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By: JahnaviBENGALURU: A large-scale clinical study involving 1,500 eyes, recently published in the Journal of Refractive Surgery, has validated that the latest generation of SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) laser technology—co-developed with a city-based eye surgeon—delivers highly precise and safe outcomes for correcting myopia (nearsightedness) and myopic astigmatism. The study aimed to evaluate the visual…

Bengaluru: In a big blow to thousands of students in medical and paramedical colleges in the state, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) has increased affiliation fee by 2-3 times from the next academic year.The university has similarly increased fees for starting new colleges. What was Rs 6 lakh for starting a nursing college…

Bengaluru: Miscreants stole steel pipes and LED panels from a digital signboard installed near the police chowki in Anil Kumble Circle last month.The signboard was installed by a private firm as per its contract with BBMP, now GBA. According to the complaint filed by the firm’s chief manager, N Ravi Reddy, on Dec 4, the…

Channapatna (Bengaluru South district): Honganuru, a speck of a village 5km from the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, is unexpectedly under the spotlight. Its Karnataka Public School (KPS), a govt campus with modern facilities, was chosen by the state’s school education department to pilot the ambitious ‘magnet school’ project — a model that aims to transform primary schooling…

Bengaluru: The city’s stray dogs are set for an unexpected upgrade in care, with officials deciding to provide two servings of chicken rice a day to all animals relocated to new dog shelters.This move follows a recent Supreme Court directive ordering the removal of stray dogs from bus stands, railway stations, hospitals, schools, colleges, hostels,…

Belagavi: Legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti strongly rejected allegations of graft in the recent recruitment of 30 staff members to the council secretariat, a denial that comes amid talk of Congress moving a no-confidence motion against him. At a press conference, Horatti said that the recruitment process was conducted independently by Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)…

Belagavi: Several members in the legislative council demanded that the govt set aside 20% of excise duty it collects for the “welfare of drinkers” — to treat cirrhosis and jaundice. BJP’s Ravi Kumar raised the issue, while KS Naveen highlighted how alcohol addicts suffer from these diseases. He said there is only one govt hospital…

Bengaluru: The high court has ruled that absence of a driving licence cannot be used to assume negligence on the part of a motorcyclist. It directed the insurance company to indemnify the vehicle owner and pay an enhanced compensation of nearly Rs 2.8 lakh to the victim of a 2018 accident.Justice Umesh M Adiga noted…

Bengaluru: In the wake of a nightclub fire in Goa that claimed over 25 lives late Sunday night, Bengaluru police are on high alert. Teams of officials are inspecting nightlife venues across the city, while authorities step up safety measures in preparation for the upcoming New Year celebrations.Police commissioner Seemanth Monday held talks with his…

Bengaluru: Infosys Foundation on Monday announced the expansion of its partnership with GoSports Foundation, widening its athlete support programme from the earlier women-centric ‘Girls for Gold’ to a broader ‘Gear for Gold’ initiative that will cover men, women, and para-athletes across key Olympic disciplines.The new phase aims to create integrated high-performance ecosystems at leading sports…