Date:03/08/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/08/03/stories/2006080322500300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Waste management workshop

BMS College of Engineering's Department of Civil Engineering will organise a day's workshop on "e-waste management" on Saturday for engineers, students and public. For details, call 26622130.

Directory of translators

The Institute of Translation Studies is publishing an all-India directory of translators to set professional standards in the field of translation, improve the quality of translations and ensure better interaction among translators. Those interested in getting included in the directory can call 23111467 or www. instituteoftranslation.com.

Trekking expedition

The Society for Promotion of Adventure and Nature Awareness will organise a 20-day trekking expedition to Dzongri in Kanchenjunga mountain range in Sikkim in October. The programme includes trekking, camping, visits to Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Himalayan zoo, Chengdu Lake and Nathula Pass route in Sikkim. The organisation is organising a five-day adventure, nature orientation and leadership camp for children aged between 10 and 16. Details can be had on 9845188991.

Memory camp

Madhu Clinic will organise a free memory and concentration camp for students to improve their memory and concentration in studies at the clinic in Rajajinagar between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Details can be had on 23521100 or 32007901.

Dak Adalat

The Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, West Division, will hold a "dak adalat" on postal complaints on August 29 at 11.30 a.m. at his office in Bangalore West Division. People who like to present their grievances on postal matters can write to the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Bangalore West Division, to reach him on or before August 22. Details can be had on ph: 23324751 or 23322922.