Kalaburagi: Lightning strike kills youth; six seriously injured
Kalaburagi: A youth was killed, and six others were injured when lightning struck them at Diggaon village in Chittapur taluk of Kalaburagi district.
The deceased has been identified as Bhimu Pujari (18), a resident of Diggaon village.
Six people were seriously injured in lightning strikes in Kodla and Diggaon villages. The injured have been admitted to Kalaburagi district hospital for treatment.
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Police and revenue department officials visited the spot and inspected the spot. A case has been registered at Chittapur police station.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological department issued warning for several districts in the state, including Kalaburagi, are likely to receive heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning in the evening or late at night and people have been instructed to give priority to the safety of livestock and their lives.
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Azim Premji Foundation Scholarship: How to apply, when to apply; details here
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:
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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.
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Once the application portal opens in September, students will be required to submit personal details, educational qualifications, proof of admission, and bank account information.
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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.
