Applications are invited from students belonging to backward classes for free job-oriented skill training at the Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC), Chavara, Kollam. A total of 200 candidates will be selected, with 40 trainees in each course.

Candidates who have passed Class 10 are eligible for training in Construction Laboratory and Field Technician (Level 4) and Assistant Electrician (Level 3). Those who have passed Plus One can apply for Excavator Operator (Level 4) and Mechanic Hydraulic (Level 4). Applicants with Plus Two qualification are eligible for Plumber General (Level 4) training.

Interested candidates should apply in person at IIIC, Chavara, Kollam, along with original certificates proving educational qualification, income, and caste. The last date for application is January 31.

For more details, contact 8078980000 or visit www.iiic.ac.in.

Applications are invited for a free women empowerment job skill training programme jointly organized by the Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC), Kollam–Chavara, under the State Government’s Labour Department, in association with IREL (India) Limited, a Central Public Sector Undertaking.

The programme includes a six-month supervisory-level training titled Certificate Programme in Food Production (Commis Chef) and is open to 25 women candidates. Applicants must be women aged between 18 and 30 years and should have passed Plus Two.

Only candidates from Kollam district are eligible to apply, with preference given to applicants from the IREL mining area. 

Last date for application: January 23. For more details: 8078980000.

The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology and the College for Costume and Fashion Designing will jointly organise the National Level Handloom Fashion Show Competition titled ‘Dream Weave Season – 4’ on February 16.

College and institute teams interested in participating should register before 5 pm on February 5. For more details, visit www.iihtkannur.ac.in or www.ccfdkannur.ac.in. Phone: 0497-2835390.

Official logo designs are invited for the promotional activities of the Local Government Day Celebration 2026, to be held in Anthoor Municipality, Kannur district. The logo should be printed in colour on A4-size paper and submitted in a sealed envelope.

Entries should be submitted either in person or by post to the Principal Directorate of Local Government, Thiruvananthapuram, before 4.00 pm on January 20. The envelope should be clearly marked “Local Government Day Celebration 2026 – Logo” on the outside.

Attractive prizes and cash awards will be presented to the best entry. Entries should be addressed to: The Principal Director, Swaraj Bhavan, Principal Directorate, Nandancode, Thiruvananthapuram – 695003.

The district-level Keralolsavam, organized by the State Youth Welfare Board in association with local self-government institutions, will be held from January 20 to 25 at various venues across the district. The festival will witness the participation of around 5,000 artistic talents representing municipalities, Kochi Corporation and panchayats in the district.