Karnataka’s chief minister announced plans for a private employment exchange soon BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the modalities for the proposed private employment exchange in the state would be finalised within a month.He also announced that 10,000 Bharat Jodo Yuva Sanghas would be formed across Karnataka with the aim of…
Karnataka’s midday meal program now regularly includes eggs for many students. Awareness campaigns and pilot programmes have seen more students opt for eggs in their midday meal, with the state govt doubling down on evidence linking it to stronger health and nutrition outcomes West Bengal’s move to exclude eggs from midday meals has revived a…
BENGALURU: Senior BJP leader and former Karnataka minister Ramachandra Gowda passed away at the age of 88 at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday. A veteran leader, Gowda was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for several decades. Former Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader BS Yediyurappa expressed grief over the death of…
BENGALURU: A 65-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly performing black magic on the chair of a judge at the 1st Additional Senior Civil Judge and JMFC Court in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur, police said.The accused identified as Manjula, allegedly entered the courtroom and sprinkled enchanted white mustard seeds on the judge’s chair as part of a…
Bengaluru: A joint operation between Uttar Pradesh police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) led to the rescue of a 15-year-old girl in Yeshwantpur station on July 10, about 2,000km away from her home.The girl, who went missing from her house in UP’s Bijnor district, was intercepted along with a youth in an unreserved train compartment…
Chief minister DK Shivakumar interacts with people and receives their grievances at his official residence, Krishna, in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar, former CM Siddaramaiah, and state Congress president BK Hariprasad are expected to be summoned to Delhi this week for consultations with the Congress high command on expanding the cabinet.Rahul Gandhi, who is…
Bengaluru: A 21-year-old woman allegedly killed herself at her home in Sunkadakatte in west Bengaluru Sunday, just four months after her marriage. She left a death note blaming her husband and his elder sister for her extreme step.Her family has accused her husband and his sister of harassing her for dowry. The deceased, Shwetha, a…
Sources told TOI that LTIMindtree is also evaluating the opportunity and remains in the fray. However, discussions have slowed as prospective bidders drive a hard bargain on valuation. Bengaluru: Shares of Happiest Minds Technologies rose nearly 6% on the BSE on Monday after reports indicated that ITC Infotech has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire…
A large group of farmers, including women and children, gathered to block the village roads and prevent the officials from entering. (Image credit-Social Media) The confrontation took place at Mandagahalli village, which falls within the Byramangala land acquisition zone. (Social Media) A large group of farmers, including women and children, gathered to block the village…
The unusually weak monsoon has replaced cool July weather with blazing sunshine in Bengaluru Bengaluru: Southwest monsoon may be active on the calendar, but Bengaluru’s weather is telling a different story. Residents could be forgiven for checking their calendars to ascertain whether it is really July. Instead of cool breeze, cloudy skies, and intermittent showers,…
