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Priority for healthy society BENGALURU The state’s door-to-door health screening programme, Gruha Arogya, aimed at diagnosing and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is set to extend its reach to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) within Greater Bengaluru Authority (
‘The lives of senior soldiers continue to inspire young soldiers and citizens alike’ BENGALURU The Indian Army stands as a role model for the younger generation, instilling the spirit of putting national interest above personal gains, Governor Thawarchand Gehlot said during
Minister KH Muniyappa lamented absence of Dalit Chief Minister, deferring decision to high command BENGALURU Minister KH Muniyappa expressed disappointment that Karnataka does not currently have a Dalit Chief Minister but emphasized that the decision rests with the party’s
Makara Sankranti celebrations swept Karnataka as devotees thronged temples, marked harvest traditions, and witnessed rare celestial phenomena statewide BengaluruMakara Sankranti, marking the Sun’s transition into Makara Rashi or the Capricorn sign, was celebrated with traditio
BENGALURU In an unusual enforcement action, Hennur Traffic Police imposed a hefty fine of Rs 1.11 lakh on a student for illegally modifying his car’s silencer, despite the vehicle being worth just Rs 70,000. The student, a Kerala native, was driving on Hennur Road near Bhar
BENGALURU Amid rapid urbanisation in Bengaluru, citizens are stepping up to protect the Kadugodi Reserve Forest near Whitefield, a critical green lung under threat from unchecked construction. Residents and environmental activists have launched campaigns, including an onlin
BENGALURU Kannada film actress and former Bigg Boss contestant Karunya Ram has filed a complaint with the Central Crime Branch (CCB) against her sister Samriddhi Ram and several others for allegedly misappropriating money and jewelry, as well as sending abusive messages on soc
BENGALURU In two separate operations, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and city police arrested four individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly peddling drugs, seizing narcotics valued at over Rs 1.2 crore. In the first case, the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the CCB a
BENGALURU Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao assured that concrete measures will be taken to enhance pedestrian and cycling infrastructure across the city’s limits. Rao made the announcement after launching the innovative GALA initiative, led
BENGALURU Jayantian Extension Services (JES) of Kristu Jayanti University organized a large-scale blood donation camp on campus, witnessing an overwhelming response from students and staff, with around 850 donors contributing blood voluntarily. The camp aimed to promote vol
HDK on state politics BENGALURU Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy clarified that he will not stay away from Karnataka’s state politics, but the timing of his return will depend on public sentiment. “I am in politics. The people of the state d
The link offers a faster, safer route to work, eliminating the need to cross the congested service road near the station. BENGALURU Nearly 50,000 tech professionals in Bengaluru’s Whitefield corridor will benefit daily with the launch of a new skywalk connecting Pattandur A
DCM said, “Lalbagh is a historical park, and I am more interested than anyone else in preserving it.” BENGALURU Bengaluru Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday assured citizens that the ongoing metro and tunnel projects will not affect Lalbagh, dispelling concerns
BENGALURU An incident has occurred where a mother who had come to visit her son was caught by the officials of Parappana Agrahara Central Jail for keeping her mobile phone in her private area. In this regard, an FIR has been registered at the Parappana Agrahara police stati
BENGALURU The High Court refused to grant bail to a Bangladeshi national who was arrested on charges of human trafficking after traveling to Bangladesh five times using a passport obtained by submitting a fake Aadhaar card. The order was passed by a bench of Justices HP San
BENGALURU The Shri Salasar Balaji Seva Samiti is advancing the construction of the Shri Salasar Balaji (Hanuman) Temple in Bengaluru, a shrine envisioned as a spiritual bridge between Ayodhya and Kishkindha, two sacred geographies central to the Ramayana. A cultural fundraisin
Budget headache BENGALURU Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has begun preparations for presenting the 2026–27 state budget, expected in March, with departmental budget meetings likely to commence next week. The Congress government, now in power for over two and a half years, is g
Ministers MB Patil and Sudhakar have announced that Australia's prestigious University of New South Wales will open a campus in Bengaluru by August. BENGALURU The University of New South Wales, one of Australia's leading universities, will open its campus at Manyata Tech Pa
