Bengaluru: A massive COVID-Care Centre with over 10,100 beds is set to be opened at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru. It is set to be the largest COVID-Care Centre and will house COVID-19 patients who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. Civic officials said the 10,100-bedded facility will be the country’s largest….
Foundation stone for Vishnu Memorial at Halalu village in August
July 6, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: A memorial for late actor “Sahasa Simha” Dr. Vishnuvardhan in Mysuru will finally be a reality and the foundation stone will be laid in August. In July last year, Dr. Vishnuvardhan’s wife Bharathi Vishnuvardhan performed Bhoomi Puja at Halalu village, Kasaba Hobli near Udbur on Manandawadi Road where the State Government has sanctioned 6.5…
Law for mandatory home isolation of people aged above 60
July 6, 2020Bengaluru: Rising number of COVID cases in Bengaluru has forced Karnataka Government to come up with a law to make home isolation of people aged above 60 years mandatory. Priority is now for people with symptoms. And people aged above 60 years and are asymptomatic will have to be quarantined, Medical Education Minister Dr. K….
City to shut down tomorrow
July 4, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government announcing complete lockdown of the State on all Sundays from July 5 till Aug. 2 as a measure to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the city will witness a shut down for the entire day tomorrow. Accordingly, there will be no public transport, including KSRTC buses, auto,…
State COVID-19 Expert Panel warns of rapid spurt of the pandemic in July-August
June 30, 2020Karnataka Government to take action as per recommendations of the report Likely to issue fresh lockdown guidelines on July 7 after the conclusion of SSLC exams Educational Institutions in State not to re-open till September Lockdown situation likely to prevail for six more months Bengaluru: An Expert Committee of Karnataka has warned the State Government…
Karnataka Government allows schools to conduct online classes
June 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: The Education Department on Saturday issued a fresh order allowing Schools in the State to conduct online classes. Following an order by the High Court, the State Government has issued the above statement and private schools are now allowed to continue online classes from first standard to tenth standard students. This order will be…
Government to sell leased lands to lessees at prevailing market rates
June 27, 2020Bengaluru: In a significant decision, the State Government on Thursday decided to sell the lands which it has leased out, to the lessees itself at the prevailing market rates. Addressing presspersons after the Cabinet meeting here on Thursday, Law Minister J.C. Madhuswamy said that the Government has decided not to renew leased Government lands which…
Cancel holidays on Jayantis: Educational Advisor Prof. M.R. Doreswamy
June 19, 2020Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has been advised by its Educational Advisor to cancel holidays observed in educational institutions on the occasion of various Jayantis (birth anniversaries). Advisor to Karnataka Government on Education, Prof. M.R. Doreswamy has recommended cancellation of holidays on Jayantis and celebrate the day with more meaningful programmes remembering the great personalities. The…
Land Reforms will Change Socio-economic Landscape
June 19, 2020By Girish Baga, Athena Educational Services Agriculture is the sole source of livelihood in rural India. It not only puts money in the pockets of villagers but also feeds India. On March 19 this year, the Karnataka Government brought an amendment to Section 109 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act 1961, which allows industries to…
Awareness Jatha marks Mask Day
June 18, 2020Mysureans apprised on importance of using face covers Mysore/Mysuru: As directed by the State Government to observe June 18 as Mask Day in order to create awareness among the public on the importance of using face masks, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) and various Departments including Health, KSRTC, Library and Police, took out Jatha at…
Recent Comments