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BENGALURU Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) issued a directive that all employees must take care to ensure Kannada, administrative language of the state, is not disrespected in colleges under its jurisdiction. As per the March 24 circular, all Principals and head
BENGALURU Gone are the days of the old iconic beige and brown-coloured coaches linked to some of the city's short-distance trains. South Western Railway (SWR) has converted five short-distance trains to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) rakes, which already hit the tracks this
BENGALURUCommercial and industrial consumers in Karnataka are staring at a double whammy on their monthly electricity bills, with Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) likely to revise the current tariff anywhere between 35 and 45 paise per unit. The fresh hike, acco
BENGALURU An AI-enabled paid parking system is proposed to be rolled out in key areas of the city, with Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) preparing to implement the model in Jayanagar, HSR Layout, Cubbon Park and Koramangala. The system, designed to regulate unorganised roa
The government has also decided to charge schools for change in the governing council or location. For change in location, the fees are: Rs 50,000 for primary school, Rs 75,000 for secondary school, and Rs 1 lakh for higher secondary school. The fee for change in governing counci
Blurb: Either it should give full relaxation and bring the age limit back down to five and a half years, or stick to the original stand, demand parents BENGALURU After the government announced a 60-day relaxation for admissions to kindergarten and class 1, some parents are
Intro: The routes include Bengaluru-Chennai and Bengaluru-Mysuru expressways; hike affects various vehicle types, with cars now costing approximately Rs 150 for a single trip on the Bengaluru-Chennai route. BENGALURU National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has marginal
BENGALURU: A youth was seen consuming alcohol while standing through a car’s sunroof on the Bengaluru-Nelamangala national highway. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, shows the the youth standing and consuming alcohol from what looks like a water bottl
BENGALURU Yelahanka Newtown police have arrested a foreigner who had come to India on a business visa and was selling narcotics in Bengaluru. The arrested suspect, Samuel Ikkena from Nigeria, was arrested and 2 kg of MDM crystal, worth about Rs 2 crore in the international mar
BENGALURU Cyber crime police have registered a suo motu case against an X account holder for posting derogatory comments on Home Minister G Parameshwara after a Siddhartha College professor allegedly proposed to a student in the classroom. While monitoring social media platfor
Yadgir A minor dispute escalated into a gruesome murder at Mavinamatti village in Surapura taluk of Yadgir district, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured. The deceased has been identified as Paramanna Gindi (30). According to reports, a quarrel broke out be
Vijayapura Deputy Commissioner Dr. Ananda K. has advised childless couples and single parents to adopt children through authorized Special Adoption Centres to ensure a safe and legal process. He was speaking after inaugurating a new Government Adoption Centre at the Governm
Raichur Raising concern over increasing crime, Kannada Sena Karnataka has urged police to take strict action across Raichur district. The group pointed to rising theft, gambling, robbery, and drug peddling incidents. A delegation from the Raichur unit submitted a memorandum
Kalaburagi Police have cracked three separate theft cases under the Shahabad Town Police Station limits and arrested 11 accused, recovering stolen property worth ₹10.85 lakh. The arrested accused have been identified as Umer Ali, Purkhan Rahimkhan, Asif Babumiya, Pasha Mahi
Vijayapura Deputy Commissioner Dr. Anand K has announced that citizens can take part in the self-enumeration process for the upcoming Census from April 1 to April 15. He said the Census is an important scientific exercise that records not only the population but also socio-eco
Kalburgi Parents of SSLC students in Kalaburagi have urged the Karnataka government to withdraw the recently introduced grading system for the Hindi language, expressing concern over its impact on students in the Kalyana Karnataka region. Addressing a press conference, parents
Vijayapura A total of 39,597 students appeared for the SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) examination held on Tuesday in Vijayapura district, according to the Department of School Education. Out of 40,448 students who had registered for the examination, 851 candida
Vijayapura A tragic road accident occurred near Kannolli Toll Gate in Sindagi taluk of Vijayapura district on Tuesday, where a bike rider was burnt alive following a head-on collision with a bus. According to reports, a transport corporation bus bearing registration number
