Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Siddaramaiah presents revenue-deficit State Budget with outlay of ₹3.71 lakh crore, and more The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024
In centenary year of MMCRI, ₹75 crore for new OPD block in K.R. Hospital in Mysuru K.R. Hospital is a teaching hospital, and a part of Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) in Mysuru The Hindu · Feb 16, 2024
Medical college told to expedite renovation work of its heritage hospitals Renovation of heritage hospitals in Mysuru underway, MLA suggests employing more workers for timely completion. The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024
Self immolation of youth: Cops suspended for dereliction of duty Two Biligere police officials suspended after youth escapes, sets himself on fire. Father complained of alleged harassment. Suspension due to dereliction of duty in allowing youth to escape. The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023
MMCRI centenary: Statue of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar to be unveiled soon Even as the centenary celebrations of the Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) are under way, the statue of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar will be unveiled at the MMCRI campus by November-end. The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023
Doctors in Mysuru in the dock as judge files complaint of negligence Doctors of K.R. Hospital & Cheluvamba Hospital in Mysuru face charges of negligence for failing to provide timely medical treatment to a 12-year-old tribal child, which resulted in its death. A complaint was filed by a senior judge after the child's mother reported its plight. The child was refused admission… The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023
Minister promises support to MMCRI on its centenary celebrations Without elaborating on the kind of support the State government will extend to Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) that is celebrating its centenary, Minister for Medical Education Sharan Prakash Patil on Friday said all necessary support will be provided to the college for the celebrations. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
Nearly 40% patient load on K.R. Hospital eased K.R. Hospital in Mysuru, one of Karnataka's oldest and busiest public healthcare facilities, has seen a 40% drop in patient load with 11 super-speciality departments and Orthopaedic, plastic surgery and neurosciences departments shifted to two newly-established hospitals. 228 staff appointed by the government, including 15 doctors, and 140 from MMCRI,… The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
MMCRI to build ‘centenary tableau’ for Dasara procession MMCRI celebrates 100 yrs w/tableau in Dasara procession. 1962 batch to install statue of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar. ₹89 crore spent to restore heritage buildings. 9 lakh OPDs & 13.25 lakh patients handled annually; daily OPDs cross 2,500. Tableau to showcase institute's journey in last 100 yrs. The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023
CM promises aid to MMCRI for grand centenary fete CM Siddaramaiah urges doctors to uphold professional values and ethics, make best efforts to save lives. He expressed happiness that Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI) has completed 100 glorious years. He recalled contributions of Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and the establishment of MMCRI in 1924. He advised doctors to… The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023
Siddaramaiah to unveil MMCRI’s centenary logo on August 29 MMCRI, one of India's oldest medical colleges, is celebrating its centenary with alumni from around the world. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will unveil the logo and brochure on Aug 29. He will also inaugurate the restored burns ward and MRI scan. Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and Sharanaprakash Patil will be… The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023
CM to visit Mysuru from Aug. 27 to 30 CM Siddaramaiah to visit Mysuru Aug 27-30. Attend KDP meeting, inaugurate Eye Hospital, interact with students, inaugurate 108th Jayanthi Mahotsava, inaugurate new industrial unit, inaugurate Burns Dept at K.R. Hospital, hold meeting with MLAs, visit Advocates' Association, launch Gruha Lakshmi scheme with Rahul Gandhi, inaugurate Kanaka Bhavan. The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023
Restoration of Krishnarajendra, Cheluvamba hospitals may complete by December The restoration of the heritage hospital buildings taken up at a cost of ₹89 crore in Mysuru may get over by December this year as the works are progressing at a brisk pace. The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
Indira Canteen: Committee checks food quality and hygiene The committee constituted in Mysuru to oversee the functioning of Indira Canteens, which have resumed operations after the Congress government came to power in the State, has decided to inspect the canteens once in 15 days to check hygiene, quality and quantity of food served to the people. The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023 Centre aid sought for centenary celebrations of Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute MMCRI, 7th medical college in India, is celebrating its centenary. MP Pratap Simha urged Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare to provide financial assistance for the celebrations and for the construction of an OPD block. The hospital handles 9 lakh outpatients and 5.5-6 lakh in-patients annually. The OPD centenary…
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 73-year-old woman’s organs donated in Mysuru A 73-year-old woman was among two persons whose organs were donated for transplantation at a private hospital in Mysuru during the last one week.
The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023 Upgrade of Mysuru hospitals hinges on share in Budget allocation How much funding will the hospitals get in the Chief Minister’s home district from the allocation done in the Budget presented recently for operationalising the super speciality hospital on PKTB campus on KRS Road here which is partially functioning?
The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023 CM allocates funds to operationalise Mysuru’s hospitals The long wait to see the super speciality hospital and the trauma care center on KRS Road in Mysuru become fully functional may end soon as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has allocated funds in the State Budget presented by him on Friday to operationalize the facilities.
The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023 Upalokayukta orders initiating suo motu case against DHO, other officials of two Mysuru hospitals Upalokayukta Justice K.N. Phaneendra on Wednesday issued an order for initiating suo motu proceedings against the authorities responsible for maladministration of K.R. Hospital and Cheluvamba Hospital in Mysuru (attached to Mysore Medical College and Research Institute) and directed registering of suo motu complaint against the erring officials.
The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023 Mysuru’s Tele-ICU hub model can be replicated in State: Minister Impressed over the functioning and use of Tele-ICU hub facility that is managed in the State-run K.R. Hospital in Mysuru, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said the model of providing clinical support to remote areas can be replicated in the State.
The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023 Mysuru’s super speciality, trauma care centers to treat patients soon The super speciality hospital and the trauma care center that were built during the previous regime of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah but not put to use are expected to become fully operational by October, as necessary equipment is being installed in the two hospitals.
The Hindu · Jun 3, 2023 Every house to receive piped water supply by next year, under Jal Jeevan Mission: Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, Mysuru MP, on Saturday, June 3, said the Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission will reach every household in Mysuru district by next year. Under the Mission, every house will get piped water supply, he added.
The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022 Decks cleared for hospitals’ repair as Cabinet approves ₹89 crore project MYSURU
The Hindu · May 26, 2022 Ayurveda college to serve as model for restoration of heritage hospital buildings in Mysuru Engineers are working on the estimates keeping in view the heritage value of the buildings housing K R Hospital and Cheluvamba Hospital, which are attached to the MMCRI
The Hindu · May 13, 2022 MMCRI centenary: projects to focus on expanding patients’ care College management has proposed setting up of four new departments