As part of Independence Day, the District Administration will conduct a painting competition for school children at Kalamandira at 4 pm on Aug. 15 under three categories — 1st to 4th std., 5th to 7th std. and 8th to 10 std. Those interested should register their names at their schools. Prizes and certificates will be…

The Department for the Empowerment of Differently-abled and Senior Citizens has invited applications from eligible candidates for appointment of one Kannada and Hindi, two graduate and two Assistant Teacher posts on temporary basis for teaching students at the Government School for the Blind in Tilaknagar. Interested candidates can apply to the Superintendent of the School…

Maharshi Meditation and Personality Development Centre has organised a practical lecture on the topic ‘Mane Maddu’ by Dr. D.L. Balakrishna, Ayurveda Doctor, on Aug. 10 at its premises, CA-05, 11th Cross, 2nd Main, near Banker’s Recreation Club, Sharadadevinagar, Mysuru-23, at 5 pm. For details, contact Mob: 94812- 43124.  

Guru Pratishtana, Bana-shankari, Bengaluru, has invited applications from economically-backward meritorious Brahmin students who wish to pursue education in Bengaluru to provide free hostel with food facility at Banashankari 2nd Stage. For details, contact Mob: 98450-00740, according to a press release.  

The District Administration has organised a free mass marriage on Aug. 31 at Chamundi Hill here. Those interested may register their names at their respective Tahsildar’s office before Aug. 20, according to a press release from Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep.  

The KDP meeting, scheduled to be held on Aug. 9 at the ZP Hall here under the Chairmanship of MLA G.T. Devegowda, has been postponed to Aug. 17 at 10.30 am.  

The Department of Public Libraries, Bengaluru, has invited authors and publishers to submit their tiles list of books (Literature, Arts, Science, Competitive, Academic, Child Literature, Serious Literature, Competitive Exams, etc) published for the first time (between Jan.1, 2017 and July 31, 2017). For details, visit City Central Library.

Sri Banashankari Credit Co-operative Association, Mandi Mohalla, has in a press release requested all its members to register / renew under Yeshasvini Health Scheme (2017-18). For details, contact Ph: 0821-6528668.

the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami and Samskruta Diwas, city’s Vivekananda Kendra, having office at ‘MERU,’ No. 2830, first main, Jayanagar, will be organising Inter-School and College Patriotic Song Recitation (Sanskrit), drawing and quiz contests focussing on Srikrishna and Shubashita at its premises at 4.30 pm on Aug. 15. For registration, call: 94494-88228.

Maharani’s Science College in the city has invited applications from M.Sc Horticulture Post-Graduates to handle Diploma Course in Nursery and Propagation Techniques, run by the College. The post is temporary. Those interested can contact the Principal along with records pertaining to their academics, before Aug.11.