Theatre artiste Rajashekar Kadamba has been elected as the Working President of Karnataka Muktaka Sahitya Academy and S. Ramaprasad, the Founder President, as the Honorary President of the Academy, according to a press release from Academy General Secretary Prof. N. Girigowda.

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE) is conducting the first virtual annual global alumni meet on Dec. 27 at 9 am. For details, contact Alumni Committee Co-ordinator Dr. N.S. Linge Gowda on Mob: 98457-90255.

The MCC General Council Meeting will be held on Dec. 29 at 11 am at Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar auditorium in MCC premises, according to a press release from the MCC Council Secretary.

On the eve of New Year, Annapoorna Eye Hospital’s Hootagalli and Hebbal branches have organised free eye screening camp from Dec. 26 to 31 between 11 am and 7 pm. The first 25 members those who are having cataract can avail free pre-surgery tests and also the iol lens will be provided at a reasonable…

The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in History to R. Vasanthakumari for her thesis ‘Periyapatna Talukina Dalithara Samskruthika – Ondu Adhyayana (1947-2013)’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. Puttaiah. K. Rajitha has been awarded Ph.D in Chemistry by the UoM for her thesis ‘Synthesis of Carbon Based Nanomaterials and Their Anti-Corrosin Properties on…

Karnataka State Govt. Fair Price Shop Dealers Association, Bengaluru, has appointed N. Ravi as Interim President of Mysuru City Fair Price Shop Dealers Association with immediate effect and has asked him to respond to problems faced by fair price shop owners, according to a press release.

Industrialist Rtn. Srishaila Ramannavar has been elected as one of the Directors of Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI). Elected for the sixth time, he has also been serving as Hon. Treasurer of Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Mysuru.

Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP), Yadavagiri, will be conducting its 31st Annual General Body Meeting on Dec.26 at 4 pm at Dasaprakash Paradise Hall with all COVID-19 guidelines in place. Parishat President Dr. Shivamurthy will preside. For details, call Ph: 0821-2515150 or Mob: 98804-93867, according to a press release.

The 272nd Shivanubhava Dasoha lecture, being held under the aegis of Sri Shivarathreeshwara Dharmika Datti on the last Saturday of each month, will be held online on Dec. 26 at 5 pm. The lecture will be delivered by Kannada Professor and Director University of Mysore’s Prasaranga Prof. Nilagiri Talawar on the topic ‘Nijaguna Shivayogigala –…

Y.S. Siddaraju of Bengaluru has been appointed as the Karnataka State Convenor of Namo Mantra Foundation, Noida. The Foundation is a constant endeavour to strengthen the visionary and ambitious schemes launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Foundation is also involved in many social activities. The Karnataka State Convenor’s co-operation is also required to set…