Bengaluru: Sandalwood actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, arrested in Chitradurga’s Renukaswamy murder case and lodged in Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, requested the court on Wednesday to direct the prison officials to provide him with a ‘kambali’ (woollen blanket) as he is unable to sleep in the cell due to cold weather.Darshan and other accused were produced before…
Bengaluru: While private schools are often seen as the preferred choice for parents seeking quality education, some govt institutions in the state are defying stereotypes and standing out with impressive enrolment numbers. The average enrolment in a Karnataka Public School, the govt’s flagship model school providing classes from LKG to II PU, is 785. Some…
Bengaluru: The Karnataka govt Wednesday approved cashless treatment for all snakebite victims, regardless of economic status, under the integrated AB PMJAY-CMs-ArK scheme. This decision was made in view of rising number of snakebite cases in the state.To increase participation of private hospitals and improve patients’ accessibility to emergency care, the govt approved revised package rates…
Bengaluru: The Supreme Court’s order dismissing Tamil Nadu’s plea against the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project marks only the first step in what experts describe as a long and complex process for Karnataka. While the decision has strengthened Karnataka’s position, bigger challenges await as experts say the bulk of the work begins now, starting with a…
Bengaluru: City police have charged the public relations officer (PRO) of the forthcoming Yash-starrer Kannada film Kottalawadi and four others with cheating.The complaint was lodged by Pushpa Aruna Kumar, mother of actor Yash and producer of the film, at the High Grounds police station. Pushpa accused PRO Harish Urs, along with Manu, Nitin, Mahesh Guru,…
Bengaluru: The juvenile justice board (JJB) and the judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) court in Bengaluru Tuesday fined two juveniles for performing stunts on two-wheelers and their mothers who owned the vehicles and allowed their minor children to ride them.Kamakshipalya traffic police registered two separate cases on March 16 and March 31 after catching two…
Bengaluru: Months after the state govt imposed curbs on recreational activities at Sri Chamarajendra Park (Cubbon Park), similar regulations have now also been enforced at Lalbagh Botanical Garden.The new rules prohibit several activities inside the garden, and violators will face a fine of Rs 500, the horticulture department has announced. In its notification issued last…
Bengaluru: Highlighting that Bengaluru alone generates a staggering 900 tonnes of plastic waste every day, chief minister Siddaramaiah urged citizens to join hands with the govt to make the city plastic-free by 2030.Addressing a gathering at the golden jubilee celebrations of Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Wednesday, the CM said environmental protection cannot be…
🚨 ವೈದ್ಯರು-ನರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳ ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಮಗು ಬಲಿ: ‘ಮೊಬೈಲ್ ಮಾತುಕತೆ’ಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮಗ್ನರಾದ ಸಿಬ್ಬಂದಿ ಮೇಲೆ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳುವರೇ ಸಚಿವರು? ಹಾವೇರಿ: ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸೇವೆಗಳ ಸುಧಾರಣೆ ಕುರಿತು ಸರ್ಕಾರಗಳು ಎಷ್ಟೇ ಭರವಸೆ ನೀಡಿದರೂ, ಹಾವೇರಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಯ ವೈದ್ಯರು ಮತ್ತು ನರ್ಸ್‌ಗಳ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ ಲೋಪ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಮಾನವೀಯ ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯದಿಂದಾಗಿ ನವಜಾತ ಶಿಶುವಿನ ಅಮೂಲ್ಯ ಜೀವ ಬಲಿಯಾದ ತೀವ್ರ ಆಘಾತಕಾರಿ ಘಟನೆ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದೆ. ಬೆಡ್‌ ಸಿಗದೆ ನೋವಿನಿಂದ ಒದ್ದಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಗರ್ಭಿಣಿಯೊಬ್ಬರಿಗೆ ಶೌಚಾಲಯದತ್ತ ತೆರಳುವ ಮಾರ್ಗದಲ್ಲೇ ಹೆರಿಗೆಯಾಗಿ, ಮಗು ನೆಲಕ್ಕೆ…
Bengaluru: Choosing the right school is one of the biggest decisions for any parent. From curriculum and teaching style to safety, extracurricular opportunities and infrastructure, every aspect shapes a child’s learning experience and overall development.To make this journey easier, The Times of India brings Schooling Steps Expo 2025, the third event in this year’s series….
