Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Meet on enterprise resource planning

The Small Industries Service Institute, in association with the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry, will organise a seminar on Enterprise Resource Planning in SMEs on May 19 on the institute premises. Processware Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore and Microsoft, Bangalore will provide faculties for the programme. For details, contact B.N. Sudhakar at 23351581/ 23351582/ 23204018 or e-mail sisibng@vsnl.com

Training for hearing impaired

The Technical Training Centre for the Deaf has invited applications from eligible hearing impaired candidates between the age group 14 and 40 years for admission into courses of fitter, turner and electronic mechanic. SSLC passed/failed candidates can apply. Free hostel facility will be provided for boys. The last date for submitting applications is June 30. For details contact Director/ Principal, TTCD, 28/2, Haines Road, new Bamboo Bazaar, Bangalore or ph. 57652996.

Programme on rainwater harvesting

Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) is conducting a training programme on Rainwater harvesting at Urban Eco-Park, 100 ft Road, Peenya III Phase, Bangalore on May 21.

Those interested may contact the institute for registration at 28372460/ 28377744/ 28377745 or visit www.empri.kar.nic.in

Despatched

Admission certificates for the Section Officer (Audit) Examination, 2005 to be held on June 5 have been despatched to eligible candidates who have opted for centres under Karnataka-Kerala region.

Those candidates who have not received the admission certificates by May 20 are requested to contact the Regional Office of the Commission at first floor, E-wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, ph. 25521071/ 25527342 or fax 25520653.

Award presented

BANGALORE: Laxmi C. Jain, former member of Planning Commission and Ambassador to South Africa, on Monday was presented the International Peace award. The Rotary International Club of Bangalore and Cantonment presented the award in recognition of his work towards development of the society.

Receiving the award, Mr. Jain said the State Government should involve rural people in the planning process.

Trekking programme

The Youth Hostels' Association of India will organise a nature trail and trekking programme at the Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Wild Life Sanctuary from May 20 to 22.

The last date for registration is May 18.

For details, call 98455 30619 or 22350906.

Assumes office

Justice A.V. Srinivasa Reddy assumed office as Chairman, Karnataka Administrative Tribunal on Monday, according to a press release.

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