The Kannada Sahitya Parishat will conduct the Pravesh, Kava, Jana and Rathna Kannada examinations (2017-18) at 18 centres across the State from Dec.27 to 31. Hall tickets have already been sent to the candidates by post. Those who have not got hall tickets should approach the Kannada Sahitya Parishat headquarters in Bengaluru [Ph: 080-26623584].

As part of Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Vijayadasa Aradhane, an interaction on the works of the two Saints will be held at Sri Raghavendra Mutt in Jayalakshmipuram on Dec.21. Bhajana Mandalis and those interested in Dasa Sahitya can register. For details, contact Mob: 70196-07404 or 944491-50641, 99804-57589 or 98809-03523.

Udupi Palimaru Mutt Seer Sri Vidyadeesh Swamiji will be arriving in city on Dec.20. The Swamiji will be received near Javaregowda Park in Saraswathipuram at 5 pm on Dec.20 and taken in a procession to Krishnadhama. The Swamiji will be accorded a civic felicitation and Guru Vandana at 6 pm on that day, according to…

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, Backward Classes Division, has appointed M.H. Kiran, No. 11, near Ridge House, Gayathripuram, Mysuru, as the State Vice-President of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee Backward Classes Division via order dated Dec.5, 2017.

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.