Prof. M. R. Gangadhar, DoS in Anthropology, Manasagangothri, has assumed charge as the Director of Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), University of Mysore, on Jan.4.  

The Department of Public Libraries has invited entries from writers and publishers for books on Literature, Art, Science, Children literature and Competitive examinations needed for public libraries. The books should have seen the first print between Aug. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2017. For details, contact District Library, Mysuru.  

Backward Classes Welfare Department (BCWD), has invited applications online from students of backward Classes who have secured admission to prestigious institutions of higher education for receiving  scholarship. Online applications should be sent before Jan. 20 by logging on to www.backwardclasses.kar.nic.in For details, call Ph: 0821- 65970004.  

Following emergency works taken up at 11 KV Kalyangiri Feeders by CESC, power will be disrupted on Jan. 8 (tomorrow) between 10 am and 5.30 pm at Radio Park surroundings, Shivaji Road, Tank Road, North-East of N.R. Mohalla, Kurimandi, Kesare, Ganesh Nagar, R.S. Naidu Nagar and surrounding areas.  

There will be no monthly meeting of Central Government Pensioners’ Association, Mysuru, this month (Jan.10) due to unavoidable circumstance, according to Association President President Dr. T.S. Sathyanarayana Rao.

Bhavasar Kshatriya Mandali, in association with Lions club of Mysore Narasimharaja, Lions Club of Mandya Sugar City, DTD Foundation, MRC Eye Hospital and Narayana Multi-Speciality Hospital, Musuru, will be organising a free eye cataract and heart check-up camp at Sri Panduranga Vittalaswamy Temple on Kabir Road in Lashkar Mohalla at 10 am on Jan.8. For…

Suttur Jatra to take place at Suttur from Jan.13 to 18, will feature Educational Expo for students and members of the public. The expo involves display of over 200 Mathematical, Agricultural, Scientific and Social models prepared by High School students.  

The Backward Classes Welfare Department will be selecting Backward Community students seeking admission to Bank recruitment coaching classes, based on the marks secured in degree course and category wise reservation. As such, those aspirants, who have already applied online, have to submit their degree marks sheet latest by Jan.8. For details, contact Ph: 080-65970004 or…

As part of Gomateshwara Mahamastakabhishekha, the ‘Prabhavana Rathayatra,’ which set off from Shravanabelagola recently, will arrive in city on Jan.7. The Rathayatra, will be received at Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple at the North Gate of the Palace at 10.30 am. The yatra will pass through prominent roads of city before culminating at M.L. Jain Boarding Home…

Backward Class Welfare Department is conducting preliminary coaching and guidance to eligible male candidates from Backward Class who intend to join the Indian Coast Guard. Coaching is free with food and accommodation. Eligible candidates can apply online before Jan.10 at 5.30 pm. For details, contact Ph: 080-65970004.