The Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada has appealed literary enthusiasts of the older generation to lend their invaluable collection of books to its Library, so that literature students can use them in their studies. Those interested in lending or donating books may contact the Centre’s Planning Director at the Residential Quarters (E-3),…

The Department of Horticulture has invited applications from interested farmers, small and marginal farmers for distribution of subsidies for purchase of agriculture and horticulture mechanised tools. The Department will be giving 50 percent subsidy for SC/ST farmers and 40 percent subsidy for other category farmers. Also, 90 percent subsidy will be given for adoption of…

The Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts Committee has invited entries from both professional and amateur artistes for displaying their best art works at Dasara Exhibition in city. Those interested can submit their best art works and models before Nov. 8. The works will be kept for public viewing at the expo. Contact Mob:  99162-04642.  

City’s Vinuthana, a youth organisation, has invited entries from youths aged between 14 and 18 years who have achieved at the State and National-level sports, for conferring ‘Young Achievers of the Year-2018’ award. Entries must be sent to ‘Vinuthana,’ No. 670/1, 4th Cross, Kumbarageri, Chamaraja Mohalla, before Nov. 15. For details, contact Mob: 93422-41291.  …

The Annual Suttur Jatra will take place at Suttur in Nanjangud taluk from Feb. 1 to 6. A ‘Krishi Mela,’ showcasing agricultural crops and their varieties, foods, millets, cereals and a host of other agricultural and food items, will be organised as part of the Jatra (fair). JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra, which has organised the…

The Office of the Senior Assistant Director of the Department of Horticulture will be conducting training camp for those interested in home and terrace gardening under various schemes of the government. Interested persons are requested to submit their applications before Nov. 24 at the Department Office in Curzon Park, Mysuru. For details, contact Mob: 80501-99476….

On account of Kannada Rajyotsava, Bharateeya Samskriti Vidya Kendra will be conducting following competitions for students and general public from Nov.4 to 25 at 10.30 am at its premises in Ramakrishnanagar,: Nov.4: Kannada Extempore speech; Nov.11: Kannada Debate (Topic: ‘Me too’ issue is  for Karnataka culture); Nov.18: Kannada Dictation and Nov.25: Kannada Oral Quiz. Interested…

Jnanabuthi has organised a 45-day free coaching for Karnataka-State Eligible Test (K-SET), University Grants Commission – National Eligible Test (UGC-NET) and exam for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) sponsored by University of  Delhi. Interested candidates can register within Nov.5. Classes will be held between 5.30 pm and 7.30 pm at Govt. High School and PU College…

The Karnataka Institute of Co-operative Management, Chamaraja Double Road, has invited applications from staff working in Co-operative Institutions, for admission to a six-month diploma in Co-op. Management. Candidates aged above 16 years with SSLC pass and residing in Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar can apply. Applications are available at the Institute. Last date to apply is…

The following are the new office-bearers of Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Puja Samithi, foot of Chamundi Hill, Mysuru, for the year 2018-20: President  – Mamballi K. Papegowda, Vice-Presidents – K.S. Virupaksha and M. Balakrishnan, Secretary – P. Kunhikannan, Assistant Secretaries – P.K. Chandran and R. Krishnoji Rao, Treasurer – E.K. Rajan Babu and Assistant Treasurer –…