Tipu Jayanti will be celebrated at any cost: Minister Jayamala

Vartha Bharati | 03-11-2018 | 21:03:00 IST

Bengaluru: The birth anniversary of the Tiger of Mysore Tipu Sultan will be celebrated at any cost on November 10. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has taken the decision on this, Minister of Kannada and Culture Dr. Jayamala said.

Addressing a press conference at Vidhan Soudha here on Saturday, she said, "Celebrating Tipu Sultan Jayanti is our duty. We'll do that. If any unpleasant incident occurs during the Tipu Jayanti, then the BJP will directly be responsible for it.

Everyone knows that the BJP leaders have celebrated the Tipu Jayanti during their tenure. If people suffer from a day's celebration, they will be responsible for it. It is our duty to protect people. If the law and order worsens, the BJP would be responsible, Jayalalithaa warned.

A meeting regarding Tipu Sultan Jayanti was held under the chairmanship of Minister Jayamala. Later, Minister Zamir Ahmed Khan conveyed the views expressed during the meeting to the  Chief Minister Kumaraswamy at his home office Krishna. The Chief Minister has reportedly said that another meeting will be held regarding this and the next action will be discussed.

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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.