Janardhan Poojary wants young Billava Community politicians to contest Karnataka elections this year

Vartha Bharati | 22-01-2023 | 16:56:00 IST

Belthangady: Stressing on the second line of leadership in the community, the former Union Minister B Janardhana Poojary on Sunday urged the people of the Billava Community to encourage and promote younger politicians for the upcoming Assembly Elections.

Poojary, who inaugurated the ‘Billava Janapada Sammelana GT’ organized by Sri Guru Narayanaswamy Seva Sangha, Belthangady, at the Gurudeva College in Belthangady on Sunday, asked the seniors to also provide opportunity to younger members of the community.

“Senior Billava leaders like Vasantha Bangera had been undertaking a lot of progressive work in Belthangady. Now, younger Billavas like Padmaraj, Rakshith Shivaram and Sampath Suvarna should get a chance in the current elections,” advised the former minister.

Former legislator K Vasantha Bangera and President of Sri Guru Narayanaswamy Seva Sangha Chidananda Poojary were among the dignitaries present during the event.

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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here

15-05-2025 ¦ 15-05-2025 IST

Azim Premji, an Indian businessman and philanthropist | PC: PTI

Bengaluru: The Azim Premji Foundation has announced the Azim Premji Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, aimed at supporting up to 2.5 lakh girls across 18 Indian states who are pursuing higher education after completing school. An official release from the foundation also stated that in the coming years the scholarship will be implemented across the country.

When to Apply:

According to a release from the foundation, the application process for the Azim Premji Scholarship 2025–26 will commence in September 2025. “Details of the program and any changes in the program design or coverage will be notified at the start of the application process,” the release added.

Where to Apply:

According to the release, the scholarship this year will be implemented across 18 states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Students residing in these states and enrolled in recognised higher education institutions will be eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

• Girls who have completed their Class 10 and 12 education in government (public) schools and have secured admission in a bona fide higher education institution either a government-run college/university or select private institutions can apply for the scholarship.

• Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.

• The scholarship amount ₹30,000 per year will be transferred directly into the students' bank accounts in two instalments each academic year, read the release.