Bengaluru: Taking a cue from States like Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal and Haryana that have banned the sale of firecrackers this year due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Karnataka is likely to follow the suit in the interest of Corona positive recovered and recovering patients. Meanwhile, Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar…
Expect vaccine by early 2021, says Minister Dr. Sudhakar
October 28, 2020Vaccine is still under trials; hence pricing is not discussed. Technical Committee will be formed in collaboration with Union Health Ministry and it will decide on distribution of vaccine. Health workers and persons with comorbidity to be vaccinated in first level. COVID safety guidelines must be followed during upcoming winter season of November, December and…
State gears up system for COVID-19 vaccination
October 24, 2020Bengaluru: Karnataka has initiated the preparedness activities and collection of data of healthcare workers as per guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) given by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Medical Education and Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar has said “while it is the aim of our Government to provide vaccination to each and…
Technical team to decide on Dasara crowd
October 22, 2020Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar meets District Officials, reviews Covid situation Bengaluru/Mysuru: A three-member Technical Team headed by Dr. M.K. Sudarshan, Chairman, COVID-19 State Technical Advisory Committee, is holding a crucial meeting in Bengaluru today regarding Dasara crowd management and illumination following reports of visiting public and tourists flouting COVID-19 protocol in Mysuru. The team members…
Tribute to SPB at Dasara Cultural Programme
October 22, 2020Playback singers Rajesh Krishnan, Anuradha Bhat and team perform at Palace Playback singers Rajesh Krishnan and Anuradha Bhat performing at Mysore Palace last evening as part of the ongoing Dasara Cultural Programme where tribute was paid to the legendary playback singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB) who passed away recently. Drummer B.S. Arun Kumar is also seen….
Health Minister arriving in city this evening
October 21, 2020To review COVID-19 situation and Dasara illumination Mysuru/Bengaluru: Taking strong note of free and careless movement by citizens without following COVID-19 protocol, Medical Education and Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar is likely to visit Mysuru city this evening to review Corona situation in city and district. Sources close to the Minister told Star of Mysore…
Will make Health Department a model one: Minister Dr. Sudhakar
October 13, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that Medical Education Department and Health Department have an inter-link, Medical Education and Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar said that Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has entrusted him both the portfolios in order to streamline health and allied services. Speaking to presspersons at the Government Guest House here yesterday, hours after he was given…
Dr. K. Sudhakar gets Health Portfolio too
October 12, 2020Sriramulu is Social Welfare Minister Bengaluru: With the COVID-19 pandemic causing havoc in the State, Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa in a minor portfolio re-allocation exercise, allotted the Health and Family Welfare portfolio, held by B. Sriramulu, to Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar this morning. The CM’s move is said to be aimed at streamlining the…
DC Rohini briefs CM on safety during Dasara
October 11, 2020Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa held discussion with Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri here this morning about precautionary measures to be taken to check the spreading of COVID-19 during ten-day Dasara festival which will begin from Oct. 17. The DC briefed the CM about the steps taken by District Administration such as ramping up…
COVID test to be made mandatory for tourists: Minister Dr. Sudhakar
October 8, 2020Restrictions on Dasara celebrations in Madikeri Madikeri: Instructions have been given to set new and improved guidelines to ensure Corona does not spread from the visiting tourists in the State, said Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Speaking to media here on Tuesday, the Minister said that guidelines like compulsory COVID-19 test for tourists, physical…
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