Lights out, lamps on… and the plan? We have another request from our Prime Minister. First we clapped for 5 minutes at 5 o’ clock, next we have to light lamps for 9 minutes at 9 o’ clock. What next? May be, chant for 10 minutes at 10 o’ clock… for positive energy? Indeed, collective…
Light candles, diyas dispel darkness: PM
April 3, 2020Switch off lights for 9 minutes at 9 pm on Apr. 5 New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning urged people to light candles, lamps or mobile flashlights at 9 pm on Sunday, Apr. 5, for 9 minutes to “raise the great power of 130 crore Indians” and make everyone feel that no one…
Indian Cricket Board Contributes Rs.51 Crore To Fight Coronavirus Pandemic
March 30, 2020New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) contributed Rs 51 crore to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund to help fight the coronavirus outbreak in the country. “Mr Sourav Ganguly, President, Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary and Office Bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India…
Kerala wants to lift blockade; Kodagu MLAs, MP say no
March 29, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention to lift the blockade of the Thalassery-Kodagu State Highway-30 by the Karnataka Police. However, this move is opposed by the MLAs and MP of Kodagu who have urged the Karnataka Government not to lift the blockade as there is…
People not taking Coronavirus lockdown seriously, rues PM
March 23, 202080 districts across the country fully shut New Delhi: A day after India observed 14-hour-long Janata Curfew, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to point out that people are still not taking the lockdown seriously. Several videos have emerged of people taking out rallies and crowding streets during the curfew on Sunday. “Many people…
Janata Curfew against COVID-19 empties out city
March 23, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Social distancing is the only way to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus spread. And like never before, Mysuru was completely deserted with residents remaining indoors yesterday the whole day as part of the Janata Curfew call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While roads were empty, commercial establishments, both small and big, remained…
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…
District Minister appeals Mysureans to ensure ‘Total Janata Curfew’ tomorrow
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing fellow countrymen to observe ‘Janata Curfew’ tomorrow (Mar.22) as part of an effort to stop the spread of the deadly COVID-19, District Minister V. Somanna has appealed Mysureans to ensure total success of the People’s Curfew tomorrow. Earlier, Somanna who arrived in city this morning, visited K.R. Hospital…
Janata Curfew: Beauty parlours and salons too shut
March 21, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to take part in the ‘Janata Curfew’ on Mar. 22, Mysuru District Beautician and Beauty Parlour Owners Association has announced that all beauty parlours and hair salons in Mysuru district will remain closed on Sunday. Yesterday, speaking to Star of Mysore, Association President Veda Rai said,…
A testing time for all…
March 21, 2020Finally, our Prime Minister spoke. And it was a damp squib. It left us wanting, wanting something more. Ever since the 8 pm address of November 8, 2016, the night of demonetisation, any address by the PM at 8 pm makes people anxious. As the March 19, 2020, address was announced, some people went out…















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