Bengaluru: From pioneering India’s first hydroelectric power generation in 1902 at Shivanasamudra to emerging as the country’s leading hydel powerhouse today, Karnataka’s journey in harnessing water for energy has come full circle. At a time when the nation is accelerating its transition towards clean energy, the state has reaffirmed its historic leadership with a record-breaking…
Missing Kerala girl found dead near Chikkamagaluru waterfall CHIKKAMAGALURU: The teenage girl from Kerala, who was reported missing from the Chandradrona Hills here since Tuesday, was found dead near a waterfall at Manikyadhara Hills Friday.Rescuers rushed to the spot after her body was traced by a drone fitted with a thermal camera. The body was…
Bengaluru: After nearly a week of scorching heat and rising anticipation of the seasonal ‘April showers’, the city finally witnessed widespread rain Friday, bringing much-needed relief from soaring temperatures. Except for an isolated trace of rain on April 4, Bengaluru remained largely dry despite mercury levels climbing to 35.4°C in recent days.Light to moderate thunderstorms…
BENGALURU: Karnataka govt will replace its biometric attendance system with an artificial intelligence (AI) and GIS-enabled platform from May 1, aiming to boost accountability and simplify logging of daily attendance by employees. The move will cover more than five lakh govt employees and around 15 lakh contractual workers across departments, boards and corporations.Karnataka Advanced Attendance…
Senior IRSME (Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers) officer from the 1989 batch, P Ananth, Thursday assumed charge as the general manager of South Western Railway (SWR). He was serving as additional general manager of SWR before taking up the new role.He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has served in the railways in…
Bengaluru: The overall pass percentage across the state rose by 13 percentage points, from 73.45% in 2025 (Exam 1) to 86.48% this year.Among districts, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada have secured the top positions with pass percentages of 96.39% and 96.35%, respectively. The deputy director of PU Education (DDPU) of Udupi district, Maruthi, told TOI that…
Mangaluru: Disha, a commerce student of Alva’s PU College in Moodabidiri, secured a perfect 600 out of 600 with first rank in the II PU examinations, amidst the testing times due to a personal tragedy.On the day of her economics exam, her mother Savitha suffered fatal injuries following an accidental fall. She later succumbed to…
Bengaluru: In a remarkable feat, Ashok Kumar S, a life convict lodged at Ballari Central Prison, secured 481 out of 600 marks in the Second Pre-University (PU) examination, translating to 80.1%.Ashok appeared for the exams under prison escort and took up the arts stream, with subjects including history, economics, sociology, political science, along with English…
As the cricket season grips Bengaluru, weekends in the city are no longer just about catching up over drinks or casual dining. The city’s venues are transforming into buzzing mini stadiums, where fans gather in jerseys, wave flags, and cheer in unison for the home team. With giant screens, themed experiences and lively crowds, match…
A 23-year-old private company employee died by suicide at his residence in Yelahanka New Town Thursday afternoon.The deceased, Abhishek, hailed from Tirumalanagar in Yelahanka New Town. Police recovered a death note written in English from the scene. “Abhishek was in love with a girl, but her family opposed their relationship. When she declined to marry…
