State plans digital-only marks cards for II PU from next year | Bengaluru News

Mangaluru: The Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) plans to issue II PU mark sheets exclusively through DigiLocker from the next academic year, raising concerns among students applying to foreign universities that still require physical copies.Officials said the digital documents are legally valid under the Information Technology Act and can be used for college admissions. However,…

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Vishu feast turns pricier in Bengaluru as LPG crisis troubles restaurants | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: With Vishu set to be celebrated Wednesday, Kerala restaurants in Bengaluru are witnessing steady demand for the traditional sadhya. However, the ongoing LPG price surge has forced eateries to rethink their offerings, leading to marginal price hikes, trimmed menus, and limited availability, even as they strive to keep the festive spirit alive for customers.A…

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Committee asks Karnataka colleges to submit proposed fee structure | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: The Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) recently wrote to the state govt to direct all colleges offering professional courses to submit their proposed fee structure to it. Following the direction, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has asked its colleges to do the same.As per FRC’s letter, colleges offering professional courses that come under the consensual agreement,…

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Dry spells: As groundwater levels deplete, Bengaluru south run thirsty | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: As the summer approaches, villages across the state are grappling with drinking water shortages. Among the 344 villages across 58 taluks in Karnataka, Bengaluru South (Ramanagar) has emerged as the worst-hit district with 55 villages facing shortages, followed by Raichur (41), Uttara Kannada (27) and Tumakuru (26). Several districts in north Karnataka and Bengaluru…

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