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…
INTEGRATING INTO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY: Bae Seoung-hee, 38, loves hosting potluck dinners. Her Indian and Korean friends bring home-made desserts and a long list of their favourite songs, while she makes the main course, including kimchi pajeon. BUILDING A MOM COMMUNITY: Being part of a community of young golf-loving mothers in Bengaluru helps Yujin Jang,40,…
Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and AICC’s KC Venugopal during the Congress legislature party meeting Bengaluru: Congress party high command used Saturday’s legislature party (CLP) meeting at Vidhana Soudha, where DK Shivakumar was chosen as the next CM, to send the message that outgoing CM Siddaramaiah’s political innings is far from over.At a subdued CLP meeting,…
Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard.After 50 days…
