Maya Sharma

Karnataka Private Schools’ Threat To Stop Online Classes Averted For Now

Education | Reported by Maya Sharma | Friday November 27, 2020

Private school management bodies in Karnataka say that non-payment of fees is making it difficult for the schools to run. The schools had threatened to completely stop online classes from Monday.

Karnataka All Set To Ban Cow Slaughter With New Bill

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Friday November 27, 2020

The BJP government in Karnataka is all set to introduce a bill against cow slaughter during the upcoming legislative session after the issue was discussed today at a cabinet meeting held in Bengaluru.

IMA Scam: Long Road To Recovery Begins For Thousands Of Poor Investors

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday November 26, 2020

For thousands of investors allegedly duped in the IMA scam that came to light last year, the long process of recovering their money began on Wednesday, with a one-month window before them to make their claims.

Karnataka Ready For Vaccine, Health Workers First In Line: Home Minister

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday November 24, 2020

Karnataka is ready with a plan to administer the coronavirus vaccine whenever the central government gets an approval, state Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Tuesday after an all-states' meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion: A Persistent Challenge For BS Yediyurappa

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday November 24, 2020

Ever since he took over as Karnataka's Chief Minister for the third time in July 2019, the composition of the cabinet has been a challenge for BS Yediyurappa. He was the sole member of the state cabinet for many days in the beginning, even during the time when the state was facing terrible floods, until he finally got the nod to induct some colleag...

CBI Raids Home Of Roshan Baig, Ex-Congress MLA Arrested In Ponzi Scam

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Monday November 23, 2020

The CBI on Monday raided former Karnataka minister Roshan Baig's home in Bengaluru, following his arrest on Sunday in connection with the Rs 4,000-crore IMA ponzi scam that saw thousands of investors lose their money

Karnataka Schools To Stay Closed Till December End: BS Yediyurappa

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Monday November 23, 2020

The Karnataka government has decided to keep the state's schools and pre-university, or PU colleges - equivalent to classes 11 and 12 - closed at least till December end in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

Pics: DK Shivakumar's Daughter Engaged To Cafe Coffee Day Founder's Son

Karnataka News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday November 19, 2020

Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar's daughter today got engaged to the son of coffee baron VG Siddhartha, the founder of Cafe Coffee Day, who died last year. Amartya, the groom-to-be, is also the grandson of former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader SM Krishna.

Tech Helped Poor Get Quick Assistance At "Peak Of Lockdown", Says PM Modi

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Thursday November 19, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today virtually inaugurated the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2020. The three-day event is the 23rd annual edition of the summit held in India's IT capital. With the coronavirus pandemic, it is also the first one being held virtually.

Karnataka-Maharashtra Border Row Peaks Over Deputy Chief Minister's Words

India News | Reported by Maya Sharma, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Wednesday November 18, 2020

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's remarks on Tuesday marking the occasion of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's death anniversary have sparked a fresh war of words with leaders of neighbouring Karnataka. The two states have been at loggerheads for decades over areas along their border in districts like Belagavi, Karwar, and Nipani.

Mixed Response To Colleges Opening In Karnataka

Education | Reported by Maya Sharma | Tuesday November 17, 2020

College students in Karnataka are back on campus after months of absence due to the COVID 19 pandemic. And while the campuses came to life with the return of the young students - feelings were decidedly mixed.

With Covid Caution, Karnataka Colleges Gear Up For Reopening

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Tuesday November 17, 2020

Colleges in Karnataka will resume physical classes from Tuesday, months after they were shut down to check the spread of the coronavirus among students.

"Business Is Dull... People Are Confused": A Muted Deepavali In Bengaluru

Karnataka News | Written by Maya Sharma | Sunday November 15, 2020

Every year, in the days leading up to Deepavali, crowds of happy shoppers fill stores across Bengaluru, looking festive deals, last-minute gifts for friends and family, and, of course, firecrackers. This year, though, has been different.

IMA Ponzi Scam Depositors Can File Claims In 1-Month Window From Nov 25

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday November 13, 2020

There's finally some good news for thousands of depositors caught in the Rs4,000-crore IMA Ponzi scam. Starting November 25, they have a one-month window to claim the money they lost to I Monetary Advisory (IMA) Group, authorities said.

Congress Wants Judicial Probe In Bengaluru Professor's Death By Suicide

India News | Written by Maya Sharma | Friday November 13, 2020

The recent death by suicide of a former professor at the Bangalore University, Prof (retired) NS Ashok Kumar, is taking a political turn with the Congress demanding a judicial probe into the November 8 incident, alleging corruption.