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Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004

Karnataka

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Rain forecast

The sky will be partly cloudy on Wednesday, according to the forecast for Bangalore. Rain or thundershowers are likely towards evening or night. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 28 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.

On Tuesday, the city received a rainfall of 12 mm. The maximum temperature was 27.5 degrees Celsius and the minimum 19.7 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity was 72 per cent.

The maximum and minimum temperatures at the airport were 26.8 degrees Celsius and 19.2 degrees Celsius, respectively. The relative humidity was 68 per cent.

Health camp

Panacea Hospital has organised a free health check-up camp for police personnel on Wednesday on its premises at 8th Main, 3rd Stage, Basaveshwaranagar, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dial 23235577 for details.

Eye camp

Neradhama Eye Hospital has organised a free Lasik screening and evolution camp from October 20 to 26 for the public on its premises on Kanakapura Main Road. Those aged 18 to 45 who wish to stop using glasses and contact lenses may attend the camp. Dial 26633533 for details.

Quiz contests

The Karnataka Quiz Association has organised three quiz contests for people on October 24 at Daly Memorial Hall, Nrupathunga Road. The competitions are being held separately for women and teams of two and four persons. Dial 25422001 for details.

Drama contest

Sphurthi Kalavidaru has invited applications for its all-Karnataka children's (below 15 years) drama competitions scheduled from November 16 to 18 at Ravindra Kalakshetra. Schoolchildren, amateur troupes and art troupes may participate. Dial 2335 7184 or 98440-90821 for details.

Free books

Rotary Club of Bangalore Orchards will distribute free books for deserving engineering students from the economically weaker sections. Those interested may dial 2344 9000.

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