Backward Classes Welfare Department has invited applications online from eligible bachelors from backward communities for free coaching with food and accommodation along with professional counselling for entry into Indian Air Force (IAF). Eligible candidates belonging to categories 1, 2A, 3A and 3B can apply online before Dec.15 by logging on to: www.backwardclasses.kar.nic.in. For details, call…

JSS Senior Citizens Helpline will be distributing Senior Citizen ID cards for people aged above 60 years. The card can be utilised to avail benefits of various government schemes and discounts.  For details, visit JSS Senior Citizen Helpline, JSS Hospital or call toll-free number 1090 or 0821-2448138 or 2548253 between 9 am and 7 pm,…

Karnataka Lalithakala Academy has organised a ‘Kala Sanachara Pravasa’ for BFA and MFA Graduates and professional Visual artists. The selected artists should submit 20 drawings and photographs before Jan 6, 2018 to Karnataka Lalithakala Academy, Kannada Bhavana, J.C. Road, Bengaluru. For application and details, log on to www.lalithakalakarnataka.org. The selected artists will be paid Rs….

City’s Vikala Vikaasa will be celebrating World Disabled Day at NAB Blind and Deaf ITI, C-177-178, Yadavagiri Industrial Area, Yadavagiri, at 11 am on Dec.15. On the occasion, disabled State-level awardees will be felicitated by MUDA Chairman D. Dhruvakumar. ZP President Nayeema Sulthana will inaugurate the programme.

Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy has invited entries from SC/ST Gurus to provide training to SC/ST candidates in various variants of music and dance under Tribal Sub-Plan (2017-18). Interested Gurus with necessary documents should apply before Dec.15 to the Registrar, Karnataka Sangeetha Nritya Academy, Kannada Bhavana, Bengaluru-02. For details, call Ph: 080-22215072.  

Preethi Cancer Centre has organised a free Caner Detection Clinic at its premises, #873, Vani Vilas Road, Lakshmipuram, on Dec.14 from 10 am to 8 pm. For details, call Ph: 0821-4259259.  

Avati L. Ramaseshaiah and Lakshmi Devamma Clinic of Narayana Multispeciality Hospital has organised stomach disease screening camp at its premises, Vinoba Road, Shivarampet, on Dec.14 from 9 am to 4 pm. For details, contact Mob: 88847-44144.  

JSS Hospital has organised a free four-day paediatric hernia screening clinic at Paediatric Surgery OPD in the hospital premises on Dec.13, 15, 18 and 20, from 9 am to 4 pm. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2335199 or Mob: 82965-97268.  

A special Swati puja has been organised at Sri Lakshmi-narasimhaswamy Temple on Kalidasa Road in Jayalaksh-mipuram tomorrow. The puja ritual will commence at 7.30 am and go on till 1 pm with Mahamangalarati followed by theerta prasada. Music programme and parayana are arranged at 6 pm.  

Owing to emergency maintenance works, power supply will be disrupted in the following areas tomorrow (Dec.14) between 10 am and 6 pm: Seetharanga, Lakshmipuram, Hosakere, Sunnadakeri, Rehamania Mohalla, Jain Bhavan, Kakalavadi, D. Subbaiah Road, Dewan’s Road and surrounding areas.