From correspondents in Karnataka, India, 10:03 PM IST

President Pratibha Patil arrived in the Karnataka capital Thursday evening on a two-day visit during which she will attend the concluding function of the centenary celebrations of the prestigious Indian Institute of Science here.

President Patil will unveil a plaque at the IISc to mark the end of the celebrations here Friday.

Governor Rameshwar Thakur and Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa received Patil at the airport.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)