The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in English to M.N. Abhilash for his thesis ‘Constructing Nation: A Postcolonial Reading of the Select Novels of Amitav Ghosh and Orhan Pamuk’ [Guide: Dr. Shantha Nayak].

Prashanth S. Iyengar and Geetha S. Iyengar of Pune have renewed the adoption of two Tigers of Mysuru Zoo for another year from 17.8.2017 to 16.8.2018, in memory of Yogacharya late B.K.S. Iyengar. Iyengar had been adopting animals since 2009 continuously, according to a press release from the Deputy Conservator of Forests and Executive Director…

NTSE and NMMS Examination will be held on Nov. 5, this year. Eighth standard students studying in both Government and Aided Schools can appear for NTSE and those studying 10th std in Government, aided and unaided schools can appear for NMMS examination. Applications are available at respective Office of the Block Education Officer. The filled-in…

The Department of Public Instructions has called up talented officials, teachers and non-teaching staff members to take part in the cultural programmes organised as a part of Teachers Day celebrations at Kalamandira on Sept. 5. Participants can perform solo dance, group dance, mono acting, mimicry, folk songs, flute recital, skit and others. Interested may contact…

Karnataka State Primary School Teachers Association has organised a Seminar on ‘Shikshakara Shaikshanika Balavardhaneyalli Shikshakara Sanghada Paatra’ at Shikshakara Sadana, adjacent to Milk Dairy on Bannur Road, on Sept. 1 at 10.30 am. Dept. of Public Instruction Dy. Director Dr. B.K.S. Vardhan will be present.

Chamarajendra Technical Institute has invited applications for three-year training in handicrafts and other similar professions including fitter, carpenter, bamboo works and others. Those who have passed 7th standard and are in the age group of 16 to 25 years can apply. Selected students will be given a stipend of Rs. 400 per month. Last date…

A newly-constructed ‘Happy Man’ statue at Preethi Layout, Srirampura, will be inaugurated on Sept.1 at 6 pm. BJP leader H.V. Rajeev will unveil the statue and nameboard on the occasion. MUDA Commissioner Dr. M. Mahesh will be the chief guest. Food Corporation of India (FCI) Member J. Jayanth will preside. For details, contact Jayanth on…

Lions Club of Mysore West has organised a Nation-wide campaign to save the rivers titled ‘Rally for River’ at Maharani’s College on JLB Road in city on Sept.1 at 11 am. To support the cause, give a missed call to Mob: 80009-80009. For details, contact Mob: 94484-36302.