The Backward Classes Welfare Department has invited online application from eligible Backward Class students belonging to category-1 for awarding scholarship (2017-18) for taking up higher studies in foreign Universities. Last date for applying is Oct.13. For details, contact Ph: 080-65970004 or 0821-2342917 or visit the Department website: http://backwardclasses.kar.nic.in/

Desiranga Samskrutika Samsthe has organised a programme at Vanaranga in Rangayana premises today (Oct.9) at 6 pm for the inauguration of ‘Nityotsava’ by actor Mandya Ramesh and valedictory of the theatre and dance training camp. Camp Convenor B.S. Dinamani and Director Krishna Janamana will be the chief guests.

The Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat has invited applications from people interested in setting up bookstalls and commercial stalls during the 83rd Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana to be held in Mysuru between Nov. 24 and 26. Interested may register their names between Oct. 10 to Nov. 10, 2017 by paying Rs. 2,500 for bookstalls…

The Department of Medicine, JSS Hospital, in association with Senior Citizens Helpline, will be conducting a one-day discussion and health-camp for senior citizens on Oct. 10 from 8.30 am to 4 pm at Rajendra Bhavan in the hospital premises on MG Road in city. The Hospital will conduct free test for BP, diabetes, uric acid…

The election of new Executive Committee of Shramika Pattina Sahakara Sangha Niyamitha, to be held at Govt. High School Manchegowdanakoppal, Abhisheka Circle, Hebbal on Oct. 22 from 9 am to 4 pm. Nominations to various posts can be filed from Oct. 8 to 14 from 11am to 3pm at office premises located near Abhishek Circle,…

JSS Mahavidyapeeta has organised a debate competition for inmates of various girls’ hostels in city at JSS Women’s Hostel premises in Saraswathipuram, on Oct.11 at 10.30 am. The topic for the contest: ‘Joint Family is more helpful for peaceful living’ (Kannada).  Last date for registration is Oct. 10. For details, contact Mob: 96866-66244.  

Narayana Multi-speciality Hospital has organised free Oral, Head and Neck cancer screening camp and consultation with Oncology Surgeon at its premises on Oct. 9 between 10 am and 3 pm. For registration contact Mob: 95380-52378.  

JSS Ayurveda Hospital, Lalithadripura Road, Alanahalli, has organised a Bone Mineral Density test camp at its premises on Oct.9 from 9 am to 1pm. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2548231/433.  

Department of Posts will be organising Postal Week celebrations from Oct. 9 to 15. As a part of the celebrations, the Department has organised ‘Mail Day’ on Oct. 14 between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm in association with ‘Mahila Vishesha’ Kannada women’s Weekly Newspaper. The programme will be inaugurated by Department of Post Senior Superintendent…

The newly formed Praja Parivartana party will come into existence at a rally to take place at National College Grounds, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru at 11 am, tomorrow (Oct.9) For details, contact Mob: 99863-90042 or 91415-50481.