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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Officials shocked over extremely rare occurrence at critical reservoir: 'Has already crossed the 100-feet mark'
Officials shocked over extremely rare occurrence at critical reservoir: 'Has already crossed the 100-feet mark' The onset of early seasonal rainfall has given a key Indian reservoir a much-needed boost to its water level. The water level at the Krishnarajasagar reservoir, popularly known as KRS, surpassed 100 feet in May. According to the Bangalore Mirror, this is an extremely rare occurrence. Since records began in 1946, that level has only been reached in May three times. "The reservoir has already crossed the 100-feet mark by May end. With the monsoon underway, we expect the reservoir to fill up quickly," an engineer told the outlet. KRS supplies Bengaluru and the surrounding farmlands. Bengaluru, known as Bangalore until an official name change in 2014, is India's third-largest city and a major tech hub. The "Silicon Valley" of India has experienced rapid growth in recent years, but this expansion has also brought its share of problems, as its surface water has been depleted. The area suffered a severe drought in 2024, which The Water Diplomat described as "the worst water crisis of the past 500 years." The city imposed water cuts to handle the crisis, but those measures were unevenly applied. As in Mumbai, poor, rural areas tend to feel the worst effects of water shortages before wealthier urban districts. The monsoons came early this year. The heavy rainfall is the lifeblood of India's economy and vast agricultural sector, providing nearly 70% of its annual water needs, according to Reuters. The India Meteorological Department reported that the country as a whole is experiencing about 11% more seasonal rainfall than usual. The good times are set to continue for India's tech hub, as the Indian Express reported that the KRS dam was full in June for the first time in its 84-year history. However, the country still faces significant challenges ahead as it grapples with water scarcity and severe heat waves. A lake or reservoir filling back up is always a cause for celebration, but equally, it represents an opportunity to build on that good fortune with a call to action locally to conserve and protect precious water sources. Do you think your city has good air quality? Definitely Somewhat Depends on the time of year Not at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Solve the daily Crossword
News18
15-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Karnataka Child Rights Activists Urge Govt To Adopt U-Shaped Seating In Schools
This seating arrangement has already been adopted by eight schools in Kerala, and even a school in Punjab has embraced it. Following the implementation of U-shaped seating arrangements in several schools in Kerala to eliminate the concept of backbenchers, child rights activists in Karnataka are urging the state government to adopt the same strategy. This seating model aims to foster equality and ensures that teachers can pay attention to all students in the classroom. Nagasimha G Rao, a child rights activist, has written to the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Madhu Bangarappa, requesting that U-shaped seating arrangements be introduced in government schools, according to a report by Bangalore Mirror. Rao noted that traditional row-based seating allows teachers to focus primarily on front-row students, whereas U-shaped seating enables teachers to engage with all students, promoting equality and eliminating the stigma associated with being a backbencher. Echoing this sentiment, child rights activist Vasudeva Sharma expressed that U-shaped seating would ensure teachers give equal attention to all students, changing the perception of those seated in the front row. Dr Thippeswamy KT, a member of the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights told the news agency that while the idea is good in principle, it may not be practically feasible. He pointed out that students sitting on the sides may experience neck pain from focusing on the blackboard or teacher for 45 minutes. He stressed that the authorities would need to provide the necessary infrastructure in government schools before implementing U-shaped seating arrangements, the report added. Eight schools in Kerala have already implemented this seating arrangement, and a school in Punjab has also adopted it. Ramavilasom Vocational Higher Secondary School (RVHSS) in Valakom, a district in South Kerala, introduced this unique classroom setup to ensure every primary student receives equal attention, according to PTI. Inspired by the Malayalam movie 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan', the school adopted an innovative seating arrangement where seats are placed along the four walls of the classroom, making every student sit in front benches. Minister K B Ganesh Kumar, whose family runs RMVHSS, played a key role in introducing this new system. After previewing 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan' a year before its release, he discussed its implementation in RMVHSS primary classes with the teachers, the report added. Initially, the school introduced this arrangement in class 1, and after receiving positive feedback, extended it to all lower primary classes, stated Sunil P Sekhar, Headmaster of RMVHSS. He mentioned that this system allowed teachers to give equal attention to all students, facilitating better monitoring. It also eliminated the concept of backbenchers, giving every student a prominent position. Teachers observed that similar systems are already in practice in countries like Finland and Norway, where the student-teacher ratio in schools is better. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Namma Metro Yellow Line to Open Soon After Safety Check
The Yellow Line of Namma Metro, from R V Road to Bommasandra, may open soon. The final safety check will happen on July 15 and 16, said BMRCL officials. Tests for the train's brakes and power system are already done. The tracks and stations were finished over a year ago, but the opening was delayed because the trains arrived late. This line is made for driverless trains. One test train was checked in April by metro safety officers. Before that, another group called RDSO tested the trains, tracks, and brakes. The second test train came in January 2025, and the third came in May. All trains were tested many times. After all systems were checked by safety experts, the line got the approval papers. A BMRCL officer said the metro will start after final approval is given. The exact start date will be told by the state and central governments. One more train will come in July to help with running the metro. This Yellow Line is 18.8 km long and has 16 stations. It will help people travel better in south Bengaluru. With inputs from Bangalore Mirror
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Hans India
BMTC Fines Ticketless Passengers and Enforces Women's Seat Rules
The BMTC increased checks to stop people from traveling without tickets in and around the city. In April and May 2025, staff checked 38,116 bus trips and fined 5,706 passengers for not having valid tickets, collecting Rs 12,64,051 in fines. Also, 3,500 conductors were fined for not doing their duty. The checks included enforcing rules about seats reserved for women. In total, 652 men have been fined Rs 65,200 for sitting in these reserved seats. They were fined under KMV Rules 94 and Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Over two months, a total of 6,358 passengers were fined, and Rs 13,29,251 was collected over two months. BMTC asked commuters to buy tickets or passes to avoid fines and help improve services. The corporation also reminded men to respect women's seats to make travel safer and better for everyone. With inputs from Bangalore Mirror.
India.com
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This singer was born in a brothel, sang over 600 songs in 10 different languages, sold per song for Rs…, became India's first crorepati singer, her name is…
Today, India's big singers charge lakhs for a recording and crores for a concert. In such a situation, it is difficult to imagine the time when a few hundred rupees for a recording were considered a 'royal amount'. But still there was a singer in that era who became a millionaire only based on her recording and popularity. This is the story of India's first singing superstar, gramophone girl Gauhar Jaan. Gauhar Jaan was born on 26 June 1873. Gauhar Jaan's Early Days Gauhar Khan was born in Azamgarh to a Christian family of Armenian origin. Her name at that time was Angelina Yoward. Her father, Robert William Yoward was an engineer. Her grandmother was Hindu, her grandfather British, and her father Armenian Christian. This marriage broke down in 1879 when Gauhar was six years old. Both Angelina and her mother, Victoria, faced difficulties. After which, Victoria married a Muslim man named Khurshid. Victoria converted to Islam and became Malka Jaan. They changed Angelina's name to Gauhar Jaan. Exceptionally beautiful and talented over time Malka Jaan became a popular singer and moved to Calcutta in 1883. Within three years she bought her own brothel where Gauhar grew up and learnt music. Gauhar was an exceptionally beautiful, talented and graceful woman. Gauhar gave her first performance in 1888. She was appointed court musician in the royal court of Darbhanga Raj. She started performing in Calcutta in 1896 and was described as the 'first dancer' in her records. After embracing Islam, Gauhar remained a devout Muslim throughout her life. However, most of her compositions are full of devotion to Krishna. Singing Superstar Gauhar Jaan Gauhar Jaan was one of the finest singers in India in the early 1900s. She became a sensation when she agreed to record her songs for the gramophone. She composed classical vocals into 2-3 minute songs. Soon her records began selling. By the end of the decade, Gauhar was charging Rs 1000-3000 per recording, which was more than the annual income of most households in those times. Interestingly, decades later, Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi used to charge Rs 500 per song in the 1950s. According to Bangalore Mirror, there came a time when she became so rich that she would travel around the city in a horse-drawn carriage. This luxury was only given to the Viceroy of India at that time. Gauhar paid a fine of Rs 1,000 for violating government laws, but never gave up evening walks. One of her patrons in Bengal also gifted her a private train, which she used for her trips across India. Performed at the King's Coronation In 1911 she was invited to perform at the Delhi Durbar at the coronation of King George V. This honour was given to only one other singer, Jankibai of Allahabad. The King, his Queen and all the royal families of India were present at the magnificent ceremony. After the concert she was taken to the King. The King praised her talent and presented her with a hundred guineas as a token of his appreciation. Contemporary reports of the time described her as a millionaire. She was one of the richest non-royal women in the country. Suffering from ill health, Gauhar Jaan moved to Mysore While being in Mysore, the ruler Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV appointed her as a palace musician. According to The Hindu, she suffered from depression in her last days. Gauhar Jaan died in Mysore in 1930 at the age of 56. At that time, several claimants to her estate came forward, hoping that she had left behind a substantial fortune. But it soon transpired that Gauhar Jaan had spent all her money in the last decade of her life. When she died, she had nothing. Yet her work inspired generations of singers after her, notably Begum Akhtar and Noor Jehan. Her recordings for the Gramophone Company of India earned her the nickname 'Gramophone Girl'.
