Bengaluru: In another deviation from the tradition of swearing-in ceremonies where speeches are not usually held, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the gathering, thanking the State public on behalf of the party and leaders. He promised that the five promises made during the elections will become laws in the first Cabinet meeting of the new…
Over 12,000 students appear for CET in city
May 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The two-day K-CET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) for admission to Under-Graduate professional courses in Karnataka, got off to a smooth start in all the 29 exam centres of the city. A total of 12,492 students are attending the K-CET in city. K-CET is a State-level entrance exam conducted by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for…
40 percent drop in blood donations in Mysuru
May 20, 2023Shortage disrupts collection of blood for surgeries and other medical conditions Mysore/Mysuru: Blood transfusion service is an essential component of healthcare. While the post-COVID pandemic scenario has contributed a downward spiral in blood donors, the situation has not improved yet and Mysuru is witnessing a 40 percent shortage, despite fewer COVID cases in the last…
Term of MCC Corporators to end in October
May 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: With the five-year term of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Corporators coming to an end this October, questions are being raised on whether the elections will be held before the current term concludes. The last MCC polls was held on Aug.31, 2018 and the counting of votes was taken up on Sept.3. All the…
RBI withdraws Rs. 2,000 notes from circulation
May 20, 2023Asks all to exchange or deposit them by Sept. 30 New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made an announcement last evening regarding the withdrawal of Rs. 2,000 note, the highest value currency note in circulation. However, the RBI clarified that these notes would still be considered legal tender. Existing Rs. 2,000 notes can…
Noted Ophthalmologist Dr. K. Bhujang Shetty no more
May 20, 2023Family donates 2 eyes of the late doctor to 2 recipients Bengaluru: Noted Ophthalmologist Dr. K. Bhujang Shetty, aged 69, passed away in Bengaluru last evening. Sources indicate that he suffered a severe cardiac arrest and subsequently passed away at a private hospital in Yeshwanthpur. Dr. Bhujang Shetty held the position of Chairman at Narayana…
KSOU gets NAAC A+ grade
May 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru, has got National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A+ Grade, said KSOU Vice-chancellor (VC) Prof. Sharanappa V. Halse. VC Halse spoke to media persons in the KSOU premises this morning, to detail some of the achievements, ever since he took charge six months ago in November 2022. Prof….
Gruha Shobhe Expo inaugurated
May 20, 2023Bike stunt main attraction Mysore/Mysuru: KR Constituency MLA T.S. Srivatsa inaugurated the ten-day Gruha Shobhe International Trade Fair Exhibition and three-day Automobile Expo at Maharaja’s College Grounds here on Friday. Bike stunt, which is the main attraction at this year’s Gruha Shobhe, will conclude on Sunday. Trade Fair will be held from May 19 to…
Watch IPL matches live at Varsity Sports Pavilion
May 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Here is a piece of good news for cricket lovers who can watch four matches of the ongoing 15th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) Cricket Tournament on a big screen at Sports Pavilion, Football Grounds of University of Mysore, today and tomorrow. Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Mysuru Zone Convener R.K. Harikrishna Kumar…
10-day Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav begins
May 20, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: The 10-day Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav-2023, organised by the Gujarat Government’s Industrial Extension Cottage (INDEXT-C), began at JSS Mysore Urban Haat on Ring Road, Hebbal Industrial Area yesterday. Dr. Arundhathy Chandrashekar, Commissioner for Treasuries, Bengaluru, inaugurated the expo. Speaking on the occasion, she said that JSS Mysore Urban Haat is host to many such expos…
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