Finish all projects without delay, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed officials to ensure that all ongoing infrastructure projects, including railway and airport works, are completed without delay and without compromising on quality, reported The New India Express.
Reviewing the progress of railway projects in the state, the Chief Minister said that land acquisition must be expedited to avoid delays. Of the 16,554 acres required for approved railway projects in Karnataka, around 84% has already been acquired, while 2,685 acres are yet to be secured.
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During a meeting with senior officials to review infrastructure development and the implementation of railway projects in the state, the CM directed officials to take all necessary measures to speed up the implementation of railway projects.
According to a note from the Chief Minister’s Office, the state government has released ₹2,581.67 crore for completing ongoing railway projects and ₹2,950.22 crore specifically for land acquisition.
Also, six airport projects are at different stages of implementation, and during the meeting, it was decided to ensure that all technical issues are addressed as a priority for completing the projects.
On road infrastructure, the government had allocated ₹1,890 crore for repairing roads damaged during the 2024–25 monsoon. For the development of infrastructure under the Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development project, ₹8,666.50 crore was allocated in 2025–26, and ₹1,000 crore has already been released, the statement said.
As per the report, the CM directed the officials to implement all projects in a time-bound manner without compromising on quality.
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Barakah PU students register excellent performance in Second PUC examinations
Mangaluru: Students of Barakah International School and College have recorded commendable results in the Second PUC examinations, reflecting the institution’s consistent academic performance.
Fathima Thalia secured 98 percent, emerging as the top scorer. Maryam Lamya, Marwa Sahar and Fathima Rila each obtained 97 percent, while Aysha Saniya, Rinsha Fathima and Haleema Shauma secured 96 percent.
In the overall results, 51 students achieved distinction and 86 students secured first class. In subject-wise performance, six students scored centum in Economics, Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
The institution stated that it caters to students across varying academic levels and focuses on enabling them to achieve academic improvement along with the development of life skills, under the guidance of qualified faculty.
Barakah International School and College also offers NEET-integrated courses and long-term programmes for repeaters, aimed at supporting aspirants in the medical and paramedical fields. Several students have secured free seats in these fields through the institution’s training and coaching.
