G Parameshwara, DK Shivakumar BENGALURU: G Parameshwara’s elevation as deputy CM in DK Shivakumar’s govt in Karnataka has revived memories of tussle at the top because of Congress’s long history of competing centres of authority in the state.During Siddaramaiah’s second stint as CM, Shivakumar served as deputy CM and was seen by many as a…
The Inland Water Transport Department of Karnataka has suspended launch services between Muppane and Halke due to receding water level in Linganamakki reservoir across Sharavathi river. The Inland Water Transport Department of Karnataka has suspended launch services between Muppane and Halke due to receding water level in Linganamakki reservoir across Sharavathi river. The Inland Water…
Karnataka has been actively promoting distributed solar photovoltaic (DSPV) systems and encouraging households to contribute surplus power to the grid Bengaluru: Every day, enough solar power to light up thousands of households is being generated on rooftops across Karnataka — only to be wasted. Caught in a regulatory limbo triggered by confusion over occupancy certificates…
Ilaiyaraja with Dr Prabha S Chandra, director, Nimhans Bengaluru: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans) Wednesday announced the setting up of a National Centre for Music, Brain, Mind and Health under the patronage of music composer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Ilaiyaraaja.The proposed centre, which will be set up in collaboration with Mercuri…
Bengaluru: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare, experts are calling for a new generation of doctors who can bridge the worlds of medicine, technology and research. They caution that trust among doctors and patients will determine the success of AI adoption.Speaking at the 15th edition of the Lifesciences & Healthcare Innovation Forum…
B K Hariprasad (File photo) BENGALURU: The Congress appointed senior leader BK Hariprasad as the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday, succeeding DK Shivakumar.The appointment came hours after Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka chief minister along with 13 ministers, marking a smooth leadership transition in the state. Siddaramaiah had resigned…
Bengaluru: A food delivery agent was allegedly assaulted while trying to stop an intruder, who entered his rented house and fled with cash and a mobile phone in the wee hours of Sunday.Shyamal, a resident of 5th Cross, Anepalya, and a native of West Bengal, said in his complaint that he and his roommate Nitai…
Bengaluru: Residents across several neighbourhoods of Bengaluru left out from the ongoing national census need not panic. GBA officials have clarified that households missed during the housing enumeration phase will be covered in the second phase.The assurance has done little to quell the frustration of many citizens and resident welfare associations (RWAs). Entire streets and…
BENGALURU: In his first set of decisions after taking charge, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced a series of welfare and youth-focused initiatives, including free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate level.The chief minister also announced the setting up of a private employment exchange covering all sectors, which will also provide…
Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar’s whirlwind tour across the city to meet political allies and rivals ahead of his swearing-in ceremony Wednesday evening triggered the one thing Bengalureans dread most: Traffic snarls!Despite advance advisories from traffic police and some schools in central business district adjusting their schedules, commuters were caught in crawling and standstill traffic…
