Bengaluru: The citizen-driven Independence Day effort to fill potholes on Gunjur-Doddakaneli Road in east Bengaluru has prompted quick action from Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Days after over 25 working professionals took matters into their own hands and patched craters with gravel, BBMP officials and workers descended on the stretch to carry out repairs.The civic…
Inputs by Madhu Daithota, Shreya Varanasi and Divya ShreeCelebrating the theme of this World Photography Day, we asked celebrities to share their ‘most favourite shots’ – the ones that go beyond perfect lighting and composition, capturing emotions, memories and meaning that linger. Filming a magnificent, full-grown tusker was a once-in-a-lifetime experience: Sumer Varma Talking about…
Bengaluru: The school education department’s push to use AI-powered facial recognition system (FRS) for student attendance has ignited a fierce debate — even before it’s officially launched. Experts warn that the move could expose sensitive student data to risks, calling on the authorities to roll back the process.The department of school education and literacy has…
Bengaluru: BBMP Monday reclaimed 1.7 guntas (about 1,900 sqft) of land around Hoodi lake in Mahadevapura.The land, which had a shed, along with an open space and a compound wall, was cleared using diggers and excavators.BBMP said 14.5 guntas (15,790.5 sqft ) of the 15-acre lake had been encroached upon by private entities. After the…
ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ: ಕಂಪ್ಲಿ ತುಂಗಭದ್ರಾ ಜಲಾಶಯ ತುಂಬಿ ನದಿಗೆ ಲಕ್ಷಾಂತರ ಕ್ಯೂಸೆಕ್ ನೀರು ಬಿಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಪರಿಣಾಮ, ಕಂಪ್ಲಿ-ಕೋಟೆ ಸಮೀಪದ ನದಿ ತೀರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ವಿವಿಧ ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳ ಸ್ಮಶಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುವ ರಸ್ತೆ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಜಲಾವೃತಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ಮೃತದೇಹಗಳ ಅಂತ್ಯಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನಡೆಸಲು ಕುಟುಂಬಸ್ಥರು ಹರಗೋಲುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಶವಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊತ್ತು, ಪ್ರವಾಹದ ನೀರಿನಲ್ಲೇ ಹರಸಾಹಸ ಮಾಡುವ ದಾರುಣ ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಇಂದು ನಿನ್ನೆಯದಲ್ಲ. ಪ್ರತಿ ವರ್ಷ ಜಲಾಶಯ ಭರ್ತಿಯಾಗಿ ಪ್ರವಾಹ ಬಂದಾಗಲೆಲ್ಲಾ ಈ ಸ್ಮಶಾನ ರಸ್ತೆ ಮುಳುಗುವುದು ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ. ಆದರೂ, ದಶಕಗಳಿಂದಲೂ ಈ…
ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ: ಕಳೆದ ಎರಡು ದಿನಗಳಿಂದ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸುರಿಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಭಾರೀ ಮಳೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಜನಜೀವನ ಅಸ್ತವ್ಯಸ್ತಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ಗಮನದಲ್ಲಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡು ನಾಳೆ, ಆಗಸ್ಟ್ 19 ರಂದು, ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಯ ಎಂಟು ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕುಗಳ ಶಾಲಾ-ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳಿಗೆ ರಜೆ ಘೋಷಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಧಿಕಾರಿ ಮೊಹಮ್ಮದ್ ರೋಷನ್ ಅವರು ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಆದೇಶ ಹೊರಡಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ, ಕಿತ್ತೂರು, ಬೈಲಹೊಂಗಲ, ಸವದತ್ತಿ, ರಾಮದುರ್ಗ, ಖಾನಾಪುರ, ಚಿಕ್ಕೋಡಿ ಮತ್ತು ಹುಕ್ಕೇರಿ ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕುಗಳ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಅಂಗನವಾಡಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳು, ಪ್ರಾಥಮಿಕ ಶಾಲೆಗಳು, ಪ್ರೌಢಶಾಲೆಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಪದವಿ ಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳಿಗೆ ರಜೆ ಇರಲಿದೆ…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has upheld the dismissal of P Basha, a conductor with KSRTC, citing his repeated instances of misconduct that had spiralled to over 55. “Given the past conduct of the appellant, the punishment imposed cannot be considered disproportionately excessive,” a division bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi stated…
Bengaluru: After winning the Saipan International Challenge, Karnataka shuttler Tanya Hemanth said she is growing in confidence and the youngster is keen to do well in the bigger tournaments lined up in the coming months.It was a much-needed win for the Bengaluru shuttler. Despite her hard work, she failed to get past the first round…
Bengaluru: Home pickup of mail and parcels by the postal department is back after a temporary suspension following glitches in the online system.Last week, just a few days into the rollout of Advanced Postal Technology (APT) 2.0 announced across India on Aug 6, server issues led to a pileup of parcels and letters in the…
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru zonal office of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) Thursday issued a provisional attachment order for assets worth over Rs 4 crore in connection with the Transferable Development Rights (TDR) scam allegedly involving Valmark Realty Holdings Private Limited (VRHPL) and certain BBMP officials.The attached assets include land and flats belonging to TDR brokers…
