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A. Na. Kru. Award for G.S. Shivarudrappa

BANGALORE: A. Na. Kru. Prathishtana, a literary foundation named after popular Kannada novelist the late A.N. Krishna Rao, has selected the well-known poet G.S. Shivarudrappa for the annual A. Na. Kru. Nirman Award for 2006.

The award, sponsored by the real-estate company Nirman Shelters Private Ltd., comes with a purse of Rs. 50,001. It will be presented in the last week of June in Bangalore.

— Staff Reporter

Mathew George assumes charge at ITI

Bangalore: Mathew George has assumed charge as Director (Finance) of the Indian telecom major ITI Ltd.

The company said in a statement here that Mr. George had served in various capacities in the telecom sector. Mr. George served as Deputy Director-General (Expenditure Finance) and Financial Adviser in the Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata and Chennai circles. Prior to joining ITI, he was Principal General Manager (Finance) of BSNL Kerala Circle, the statement said. — Special Correspondent

Woman doctor

found dead

TUMKUR: The body of a doctor was found hanging in her house on 3rd Cross, Ashoknagar, here on Tuesday. The police identified her as Seema, 28, who was married on May 4. She hailed from Sira taluk in the district. The police have registered a case of unnatural death. — Staff Correspondent

Tourism meet to be

held in Mysore

MYSORE: Karnataka Tourism Expo 2006 will be held in Mysore on May 15 and 16 to explore and tap the tourism potential of the region. The conference is being held under the auspices of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the State Government.

In a press release, the Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that Mysore was renowned for its royal splendour and heritage. It was to highlight this splendour and market it globally that the event was being held, it said. — Special Correspondent

DSS criticises

officials' suspension

Bangalore: The Karnataka Dalit Sangharsh Samiti (DSS) has criticised the suspension of Legislative Assembly Secretary T. Rajanna on the charge that he had committed serious irregularities.

DSS president N. Murthy termed the suspension anti-Dalit, illegal and described it as witch-hunting. The suspension had exposed the simmering differences between officers of the upper castes and Scheduled Castes, he charged. Mr. Rajanna was the first Scheduled Caste officer to become Assembly Secretary, which was not liked by many. He urged the Speaker, Krishna, to revoke the suspension. — Staff Reporter

2,904 students

appear for CET

SHIMOGA: As many as 2,904 students appeared for the CET examination here on Tuesday at seven centres in Shimoga district, for admissions to professional courses. — Special Correspondent

Killed in accident

HASSAN: One person died at the Hassan Bus Stand on Tuesday after being hit by a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus. The police gave the name of the dead as Pradeep (24), a resident of Halasulige village, Sakleshpur. The police said he was seriously injured when the driver was backing up into the bus shelter.

— Staff Correspondent

Health check-up

BELLARY: Inmates of the Stree Sevaniketan were subjected to a health check-up on Tuesday as part of the World Red Cross Day.

The programme, which was organised by the District Red Cross Society in association with VIMS, District Health Department and Bellary AIDS Prevention Society, was inaugurated by Tekur Ramanath, vice-president of the society. Dr. S.J.V. Mahipal, who is also a vice-president, presided over.

— Staff Correspondent

Science quiz

GULBARGA: The Gulbarga District Science Centre will observe May 11 as National Technology Day. It will organise an open house quiz on topics related to science and technology for students and the public. — Special Correspondent

Water supply to be disrupted today

HUBLI: In the wake of frequent power cuts at Savadatti and Aminbhavi Pumping Stations, water supply in Dharwad will be disrupted on Wednesday, Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board said in a release. — Staff Correspondent

Seminar on fashion designing

HUBLI: Pacific Institute of Fashion Designing and Technology (PIFDT) is organising a two-day seminar on "Fashion designing in today's world of fashion" in Hubli shortly. Those interested are requested to contact director, PIFDT, Mirjankar Building, Vidyanagar, Hubli on 2371416/ 417 for details between 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., a release said. — Staff Correspondent

Training in soap manufacturing

HUBLI: Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya of Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangha, Bengeri, has organised a free training camp from May 15 to 25 on manufacturing soap and detergent powder for unemployed youth. Those interested can contact the principal, Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya, Bengeri, Hubli on 2286193 for details. — Staff Correspondent

Cases booked

HUBLI: The Hubli-Dharwad Police on Monday booked 29 cases against autorickshaw drivers for not installing fare meters. They also booked 250 cases against vehicle owners for various offences and a total of Rs. 30,800 as fine was collected from them. The police also found 31 trucks carrying more than the permitted quantity of manganese ore. They were seized and the cases were handed over to the Regional Transport Officer and officials of Department of Mines and Geology, a release said. — Staff Correspondent

Camp on knitting

and fabric painting

HUBLI: Shan Society, Hubli is conducting a training camp on knitting and fabric painting at the Institute of Fashion Design, Hubli, from May 15. Those interested can call 9243285329 for details.

— Staff Correspondent

Foundation stone laid

DHARWAD: N. Raguraj, managing director, Nettur Technical Training Foundation (NTTF), laid the foundation stone for the New Training Complex of the institute being built at the Belur Industrial Area near Dharwad recently. Members of the alumni association and industrialists took part in the function. Lt. Col.(Retired) K.V. Nair, Principal, NTTF, Dharwd, welcomed the gathering. Mr Uday Desai, manager (Training), proposed a vote of thanks. — Staff Correspondent

Lecture

HUBLI: State Information Centre, Hubli, in association with Dr. D.S. Karki Sahitya Vedike had organised Pralhadrao Naregal Endowment Lecture on litterateur of Rabindranath Tagore by Ramanath Bhat here recently. Mohanchand Patil recited the poems of Tagore and their translations. N.B. Ramapur welcomed the gathering . — Staff Correspondent

Killed in accident

HASSAN: One person died at the Hassan Bus Stand on Tuesday after being hit by a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus. The police gave the name of the dead as Pradeep (24), a resident of Halasulige village, Sakleshpur. The police said he was seriously injured when the driver was backing up into the bus shelter.

— Staff Correspondent

Health check-up

BELLARY: Inmates of the Stree Sevaniketan were subjected to a health check-up on Tuesday as part of the World Red Cross Day. The programme, which was organised by the District Red Cross Society in association with VIMS, District Health Department and Bellary AIDS Prevention Society, was inaugurated by Tekur Ramanath, vice-president of the society. Dr. S.J.V. Mahipal, who is also a vice-president, presided over. Inmates were also explained about HIV/AIDS and also about government welfare schemes. — Staff Correspondent

Science quiz

GULBARGA: The Gulbarga District Science Centre will observe May 11 as National Technology Day. It will organise an open house quiz on topics related to science and technology for students and the public. District Science Officer B.R. Viswanath said in a press release here on Tuesday that under a unique programme of "Rewarding the visitor," the centre will offer a surprise reward to the public who score highest marks. The public can view planets, including Saturn and Jupiter, through the telescope installed at the centre during the sky observation programme organised from 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. except on Mondays. — Special Correspondent

Training programme

HUBLI: Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya of Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangha, Bengeri, will organise a free training camp from May 15 to 25 on manufacturing soap and detergent powder for unemployed youth. Those interested can contact the principal, Khadi Gramodyog Vidyalaya, Bengeri, Hubli on 2286193 for details. — Staff Correspondent

Additional buses

MYSORE: The KSRTC will ply additional buses to B.R. Hills from Wednesday in view of the Brahmarathotsava of Biligiri Ranganathaswamy scheduled for May 11.

A press release said the KSRTC would deploy an additional 70 buses to B.R. Hills from Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Kollegal, Nanjangud and Yelandur.

— Staff Correspondent

Osho meditation camp

MYSORE: A three-day Osho residential meditation camp will be held at Osho Sannidhi Coconut Farm at Uttanahalli behind the Chamundi Hills from May 11. The meditation camp will be conducted by Dhyan Guruthama. For registration, contact Venu on 9448040110 or Babu on 9342104063. — Staff Correspondent

Tailoring courses

MYSORE: D. Banumaiah's Polytechnic College in Mysore is organising free training in advance tailoring and house wiring for unemployed youths at its centre from May 15. Applications can be had from the Project Officer, D. Banumaiah's Community Polytechnic Centre, Udayagiri. — Staff Correspondent

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