Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has upheld the conviction and sentencing of a Bengaluru teacher in a cheque bounce case, citing her flawed defence as “illusory and moonshine”.The teacher was convicted by a magistrate court on March 4, 2022, and was directed to pay Rs 8.05 lakh as fine, in lieu of the bounced cheque of…
Bengaluru: As students navigate increasing academic demands alongside constant digital engagement, The Times of India’s national initiative ‘Let’s D-Stress’ brings a timely conversation on digital wellbeing to Vidyashilp University Tuesday.As part of Let’s D-Stress: Campus Conversations, the session will feature RJ Shaayan, who will lead an interactive, high-energy engagement with students, followed by a fireside…
Bengaluru: Nearly seven years after its construction began, the 10-storey ‘Q-block’ of the state-run Victoria Hospital will be inaugurated on May 2. The facility will add 629 beds to the hospital’s current capacity of 1,000.Victoria Hospital is one of the most visited public health facilities in Karnataka, with an outpatient department (OPD) footfall of 700-1,000…
Bengaluru: Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has threatened to cut off power supply to an apartment complex in Jayamahal after a flat owner complained to the authorities against the relocation of transformers within the complex to a space that was previously used as a children’s play area.In Oct last year, Bescom relocated two electrical transformers…
Bengaluru: Mangoes appear to be becoming less sweet, for both buyers and growers. Year after year, recurring issues have sharply reduced production in Karnataka, pushing up prices. With a dip in production of nearly 5 lakh tonnes expected this year, mango prices are likely to rise to Rs 150-200 a kg.In a good year, mangoes…
Bengaluru: A city vaastu expert was booked for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting a woman who had approached him for professional consultation. However, the guru later filed a counter-complaint, accusing her and her two male associates of trying to blackmail him.The cases are registered at Govindarajanagar police station in west Bengaluru. According to the woman,…
Bengaluru: Holding that anticipatory bail cannot be rendered meaningless by the subsequent addition of offences, the Karnataka high court has quashed a police custody order passed against a city-based builder.Justice M Nagaprasanna said in his recent ruling that the 14-day custody order passed by the principal city civil and sessions judge on April 9 against…
Bengaluru: For Kusumanjali, a Class 10 student from Chinnanaganahalli on the KGF-Kuppam Road in Kolar district, the past few months have been a test of endurance. On Aug 14 last year, she was hit by a tractor while on way to school — an accident that forced her family on a desperate run across hospitals…
Bengaluru: The state govt, which approved the Rohith Vemula Bill, has listed 30 discriminatory actions in higher educational institutions which may attract penal clauses under the proposed law.The Karnataka Rohith Vemula (Prevention of Discrimination, Exclusion or Injustice) (Right to Education and Dignity) Bill 2026, accessed by TOI, makes note of a series of “perceived” actions…
Bengaluru: BJP continued Sunday the narrative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the party is working to ensure justice for women through 33% reservation by increasing seats via delimitation, while accusing the Congress of misleading the public.Addressing the media, BJP functionary Anurag Thakur dismissed allegations that the exercise would reduce representation for southern…
