Dolu exponent honoured
It was an overwhelming moment for dolu (drum) exponent C M Rajagopal on Wednesday, when his own disciples and fans honoured him. The felicitation, which began at around 9 am at Town Hall, was dedicated to Rajgopal, a retired dolu Principal of Sri Venkateshwara Sangeeta Nruthya Kalashala, Tirupati.
Along with his disciples, the Karnataka State Savita Nagaswara Dolu Sangeeta Vadya Mandali pitched in to honour the great musician.
While sisters J Sumathi and J Eshwari played Nadaswara, K C Babu and V Gopi joined them with dolu. Later, P K Shiviah and Kumar played saxophone, Dakshinamurthy and R M Govindaraju joined them with their dolu.
Counselling for women
Women Self Employment Counselling Center (WSECC) sponsored by Karnataka State Women Development Corporation will provide free counselling for women on self- employment.
Call 22441445 for details.
Applications invited
Sri Kanteerva Studio has invited designs of landscapes, garden and roof for the proposed the Dr Rajkumar Memorial. Last date to send the designs in January 12. Call 23378611, 23370603.
Training programme
D Devaraj Urs Backward Caste Development Federation has initiated several programmes for the development of Uppar community. The Federation has invited applications from candidates aged from 18 to 35 who have studied SSLC or PUC. Candidates should be from uppar community and their annual income should not exceed more than Rs 22,000.
These candidates will be provided training in Naturopathy, plastic moulding, Apparel training, training in beautician programme etc. A stipend of Rs 400 will be provided to them. Last date to submit the application is December 31. Call: 2336840.