Sridhar Vivan

Bangalore

Metro Editor at Bangalore Mirror

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Government college students lag behind in CET rankings

4 days ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

In the recently concluded Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission into government colleges across the state, students studying in government institutions have failed to secure top ranks, especially in the banking sector. Of the 891 students who ranked within the top 100 in bank-related CET results, only 30 were from government, central government, or aided colleges. The remaining 855 students belonged to private colleges.
Past data reveals erratic shift in June weather

5 days ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Early June weather pattern combining extreme heat and sudden, record-breaking rainfall are clear signs of changing climatic rhythm, says expertAfter a record-breaking spell of pre-monsoon showers in May, all attention turned to June. While India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials had initially predicted a dry spell to start the month, with clear skies and sunny weather over Bengaluru, what followed was anything but ordinary.
BM Trippin’ Tales: Ancient Gudekote awaits recognition as tourism treasure trove

5 days ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Cave art, stepped tanks, and shrines echo ancient Chola legacyGudekote, a region rich with historical footprints—from the prehistoric era to the reign of the Mauryas, Cholas, and Palegars—remains a neglected gem. This land, once ruled by the Palegars and home to the brave woman warrior Onake Obavva, is steeped in heritage and echoes the grandeur of a bygone era. Yet, the question that looms large is: When will Gudekote be recognized as a tourist destination?
School association condemns government’s disciplinary actions

6 days ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Concerns were also raised about the overuse of grace marks, calling it a band-aid solution that conceals the underlying learning crisis Punitive actions against officials without thorough understanding of systemic issues amounts to misplaced priorities, says association in letter to Chief Minister Expressing strong concern and disappointment, the state’s school association has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, opposing the recent move to issue notices to District Deputy Directors of...
Notes from the field

6 days ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Governor gets stuck in liftGovernor Thawar Chand Gehlot found himself temporarily trapped inside a lift at the Karnataka State Open University campus on Saturday. The occasion? The grand opening of the shiny new ‘Indian Institute of Future Skills’ centre. The Governor and a bunch of dignitaries hopped into a lift to head up to the first floor for the inauguration.
Snail rail

6 days ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Suburban rail project drags on despite 40-year waitThe much-anticipated Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project (BSRP), conceived over four decades ago, continues to face delays with little visible progress. Of the four proposed corridors covering 148.17 km, tenders are yet to be called for two, while the other two corridors are crawling along with less than half the work completed. Though the project was conceptualised in the 1980s and received a formal push in 2022, it is still not operational.
KRS reservoir hits 100 feet in rare May surge

1 week ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Early monsoon rain drives unexpected rise, easing fears of drought in southern KarnatakaThe water level in the Krishnarajasagar (KRS) reservoir, the lifeline supplying drinking water to Bengaluru, has crossed the 100 feet mark in May itself — a rare occurrence in the dam’s history. Typically, the KRS reservoir reaches the 100-feet level only during June or July. However, this year marks only the fourth time ever that the water level has crossed the century mark as early as May.
Big, fat Bengaluru wedding

1 week ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Though compared to a decade ago, cost of weddings has nearly doubled, city is not holding backBengaluru is witnessing a bustling wedding season this year. The ongoing marriage boom, which began in January and is expected to continue through the second week of June, has led to a surge in commercial activity across multiple sectors.
Textbook supply and teacher posts boost education start

1 week ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

As the academic year begins, textbook delivery nears completion; over 51,000 guest teachers approved to avoid disruptions in government schoolsKarnataka’s state curriculum schools have already received about 70% of the textbooks, ensuring students will have their books in hand by the time the new academic year begins. The 2025–26 academic sessions began on Thursday. The School Education Department confirmed that textbooks are being distributed during school reopening ceremonies.
Gone girls

1 week ago | bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com | Sridhar Vivan

Bengaluru records highest child abductions in state; girls account for bigger share of missing casesThe number of child kidnappings in Karnataka is witnessing a surge, with official data revealing that 12,790 children were kidnapped across the state between 2020 and 2024. Disturbingly, 1,334 of these children remain untraced, and authorities have yet to provide concrete answers about their whereabouts. A majority of these cases involve girl children.