The Social Welfare Department, T. Narasipur, has invited online applications from eligible students for award of various student scholarships. The scholarships include pre-matric scholarship for children of parents engaged in unhygienic/ hazardous jobs, post-matric scholarship, scholarship to students who passed SSLC/ PUC/ Degree securing first class in the first attempt and scholarship for Law graduates….

The Karnataka Nataka Academy has invited applications from Research Scholars carrying out advanced studies on matters related to the theatre, for awarding Fellowship. The Fellowship is limited to ten numbers. Eligible candidates can apply along with required documents by post to The Registrar, Karnataka Nataka Academy, Kannada Bhavan, J.C. Road, Bengaluru-02, before Nov.15.  Candidates will…

As part of Suttur Jatra Mahotsava to be held from Feb.1 to 6, 2019, the 27th State-level Bhajan competition has been organised at Suttur  Srikshetra in Nanjangud here. The contest will be held in the following categories: Men, children, city women, rural women, Yekatari men and Yekatare women. Other State men and women Bhajan troupes…

The ‘Thamate Chaluvali’ supposed to be held by Karnataka Dalit Vedike in front of Mahajana Institutions today in protest against improper payment of salary to civic workers, D-group employees, teachers and office staff, has been postponed as the Vedike is holding some other protest today.  

Kannada Pustaka Pradhikara (Kannada Book Authority) is offering a 50% discount on all the publications of the Authority throughout the month of November. The books are available at the ‘Sirigannada’ book stall at Kannada Bhavan, Bengaluru, at all the offices of the District Assistant Director, Department of Kannada and Culture and ‘Sirigannada’ book stalls in…

Sri Chidrupananda Saraswati Swamiji of Arsha Vidya Ashrama will be in Mysuru from today (Nov.6) till Nov. 10. During his stay, he will be giving discourse on 18th chapter of Bhagvad Gita at Sadvidya School on Narayana Shastri Road at 6.30 pm daily and on Upanishad at Eshwara Temple, Shankara Prarthana Mandira, VVPuram, at 7…

Sri Dhanalakshmi ‘Alankara’ and puja has been organised at Sri Amruteshwaraswamy temple on Dewan’s Road here tomorrow at 7 pm. The idol of Sri Bala Tripura Sundariyamma will be adorned with currency notes and coins given by the devotees and puja will be performed. Vermilion and Lakshmi coin will be given along with prasada to…

As part of Karthika Maasa, special pujas will be performed at Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Kartru Gadduge, Sri Someshwara, Veerabhadreshwara and Mahadeshwara temples at Suttur in Nanjangud taluk on all days from Nov.8 to Dec.7. Also, Deepotsava will be performed in the evening of all Mondays during this period (Nov.8 to Dec.7), according to a release. For…

Kautilya Atal Tinkering Lab, in association with Mysore Science Foundation (MSF), is organising a one-day workshop on telescope making for those aged 13 and above, at its premises in Dattagalli, Mysuru, on Nov. 17 from 9.30 am to 8 pm.  Resource persons Dr. C.D. Prasad, Retd. Scientist, ISRO, Dr. Shivalingaswamy and Santosh of MSF will…

Bharatiya Samskriti Yoga Kendra has organised ‘Nakshatra Sookta’ classes between 11 am and 12 noon daily at its premises in  Ramakrishna Nagar H-Block from Nov. 9. Those interested may contact Prof. K. Keshavamurthy on Mob: 98459-35080.