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Water release from KRS dam begins

MYSORE: The authorities at the Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir (KRS) on Sunday began releasing water from the dam consequent to an increase in the inflow.

The KRS water level was 124.25 ft as against the full reservoir level (FRL) of 124.80 ft and the inflow was 18,000 cusecs. The decision to release water through the crest gates was taken at a meeting held on Saturday, and flood warnings had been issued to the villagers in the downstream along the riverbed.

Executive Engineer Vijay Kumar and other senior officials offered prayers and observed a formal ritual before releasing water from five crest gates at 7.25 p.m. Officials expect the inflow to increase further in the next few days due to good rains in the catchment area of the Cauvery. — Special Correspondent

IAS officer transferred to State cadre

Bangalore: N. Manjunath Prasad, an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre (1994 batch) has been transferred to the Karnataka cadre. An official press release said that the Union Government had transferred him to the State under the IAS Cadre Rules of 1954 following an order of the Supreme Court issued in February 2006. — Special Correspondent

Courses in Vedic Astrology

Bangalore: The Indian Council of Astrological Sciences will be conducting courses in Vedic Astrology leading to Jyothisha Praveena and Jyotish Visharad (higher) certificates at the MES Kishore Kendra in Malleswaram, Bangalore, from this month.

Chairman of the council (Chapter II), A. Narasimha Alse noted that the council founded by the renowned astrological scientist B.V. Raman in 1984 had 17 chapters, including one in New Delhi. The classes would be held on Sundays.

Details can be had from him at 23371782 or 94481 04540. — Special Correspondent

Applications invited

DHARWAD: Department of Other Backward Classes and Minority Welfare has invited applications from candidates belonging to other backward classes and minority communities for financial assistance to those who want to pursue higher education in other countries. Applications and further information can be taken from the Office of the District Other Backward Classes and Minority Welfare, Mini Vidhansoudha, Dharwad. August 14 is the last date for submitting applications. - Staff Correspondent

Protest demonstration against Mumbai blasts

MYSORE: The minority wing of the Mysore City and District Janata Dal (Secular) unit held a demonstration at the Gandhi Square in Mysore on Saturday to condemn the serial blasts in Mumbai recently. Party activists shouted slogans against terrorism in the country and urged the Government to bring the perpetrators to book. The protest demonstration was led by the president of Janata Dal (Secular) Mysore City and District unit Minority wing Azeezulla. - Staff Correspondent

Launched

MYSORE: The Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched a new unit linked deferred Pension Plan-Market Plus. According to a release from LIC's Mysore Divisional Office, the policy holder can choose any of the four types of funds viz. Bond Fund, Secured Fund, Balanced Fund and Growth. "The Net Asset Value (NAV) will be commuted on a daily basis. The NAV under all funds will be Rs. 10 for one month from the date of launch."

Persons aged between 18 and 70 can avail themselves of this plan. Minimum premium payable for regular premium is Rs. 5,000 per annum and for a single premium it is Rs. 10,000, the release said.

- Staff Correspondent

Training for faculty

MYSORE: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore, will hold a three-day training programme on computer-aided engineering drawing from July 17 for the engineering faculty. According to a press statement, the objective of the training is to teach a new subject to the faculty of engineering colleges in the city. Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is also participating in the programme along with software engineers from Uni Graphics. The training will be held at the Seminar Hall in the Administrative Block of NIE. - Staff Correspondent

Swimming coaching

MYSORE: The Physical Education Department of University of Mysore will organise a swimming coaching camp at the University Swimming Pool in Saraswathipuram from July 26. Those aged above eight will be trained from Tuesdays to Fridays between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., according to a press statement.

Weekend camps will also be organised. Interested persons can contact the Physical Education Department of Mysore University for details, the press statement added.

- Staff Correspondent

Inauguration postponed

GULBARGA: The much-awaited inauguration of the new Inspector General of Police Building complex here, "Green Building" concept was postponed in the last minute owing to the absence of Home Minister M P Prakash in the inaugural function. - Staff Correspondent

Stolen phones

recovered

HUBLI: The Hubli Police have recovered stolen mobile phones worth Rs. 45,000 and arrested three persons in this connection. Parashuram Durgappa Devagiri, Maruti Durgappa Kallavaddar and Kiran Prakash Naidu of Hubli were arrested. The main accused Rakesh Ramappa Hirekerur is absconding police said. A case has been registered. - Staff Correspondent

Spiritual meet inaugurated

KARWAR: The International Congress of Social Philosophy and Karnataka Darshana Parishat, inaugurated the Fifth International Spiritual Meet at Ishwari Vidyalaya at Yellapur on Sunday. A symposium will be held on Monday which will be presided over by Dr. A.Kolanchari of Switzerland. H.Jose of Germany and Dr.Paul of South Africa, will present the papers at the symposium. - Staff Correspondent

SFI to hold rally on Tuesday

HASSAN: In an effort to urge the Government to provide infrastructure in education institutions, release funds for the disbursement of scholarships to SC/ST students and to provide hostel facilities to the students from backward areas, the Students' Federation of India (SFI) will be holding a rally on Tuesday. - Staff Correspondent.

Secures rank

HUBLI: Rahul Ranka of Hubli has secured 28th rank at the all India level in the Professional Education-1 (PE-1) examination conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi. Rahul had undergone training at the ICAI Hubli Branch.

- Staff Correspondent

Eye camp

DHARWAD: Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank, Dharwad in association with the District Mobile Eye Unit, District Blindness Eradication Society and Civil Hospital has organised a free eye check up and cataract surgery camp on July 18 at the Yadawada Gram Pranchayat near Dharwad. For further details, contact Ullas Gunaga 9448378267.

- Staff Correspondent

Power disruption

HUBLI: Owing to work on charging the underground power cable network, power supply in several areas of Hubli will be disrupted on Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The areas affected are Keshwapur Circle, Kusugal Road, SBI Zonal Office, Shaguna Apartment, Eureka Colony, Hemantnagar, KHB Colony, Desai Park, Old Badami Nagar, New Badami Nagar, Jakkali Plots, Avishkar Apartment, Madhura Estate and surrounding areas.

— Staff Correspondent

Secures rank

HUBLI: Rahul Ranka of Hubli has secured 28th rank at the all India level in the Professional Education-1 (PE-1) examination conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India , New Delhi. Rahul had undergone training at the ICAI Hubli Branch.

— Staff Correspondent

Eye camp

DHARWAD: Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank, Dharwad in association with the District Mobile Eye Unit, District Blindness Eradication Society and Civil Hospital has organised a free eye check up and cataract surgery camp on July 18 at the Yadawada Gram Pranchayat near Dharwad. For further details, contact Ullas Gunaga 9448378267.

— Staff Correspondent

Bandh observed

Sirsi: Siddapur town observed bandh on Sunday in protest against the bomb blasts in Mumbai. A bandh was observed in Sirsi on Thursday. The bandh call was given by BJP and Hindu Jagaran Vedike units.

Protest demonstration against Mumbai blasts

MYSORE: The minority wing of the Mysore City and District Janata Dal (Secular) unit held a demonstration at the Gandhi Square in Mysore on Saturday to condemn the serial blasts in Mumbai recently. Party activists shouted slogans against terrorism in the country and urged the Government to bring the perpetrators to book. The protest demonstration was led by the president of Janata Dal (Secular) Mysore City and District unit Minority wing Azeezulla. - Staff Correspondent

Launched

MYSORE: The Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched a new unit linked deferred Pension Plan-Market Plus. According to a release from LIC's Mysore Divisional Office, the policy holder can choose any of the four types of funds viz. Bond Fund, Secured Fund, Balanced Fund and Growth. "The Net Asset Value (NAV) will be commuted on a daily basis. The NAV under all funds will be Rs. 10 for one month from the date of launch."

Persons aged between 18 and 70 can avail themselves of this plan. Minimum premium payable for regular premium is Rs. 5,000 per annum and for a single premium it is Rs. 10,000, the release said.

- Staff Correspondent

Training for faculty

MYSORE: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore, will hold a three-day training programme on computer-aided engineering drawing from July 17 for the engineering faculty. According to a press statement, the objective of the training is to teach a new subject to the faculty of engineering colleges in the city. Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is also participating in the programme along with software engineers from Uni Graphics. The training will be held at the Seminar Hall in the Administrative Block of NIE. - Staff Correspondent

Swimming coaching

MYSORE: The Physical Education Department of University of Mysore will organise a swimming coaching camp at the University Swimming Pool in Saraswathipuram from July 26.

Those aged above eight will be trained from Tuesdays to Fridays between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., according to a press statement. - Staff Correspondent

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