Washington: Mysuru-born Gita Gopinath has been promoted to the position of First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) — the number two official — at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), from her earlier position of Chief Economist of the global financial lender. She will assume the role under present Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and will be succeeding…
AIISH felicitates special achievers
December 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), Mysuru, observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3. The aim of the programme was to promote awareness regarding disability issues, fundamental rights of persons with disabilities, in all spheres of society and development and in every aspect of political, social, economic and…
Over 5,000 attend KPSC exam
December 5, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: More than 5,000 candidates appeared for the written exam conducted by KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission) today for recruitment to over 500 Group-C Non-Technical posts in various Government Departments, at 20 centres spread across the city. A total of 9,540 eligible candidates were allotted to the 20 centres in Mysuru, out of which 5,387…
DC holds Omicron control meeting
December 4, 2021Orders immediate and strict execution of Govt. guidelines DC MEETING HIGHLIGHTS No entry for unvaccinated to malls, theatres, hotels, Government offices Two-dose vaccination certificate must be mandatorily displayed Vaccination certificates can be printed or online, on mobiles Entry will be denied though tickets are booked in advance Cases will be filed against violators under Disaster…
City celebrates Navy Day-2021
December 4, 2021Veterans recall success of ‘Operation Trident’ Mysore/Mysuru: Today, the Indian Navy is commemorating the success of its ‘Operation Trident’ during the 1971 War by celebrating the Navy Day. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many senior leaders greeted the naval personnel and the families on the occasion. On Dec. 4, during the…
‘Bahuroopi -2021’ Theatre Festival postponed
December 4, 2021New dates will be announced in the first week of Jan., 2022 Mysore/Mysuru: The discovery of Omicron Variant of the deadly Coronavirus in the country has had its effect on Mysuru too, as the city’s theatre repertory, Rangayana, has postponed the much awaited ‘Bahuroopi-2021’ National Theatre Festival, which was scheduled to take place from Dec….
No evidence to suggest existing vaccines don’t work on Omicron
December 4, 2021Union Health Ministry issues a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the variant New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has said while there is no evidence to suggest that existing vaccines do not work on the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, some of the mutations reported may decrease the efficacy of the jabs. The Ministry…
One killed in serial accident on Hunsur Road
December 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: In a bizarre road mishap involving four vehicles, one person was killed and three others sustained injuries, when a car rammed into three two-wheelers between Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade Circle (near St. Joseph’s School) and Paduvarahalli Junction on Hunsur Road here last evening. Ananthashetty (58), a security guard from K.R. Nagar, is the deceased,…
ATM cash withdrawal charges to increase from Jan. 1, 2022
December 4, 2021Five free transactions a month; later Rs. 21 will be deducted per transaction New Delhi: According to the latest announcement by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the cash withdrawal charges on ATMs will be slightly heavier on the pockets of users if they surpass the monthly limit of free transactions on their debit or credit…
Excels in ATL-Tinkerpreneur Summer Bootcamp
December 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Pratham Trivedi, a student of Excel Public School, Mysuru, participated in ATL-Tinkerpreneur Summer Bootcamp organised by AIM and has been placed 35th amongst Top 100 across 9,000 teams from all over India. Set up in 2016, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – NITI Aayog, is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to promote a culture…















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