Despite being allotted seats in the second extended round of UGCET-2024, 2,348 candidates failed to pay the fee and report to their respective engineering colleges. As a result, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) issued show-cause notice to these candidates on Wednesday asking for an explanation. Seats denied to others KEA executive director H. Prasanna mentioned … Read more
A participant in a Kambala race. | Photo Credit: File Photo People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has moved the High Court of Karnataka seeking direction to the government not to permit Kambala (slush track buffalo race) in Bengaluru or any other parts of the State as the tradition of Kambala is restricted … Read more
As a precautionary measure following heavy rains in the Bengaluru Urban district, all schools and anganwadis to remain shut on October 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Following incessant overnight rains that lashed the city, a holiday has been declared for all Anganwadis and private/aided primary and high schools of Bengaluru Urban District today … Read more
Early morning rains flooded parking spaces of an apartment complex in BEML 3rd stage, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, in Bengaluru on Sunday. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR While Bengalureans woke up to heavy rains that left several arterial roads, houses and apartment complexes flooded on Sunday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rains … Read more
Due to weather fluctuations, the prices of essential vegetables like onion, tomato and potato have also gone up. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain Grocery baskets of staples this festive month have become costlier by at least ₹150 to ₹200 per household in Bengaluru as the rates of many kitchen essentials, including pulses and … Read more
Six LM2500 marine gas turbine engine kits will be delivered by GE Aerospace for assembly and test by HAL Industrial and Marine Gas Turbine Division in Bengaluru. Photo: geaerospace.com Engine manufacturer General Electric announced that its LM2500 marine engines have been chosen to power Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) being built by Cochin … Read more
The BBMP’s Animal Husbandry Department organised the Festival of Dogs (Kukur Tihar), to celebrate its initiative of feeding stray dogs in select areas across eight zones in Bengaluru on October 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) launched a pilot project on Thursday (October 17, 2024) to provide food … Read more
“Dogs are more often than not looked at negatively with main focus on dog bites and fear of attacks, while most of the dogs are very loyal, obedient, protective and a beautiful companion for humans,” a press statement from the BBMP said. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has decided to celebrate ‘Festival of Dogs’ … Read more
A file photo of Nandi Hills in Chickballapur district. A city-based NGO, Universal Human Rights Service Foundation, has demanded that the Nandi Hills be declared as a biodiversity hub. Founder-president C.D. Kiran on Thursday said the footfall to Nandi Hills has already reached its maximum capacity and is now posing a safety risk. He said … Read more
In a remarkable display of skill and discipline, eight cadets from the Indian Naval Academy (INA) have earned recognition by securing 18 medals at the Army Equestrian Championship held at the ASC Centre and College in Bengaluru from September 30 to October 3. According to a press release, the cadets won 2 gold, 14 silver, … Read more