Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
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Karnataka Today newsletter: Bengaluru bags eight of Top 10 spots in COMED-K UGET-2024, and more
Eight spots in the top 10 ranks in COMED-K UGET-2024 (entrance test for undergraduate courses) were taken by students from Bengaluru. One student from Himachal Pradesh and another from Andhra Pradesh took the remaining spots in the top 10. In the top 100, 58 ranks were taken by candidates from Karnataka.
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMED-K) announced the COMED-K UGET results on May 24. Balasathya Saravanan from Bengaluru got the first rank. The second rank was taken by Devansh Tripathi and the third by Sanaa Tabassum.
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) has introduced a first-of-its-kind, online BBA programme in Digital Business Entrepreneurship (DBE) in a bid to make its courses more accessible and affordable. Classes for the first batch will commence in September 2024. IIM-B is the first IIM to offer a UG course.
The course will have three focus areas — Digital Technology and Business, Entrepreneurship, and Management. While the programme has been designed for three years with 45 credits in each year, going by the National Education Policy (NEP), it will also have flexible exits at the one-year and two-year marks.
It has been found that many pools in Bengaluru are not adhering to the rules floated by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) regarding filling of the pools and setting up of rainwater harvesting. While several apartment complexes, sports arenas, and private pools do not have rainwater harvesting facilities, some pools continue to use Cauvery water.
On March 12, the board banned the use of potable water, both from the Cauvery and from borewells, to fill swimming pools amid an acute water crisis this summer. On Thursday, May 16, the BBMP relaxed the ban, allowing those who have rainwater harvesting facilities to use borewell water. If any of these conditions are not met, a fine of ₹5,000 for the first offence will be imposed, and on subsequent offences, the fine will go up by ₹500 every day.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked whether Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna left India without informing his family members. The CM reacted to former prime minister H.D. Deve Gowda’s warning to his grandson to return and surrender to the police or face his anger and that of all family members.
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.
G.K. Mani reports S. Ramadoss filed a complaint against Anbumani for allegedly submitting fake documents to the Election Commission.
AIDSO leads protests against Karnataka's proposed school closures.
Mettur dam's water level is at 116.07 feet, with inflow at 4,270 cusecs and discharge at 999 cusecs.
Over 7.62 crore enumeration forms digitised in West Bengal, achieving 99.43% completion ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
CPI(M) to host 'Janadani' rally in Bengaluru on December 21, expecting over 30,000 participants advocating for alternative politics.
APCC chief Sharmila criticizes Andhra MPs for neglecting key state issues and unfulfilled bifurcation promises in Parliament.