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…
Bengaluru: When DK Shivakumar takes oath as chief minister on Wednesday, it will place Karnataka in an exclusive and politically significant category occupied by only two other Indian states—Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Bihar.Karnataka is set to record its 34th chief ministerial tenure since Independence. That milestone reveals a political history defined by intense competition, shifting…
BENGALURU: By the end of the 15th over, with Gujarat Titans reeling at six wickets down, Bengaluru had already begun celebrating. Even before the result was officially confirmed, RCB fans flooded X with congratulatory messages, reviving the slogan “Ee Sala Bhi Cup Namde“ as the team edged closer to a second consecutive IPL title. Pakshal…
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…
Bengaluru: More than a month after a decomposing body was found stuffed inside a sack in a BDA park in north Bengaluru, Gangammagudi police arrested a carpenter for allegedly murdering his friend during a drunken quarrel and later disposing of the body with the help of his accomplices.The accused, Ravindar Kumar, 30, is a native…
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…
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…
