Bengaluru: With the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Sri Lanka coast intensifying into cyclonic storm Ditwah, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bengaluru predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall across south interior Karnataka over the next three days. As the storm advanced toward the Tamil Nadu coast, the IMD issued…
Bengaluru: Evening colleges in the city are reinventing themselves to remain relevant and competitive amidst dwindling admissions. They are introducing work-integrated degrees, forming industry collaborations, and launching new-age courses.According to data from Bangalore University, the number of students enrolled in evening colleges dropped from 1,165 in 2023-24 to 981 in 2024-25, across the 29 colleges…
Rajanna suggested that state home minister G Parameshwara could be the 2nd option. BENGALURU: A senior Congress MLA in Karnataka has called for the state Assembly to be dissolved amid escalating tensions within the ruling party over the chief ministership.Former minister KN Rajanna on Wednesday said the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) alone should decide who…
BENGALURU: Bengaluru, India’s technology and innovation powerhouse, is on the verge of one of its most ambitious infrastructure expansions yet. With a population exceeding 12 million and a sprawling IT/ITES ecosystem, the city faces mounting pressure on roads, public transport, water supply, waste management and urban amenities.On 10 August 2025, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar…
Bangalore is experiencing a pleasant day on November 27, 2025, marked by sunny skies and clear conditions, with comfortable temperatures fluctuating between 15.6°C and 24.5°C, making it highly suitable for various outdoor activities. This favorable weather follows yesterday’s air quality classification of ‘moderate,’ which registered an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 94, prompting recommendations for…
Bengaluru: What was once just a shadowy stretch beneath a flyover could soon become a vibrant public space. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao has directed officials to tap into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds to transform under-flyover areas in the East City Corporation limits. The vision: cleaner, aesthetically pleasing spaces that residents…
Bengaluru: Cubbon Park is all set to host an 11-day Lalbagh-style flower show — only the fourth such event in its 155-year history — as authorities attempt to revive a long-dormant tradition.Starting today, the show will be held from 6 am to 7 pm daily. Unlike Lalbagh Botanical Garden, which has held its iconic biannual…
Bengaluru: In the backdrop of golden jubilee celebrations by Karnataka State Women and Children Development Department at Krishna Vihar, Palace Grounds, Friday, traffic restrictions have been imposed between 7am and 4pm.Vehicles moving towards KIA have to take Old High Grounds Junction, Old Udaya TV Junction, Cantonment Railway Station, Tannery Road and Nagavara. Vehicles moving towards…
**BOX**The bill aligns with:Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (central law)United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)KEY HIGHLIGHTSRights in Employment* Employers cannot discriminate during hiring, promotions, or training* Private companies with 20+ employees must reserve 5% jobs* Employers must give reasonable accommodation (like flexible hours, assistive tech, ramps)* Employees who…
Bengaluru: State school education department is planning to rope in the country’s leading tech institutes — either IIT Madras or IIT Bombay — to develop a computer science curriculum for govt-run Karnataka Public Schools (KPS).The department plans to introduce computer science as a subject for students starting in class 1 in the 2026-27 academic year….
