Karnataka   

Briefly

Varsity announces annual exams in May

Bangalore: Bangalore University has announced that annual examinations for BA, BFA, B.Sc. (FAD and Speech and Hearing), BSLPA, B.Com., BBM, BHM, B.Lib.Sc., degree courses (I, II and III annual scheme) and II and IV semester undergraduate courses and I and VI BCA courses will be held in May 2006. The detailed timetable will be notified later.

The last date for paying examining fee without fine is February 21 and with a fine of Rs. 100, February 28. Application forms can be obtained from college principals and the Directorate of Correspondence Courses. The applications have to be submitted through the college/institution concerned.

All principals and heads of institutions have been asked to forward the applications to the University's Registrar (Evaluation) before March 7. — Special Correspondent

Yediyurappa to be in Hubli tomorrow

HUBLI: Deputy Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will be visiting Hubli on Sunday, according to a press release. Mr. Yediyurappa, who will be visiting Hubli for the first time after assuming charge as Deputy Chief Minister, will reach Hubli via Gadag at 1.30 p.m. He will visit the Moorusavira Math and then leave for Hirekerur in Haveri district at 3 p.m., the release said. — Staff Correspondent

Training course for health assistants

BANGALORE: To address the needs of domestic healthcare, the Indian Red Cross Society, Bangalore, and Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital will start a "Home Health Assistant Training Course" from April.

N.G. Narayana, general secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Bangalore, told presspersons here that the course is aimed at training educated but unemployed people to provide healthcare at home to those in need of it. Candidates, aged between 18 and 29, should have passed the 10th standard to be eligible for the six-month course. The course fee is Rs. 1,500 and the application fee Rs. 100. The last date for submission of applications is February 28. For details, contact the Indian Red Cross Society (K), I/I, KSFC Annexe, Thimmaiah Road, Bangalore (phone: 22264205 or 22268435). — Special Correspondent

Conference on human resources

BANGALORE: The Department of Management Studies in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) and the State chapter of the National Institute of Personnel Management are jointly organising "International HR Confluence 2006" for business leaders, from February 16 to 18, at the J.N. Tata Auditorium, IISc., here. The conference will bring together some of the better-known speakers on the subject, academics and management professionals.

A leadership forum for chief executive officers and directors will be held on February 15 at Taj West End Hotel here. For details visit www.hrconfluence2006.com. — Special Correspondent

Governor mourns Capt. Mani

BANGALORE: Governor T.N. Chaturvedi has mourned the death of Captain V.V.K. Mani, Consultant to, and former Regional Manager of, The Hindu .

In a condolence message, the Governor said, "I had known Capt. Mani for several years as a Rotarian and active member of the executive committee of the Bangalore Management Association." Capt. Mani had met him on one or two occasions to invite him to programmes organised by The Hindu and other organisations.

Capt. Mani was a selfless social worker and his role in bringing out a `Directory of Blood Donors' is noteworthy. He championed the cause of donor organ transplants. He was a good human being and a lovable person, Mr. Chaturvedi said. — Special Correspondent

20 sheep burnt alive

BIJAPUR: Sheep and poultry were burnt alive when a hut and adjoining cowshed caught fire at Shirguppi village in Bilagi taluk of Bagalkot district on Friday. The reason for the accident is yet to be ascertained. According to property owner Ibrahim Saifuddin Shirsangi, 20 sheep were charred and a few quintals of foodgrains lost. The revenue authorities have estimated the loss at Rs. 25,000. — Staff Correspondent

Limerick competition

MYSORE: The Hassan District Chutuku (Limerick) Sahitya Parishath will conduct its second State-level limerick competition to mark the Mahamastakabhisheka celebrations in Shravanabelogola. A press release said the competition will be held in the last week of February. Those interested may contact the president of the parishath at 196, Hassan 573201 or on ph: 9242498956. — Staff Correspondent

Health check-up camp

MYSORE: The Bharath Diagnostic Centre will organise a free general health check-up and cancer detection camp on Sunday. A press release said that the camp will be conducted at Ambedkar Anganwadi Kendra, B.M. Shree Nagar, Metagalli, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Details can be had from the centre at 600-601, Irwin Road or on ph: 2563007 and 4265260. — Staff Correspondent

Interaction programme

MYSORE: Veteran actor K.S. Ashwath will participate as "Angaladalli Tingala Vyakti," programme being organised by the Mysore District Kannada Sahitya Parishath on February 14. A press release said Mr. Ashwath, 81, who has acted in 370 films, has been selected to participate in the second programme of the series. Director H.S. Umesh will also participate. The programme will be held at the residence of the Secretary of Mysore Rotary North, M. Mallaraje Urs, 51, 11th Cross, A & B Block, Navilu Road, Kuvempunagar, at 5 p.m.

— Staff Correspondent

`Surya Namaskara'

MYSORE: The Mysore Yoga Okkoota will organise mass 108 "Surya Namaskaras" as part of the "Ratha Sapthami" celebrations on February 19. "Surya Namaskaras" will be performed in front of the Mysore Palace. For details, call 2482730, 9886083118 or 9448600581. — Staff Correspondent

Results announced

DHARWAD: The Karnataka Public Service Commission has announced the list of the candidates who have passed the departmental examination in Kannada language and qualified for the viva voce at the Central office, regional offices and offices of the DDPI and DIET Principals. The results can also be viewed on the website http://kpsc.kar.nic.in, a release said.

The viva voce will be held in the Bangalore Divisional Centre on February 13, at Belgaum on Feb. 15 and at Gulbarga and Mysore regional centres on Feb. 18, the release said. — Staff Correspondent

Health camp

DHARWAD: Sri Satya Sai Homeopathy College and Hospital is conducting a special health camp on allergy related problems from February 13 to 18. Those interested are requested to call phone number 5561288 for further details. — Staff Correspondent

Computer training

HUBLI: North Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (NKSSIA) is conducting a training programme on "Computer Accounting" from February 15. For further details, contact SPAN-G Computer, NKSSIA Building, 1st Gate, Udyamnagar, Gokul Road (Ph. 9886179240). — Staff Correspondent

Recovery adalat

Belgaum: The Syndicate Bank, Maruti Galli branch, Belgaum, will hold an adalat exclusively for recovery of its loans overdue, here on February 14. The bank has drawn up a scheme for settlement of loan accounts by granting interest concession/waiver according to the RBI guidelines. The bank has sent separate letters to all borrowers eligible for the scheme. It has appealed to defaulters to use this opportunity and volunteer to settle their dues. For details, those interested may contact telephone numbers 0831-2460678/2405056, a release said. - Staff Correspondent

Cruise terminal in Goa

PANAJI: The Goa Government will invite international bids to set up a cruise terminal in its inland waterways. A core committee set up under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pratapsing Rane will decide on implementing the project. It will prepare and approve the bid documents of the short-listed site and also monitor and advise the government on the progress of works and facilities to be created. — Special Correspondent

Printer friendly page  
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Stories in this Section

Bangalore dropped from Siemens' expansion plan
Kumaraswamy vows to clinch Fab project deal
U.R. Rao, Chancellor of Ambedkar University
Briefly

Copyright © 2006, The Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of The Hindu