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…
Kukkarahalli Lake to be shut from tomorrow
March 16, 2020Manasagangothri 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…
He was inquisitive since childhood: Mother
March 16, 2020Mysore/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…
Dr. A.J. Mahadesh Prasad is a committed Biomedical Scientist, says Guide
March 16, 2020Mysore/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,…
Dutch queue for Cannabis as Coronavirus closes cafes
March 16, 2020The 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…
COVID-19 clampdown: Mysuru tourism hit hard
March 15, 2020Hotel 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…
COVID-19: SP warns rumour-mongers
March 15, 2020Mysuru/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…
Coronavirus Scare: Mysuru partially shut
March 14, 2020Malls, theatres closed; tourist spots wear deserted look Goods transport hit; many stay indoors; less people travel Mysore/Mysuru: As the State Government went into a battle mode to arrest the march of Novel Coronavirus, the city went into a lock-down mode with popular weekend spots like malls, cinemas and swimming pools remaining out of bounds…
Virus prank goes viral; two arrested
March 14, 2020Spreading rumours about Coronavirus could land you in jail Chamarajanagar / Mysuru: People who circulate rumours or fake news on social media platforms sparking Coronavirus panic among the public may face jail terms. In the first action of its kind in Karnataka in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak, two youth have been arrested for pulling…
Coronavirus pandemic: Trump declares National Emergency in the US
March 14, 2020Washington DC: US President Donald Trump announced that he is declaring the Coronavirus pandemic a National Emergency, as Washington struggles with providing Americans with relief and officials race to slow the spread of the outbreak. Trump made the announcement on Friday, freeing up 50 billion dollars in federal funds for the battle against Coronavirus pandemic…
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