R.S. Kavitha has been awarded Ph.D in Zoology by the University of Mysore (UoM), Mysuru, for her thesis ‘Effect of Paracentric Inversions on Cuticular Hydrocarbons, Accessory Gland Traits and Fitness in Drosophila Ananassae’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. S.C. Jayaramu.

In connection with Bengaluru North University’s one-day National-level Symposium, Dr. R. Purnima, formerly Professor of English, KSOU, presently Director, Children’s Literary Club, has been invited to deliver a keynote address on ‘Rewriting Gender: Inclusion, Equity and Social Transformation’ tomorrow (Nov. 18) at Suvarna Gange Campus, Mangasandra, Kolar.

As part of Adi Jagaduguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Jatra Mahotsava at Suttur Srikshetra in Nanjangud taluk, Mysuru, from Jan. 15 to 20, 2026, Agriculture Quiz Competition has been organised for women. A preliminary written quiz competition has been organised on Jan. 6 at 11 am at ICAR- JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The top 10 candidates,…

University of Mysore (UoM) has organised Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations at Crawford Hall tomorrow (Nov. 17) at 11 am. St. Philomena’s College retd. Principal and noted orator Prof. M. Krishnegowda will deliver a lecture on the occasion. UoM Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. N.K. Lokanath will preside.

Cauvery Ayurvedic Teaching Hospital, near Devegowda Circle, KBL Layout, has organised a week-long free Ayurveda Check- Up and Treatment camp for PCOS (Ovarian Cysts) and Skin Diseases in Children at its premises from Nov. 17 to 22. For more details, contact Ph: 0821- 2970619 or Mob: 97317-99317, according to a press release.

Sri Raghavendraswamy Seva Samithi, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, has organised a discourse on ‘Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnaya’ by Pt. Sri Vyasatheerthacharya at Sri Raghavendraswamy Mutt premises in Jayalakshmipuram from Nov. 16 to 20 at 5 pm, according to a press release.

As CESC has taken up quarterly maintenance works at 66/11 KV Megalapura Power Distribution Centre, power supply will be disrupted on Nov. 18 between 10 am and 6 pm in the following areas: Inam Uttanahalli, M.C. Hundi, Keelanapura, Siddaramanahundi, Megalapura, Madhavagere, Gurukarapura, Duddagere, Mahadevi Colony, Lakshmipura, P.G. Hundi, Chattanahalli, Chattanahalli Palya, Hosahalli, Ranganathapura, Srinivasapura, Yadakola,…

28th Annual Pratibha Puraskar presentation, Swami Nirbhayananda Saraswati, President, Sri Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Ashram, Gadag-Vijayapura and M.S. Janardhan, retd. Lecturer, Sri Swayam Prakasha Saraswati High School, Narve, Chikkamagalur, chief guests, Kalamandira, 4.15 pm.

Swati Puja has been organised at Sri Lakshminarasimhmaswamy Temple at Melukote Yadugiri Yatiraj Mutt, Mysuru Branch in Jayalakshmipuram on Nov. 18. Sankalpa Homa at 8 am; Abhisheka at 9 am; Alankara at 10.30 am; Mahamangalarati at 11.30 am; Shattumorai at 12.30 pm; Theertha-Prasada viniyoga at 1 pm; Prakararotsava at 7.30 pm, according to Temple Head…

The essay writing and cartoon competitions for school students, organised by the Samaritans of Mandya and the Syro Malabar Youth Movement with the slogan “Say No To Drugs” will be held on Sunday (Nov. 16) at the Infant Jesus Cathedral, Hinkal, Msgr. Thomas Thennattil Augusthy, Vicar General, Diocese of Mandya, will inaugurate the competition at…