Mysore/Mysuru: Dozens of research groups around the world are racing to create a vaccine as COVID-19 cases continue to grow. They are pursuing different types of vaccines — shots developed from new technologies that are faster to produce but might prove more potent than the traditional inoculations. Some researchers are even aiming for temporary vaccines,…
SAARC Nations respond New Delhi: After his proposal was welcomed with open arms by India’s South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) contemporaries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday hosted a video-conference meet of leaders of all SAARC member nations. The Prime Minister opened the discussion by mentioning India’s efforts and action plan to limit the…
Madikeri: Even as the District administration and the Health Department are taking all measures to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19, the number of suspected cases in the district touched six on Sunday. A person, who complained of fever and throat pain after his return from abroad, was shifted to the isolation ward at…
Kalaburagi: Indians and foreigners coming from countries should refrain from travelling unless it is important and should stay where they are. “All the people, including Indians, should stay put where they are if they can manage to do it. If they are not able to do it and they have to take a mandatory visit…
Manasagangothri campus closed for public Mysore/Mysuru: Even as the popular Karanji Lake Nature Park and Lingambudhi Lake on the outskirts of the city have been shut for a week for visitors and joggers in view of the Coronavirus scare, it is now the turn of another popular Lake of the city — Kukkarahalli Lake. Kukkarahalli…
Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Mahadesh Prasad’s mother A.R. Rathnamma (Nagarathnamma), a resident of Bogadi II Stage, is elated with the news that her son is playing a crucial role in developing COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to SOM, she said that it was a proud moment for her. “I have three children and all of them are scientists who…
Mysore/Mysuru: The research Guides of Dr. A.J. Mahadesh Prasad, who is in the European Task Force for Coronavirus research team, describe him as a dedicated researcher who has involved himself in developing cures for many diseases that are plaguing the humanity. Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Prof. K. Kemparaju of Department of Microbiology,…
The Hague: Cannabis smokers aiming to keep calm and carry on despite coronavirus queued up outside Dutch coffee shops yesterday after the Government ordered their closure to beat the outbreak. Customers lined up in their dozens as they tried to beat a deadline for the closure of the marijuana cafes and stockpile weed supplies for…
Hotel bookings come down to all time low; tour cancellations peak Mysuru/Mysore: Amidst the challenge of curbing the Novel Coronavirus pandemic and the Government’s order on Friday to close down places of commerce like malls, theatres and social assembly for a week to prevent COVID-19 from spreading, the city tourism economy has taken a hit…
Mysuru/Mysore: With the Government promulgating a Law to curb rumour-mongering in the wake of COVID-19, SP C.B. Ryshyanth has warned those spreading fake news of serious action. Addressing a press meet at this office in Nazarbad this morning, Ryshyanth said that he has come to know that a message asking citizens not to come in…
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