Receding water levels disrupt vital launch services in Sharavathi backwaters | Bengaluru News

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…

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Labourer mowed down by speeding bike fights to get Rs 6.7L compensation | Bengaluru News

Image for representation purpose Bengaluru: After being knocked down by a speeding motorcycle while walking home and sustaining grievous injury and loss of pay, a daily wage labourer fought a lengthy legal battle for securing compensation.The saga began on May 10, 2023, when Shiva Kumar, a 49-year-old resident of Nelamangala taluk, was walking along Shivagange-…

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Nimhans centre to study how music affects brain; Ilaiyaraaja to be patron | Bengaluru News

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…

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Experts: Healthcare needs docs who bridge medicine-tech gap | Bengaluru News

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…

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Counting Out: 2nd chance soon for locked houses in Bengaluru, but residents point to gaps in census | Bengaluru News

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…

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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar announces free bus passes for students, private employment exchange, and youth clubs | Bengaluru News

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…

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