Columbia Asia Hospital, Mysuru, has organised a 5-day Rheumatology In-House Clinic from Dec.16 to 21 at its premises in city. Those suffering from joint pain associated with swelling and stiffness, dryness of eyes or mouth, stiffness of neck or back, rashes when exposed to sun, gout and arthritis with psoriasis can make use of the…

Dr. M.S. Sapna, Associate Professor, Dept. of Studies (DoS) in Communication and Journalism, Manasagangothri and her Research Scholar C. Rakesh have been invited to present their paper at the International Conference in Chennai on Dec.16. The Conference is jointly organised by NUFFICE, Netherlands and Anna University, Chennai, on the theme ‘Communication for Development for Empowering…

Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) has organised various competitions for women and children on Dec.21 and 22 from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm at Dasara Exhibition Grounds in city. For women aged 21 to 55 years, musical chair, balloon blast and lemon-and-spoon contests will be held; for children aged 10 to 15 years, essay writing contest…

As part of the annual Suttur Jatra, Rangoli and ‘Sobane Pada’ recitation contests will be held at Suttur in Nanjangud taluk on Jan.21. Both the contests are open to men and women. Last date for registration is Jan.15, 2020. For details, contact Ph: 08221-295018 or 0821-2548212/ 122 or 99451-02963 or 98446-62520, according to a press…

Suttur Jathra will be held from Jan.21 to 26 next at Suttur Srikshetra. An Agri Fair will be held on the occasion. For booking stalls, contact Ph: 08221-295018 or Mob: 96866-66490. Quiz: A quiz for women groups is also organised during the Jathra on the topic ‘Gandhiji’s life and messages.’ Six teams of two each…

Karnataka State Government Retired Employees Association will celebrate Pensioners’ Day at Veene Seshanna Bhavan (Ganabharathi) on Adichunchanagiri Road in Kuvempunagar, at 3 pm on Dec.17. District Treasury Joint Director N. Yashoda will inaugurate the programme. Association President N. Obaiah will preside. For details, call: 94490-63746 or 94821-95144.

As part of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Parinirvan Diwas, Karnataka Dalita Sangharsha Samiti will be holding an awareness programme for oppressed sections of the society at the Institution of Engineers-India (IEI) on JLB Road in city tomorrow (Dec.16) at 10.30 am. Former Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) Chairman R. Raghu Kautilya will inaugurate the programme. Dr. B.R….

Sri Hanuma Jayanti, Cultural Programme, Dasarapada by G.S. Swayamprabha and troupe, 5 pm; ‘Katha Kalakshepa’ by Bilikere B.S. Gangadhara Achar and troupe, Temple premises, 6.45 pm.

Discourse on ‘Tiruppavai Kalakshepa’ by Dr. N.K. Ramaseshan, Sri Ramamandira, Krishnamurthypuram, 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm.