Suresh Kumar said : “Dear teachers (government), the government has not deprived you of any perks even during these testing times. Now, it is time to lend a helping hand to the private teachers. I too will contribute,”

newindianexpress Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The number of patients has gone up and also more sick patients are coming in. Such patients need extra care, which is taking a toll on nurses and doctors,”

Hindu Friday, July 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Patients coming from other States for treatment maybe around 10%, but it is difficult to give an exact figure,”

Hindu Friday, July 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Earlier in June, there were 14 vacant posts of senior resident doctors in the medicine department and we advertised for a walk-in interview. Only two candidates came for it and we hired them. People are not applying as they are reluctant to work in a COVID hospital,”

Hindu Friday, July 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "States deny the presence of bonded people ... it increases their work, and makes them (rescued workers) eligible to entitlements,"

trust Friday, July 3, 2020 11:01:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "States deny the presence of bonded people ... it increases their work, and makes them (rescued workers) eligible to entitlements,"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 3, 2020 6:07:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Cases are reducing despite increased testing. This is a welcome change,”

timesofindia Friday, July 3, 2020 4:40:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We should observe the trend for a little longer to reach any conclusion,”

timesofindia Friday, July 3, 2020 4:40:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The government had assured to allocate ₹100 crore to the welfare of advocates, but the funds are yet to be release. The payment of a stipend of ₹5,000 to junior advocates has also been stopped for the last four months,”

thehindu Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:17:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : “Creating confusion has become a habit. There was confusion before the exam, during the exam and now confusion about the valuation of the exam papers,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Our students have toiled hard and are enthusiastically appearing for the examination. They are eligible for the marks they will score. So we should not speak about our children with disrespect,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about H D Kumaraswamy ) : “Kumaraswamy had insisted on postponing the examination. I personally spoke to him and apprised him about the steps taken by us. I told him that we will work with more sincerity to ensure the safety of the children,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : “Creating confusion has become a habit. There was confusion before the exam, during the exam and now confusion about the valuation of the exam papers,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Our students have toiled hard and are enthusiastically appearing for the examination. They are eligible for the marks they will score. So we should not speak about our children with disrespect,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about H D Kumaraswamy ) : “Kumaraswamy had insisted on postponing the examination. I personally spoke to him and apprised him about the steps taken by us. I told him that we will work with more sincerity to ensure the safety of the children,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “there is no proposal before the government for reopening the schools in July. This issue needs to be discussed at various levels before taking the final decision”

expressindia Tuesday, June 30, 2020 7:25:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have directed all the schools not to increase the fees in view of the coronavirus scare. It is a peculiar year.Humanity says no one should increase fees. We have set up a helpline. If we come across such practices, we will initiate action,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Once the committee report comes, we will formulate regulations,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : “There has been a 50% decline in number of deaths. The Chief Minister has also been personally monitoring the situation. We were the first to start administering plasma therapy in the country with 29 donations, now we have got permissions for 200 transfusions more. In each of the patients administered plasma therapy, the CM has personally monitored their conditions on a daily basis,”

expressindia Monday, June 29, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “He was very enthusiastic and worked hard to save lives. We are shocked and in sorrow after his demise,”

timesofindia Monday, June 29, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “The student in question was shifted to a reserve toom since the officials at the centre learnt of the test results when the exam was about to end,”

timesofindia Monday, June 29, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Medical tests have confirmed that 18 other students and the invigilator of the exam hall have not been infected by COVID-19. Students and parents need not worry,"

news18 Sunday, June 28, 2020 10:22:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "I think as the numbers are rising, protection is must and we must follow the guidelines by the government wholeheartedly. There is a lot of urban mobility, especially in Delhi and Mumbai which may be a cause for the spike. The population density increases the chances of spreading the infection further. However, our recovery rate is also steadily rising which is encouraging,"

business-standard Sunday, June 28, 2020 2:18:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk, who has written the exam without anyone’s help, and with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk, who has written the exam without anyone’s help, and with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:10:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk, who has written the exam without anyone’s help, and with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk who has written exam without anyone’s help with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Friday, June 26, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The mortality rate recorded at the hospital fluctuates between 2.5% and 3.5% from week to week (since the hospital was turned into a Covid-19 facility). Although the data is yet to be analysed, we have seen a reduction in the number of deaths after various therapies were adopted by the hospital,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The plasma therapy seems to help Covid-19 patients and fewer patients on this therapy go on to get severe symptoms as compared to a control group not receiving the therapy. We have also got a plasmapheresis machine at Lok Nayak and we are trying to persuade people who have recovered from the infection to donate plasma for use by others,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar writing : “We believe the way of working in the future, particularly in tech, will be fundamentally different than it was before. We believe it will be one in which working virtually will be the new normal”

forbes Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Now, relatives visiting the hospital will be allowed 5-10 minutes of video interaction with their hospitalised kin. They can ask them about their health, their medicines, their clothing and anything else they want to know,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "We will sanitise the exam halls everyday after the exams are over. In addition to it, every examination centre will have physical education teachers deployed to ensure social distancing among the students,"

newindianexpress Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:25:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We will sanitise the exam halls everyday after the exams are over. In addition to it, every examination centre will have physical education teachers deployed to ensure social distancing among the students,”

financialexpress Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “If any students symptoms such as fever, cough or cold, the Health Department authorities will provide them a N95 mask,”

Hindu Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:18:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "Earlier, 20 recipients were administered the therapy before the ICMR halted it. With fresh nod in place, now, we have received permission for 200 patients. And, for the last one week we have already done it on six patients out of the 13 immediately scheduled,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "Earlier, 20 recipients were administered the therapy before the ICMR halted it. With fresh nod in place, now, we have received permission for 200 patients. And, for the last one week we have already done it on six patients out of the 13 immediately scheduled,"

business-standard Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:49:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Earlier, 20 recipients were administered the therapy before the ICMR halted it. With fresh nod in place, now, we have received permission for 200 patients. And, for the last one week we have already done it on six patients out of the 13 immediately scheduled,"

timesofindia Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:22:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “This will be addressed. In Malnad and coastal regions which receive heavy rainfall, health screening of students will be moved inside the exam centres if such a situation arises,” “We will ensure staff deputed for SSLC exam are ready at the centres from 7am so that they can receive students and guide them to their respective examination hall. Students will also get advance information on exact location of their hall through SMS, so that they can avoid crowding at the notice boards,”

timesofindia Monday, June 22, 2020 1:33:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “This will be addressed. In Malnad and coastal regions which receive heavy rainfall, health screening of students will be moved inside the exam centres if such a situation arises,” “We will ensure staff deputed for SSLC exam are ready at the centres from 7am so that they can receive students and guide them to their respective examination hall. Students will also get advance information on exact location of their hall through SMS, so that they can avoid crowding at the notice boards,”

timesofindia Monday, June 22, 2020 2:44:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have asked everyone on leave to join back duty immediately and cancelled all leaves. With the rising number of Covid-19 cases, we will need more manpower in the coming days,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:29:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The students will help the doctors in various areas of the hospital. This will free up doctors for ICUs and other critical patients,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:29:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “the exam results will be announced in the first week of July. Out of the 36 subjects, evaluation of answer papers pertaining to 26 subjects have been completed. The evaluation of answer papers of nine other subjects is underway”

expressindia Saturday, June 20, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “the exam results will be announced in the first week of July. Out of the 36 subjects, evaluation of answer papers pertaining to 26 subjects have been completed. The evaluation of answer papers of nine other subjects is underway”

expressindia Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "I was particular about what I should do next. I didn't deliberately take a break, but it just happened. And the kind of commercial films I got then was different. Generally, you might not get meaty roles in commercial films but after ('Mahanati') I got some good offers,"

newindianexpress Thursday, June 18, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Covid-19 is a deadly disease and most employees fear that they may get infected. So, this is actually a very difficult time for the hospital to keep employees motivated. As many as 72 doctors/nurses/healthcare workers have been infected by Covid-19. This shows how difficult it is to manage coronavirus patients and dead bodies as there is psychological fear in healthcare workers. In spite of this, LNJP is excelling in coronavirus patient care,” “LNJP has done outstanding work in India in managing Covid-19 patients since March 17 despite losing two healthcare workers, one ICU technician and another staff to the disease. Over 3,000 Covid positive or suspect patients have been admitted to the hospital, of which 2,013 have been treated and discharged,”

timesofindia Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:36:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Fever, breathlessness and constant coughing are the common symptoms of this infection but it also causes a lot of psychological trauma. You lose your sense of smell, taste, your appetite and this also leads to an overall drop in your energy levels. I personally experienced weight loss,”

news18 Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Around 25% of our admissions in the last three months have been people from neighbouring states. When it comes to the deaths, there have been 455 deaths from Delhi and 14 from outside Delhi,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 15, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Everyone makes their own predictions. India has the highest Gross Domestic opinion in the world. What's more important for us is the children's safety. We will take everything into consideration when we make a decision. Let me make it clear, the government is gearing up to provide a safe learning environment to all the children during this time too, irrespective of their economic and social background,"

ibtimes-in Monday, June 15, 2020 9:02:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see that the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets, but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

thehindu Friday, June 12, 2020 11:21:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see that the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets, but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

Hindu Friday, June 12, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

thehindu Friday, June 12, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

Hindu Friday, June 12, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar explained : “Schools should be instructed on adapting online classes from classes 6 to 10. The expert committee formed to look into the matter will formulate guidelines for the same,”

expressindia Friday, June 12, 2020 8:44:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Two decisions have been taken – online classes for LKG, UKG and primary classes should be stopped immediately. Also, collecting fees in the name of online classes should be stopped immediately,”

india Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "This unusual time has many companies, largely those in tech and services, thinking differently about the future of work,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A total of 1,04,323 students appeared for the examination, among whom 70,571 students passed and 5,617 students will have to appear for the compartment exam,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “I never imagined that porters will be forced to leave their profession and look for other means of livelihood for survival,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 6, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “We can feel a sense of fear among passengers who totally ignore the existence of porters to stay away from Covid-19, but they should also realise that we are like daily wagers who barely manage our expenses,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 6, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : “I have been personally monitoring preparations for the conduct of SSLC examinations during this pandemic. I visited 19 districts and will be covering the remaining 11 in the coming days. Hence, I requested Mr. Yediyurappa to excuse me from the responsibility of briefing the media on COVID-19 and he obliged,”

Hindu Thursday, June 4, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “There will be similar batches coming in subsequently,”

timesofindia Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:20:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : "There will be similar batches coming in subsequently,"

timesofindia Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "At least I got the bike back and that too in good condition. It was a huge handicap without the bike especially after I reopened my workshop for business,"

ibtimes-in Monday, June 1, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "But policemen told me that they were busy with the Covid-19 prevention work and would start investigation only after the lockdown,"

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “I transferred the video to my cellphone and approached my neighbours to find out the whereabouts of the thief. Someone identified him as Prasanth, of Mannargudi in Thanjavur district, who worked in a bakery at Kannampalayam Pirivu and was staying in the area with his family. I came to know that he had gone back to his native place,”

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Children of migrant workers, who have gone to their villages now, can write the exams at any centre near their place,”

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “In the context of growing pressure on quarantine facilities, we have revised the quarantine norms. We have no space because large numbers are needed to be quarantined. Too much crowding can also lead to spread of the disease,”

expressindia Monday, June 1, 2020 12:26:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “To cater to the students and considering a long term strategy to run the schools by maintaining social distancing, Karnataka is in immediate need of minimum three exclusive channels for this process,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 30, 2020 2:40:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “It will not hinder measures to revive economy as most of these cases are those coming from other states and not the local spread,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:01:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “If any region is declared a containment zone later, exams will be cancelled in such areas”

timesofindia Sunday, May 24, 2020 5:42:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “My workers were struggling ever since the lockdown. And there are hundreds who are unable to reach their workplaces. I decided to operate 10 out of the 13 buses. Everybody should do their bit to help each other survive this pandemic,”

newindianexpress Saturday, May 23, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We disinfect the bus after every trip and have kept around 10 additional masks on each bus. Hand sanitiser is provided to every passenger. I have procured around five temperature screening machines. If anyone has a temperature above the normal, we inform the DISHA helpline. So far we’ve not had to,”

newindianexpress Saturday, May 23, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We’re considering a mix of three models.... The best option is to have alternate-day schooling or in batches the same day along with Doordarshan and online teaching,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 23, 2020 4:52:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “As per rules, we are allowed to take only one passenger and up to three passengers if they are from the same family. Mostly, I get hospital-bound or railway station rides. There is an increased chance of getting the virus, so with this hand wash setup, I intend to keep my passengers and myself safe. I usually take rides from 5.30am to 8pm but the time is flexible depending on the emergency,”

newindianexpress Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:53:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar confirmed : “The deceased (P-1236) had a medical history of hypertension and myocarditis. He also had an inter-state travel history from Vellore in Tamil Nadu after which he was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru on May 18. He succumbed to the infection on May 20,”

expressindia Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:13:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "we are at the 12th place in the country in terms of number of cases"

business-standard Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Every student should mandatorily wear masks. These will be provided to them by the Bharat Scouts and Guides,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “If found unwell, such students will be made to sit in another room and write the examination,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "A special room has been provided for children who are unwell and are still willing to write the paper,"

timesofindia Monday, May 18, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "These students along with children of migrant workers, who have either gone back home or dispersed, will be allowed to register at the nearest school to their present place of residence and register for appearing at that centre for the exams,"

timesofindia Monday, May 18, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Leaving Certificate ) : “Examinations for Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) will be conducted between June 25 and July 4 in Karnataka. Exams for English paper of Pre-University Course (PUC) will be held on June 18,”

HindustanTimes Monday, May 18, 2020 3:27:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “In such cases, BBMP should cancel the licence of the hotel. I will speak to the BBMP commissioner and ask him to initiate immediate action”

thehindu Sunday, May 17, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have to make arrangements for masks, sanitisers and thermal scanners. We will set up thermal scanner for health check-up. We have to make separate seating arrangements for those having health isuses. All these issues will be discussed on Monday,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 16, 2020 1:38:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Suresh Kumar ) : “The authorities insisted on compulsory quarantine and tried to whisk her away to Marathahalli. Again it was minister Suresh Kumar who came to the rescue,”

newindianexpress Saturday, May 16, 2020 5:41:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Announcements were made in the train station in Delhi informing passengers about the quarantine on arrival in Bengaluru. About 100 passengers decided not to travel, as they did not want to be quarantined. Their seats were allotted to waiting-list passengers who, perhaps, had no idea about quarantining,”

economictimes Friday, May 15, 2020 8:51:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have arranged a special bogey for these passengers to return to Delhi,”

economictimes Friday, May 15, 2020 8:51:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have ensured that the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE kits) and N-95 masks distributed to healthcare professionals are of the highest quality,”

expressindia Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:36:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “I think she will arrive at the same woodland patch to breed which is another 600 km northeast of Beijing,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar explained : “The sample was sent to Dr Lal PathLabs, an ICMR-approved private lab. On May 4 late evening, the lab report confirmed the sample positive for COVID-19. She was taken to Victoria Hospital, a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in an ambulance where a second sample was taken and sent for testing at BMRCI after which it was found she was negative on May 6 for the novel coronavirus,”

expressindia Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A confirmatory sample has been taken again on Thursday of which the result is awaited. All her primary contacts (family members) have been tested and found to be negative. They are also in institutional quarantine at the private nursing home,”

expressindia Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Our children from Class 6 to 10 should have first-hand knowledge of these kinds of diseases, what is the scenario in other countries and how they are dealing with it - such information should be taught to the students,"

news18 Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The death in Vijayapura was of a 62-year-old female patient (P-640) who suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Bronchial Asthma. She was admitted to the ICU in a designated hospital on May 3 complaining of breathlessness. She succumbed to comorbidities on May 5,”

expressindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Unfortunately, the confirmed case of coronavirus in a 40-year-old male in Savanur in Haveri is the second such case recorded in the district which was among the green zones in the state. We have identified that he contracted the infection from P-639 who is the first COVID-19 patient in the district,”

expressindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : "The sales have come down by 80-85 per cent per day. There is also confusion as to the functioning time of the outlets as district officials ask the outlets to stop sales at 1 p.m. The sales volume will not pick up fast,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, May 5, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “My wife had gone to Canada before the lockdown and is stuck there. I am managing cooking and washing but don’t have any help for cleaning. For a senior citizen, it is difficult. There are other people over the age of 80 who are living alone and are dependent on help. RWAs should think about such elderly persons. Even if domestic staff is allowed for a few hours, it would be helpful,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Sanitisers, masks, screening, and all guidelines will be followed at exam halls,"

business-standard Tuesday, May 5, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Sanitisers, masks, screening, and all guidelines will be followed at exam halls,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:19:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “My wife had gone to Canada before the lockdown and is stuck there. I am managing cooking and washing but don’t have any help for cleaning. For a senior citizen, it is difficult. There are other people over the age of 80 who are living alone and are dependent on help. RWAs should think about such elderly persons. Even if domestic staff is allowed for a few hours, it would be helpful,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 5:46:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “I have also directed officials to ensure precautionary measures such as keeping sanitisers in exam halls, wearing masks, and temperature checks are all taken,”

Hindu Monday, May 4, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “I have also directed officials to ensure precautionary measures such as keeping sanitisers in exam halls, wearing masks, and temperature checks are all taken,”

thehindu Monday, May 4, 2020 9:46:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “They will breed from June to September and return to India later with their offspring. Since there is no evidence that birds can catch Covid-19, no attempts will be made to interrupt their journey to China,” “In any case, there is no method available to alter the natural course of their flight”

timesofindia Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:11:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We will request them to provide the same as part of their CSR or at a subsidised price,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Saudi ) : “The state government has made all arrangements like testing, treatment and quarantine facilitates to the first batch of 6,100 people who are expected to arrive first to Karnataka from abroad,” “According to the approximate breakup received from the Union Government, from Canada around 328 passengers, USA(927), UAE(2,575), Qatar(414) and Saudi Arabia(927) passengers will arrive in the state,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "In last five days number of positive cases is 60, number of discharges is 64, so since last 5 days rate of growth is 1.25 per cent in the state,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “More than 150 calls are received from across the State every day of which 10% are people already diagnosed with OCD. We have been providing them Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over phone,”

newindianexpress Sunday, April 26, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “More than 150 calls are received from across the State every day of which 10% are people already diagnosed with OCD. We have been providing them Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over phone,”

newindianexpress Sunday, April 26, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "The results have been encouraging so far and the patients are reporting better oxygen saturation levels,"

nationmultimedia Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The lockdown was relaxed considering various issues. However, Hongasandra is a lesson for us. Physical isolation is not possible in small houses where labourers live. All contacts of the first patient from Hongasandra have been identified and are under public quarantine,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 25, 2020 5:18:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We do not know who among these four patients received the plasma and who received the placebo. Only after the trial is complete we will be able to analyse the results. The first two patients have been taken off oxygen support and are now able to ingest food. They will likely be shifted out of the ICU tomorrow. We are observing the other two patients who received the therapy yesterday,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 24, 2020 11:51:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Including these, we have tested 35,958 samples cumulatively to date,”

expressindia Friday, April 24, 2020 10:09:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar clarified : “These zones are places that include residential areas of 377 patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 28 days,”

expressindia Friday, April 24, 2020 10:09:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Majority of teachers are themselves voluntarily taking virtual or online classes and such a threatening order is unacceptable. I urge officials not to intimidate the teachers or we will be forced to kick-start a demonstration to protest such attitude once the lockdown gets over,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:08:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The courts and lawyers’ offices are not functioning either. So, there needed to be a mechanism to ensure women, children and the elderly, who are vulnerable to domestic abuse and violence have a mechanism to turn to so that they feel safe,”

thehindu Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “After victims get in touch with us, counsellors will contact the victims and ascertain whether the police needs to intervene, or whether the disturbances can be solved with counselling sessions,”

thehindu Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Including those within BBMP limits in Bengaluru, a total of 359 containment zones are there in Karnataka as of today (April 22). These were notified by Deputy Commissioners and the BBMP Commissioner,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:49:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “This will begin from Thursday (April 23) with 200 each of the 1000 journalists in Bengaluru directed to report at CV Raman Hospital on Old Madras Road in Indiranagar between 10 am and 4 pm,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:49:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The journalists wanted a similar kind of screening to be carried out on them. Therefore, please direct the health and the information department immediately to conduct the screening of journalists who are in contact with the public”

expressindia Tuesday, April 21, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Early detection will help in preventing deaths,”

economictimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "The journalists wanted a similar kind of screening to be carried out on them. Therefore, please direct the health and the information department immediately to conduct the screening of journalists who are in contact with public,"

business-standard Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The journalists wanted a similar kind of screening to be carried out on them. Therefore, please direct the health and the information department immediately to conduct the screening of journalists who are in contact with public,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 10:47:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Of the 2,098 people belonging to the Nanjangud cluster quarantined till now, as many as 1,960 have been tested, of which 69 have tested COVID-19 positive till date,”

expressindia Monday, April 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Results of 138 among them are still awaited,”

expressindia Monday, April 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar explained : "It all depends on the person's immunity,"

business-standard Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “He had no other symptoms. When he saw in the media that the persons whom he had ferried had tested positive, he could not bear the shock”

thehindu Saturday, April 18, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “While we are excited about the prospects of Tocilizumab preventing Covid-19 deaths, we want to know the ideal time to start the treatment and also to carefully monitor for any side effects among Malaysian patients”

nst Monday, April 13, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We also get calls complaining of domestic disturbances and alcoholics suffering from withdrawal symptoms, etc. People who are restless and those with temper issues, insecurities and business stress are easily provoked by this lockdown and confinement,”

timesofindia Sunday, April 12, 2020 3:16:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told ( about Central Board ) : "Board exams for the secondary school leaving certificate (SSLC) and the pre-university course (PUC) have been postponed to May from April, as the lockdown and restrictions on movement of people are likely to continue till this month-end to contain the coronavirus spread,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "We will announce the new exam schedule one week before the commencement so as to give enough time to prepare, as they have been postponed again due to extraordinary situation arising out of the pandemic crisis,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to engineering and medical courses is also postponed from April 23 to a later date, which will be announced in advance after the situation returns to normalcy in the state,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : "Exams of under-graduate courses in the state universities have also been deferred to May,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told ( about Central Board ) : “Board exams for the secondary school leaving certificate (SSLC) and the pre-university course (PUC) have been postponed to May from April, as the lockdown and restrictions on movement of people are likely to continue till this month-end to contain the coronavirus spread,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We will announce the new exam schedule one week before the commencement so as to give enough time to prepare, as they have been postponed again due to extraordinary situation arising out of the pandemic crisis,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to engineering and medical courses is also postponed from April 23 to a later date, which will be announced in advance after the situation returns to normalcy in the state,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Exams of under-graduate courses in the state universities have also been deferred to May,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Devi Shetty ) : “The government has sought inputs from various committees formed to combat the pandemic which also includes top healthcare experts like Dr. Devi Shetty (Chairman, Narayana Health) and Dr. Manjunath (Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research). The talks are on, but the government is yet to take a final decision,”

expressindia Tuesday, April 7, 2020 10:39:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A final call will be taken on April 12 or 13,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 7, 2020 3:59:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “He fell ill two days ago and went to a local Ayurveda doctor and then to two private hospitals. After doubts on Friday, he was sent to a designated hospital and died in the night. He was a heart patient and had a stent implant, high uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension. When he came to the hospital one lung was damaged,”

news-yahoo-in Monday, April 6, 2020 1:54:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A final call will be taken on April 12 or 13,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 6, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A sum of Rs 19.04 crore has been received towards CM relief fund only on Saturday taking the total tally to Rs 106.05 crores. While KPTCL employees have donated a sum of Rs 18 crore, we received Rs 50 lakh each from BBMP and Adichunchangiri mutt, Nagamangala,”

expressindia Monday, April 6, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A final call will be taken on April 12 or 13,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, April 5, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Tablighi Jamaat ) : “Around 318 sample collected from the people who have attended Tablighi Jamaat. We have received 214 reports, of which 198 are negative and 16 are COVID-19 positive,”

expressindia Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:26:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “Employees of the Ambalathara plant of Kerala Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) come from neighbouring districts and the outskirts of the city. Since there are no buses and trains, we come in our vehicles. We are anxious and worried but since the State government has declared that procurement and distribution of milk is an essential service, all of us have pitched in to meet the challenge,”

Hindu Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : "Work order has been issued for 1 lakh PPE kits, and the Chief Minister has issued directions for the supply of 2 lakh more PPE kits,"

business-standard Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Tablighi Jamaat ) : "13 attendees of Delhi's Tablighi Jamaat event have tested COVID-19 positive and 187 were tested negative,"

business-standard Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The government has taken all active measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state and will continue to do so leaving no stone unturned,”

expressindia Friday, April 3, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “As many as 288 samples from the attendees have been collected so far out of which 200 results were obtained. While 187 tested negative so far, 13 of them tested positive. The results of 88 others are awaited,”

expressindia Friday, April 3, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Exams of 7th and 8th standard (under Karnataka State Board) have been canceled, children will be promoted to the next standard without exams,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Suresh Kumar ) : “Based on the complaint of Dillip Kumar Nanda, father of the deceased, police conducted an investigation and arrested several accused. As many as 18 witnesses deposed during the murder trial from prosecution’s side, while 27 appeared for convicts’ side,”

thehindu Friday, November 1, 2019 12:41:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Dear teachers (government), the government has not deprived you of any perks even during these testing times. Now, it is time to lend a helping hand to the private teachers. I too will contribute,”

newindianexpress Tuesday, July 7, 2020 7:57:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The number of patients has gone up and also more sick patients are coming in. Such patients need extra care, which is taking a toll on nurses and doctors,”

Hindu Friday, July 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Patients coming from other States for treatment maybe around 10%, but it is difficult to give an exact figure,”

Hindu Friday, July 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Earlier in June, there were 14 vacant posts of senior resident doctors in the medicine department and we advertised for a walk-in interview. Only two candidates came for it and we hired them. People are not applying as they are reluctant to work in a COVID hospital,”

Hindu Friday, July 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "States deny the presence of bonded people ... it increases their work, and makes them (rescued workers) eligible to entitlements,"

trust Friday, July 3, 2020 11:01:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "States deny the presence of bonded people ... it increases their work, and makes them (rescued workers) eligible to entitlements,"

channelnewsasia Friday, July 3, 2020 6:07:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Cases are reducing despite increased testing. This is a welcome change,”

timesofindia Friday, July 3, 2020 4:40:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We should observe the trend for a little longer to reach any conclusion,”

timesofindia Friday, July 3, 2020 4:40:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The government had assured to allocate ₹100 crore to the welfare of advocates, but the funds are yet to be release. The payment of a stipend of ₹5,000 to junior advocates has also been stopped for the last four months,”

thehindu Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:17:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : “Creating confusion has become a habit. There was confusion before the exam, during the exam and now confusion about the valuation of the exam papers,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Our students have toiled hard and are enthusiastically appearing for the examination. They are eligible for the marks they will score. So we should not speak about our children with disrespect,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about H D Kumaraswamy ) : “Kumaraswamy had insisted on postponing the examination. I personally spoke to him and apprised him about the steps taken by us. I told him that we will work with more sincerity to ensure the safety of the children,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 2, 2020 7:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : “Creating confusion has become a habit. There was confusion before the exam, during the exam and now confusion about the valuation of the exam papers,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Our students have toiled hard and are enthusiastically appearing for the examination. They are eligible for the marks they will score. So we should not speak about our children with disrespect,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about H D Kumaraswamy ) : “Kumaraswamy had insisted on postponing the examination. I personally spoke to him and apprised him about the steps taken by us. I told him that we will work with more sincerity to ensure the safety of the children,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “there is no proposal before the government for reopening the schools in July. This issue needs to be discussed at various levels before taking the final decision”

expressindia Tuesday, June 30, 2020 7:25:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have directed all the schools not to increase the fees in view of the coronavirus scare. It is a peculiar year.Humanity says no one should increase fees. We have set up a helpline. If we come across such practices, we will initiate action,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Once the committee report comes, we will formulate regulations,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 12:17:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : “There has been a 50% decline in number of deaths. The Chief Minister has also been personally monitoring the situation. We were the first to start administering plasma therapy in the country with 29 donations, now we have got permissions for 200 transfusions more. In each of the patients administered plasma therapy, the CM has personally monitored their conditions on a daily basis,”

expressindia Monday, June 29, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “He was very enthusiastic and worked hard to save lives. We are shocked and in sorrow after his demise,”

timesofindia Monday, June 29, 2020 4:21:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “The student in question was shifted to a reserve toom since the officials at the centre learnt of the test results when the exam was about to end,”

timesofindia Monday, June 29, 2020 2:46:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Medical tests have confirmed that 18 other students and the invigilator of the exam hall have not been infected by COVID-19. Students and parents need not worry,"

news18 Sunday, June 28, 2020 10:22:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "I think as the numbers are rising, protection is must and we must follow the guidelines by the government wholeheartedly. There is a lot of urban mobility, especially in Delhi and Mumbai which may be a cause for the spike. The population density increases the chances of spreading the infection further. However, our recovery rate is also steadily rising which is encouraging,"

business-standard Sunday, June 28, 2020 2:18:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk, who has written the exam without anyone’s help, and with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk, who has written the exam without anyone’s help, and with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:10:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk, who has written the exam without anyone’s help, and with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 27, 2020 2:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar wrote : “I appreciate Kaushik, a student of SVS High School of Bantwal taluk who has written exam without anyone’s help with his toes. Such persons make life meaningful. They represent the humanitarian values of society,”

timesofindia Friday, June 26, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The mortality rate recorded at the hospital fluctuates between 2.5% and 3.5% from week to week (since the hospital was turned into a Covid-19 facility). Although the data is yet to be analysed, we have seen a reduction in the number of deaths after various therapies were adopted by the hospital,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The plasma therapy seems to help Covid-19 patients and fewer patients on this therapy go on to get severe symptoms as compared to a control group not receiving the therapy. We have also got a plasmapheresis machine at Lok Nayak and we are trying to persuade people who have recovered from the infection to donate plasma for use by others,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar writing : “We believe the way of working in the future, particularly in tech, will be fundamentally different than it was before. We believe it will be one in which working virtually will be the new normal”

forbes Thursday, June 25, 2020 6:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Now, relatives visiting the hospital will be allowed 5-10 minutes of video interaction with their hospitalised kin. They can ask them about their health, their medicines, their clothing and anything else they want to know,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, June 25, 2020 4:48:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "We will sanitise the exam halls everyday after the exams are over. In addition to it, every examination centre will have physical education teachers deployed to ensure social distancing among the students,"

newindianexpress Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:25:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We will sanitise the exam halls everyday after the exams are over. In addition to it, every examination centre will have physical education teachers deployed to ensure social distancing among the students,”

financialexpress Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:35:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “If any students symptoms such as fever, cough or cold, the Health Department authorities will provide them a N95 mask,”

Hindu Wednesday, June 24, 2020 9:18:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "Earlier, 20 recipients were administered the therapy before the ICMR halted it. With fresh nod in place, now, we have received permission for 200 patients. And, for the last one week we have already done it on six patients out of the 13 immediately scheduled,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "Earlier, 20 recipients were administered the therapy before the ICMR halted it. With fresh nod in place, now, we have received permission for 200 patients. And, for the last one week we have already done it on six patients out of the 13 immediately scheduled,"

business-standard Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:49:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Earlier, 20 recipients were administered the therapy before the ICMR halted it. With fresh nod in place, now, we have received permission for 200 patients. And, for the last one week we have already done it on six patients out of the 13 immediately scheduled,"

timesofindia Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:22:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “This will be addressed. In Malnad and coastal regions which receive heavy rainfall, health screening of students will be moved inside the exam centres if such a situation arises,” “We will ensure staff deputed for SSLC exam are ready at the centres from 7am so that they can receive students and guide them to their respective examination hall. Students will also get advance information on exact location of their hall through SMS, so that they can avoid crowding at the notice boards,”

timesofindia Monday, June 22, 2020 1:33:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “This will be addressed. In Malnad and coastal regions which receive heavy rainfall, health screening of students will be moved inside the exam centres if such a situation arises,” “We will ensure staff deputed for SSLC exam are ready at the centres from 7am so that they can receive students and guide them to their respective examination hall. Students will also get advance information on exact location of their hall through SMS, so that they can avoid crowding at the notice boards,”

timesofindia Monday, June 22, 2020 2:44:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have asked everyone on leave to join back duty immediately and cancelled all leaves. With the rising number of Covid-19 cases, we will need more manpower in the coming days,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:29:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The students will help the doctors in various areas of the hospital. This will free up doctors for ICUs and other critical patients,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, June 20, 2020 10:29:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “the exam results will be announced in the first week of July. Out of the 36 subjects, evaluation of answer papers pertaining to 26 subjects have been completed. The evaluation of answer papers of nine other subjects is underway”

expressindia Saturday, June 20, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “the exam results will be announced in the first week of July. Out of the 36 subjects, evaluation of answer papers pertaining to 26 subjects have been completed. The evaluation of answer papers of nine other subjects is underway”

expressindia Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:24:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "I was particular about what I should do next. I didn't deliberately take a break, but it just happened. And the kind of commercial films I got then was different. Generally, you might not get meaty roles in commercial films but after ('Mahanati') I got some good offers,"

newindianexpress Thursday, June 18, 2020 8:15:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Covid-19 is a deadly disease and most employees fear that they may get infected. So, this is actually a very difficult time for the hospital to keep employees motivated. As many as 72 doctors/nurses/healthcare workers have been infected by Covid-19. This shows how difficult it is to manage coronavirus patients and dead bodies as there is psychological fear in healthcare workers. In spite of this, LNJP is excelling in coronavirus patient care,” “LNJP has done outstanding work in India in managing Covid-19 patients since March 17 despite losing two healthcare workers, one ICU technician and another staff to the disease. Over 3,000 Covid positive or suspect patients have been admitted to the hospital, of which 2,013 have been treated and discharged,”

timesofindia Thursday, June 18, 2020 4:36:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Fever, breathlessness and constant coughing are the common symptoms of this infection but it also causes a lot of psychological trauma. You lose your sense of smell, taste, your appetite and this also leads to an overall drop in your energy levels. I personally experienced weight loss,”

news18 Wednesday, June 17, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Around 25% of our admissions in the last three months have been people from neighbouring states. When it comes to the deaths, there have been 455 deaths from Delhi and 14 from outside Delhi,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 15, 2020 10:25:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Everyone makes their own predictions. India has the highest Gross Domestic opinion in the world. What's more important for us is the children's safety. We will take everything into consideration when we make a decision. Let me make it clear, the government is gearing up to provide a safe learning environment to all the children during this time too, irrespective of their economic and social background,"

ibtimes-in Monday, June 15, 2020 9:02:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see that the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets, but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

thehindu Friday, June 12, 2020 11:21:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see that the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets, but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

Hindu Friday, June 12, 2020 9:52:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

thehindu Friday, June 12, 2020 1:59:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We see the government is taking good steps. Even Ministers are on the streets but you will have to be very careful because Chennai is continuing to be a hotspot”

Hindu Friday, June 12, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar explained : “Schools should be instructed on adapting online classes from classes 6 to 10. The expert committee formed to look into the matter will formulate guidelines for the same,”

expressindia Friday, June 12, 2020 8:44:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Two decisions have been taken – online classes for LKG, UKG and primary classes should be stopped immediately. Also, collecting fees in the name of online classes should be stopped immediately,”

india Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "This unusual time has many companies, largely those in tech and services, thinking differently about the future of work,"

arkansasonline Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A total of 1,04,323 students appeared for the examination, among whom 70,571 students passed and 5,617 students will have to appear for the compartment exam,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:32:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “I never imagined that porters will be forced to leave their profession and look for other means of livelihood for survival,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 6, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “We can feel a sense of fear among passengers who totally ignore the existence of porters to stay away from Covid-19, but they should also realise that we are like daily wagers who barely manage our expenses,”

timesofindia Saturday, June 6, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : “I have been personally monitoring preparations for the conduct of SSLC examinations during this pandemic. I visited 19 districts and will be covering the remaining 11 in the coming days. Hence, I requested Mr. Yediyurappa to excuse me from the responsibility of briefing the media on COVID-19 and he obliged,”

Hindu Thursday, June 4, 2020 8:56:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “There will be similar batches coming in subsequently,”

timesofindia Thursday, June 4, 2020 5:20:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : "There will be similar batches coming in subsequently,"

timesofindia Thursday, June 4, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "At least I got the bike back and that too in good condition. It was a huge handicap without the bike especially after I reopened my workshop for business,"

ibtimes-in Monday, June 1, 2020 5:37:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar told : "But policemen told me that they were busy with the Covid-19 prevention work and would start investigation only after the lockdown,"

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “I transferred the video to my cellphone and approached my neighbours to find out the whereabouts of the thief. Someone identified him as Prasanth, of Mannargudi in Thanjavur district, who worked in a bakery at Kannampalayam Pirivu and was staying in the area with his family. I came to know that he had gone back to his native place,”

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Children of migrant workers, who have gone to their villages now, can write the exams at any centre near their place,”

timesofindia Monday, June 1, 2020 2:30:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “In the context of growing pressure on quarantine facilities, we have revised the quarantine norms. We have no space because large numbers are needed to be quarantined. Too much crowding can also lead to spread of the disease,”

expressindia Monday, June 1, 2020 12:26:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “To cater to the students and considering a long term strategy to run the schools by maintaining social distancing, Karnataka is in immediate need of minimum three exclusive channels for this process,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 30, 2020 2:40:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “It will not hinder measures to revive economy as most of these cases are those coming from other states and not the local spread,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:01:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “If any region is declared a containment zone later, exams will be cancelled in such areas”

timesofindia Sunday, May 24, 2020 5:42:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “My workers were struggling ever since the lockdown. And there are hundreds who are unable to reach their workplaces. I decided to operate 10 out of the 13 buses. Everybody should do their bit to help each other survive this pandemic,”

newindianexpress Saturday, May 23, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We disinfect the bus after every trip and have kept around 10 additional masks on each bus. Hand sanitiser is provided to every passenger. I have procured around five temperature screening machines. If anyone has a temperature above the normal, we inform the DISHA helpline. So far we’ve not had to,”

newindianexpress Saturday, May 23, 2020 5:15:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We’re considering a mix of three models.... The best option is to have alternate-day schooling or in batches the same day along with Doordarshan and online teaching,”

timesofindia Saturday, May 23, 2020 4:52:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “As per rules, we are allowed to take only one passenger and up to three passengers if they are from the same family. Mostly, I get hospital-bound or railway station rides. There is an increased chance of getting the virus, so with this hand wash setup, I intend to keep my passengers and myself safe. I usually take rides from 5.30am to 8pm but the time is flexible depending on the emergency,”

newindianexpress Thursday, May 21, 2020 2:53:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar confirmed : “The deceased (P-1236) had a medical history of hypertension and myocarditis. He also had an inter-state travel history from Vellore in Tamil Nadu after which he was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru on May 18. He succumbed to the infection on May 20,”

expressindia Wednesday, May 20, 2020 11:13:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "we are at the 12th place in the country in terms of number of cases"

business-standard Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Every student should mandatorily wear masks. These will be provided to them by the Bharat Scouts and Guides,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “If found unwell, such students will be made to sit in another room and write the examination,”

expressindia Monday, May 18, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "A special room has been provided for children who are unwell and are still willing to write the paper,"

timesofindia Monday, May 18, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "These students along with children of migrant workers, who have either gone back home or dispersed, will be allowed to register at the nearest school to their present place of residence and register for appearing at that centre for the exams,"

timesofindia Monday, May 18, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Leaving Certificate ) : “Examinations for Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) will be conducted between June 25 and July 4 in Karnataka. Exams for English paper of Pre-University Course (PUC) will be held on June 18,”

HindustanTimes Monday, May 18, 2020 3:27:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “In such cases, BBMP should cancel the licence of the hotel. I will speak to the BBMP commissioner and ask him to initiate immediate action”

thehindu Sunday, May 17, 2020 12:55:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have to make arrangements for masks, sanitisers and thermal scanners. We will set up thermal scanner for health check-up. We have to make separate seating arrangements for those having health isuses. All these issues will be discussed on Monday,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, May 16, 2020 1:38:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Suresh Kumar ) : “The authorities insisted on compulsory quarantine and tried to whisk her away to Marathahalli. Again it was minister Suresh Kumar who came to the rescue,”

newindianexpress Saturday, May 16, 2020 5:41:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Announcements were made in the train station in Delhi informing passengers about the quarantine on arrival in Bengaluru. About 100 passengers decided not to travel, as they did not want to be quarantined. Their seats were allotted to waiting-list passengers who, perhaps, had no idea about quarantining,”

economictimes Friday, May 15, 2020 8:51:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have arranged a special bogey for these passengers to return to Delhi,”

economictimes Friday, May 15, 2020 8:51:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We have ensured that the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE kits) and N-95 masks distributed to healthcare professionals are of the highest quality,”

expressindia Wednesday, May 13, 2020 6:36:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “I think she will arrive at the same woodland patch to breed which is another 600 km northeast of Beijing,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:44:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar explained : “The sample was sent to Dr Lal PathLabs, an ICMR-approved private lab. On May 4 late evening, the lab report confirmed the sample positive for COVID-19. She was taken to Victoria Hospital, a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in an ambulance where a second sample was taken and sent for testing at BMRCI after which it was found she was negative on May 6 for the novel coronavirus,”

expressindia Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A confirmatory sample has been taken again on Thursday of which the result is awaited. All her primary contacts (family members) have been tested and found to be negative. They are also in institutional quarantine at the private nursing home,”

expressindia Thursday, May 7, 2020 8:31:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Our children from Class 6 to 10 should have first-hand knowledge of these kinds of diseases, what is the scenario in other countries and how they are dealing with it - such information should be taught to the students,"

news18 Thursday, May 7, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The death in Vijayapura was of a 62-year-old female patient (P-640) who suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Bronchial Asthma. She was admitted to the ICU in a designated hospital on May 3 complaining of breathlessness. She succumbed to comorbidities on May 5,”

expressindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Unfortunately, the confirmed case of coronavirus in a 40-year-old male in Savanur in Haveri is the second such case recorded in the district which was among the green zones in the state. We have identified that he contracted the infection from P-639 who is the first COVID-19 patient in the district,”

expressindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 7:44:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : "The sales have come down by 80-85 per cent per day. There is also confusion as to the functioning time of the outlets as district officials ask the outlets to stop sales at 1 p.m. The sales volume will not pick up fast,"

newindianexpress Tuesday, May 5, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “My wife had gone to Canada before the lockdown and is stuck there. I am managing cooking and washing but don’t have any help for cleaning. For a senior citizen, it is difficult. There are other people over the age of 80 who are living alone and are dependent on help. RWAs should think about such elderly persons. Even if domestic staff is allowed for a few hours, it would be helpful,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "Sanitisers, masks, screening, and all guidelines will be followed at exam halls,"

business-standard Tuesday, May 5, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Sanitisers, masks, screening, and all guidelines will be followed at exam halls,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:19:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “My wife had gone to Canada before the lockdown and is stuck there. I am managing cooking and washing but don’t have any help for cleaning. For a senior citizen, it is difficult. There are other people over the age of 80 who are living alone and are dependent on help. RWAs should think about such elderly persons. Even if domestic staff is allowed for a few hours, it would be helpful,”

timesofindia Tuesday, May 5, 2020 5:46:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “I have also directed officials to ensure precautionary measures such as keeping sanitisers in exam halls, wearing masks, and temperature checks are all taken,”

Hindu Monday, May 4, 2020 10:14:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “I have also directed officials to ensure precautionary measures such as keeping sanitisers in exam halls, wearing masks, and temperature checks are all taken,”

thehindu Monday, May 4, 2020 9:46:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “They will breed from June to September and return to India later with their offspring. Since there is no evidence that birds can catch Covid-19, no attempts will be made to interrupt their journey to China,” “In any case, there is no method available to alter the natural course of their flight”

timesofindia Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:11:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We will request them to provide the same as part of their CSR or at a subsidised price,”

timesofindia Thursday, April 30, 2020 2:45:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Saudi ) : “The state government has made all arrangements like testing, treatment and quarantine facilitates to the first batch of 6,100 people who are expected to arrive first to Karnataka from abroad,” “According to the approximate breakup received from the Union Government, from Canada around 328 passengers, USA(927), UAE(2,575), Qatar(414) and Saudi Arabia(927) passengers will arrive in the state,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "In last five days number of positive cases is 60, number of discharges is 64, so since last 5 days rate of growth is 1.25 per cent in the state,"

business-standard Wednesday, April 29, 2020 7:41:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “More than 150 calls are received from across the State every day of which 10% are people already diagnosed with OCD. We have been providing them Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over phone,”

newindianexpress Sunday, April 26, 2020 11:51:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “More than 150 calls are received from across the State every day of which 10% are people already diagnosed with OCD. We have been providing them Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) over phone,”

newindianexpress Sunday, April 26, 2020 5:38:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "The results have been encouraging so far and the patients are reporting better oxygen saturation levels,"

nationmultimedia Saturday, April 25, 2020 6:20:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The lockdown was relaxed considering various issues. However, Hongasandra is a lesson for us. Physical isolation is not possible in small houses where labourers live. All contacts of the first patient from Hongasandra have been identified and are under public quarantine,”

timesofindia Saturday, April 25, 2020 5:18:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We do not know who among these four patients received the plasma and who received the placebo. Only after the trial is complete we will be able to analyse the results. The first two patients have been taken off oxygen support and are now able to ingest food. They will likely be shifted out of the ICU tomorrow. We are observing the other two patients who received the therapy yesterday,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 24, 2020 11:51:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Including these, we have tested 35,958 samples cumulatively to date,”

expressindia Friday, April 24, 2020 10:09:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar clarified : “These zones are places that include residential areas of 377 patients tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 28 days,”

expressindia Friday, April 24, 2020 10:09:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Majority of teachers are themselves voluntarily taking virtual or online classes and such a threatening order is unacceptable. I urge officials not to intimidate the teachers or we will be forced to kick-start a demonstration to protest such attitude once the lockdown gets over,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:08:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The courts and lawyers’ offices are not functioning either. So, there needed to be a mechanism to ensure women, children and the elderly, who are vulnerable to domestic abuse and violence have a mechanism to turn to so that they feel safe,”

thehindu Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “After victims get in touch with us, counsellors will contact the victims and ascertain whether the police needs to intervene, or whether the disturbances can be solved with counselling sessions,”

thehindu Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Including those within BBMP limits in Bengaluru, a total of 359 containment zones are there in Karnataka as of today (April 22). These were notified by Deputy Commissioners and the BBMP Commissioner,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:49:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “This will begin from Thursday (April 23) with 200 each of the 1000 journalists in Bengaluru directed to report at CV Raman Hospital on Old Madras Road in Indiranagar between 10 am and 4 pm,”

expressindia Wednesday, April 22, 2020 8:49:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The journalists wanted a similar kind of screening to be carried out on them. Therefore, please direct the health and the information department immediately to conduct the screening of journalists who are in contact with the public”

expressindia Tuesday, April 21, 2020 8:12:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Early detection will help in preventing deaths,”

economictimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "The journalists wanted a similar kind of screening to be carried out on them. Therefore, please direct the health and the information department immediately to conduct the screening of journalists who are in contact with public,"

business-standard Tuesday, April 21, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The journalists wanted a similar kind of screening to be carried out on them. Therefore, please direct the health and the information department immediately to conduct the screening of journalists who are in contact with public,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 21, 2020 10:47:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Of the 2,098 people belonging to the Nanjangud cluster quarantined till now, as many as 1,960 have been tested, of which 69 have tested COVID-19 positive till date,”

expressindia Monday, April 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Results of 138 among them are still awaited,”

expressindia Monday, April 20, 2020 10:46:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar explained : "It all depends on the person's immunity,"

business-standard Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:13:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “He had no other symptoms. When he saw in the media that the persons whom he had ferried had tested positive, he could not bear the shock”

thehindu Saturday, April 18, 2020 8:05:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “While we are excited about the prospects of Tocilizumab preventing Covid-19 deaths, we want to know the ideal time to start the treatment and also to carefully monitor for any side effects among Malaysian patients”

nst Monday, April 13, 2020 1:20:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We also get calls complaining of domestic disturbances and alcoholics suffering from withdrawal symptoms, etc. People who are restless and those with temper issues, insecurities and business stress are easily provoked by this lockdown and confinement,”

timesofindia Sunday, April 12, 2020 3:16:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told ( about Central Board ) : "Board exams for the secondary school leaving certificate (SSLC) and the pre-university course (PUC) have been postponed to May from April, as the lockdown and restrictions on movement of people are likely to continue till this month-end to contain the coronavirus spread,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : "We will announce the new exam schedule one week before the commencement so as to give enough time to prepare, as they have been postponed again due to extraordinary situation arising out of the pandemic crisis,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : "Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to engineering and medical courses is also postponed from April 23 to a later date, which will be announced in advance after the situation returns to normalcy in the state,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : "Exams of under-graduate courses in the state universities have also been deferred to May,"

ibtimes-in Friday, April 10, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar told ( about Central Board ) : “Board exams for the secondary school leaving certificate (SSLC) and the pre-university course (PUC) have been postponed to May from April, as the lockdown and restrictions on movement of people are likely to continue till this month-end to contain the coronavirus spread,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “We will announce the new exam schedule one week before the commencement so as to give enough time to prepare, as they have been postponed again due to extraordinary situation arising out of the pandemic crisis,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Ekke Primauno ) : “Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to engineering and medical courses is also postponed from April 23 to a later date, which will be announced in advance after the situation returns to normalcy in the state,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar added : “Exams of under-graduate courses in the state universities have also been deferred to May,”

HindustanTimes Friday, April 10, 2020 8:39:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Devi Shetty ) : “The government has sought inputs from various committees formed to combat the pandemic which also includes top healthcare experts like Dr. Devi Shetty (Chairman, Narayana Health) and Dr. Manjunath (Director, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research). The talks are on, but the government is yet to take a final decision,”

expressindia Tuesday, April 7, 2020 10:39:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A final call will be taken on April 12 or 13,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, April 7, 2020 3:59:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “He fell ill two days ago and went to a local Ayurveda doctor and then to two private hospitals. After doubts on Friday, he was sent to a designated hospital and died in the night. He was a heart patient and had a stent implant, high uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension. When he came to the hospital one lung was damaged,”

news-yahoo-in Monday, April 6, 2020 1:54:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A final call will be taken on April 12 or 13,”

HindustanTimes Monday, April 6, 2020 3:01:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A sum of Rs 19.04 crore has been received towards CM relief fund only on Saturday taking the total tally to Rs 106.05 crores. While KPTCL employees have donated a sum of Rs 18 crore, we received Rs 50 lakh each from BBMP and Adichunchangiri mutt, Nagamangala,”

expressindia Monday, April 6, 2020 12:13:00 AM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “A final call will be taken on April 12 or 13,”

HindustanTimes Sunday, April 5, 2020 10:07:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Tablighi Jamaat ) : “Around 318 sample collected from the people who have attended Tablighi Jamaat. We have received 214 reports, of which 198 are negative and 16 are COVID-19 positive,”

expressindia Saturday, April 4, 2020 7:26:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar says : “Employees of the Ambalathara plant of Kerala Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) come from neighbouring districts and the outskirts of the city. Since there are no buses and trains, we come in our vehicles. We are anxious and worried but since the State government has declared that procurement and distribution of milk is an essential service, all of us have pitched in to meet the challenge,”

Hindu Saturday, April 4, 2020 1:55:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Chief Minister ) : "Work order has been issued for 1 lakh PPE kits, and the Chief Minister has issued directions for the supply of 2 lakh more PPE kits,"

business-standard Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Tablighi Jamaat ) : "13 attendees of Delhi's Tablighi Jamaat event have tested COVID-19 positive and 187 were tested negative,"

business-standard Friday, April 3, 2020 10:00:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “The government has taken all active measures to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state and will continue to do so leaving no stone unturned,”

expressindia Friday, April 3, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “As many as 288 samples from the attendees have been collected so far out of which 200 results were obtained. While 187 tested negative so far, 13 of them tested positive. The results of 88 others are awaited,”

expressindia Friday, April 3, 2020 6:23:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said : “Exams of 7th and 8th standard (under Karnataka State Board) have been canceled, children will be promoted to the next standard without exams,”

news-yahoo-in Thursday, April 2, 2020 9:43:00 PM EAT

Suresh Kumar said ( about Suresh Kumar ) : “Based on the complaint of Dillip Kumar Nanda, father of the deceased, police conducted an investigation and arrested several accused. As many as 18 witnesses deposed during the murder trial from prosecution’s side, while 27 appeared for convicts’ side,”

thehindu Friday, November 1, 2019 12:41:00 AM EAT