Bengaluru: The State Government has appointed senior Advocate and retired Lokayukta Justice P. Vishwanath Shetty’s son Shashi Kiran Shetty as the new Advocate General (AG) of the State. He succeeds Prabhuling K. Navadgi, who served as the AG during the previous BJP regime. Upon the Congress Government taking charge, discussions were held regarding the appointment…
Applications invited for Diploma in Co-operative Management
May 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Institute of Co-operative Management, Sahakara Bhavan, Chamaraja Double Road, has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to 6-month regular Diploma Course in Co-operative Management and from staff of Co-operative Institutions of Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts for admission to Diploma in Co-operative Management through Distance Education. The candidates must have a minimum…
Qualifies for Natl. Yoga Olympiad
May 21, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Students of Acharya Vidya Kula (AVK), Mysuru, participated in the Regional Yoga Olympiad conducted by the Council for The Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE), New Delhi, at Vijayashree Public School in Bengaluru, recently. Hemanth H. Salunke of VIII std., won the first place in the Junior Boys Category and Adhya S. Nayak of VI…
Siddharamaiah sworn-in as Karnataka’s 24th CM
May 20, 2023D.K. Shivakumar his deputy; 8 Cabinet Ministers also administered oath Bengaluru: Departing from the tradition of taking oath on the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha, the State Legislature, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Leader Siddharamaiah preferred Sri Kanteerava Stadium for the swearing-in ceremony. He was sworn-in as the Karnataka’s 24th Chief Minister (CM) by Governor Thaawarchand…
Speech after swearing-in: Rahul promises clean Govt.
May 20, 2023Bengaluru: 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…















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