When people are yet to come to terms with the loss, both human and economic, incurred by the ‘LOCKDOWN’ war waged against the pandemic globally, Mother Earth seems to be enjoying the pollution-free roads and falling asleep with silent lullaby. This, otherwise busy Hunsur Road with cultural hotspots Kalamandira & Rangayana to its left and…
9 Red Zones inside Mysuru city
April 21, 2020Single entry and exit point; 200 metres around COVID-19 positive person’s house sealed Essential supplies provided to doorsteps; disinfectants sprayed twice a day Mysore/Mysuru: Nine areas inside Mysuru city where positive cases of Coronavirus are found have been declared as Cluster and Containment Zones or Red Zones. These Zones have been identified as Hotpots within…
Lockdown: MGP conducts monthly meeting online
April 21, 2020Assists District Administration in combating COVID; seeks donations Mysore/Mysuru:For the first time in 29 years, Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) conducted its monthly meeting online on Apr.12 in view of the COVID-19 lockdown. This move was much appreciated by the members present in the meeting. The members were informed about the steps taken by MGP to…
Online crash course for CET & NEET Students
April 21, 2020Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government has launched a free online crash course “GetCETGo” to help all students of the State prepare for CET and NEET 2020 exams during COVID-19 Lockdown. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched “GetCETGo” https://getcetgo.in/ in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Higher Education C.N. Ashwath Narayan, an official release said yesterday. It…
Lockdown relaxation in Mysuru: Authorities await government guidelines
April 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: With the State Government yesterday (Apr. 18) making a U-turn just hours after announcing certain relaxations regarding COVID-19 lockdown from Apr. 20, the Mysuru District Administration is awaiting clarity from the Government regarding the guidelines. Mysuru has been declared as Red Zone and if at all the lockdown rules have to be relaxed from…
Believe It or Not! Incredible Mysuru Roads!!
April 19, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: Had you ever imagined that one day you will see your favourite and most-visited commercial hub in a form like this? You have seen these roads in the heart of the city during peak hours and also cursed yourself for not getting a place to park your vehicles even after a merry-go-round of the…
Anubhavati’s ‘Golden Baskets’ reach needy
April 19, 2020Alumni group of St. Joseph’s School provide food for daily wagers and sanitary workers Mysore/Mysuru: While the 21-day lockdown to contain the community spread of the Coronavirus was announced, it had some repercussions. Doctors got busy, IT professionals got to Work-From-Home (WFH) amidst restless children as a result of schools shutting down, Entrepreneurs were taking…
Mysuru Police intensify lockdown surveillance
April 18, 2020Begin crackdown on lockdown evaders, block roads, warn through mikes Mysore/Mysuru: In a stringent measure to enforce the lockdown to contain the Coronavirus spread, the Mysuru Police blocked many roads to prevent violators riding or driving. They have stepped up surveillance and are making public announcements to deter people from venturing out. “As many people,…
Buzzing Boti Bazaar sees slump in Business
April 18, 2020By M.B. Pavan Murthy Mysore/Mysuru: With all trading and commercial activities coming to a grinding halt due to COVID-19 lockdown, the trading of banana in Boti Bazar (mutton market) area on Aane Sarot road in the heart of the city has come down drastically, much to the despair of banana merchants. The Boti Bazar located…
Hotelier among three booked in Mysuru for lockdown violation
April 18, 2020Mysore/Mysuru: In what could be termed as measures at strict enforcement of lockdown, the city Police have booked three persons including a hotelier for allegedly violating lockdown rules. Though there are rules permitting only parcel service from hotels and a ban on table service, this hotelier reportedly flouted rules, said a press release from the…
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