Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) is celebrating the 156th Jayanti of Swami Vivekananda at its premises tomorrow (Jan.17) at 11.30 am to be inaugurated by The Mythic Society, Bengaluru Hon. Secretary V. Nagaraj, according to a press release.

The Department of Posts, Nanjangud Division, has organised a Postal Fair on Jan.18 at Bevirammanahalli in the taluk  and on Jan.25 at Turaganur in Bannur hobli. Details regarding saving deposits and insurance facilities are available at the Fair.

Horticulture University has organised a training in Apiculture for farmers on Jan.18 at 11 am at its premises in Yelachahalli near Yelwal. For registrations and details, contact Mob: 99647-51033 or 89047-90461.

Adijambava Development Corporation will be launched at a function to be held tomorrow at 11.30 am at Bangalore Palace premises. Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Dy.CM Dr. G. Parameshwara and others will participate.

Hoysala Kannada Sangha mattu Savigannada Patrika Balaga, in association with Mahajana Sabha, Sri Rama Mandira, Krishnamurthypuram, has organised a programme titled ‘Hiriyarondie Hosa Varusha’ for senior citizens at Sri Rama Mandira, Krishnamurthypuram at 10.30 am on Jan.26. As part of the programme, a mini talk contest on “Life in my view” has been organised for…

Shashwathi Kala Vedike will be conducting a Dasa Keertana Contest on the topic “Dasa Sahityadali Vanitheyaru” at Surabhi, No.1225, 10th Main Road, 3rd Stage, Gokulam, at 10 am on Jan.26. The contest will be held under four categories — 8-10 years (Children), 11-16 years (Junior), 17-35 years (Senior) and above 50 years (Senior Citizens). There…

An International exhibition of Millets and Organic Products has been organised from Jan.18 to 20 at Bengaluru Palace premises. The expo will be inaugurated by Chief Minister H.D.Kumaraswamy. Union Minister for Agriculture Radha Mohan Singh will be the chief guest. Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda will release a recipe book on millets. Union Minister for…

District Legal Services Authority and Senior Citizens Sakala Seva Kendra Trust have invited entries from Senior Citizens for distribution of Sarthaka Seva Bhushana Award.  The awards will be given for outstanding senior citizens above 60 years of age for social service, sports, painting, literature, art, theatre, film, legal services, journalism and other areas. Those interested…

Tourism Minister S.R. Mahesh and Minister for Minor Irrigation C.S. Puttaraju have asked the officials concerned to make necessary preparations to hold Tripurasundariamma Rathotsava at Mugur village in T.Narasipur taluk.  Addressing a meeting here recently, the Ministers said that the preliminaries of the Jatra Mahotsava has commenced on Jan.10 and more devotees are expected to…

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), in association with Let’s do it! Mysore and People Tree, Mysuru, is planning to have a directory of individuals/ Institutions who are practicing good green initiatives in Mysuru. The initiatives are any or all of the following:  1. Kitchen/ Terrace/ Wall gardening; 2. Home composting /bio gas plant; 3. Rain…