Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, in association with Pinkathon, has organised the First Ultra Marathon for Visually Impaired from Mysuru to Bengaluru, commencing on Jan.23 from city. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, MP Pratap Simha, Trust Founder- Managing Trustee G.K. Mahantesh and Pinkathon Founder Milind Soman will be present during the flag off at Mysore Palace premises…

The following persons have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under “Adoption of Animals” scheme: Srikantha Balika Proudashala, Mysuru – Common Peafowl (Rs.3,500); Awadh Vashist, Delhi – Rhesus Macaque (Rs.5,000); Mysore Refreshment, Ittigegudu – Spotted Whistling Duck (Rs.2,000); H.A. Abhishek, Mysuru – King Cobra (Rs.3,500); N. Prakash, Bengaluru – Peacock and Indian Cobra (Rs.7,500); Gagana…

The Mysore Palace will remain closed for visitors today (Jan.22), following the demise of Siddaganga Seer at Tumakuru on Monday. As the Government has declared a three-day mourning, the ‘Sound and Light’ show has been cancelled from Jan.21 to 23. The tourists will be allowed inside the Palace from January 23 and the ‘Sound and…

The 69th Republic Day will be celebrated at Genius College of Science and Commerce, KBL Layout, near Devegowda Circle, Bannur Road, on Jan.26. A one-day workshop for SSLC students on “How to face the exam without fear” will also be held on the occasion. Senior journalist K.J. Mariyappa will inaugurate the workshop. Rashtriya Ratna Awardee…

IPS officer Dr. Dharanidevi Malagatti’s two works titled ‘Dharani Chutuku Kavithegalu’ and ‘Bhagavatha Bhavageetha’ will be released at a programme jointly organised by Vaidyvartha Prakashana and Sri Maata Prakashana at the Institution of Engineers on JLB Road at 10.30 am on Jan.28. IGP (Southern Range) K.V. Sharath Chandra will inaugurate the programme. Veteran writer H.S….

Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) will be organising a workshop for women on use of solar power in homes, domestic power saving and efficient use of LPG cylinders, at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road in city on Jan.24. The event will also feature a solar expo. Prior registration is a must…

The Babbur Kamme Sangha, having office on Sahukar Channaiah Road, Saraswathipuram in city, has invited applications from community students for awarding student scholarship. Application form can be collected from the Sangha office and the same must be returned before Feb.10. For details, contact Mob: 96325-51192 or 98451-20070.

Following the demise of Siddaganga Seer Sri Shivakumara Swamiji yesterday, the following events in city stands cancelled: The annual day celebrations of Al-Kabir Nursery, Primary and High School, scheduled for today; The events of Chinnara Chilume organised by Nele Hinnele from Jan.22 to 24; Special Clinic ‘Breathe healthy’ organised by JSS Academy of Higher Education…