -2020’ contest begins
March 23, 2020Purna Chetana Public School’s flagship programme to engage children creatively and productively during the period of their home stay Mysore/Mysuru: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and strict measures by the Government to contain the same, children across the State are locked up inside the four walls and even parents are worried about how to engage…
Demonstrating Public Health Leadership
March 23, 2020By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam The COVID-19 pandemic is now a household word. Whether it is the television or the newspapers, the drawing room conversations or WhatsApp chats, the topic revolves around this and how it is affecting our lives. We are constantly bombarded with information from all sides and updates on the crisis and how…
Embracing ‘Janata Curfew’ in solidarity
March 23, 2020The ever-busy Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Circle in city which resembles K.R. Circle wore a deserted look yesterday, as people embraced Janata Curfew in solidarity to fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s Why Public Transport During Coronavirus Outbreak is a Bad Idea
March 23, 2020The entire world right now is collectively dealing with Coronavirus- a pandemic that has recorded about 2 lakh cases in a short period. A family of viruses, it is known to cause illnesses ranging from common cold to more severe health challenges like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). What…
One person tests positive for COVID-19 in Mysuru
March 21, 2020Patient came from Dubai to Bengaluru via Goa, took a taxi to Mysuru Mysore/Mysuru: One person has tested positive for COVID-19 today, announced Mysuru Deputy Commissioner Abhiram G. Sankar. In a hurriedly called press conference at his office this evening, the DC said that the person tested positive hailed from Mysuru and had come from…
Janata Curfew tomorrow
March 21, 2020City set for near-complete lockdown; no shops, no trains, no taxis, no autos, no buses, no hotels Mysore/Mysuru: Most private establishments and public services, except for hospitals (only emergencies there too) and medical shops will be shut across Mysuru and the rest of Karnataka tomorrow. The closure of services will be part of Prime Minister…
Provide COVID-19 cover in health insurance policies: IRDAI
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. What began in China’s Wuhan has now cast its shadow in more than 100 countries, including India. While several advisories are floating around on prevention, will your health insurance cover it if you indeed happen to get infected? For now, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of…
Close State borders: MP Pratap Simha
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru-Kodagu MP Pratap Simha has called for closing down of State borders to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak. Speaking to press persons at Patrakarthara Bhavan this morning, Pratap Simha said, “Himachal Pradesh has banned entry of all into the State and closed down borders. I would like to request our Chief Minister that State Government…
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