K.S. Ravikumar has been awarded Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU),  Belagavi for his thesis ‘Studies on Processing, Characterization and Tribological Behaviour of AL6061 Matrix Nanocomposites’ submitted under the guidance of Dr. S Ghanaraja and Dr. M.R. Ramesh.

JSS Vivaha Vedike has organised a matrimonial meet on Aug. 21 at Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Bhavan in JSS Hospital premises from 10 am to 1 pm. Those who have registered with the Vedike may attend. Interested prospective brides and grooms can also register at the venue. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2430322 or Mob: 96110-70674, according…

The Backward Classes Welfare Department has invited proposals from private building owners for letting out their buildings on rental basis for running D. Devaraj Urs Pre-Metric Boys Hostel at Rangasamudra in T. Narasipur taluk. The building should accommodate at least 35 students, should have all civic amenities, good ventilation and other infrastructure. Interested building owners…

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Siri Caree IVF Centre, Mysuru, has organised a free infertility and PCOS Camp at its premises in Nazarbad on Aug. 15 from 9 am to 1 pm. There will be free consultation, counselling, ultrasound scan and semen analysis. [Mob: 91084-53643]

Vedanta Deshikar’s ‘Godastuti,’ translated into Kannada in verse form will be released on Aug. 16 at Namana Kala Mantapa, 2nd Cross, Krishnamurthypuram, at 5.30 pm. The book is a Kannada version of Deshikar’s ‘Godastuti’, translated in verse form by late Ananta Narayana Iyengar, scholar and late Principal, of Kendriya Vidyalaya. Senior Sanskrit Scholar Dr. H.V….

In yet another initiative for the benefit of voters, the Election Commission has allowed 17 year olds to seek Voter ID card. But they will be enrolled in the voters’ list only after completing 18 years of age, according to Additional DC Dr. B.S. Manjunathaswamy, who presided over a meeting at the DC office here…

Marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, Bhoomika Associates and Late Mike Chandru Geleyara Balaga have jointly organised a musical evening of patriotic songs and Kannada and Hindi film songs tomorrow (Aug. 15). Announcing this at a press meet held at Pathrakartara Bhavan here on Thursday, Programme Director Drummer Dr. C.R. Raghavendra Prasad said that the…

Mysuru Dasara Mahotsav – 2022 Cultural Sub-Committee has invited applications from artistes to give performance during Dasara festival. Artistes are invited to perform at various stages including Mysore Palace during Dasara celebrations between Sept. 26 and Oct. 4. Interested may submit applications to the Office of Assistant Director of Kannada and Culture Department, Kalamandira in…

The Mysuru City Corporation has ordered closure of all slaughter houses and meat shops in MCC limits on Aug. 19 on account of Krishna Janmashtami, according to a press release from MCC Health Officer.

On the occasion of Independence Day celebrations, a bird-watching event has been organised for public on Aug. 15 at Kukkarahalli Lake between 6.30 am and 9.30 am. Bird-watching starts at Kukkarahalli Lake main gate, next to Railway Crossing and ends at the same point. Entry is free. [Mob: 94805-66516].