Water tank wall collapses in Ramanagar: 12-year-old boy killed, another injured
The young victim, identified as Kaushik Gowda, a Class 6 student, was among three boys who had ventured to the water tank adjacent to the hostel building on Thursday morning to freshen up. In an unexpected turn of events, the five-foot-high wall surrounding the water tank collapsed, trapping the boys beneath the debris.
Efforts were made to rescue Kaushik from the rubble, and he was rushed to Dayananda Sagar Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital. Meanwhile, another boy, who also suffered injuries during the incident, is currently receiving medical attention at the same hospital, according to local police.
The precise circumstances leading to the collapse of the water tank wall are currently under investigation, and authorities are working diligently to ascertain the cause of this tragic mishap.
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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.
