The Kerala State Youth Commission has extended the application date for the two-day National Seminar, to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on March 3rd and 4th, 2025, until February 18th. Youth between 18 and 40 who wish to participate in the seminar on "Modern World of Work and Youth Mental Health" must submit their application along with their biodata and photograph. Those interested in presenting seminar papers on the mentioned topic should also submit their abstract along with their biodata. Applications can be submitted to the email ID ksycyouthseminar@gmail.com or by post to the Commission office at Vikas Bhavan (Kerala State Youth Commission, Vikas Bhavan, P.M.G., Thiruvananthapuram-33) or in person. For information: 8086987262, 0471-2308630.

The Kerala Bhasha Institute, the official translation agency of the Kerala government, is organizing a translation workshop on February 20 and 21 at Bharat Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Individuals with prior translation experience or proficiency in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Sanskrit, or Arabic are encouraged to participate. The workshop, conducted in collaboration with Bharat Bhavan, allows participants to be included in the Kerala Bhasha Institute’s translation panel. Interested candidates must apply via the Google Form link: https://forms.gle/3e5oRQRc7KujvHF16 before February 17. For more details, contact: 9496225794, 9447711458, 9747297666, 9995614097.

Maradu Municipality is offering taxpayers a chance to win exciting prizes! Residents who pay their 2024-25 building tax, license fee, and professional tax by March 31 will be entered into a lucky draw. Additionally, those with outstanding property tax dues can benefit from a penalty and interest waiver if cleared within this period.

The Chilanka Classical Dance Festival will take place from February 12 to 18, offering a platform for young dancers from across India to showcase their talent. Organized at Vailoppilly Samskruthi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, under the Department of Culture, Government of Kerala, the festival will feature 25 dancers performing in classical dance forms such as Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Sattriya, and Odissi.

Applications are invited for the housing construction scheme launched for homeless members of the State Lottery Welfare Fund Board. Under this scheme, funds have been allocated for the construction of 16 houses in Palakkad district. Eligible candidates should submit their applications to the District Lottery Welfare Fund Office before March 31. For more details, contact the District Lottery Welfare Office at 0491-2505170.