The Karnataka Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes Development Corporation, coming under D. Devaraj Urs Backward Classes Development Corporation (DBCDC), has invited applications from notified tribal communities for availing loans under various Government schemes such as Self Employment Scheme, Arivu Educational Loan Scheme and Ganga Kalyana Scheme. The prescribed application forms can be collected from all the…

Deputy Commissioner Rohini Sindhuri said that it is mandatory for all borewell owners and operators, who are using borewells for industrial, commercial and entertainment or amusement purposes, to register with Karnataka Groundwater Authority, as per the Karnataka Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) Act, 2011. In a press release, the DC said that…

The following individuals and institutions have adopted the animals of Mysuru Zoo under “Adoption of Animals” scheme by paying the Adoption Fee: M.P. Chandrashekar, Bengaluru, Love Bird (Rs.1,000), Dinesh Kumble, Bengaluru, Rainbow Lorikeet (Rs.2,000), Harish S. Kolar, Bengaluru, Slender Loris (Rs. 7,500).

Under the Government’s Udyogini Scheme, the Karnataka Women’s Development Corporation has invited applications from economically backward women for empowering them with self employment, by advancing Bank loans and granting subsidy. The interested economically backward women must be aged between 18 and 55 years. The prescribed application forms are available at the Women and Child Welfare…

In order to teach Sanskrit language to people from the primary level, Samskrita Bharathi has started courses like sarala, sugama, sarasa and sukhada at ‘Eeshavasyam,’ Pampapati Road, Jayanagar, Mysuru. Interested candidates above 9 years can register for these courses. Every Sunday, there will be online classes for 90 minutes. For details, call Ganesh, Co-ordinator, Samskrita…

The University of Mysore has awarded Ph.D in Biochemistry to B. Shwethakumar for his thesis ‘Understanding the Cellular Mechanism of Snake Venom Induced NETosis’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. K. Kemparaju. The University of Mysore (UoM) has awarded Ph.D in Women’s Studies to M.G. Chethana for her thesis ‘Sthaliya Sarkaradha Adalitha Nirvahaneya Nirdharagalannu Thegedukolluva…

Owing to emergency maintenance works, power supply will be disrupted tomorrow between 10 am and 5 pm in the following areas: R.K.Nagar Power Distribution Centre: Sharadadevinagar, Nivedithanagar, Anandanagar, Bogadi Ashraya Layout and surrounding areas. FTS Power Distribution Centre: Mohammed Sait Block, Gandhinagar, JP Palace, Karnataka Police Academy, Sub-urban Bus stand, Bengaluru-Nilgiri Road, Dawood Khan Street,…

The Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement has invited applications for scholarships to children of ex-servicemen who are domicile of Karnataka, for the year 2020-21. Children of ex-servicemen or their dependents, studying in first standard to final-year degree and diploma courses are eligible to apply. Applications can be obtained from Office of the Deputy Director,…

The following are the winners of Wildlife Photography competition organised by Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) on Sept.29. Wildlife Category: T.P. Varadanayaka, Bengaluru (First); Udaya Thejaswi Urs, Bengaluru (Second); H.S. Raghavendra Prasad, Bengaluru (Third); Chethan Rao Mane, Bengaluru, C. Ranganath, Bengaluru, G.S. Ravishankar, Mysuru, B. Pruthvi, Mysuru (All Certificates of Merit). Zoo Category: B….

The city’s theatre repertory Rangayana will be conducting “Abhinaya Ranga Tarabethi”, a 3-month Subbayya Naidu memorial amateur theatre training camp for enthusiastic youths from Oct.15. Youths in the age group of 18 to 35 years are eligible for training. The admission is limited to 25 candidates. Classes will be held between 5.30 pm and 8.30…