The addition, combined with replacement of ageing vehicles, is expected to expand BMTC’s fleet from around 7,000 buses to nearly 11,000 in 18 months Bengaluru: More than half of BMTC’s fleet could be electric within 18 months, with the state cabinet Thursday approving induction of 4,500 e-buses under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE scheme.The addition, combined…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Association of Unaided School Managements (KAMS) has urged the state govt to resolve technical issues plaguing the Student Achievement Tracking System (SATS) within seven days and immediately stop what it termed “pressure, intimidation and harassment” of school staff over pending online work.In a representation to the school education department, KAMS said teachers,…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has observed that a qualified super-specialty doctor is not expected to remain idle when govt doesn’t provide any posting in spite of requests, adding that it’s an unacceptable proposition that a doctor doing a super-specialty course must remain indebted to the govt for the rest of his official life.A bench comprising…
The PIL was filed by Karnataka State Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, state committee, Davanagere Bengaluru: Karnataka high court Thursday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), chief electoral officer of Karnataka, and the state govt on a petition challenging the appointment and deployment of anganwadi workers as booth-level officers (BLOs) during the…
Expired food articles were seized during inspections at Bengaluru paying guest accommodations. (Photo credit: X) BENGALURU: Expired food articles were seized during inspections at 23 paying guest accommodations across Bengaluru on Friday, and notices were issued to them, officials said.The special drive covered a total of 64 PGs and was conducted as per the directions…
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. (File Photo) BENGALURU: A Zero FIR was registered on Friday against Uttarakhand BJP members and others over an alleged “purification” ritual held at a venue in Haldwani after AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there, police said.The case was registered following a complaint filed by TR Ramappa, former vice-chairman of…
Shivashankarappa S Sahukar Bengaluru: Suspended Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar appeared before CID again Thursday night over the alleged veterinary officers’ examination scam.He was questioned for a couple of hours before being served a notice to appear again. “We also issued a notice to Shantha Hosamani, a KPSC member, and she…
Legendary 60-year-old elephant Abhimanyu, who carried the 750kg Golden Howdah six times during the world-famous Jamboo Savari, will make his final appearance in the Mysuru Dasara procession this year. Bengaluru: Drawing the curtains on uncertainty over veteran Dasara elephant Abhimanyu’s participation in the 2026 Dasara Jamboo Savari, the state government on Friday granted the 60-year-old…
Ballari newspaper vendor’s self-service counter operates on decades of customer trust. BALLARI: With Newspaper Vendors’ Day set to be celebrated in Karnataka Friday, a modest newspaper counter in Ballari offers a reminder of a bond that has endured for decades: trust. At Veeresh General Store, a familiar landmark in the city for nearly five decades,…
New voters can apply for inclusion using Form 6 online. New voters and those left out of the draft SIR electoral rolls can apply for inclusion through Form 6, provided they meet the eligibility requirements and are not already enrolled in another electoral roll.Applicants need to provide their personal details, address proof and supporting documents…
