Bengaluru: After a decade of consistently reducing its infant mortality rate (IMR), Karnataka in 2024 saw a slight increase, according to the sample registration system (SRS) report released recently by the Registrar General of India.IMR is defined as the number of deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births in a…
Police issue advisory on post-IPL 2026 final celebrations in Bengaluru (File photo) BENGALURU: Bengaluru City Police issued a detailed advisory urging residents to maintain order and avoid any form of disruptive celebrations after the IPL 2026 final on May 31, warning against crackers, road rallies and public disturbances.With Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning the final of…
An aircraft of Air India Express. Pic for representation purpose only. Screenshot Bengaluru: An Air India Express flight scheduled to fly to Jaipur from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Saturday witnessed a 10-hour delay.Flight IX 1526 was initially scheduled to take off from Bengaluru by 7.25pm and reach Jaipur at 10pm, in 2 hours and 35…
Bengaluru: The country’s first Tele-MANAS centre at a prison was inaugurated at Bengaluru Central Prison in Parappana Agrahara Sunday, giving inmates access to counselling, psychological support, and mental health services.The Nimhans initiative was inaugurated by Justice Vikram Nath, a judge of the Supreme Court and executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), during…
Once the trials are completed, SWR will have to wait for necessary safety certificates before launching commercial operations. Bengaluru: A comfortable Vande Bharat Express ride between Bengaluru and Mangaluru could be right around the corner, with the much-anticipated trials for operating the train along the ghat section taking place in June.According to sources in South…
Bengaluru: While tobacco’s role in lung cancer has long been recognised, doctors are now warning of a growing burden of tobacco-related cancers affecting multiple organs, including the stomach, liver, kidneys, pancreas, head and neck, and blood.“Tobacco accounts for nearly 62% of cancers among Indian men and 33.2% among women. In Karnataka, about 40.4% of all…
Bengaluru: The newly approved Bengaluru-Vijayapura biweekly express special will run overnight and complete its journey in 11 hours, much faster than the currently existing trains.Passengers travelling between the cities daily had long demanded an overnight train for convenience following completion of the 9.6-km doubling between Alamatti and Wandal, commissioned two months ago.The railway ministry allocated…
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah at a meeting with his council of ministers BENGALURU: A raging debate over age and succession planning of chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar’s cabinet has surfaced within Congress, with younger legislators seeking greater representation and seniors arguing for continuity.At the heart of the discussion is whether Shivakumar will opt for a generational…
The ailing temple elephant Lakshmi belonging to centuries hold Virupaksha temple at the world famous Hampi was brought to the Elephant Care Facility (ECF) in Malur, Kolar managed by the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (WRRC) for treatment by the experty veterinarians. Personnel from the Veterinary Dept, Vijayanagar district diagnosed the health of elephant Lakshmi…
From wearing designer scarves to monogrammed Kurtas and shirts,DK Shivakumar never hesitated to flaunt premium ultra luxury labels in the open Bengaluru: From crisp white kurtas and silk dhotis to impeccably tailored bandhgalas and designer scarves, Karnataka Congress chief and Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar has fashioned one of the most recognisable personal brands in Indian…
