Date:24/05/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/05/24/stories/2007052417090300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

BWSSB helpline

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has opened four control rooms to meet the rain related crisis in the City, and it will work round -the-clock. A release said the control rooms has been established at BTM Layout (22945151) in south, C.G.F. (22945129 & 22945240) in north, Indiranagar (22945164) in east and Hosahalli (22945186) in west. Public may contact the control rooms in case of emergency, it added.

Special Education

Karnataka Parents' Association for Mentally Retarded Citizens has extended the date for issuing applications for the three diploma courses till May 30. The association conducts Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation), Diploma in Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Diploma in Special Education (Specific Learning Disabilities and Integrated Education). Forms can be collected from the association's office located near Kidwai Memorial Hospital. For details, call 26564608.

Free check-up

Gokula Ayush Arogyadama, a unit of M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, will conduct free ayurveda, homeopathy and pranic healing treatment for senior citizens on May 27 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For details, call 22183456 or 9986146086.

Workshop

Indian Institute of Material Management will conduct two-day workshop on "Best practices in warehouse management" on May 24 and 25 at Hotel Royal Orchid Harsha, Shivajinagar. For details, call 25327251.