Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, has awarded Ph.D in Computer Science & Engineering to S. Harsha for his thesis ‘Applications of mathematics in computation and communication, crypto-graphy, generic algorithms and fuzzy logic’ submitted under the guidance Dr. Dr. N Bhaskar, Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering and Dr. N Sheshaprakash, VVIET,…

Karnataka Shilpakala Academy, Kannada Bhavan, Bengaluru, has invited applications from general and SC/ST category students pursuing studies in sculpting for award of scholarship. The eligible students should apply before Jan.11, 2018 to the Registrar of the Academy. [Ph: 080-22278725]

The Taluk Extension officer’s office in Nanjangud coming under the Backward Classes Welfare Department intends to have an accommodation for office on rent. A monthly rent of Rs. 12,000 is offered for the building. Owners may contact Ph: 08221-224430.

To create awareness among students on Swachh Survekshan- 2018, under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, District Administration has organised a ‘Swachh Quiz’ at Senate Bhavan in Manasagangothri on Dec.19 at 10 am. Students from 8th to 12th standard studying in institutions coming under MCC limits may participate in the quiz through their respective schools and colleges. The…

The District Department of Health and Family Welfare has organised a workshop for folk troupes of Mysuru Division from Dec. 20 to 22 at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choulty in city to be inaugurated at 10.30 am on Dec.20, according to DHO.

Bharani Foundation, Siddartha-nagar, has organised a free 35-day training on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for B.Com and M.Com graduates under Ministry of Skill Development and Corporation through Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) at its premises on Dec.20 (two batches). For details, call: 0821-2472425.

Heebbar Sreevaishnava Upasabha has invited applications from children of members of the Upasabha for award of scholarships for the year 2017-18. Students who are studying after SSLC till PG courses may obtain the application for the Upasabha and submit the filled-in application form before Dec.25. For details, call: 94493-22285 or 94488-72458.

Jameel Ahmed Ashrafi, Secretary of Tanzeem Ahle Sunnath-o-Jamath, Mysuru, has been nominated as the Vice-Chairman of Mysuru District Wakf Board Advisory Committee by the Karnataka State Board of Auqaf, Bengaluru, with effect from Dec. 12, 2017 to Dec. 5, 2020, according to a press release.

Sufi Saint Hazarath Moulana Syed Mohd. Talha Miyan Ashraf Jeelani, hailing from Kachucha Shariff, Uttar Pradesh, will arrive in Mysuru today and will stay at ‘Kashana Madni,’ residence of Jameel Ahmed Ashrafi, President, Mohdees Azam Mission Branch Mysuru, Subhash Nagar 1st Cross. He will take part in Eid Meelad-un-Nabi, jointly organised by Edigah Masjeed Meelad…

As part of Suttur Jatra to take place at Suttur in Nanjangud from Jan.13 to 18, 2018 a 3-day ‘Chitrasanthe’ has been organised from Jan.16 to 18 at Suttur. Interested painters can display and sell their exhibits. For details, call Ph: 0821-2548212 / 122 or Mob: 98440-79269. Register via e-mail: [email protected] before Jan.6.