Backward Classes Welfare Department has extended the last date for submission of applications online for award of post-metric scholarships for students of Backward Classes and nomadic tribes till Nov.5 by logging on to karepass.cgg.gov.in; For details, visit http://www.backwardclasses.kar.nic.in/ or call Mob: 80507-70004/ 5.  

The Backward Classes Welfare Department has postponed the online submission of application to Vidyasiri, seeking fees reduction, scholarship, admissions to department-run hostels to Nov.15. Post-matric students of other backward classes and nomadic tribes studying in various hostels can make use of this facility.  For details, visit http://www.backwardclasses.kar.nic.in/ or call Mob: 80507-70005 or 80507-70004.

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner has invited tender quotations from authorised Data Operating and Outsourcing Agencies for Data Entry works at Election Branch Offices of all 11 Assembly segments of Mysuru district.  Interested agencies can submit their quotations on or before Nov.5 before 5.30 pm. Tender application can be downloaded by logging on to…

The Social Welfare Department will be distributing scholarships of Rs.7,000 and Rs.15,000 to SC/ST students who have scored high marks in SSLC in the first attempt.  An incentive of Rs.7,000 will be given to a student who has scored 60 to 74.99 percent marks in SSLC exams this year and Rs.15,000 to the student who…

The Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada has appealed literary enthusiasts of the older generation to lend their invaluable collection of books to its Library, so that literature students can use them in their studies. Those interested in lending or donating books may contact the Centre’s Planning Director at the Residential Quarters (E-3),…

The Department of Horticulture has invited applications from interested farmers, small and marginal farmers for distribution of subsidies for purchase of agriculture and horticulture mechanised tools. The Department will be giving 50 percent subsidy for SC/ST farmers and 40 percent subsidy for other category farmers. Also, 90 percent subsidy will be given for adoption of…

The Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts Committee has invited entries from both professional and amateur artistes for displaying their best art works at Dasara Exhibition in city. Those interested can submit their best art works and models before Nov. 8. The works will be kept for public viewing at the expo. Contact Mob:  99162-04642.  

City’s Vinuthana, a youth organisation, has invited entries from youths aged between 14 and 18 years who have achieved at the State and National-level sports, for conferring ‘Young Achievers of the Year-2018’ award. Entries must be sent to ‘Vinuthana,’ No. 670/1, 4th Cross, Kumbarageri, Chamaraja Mohalla, before Nov. 15. For details, contact Mob: 93422-41291.  …

The Annual Suttur Jatra will take place at Suttur in Nanjangud taluk from Feb. 1 to 6. A ‘Krishi Mela,’ showcasing agricultural crops and their varieties, foods, millets, cereals and a host of other agricultural and food items, will be organised as part of the Jatra (fair). JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, which has organised the…

The Office of the Senior Assistant Director of the Department of Horticulture will be conducting training camp for those interested in home and terrace gardening under various schemes of the government. Interested persons are requested to submit their applications before Nov. 24 at the Department Office in Curzon Park, Mysuru. For details, contact Mob: 80501-99476….