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Shivamogga NU Hospital has successfully performed a rare kidney transplant using an organ from a deceased donor, marking a significant medical achievement in the region. Senior nephrologist Dr. Praveen Malvade said such transplants are complex and this success makes the hospit
Intro MLA S. N. Channabasappa condemned Sulebai grave damage, urged investigation, and demanded strict action against Sanket’s killers Shivamogga Tension rose in Shivamogga after the grave of a murdered boy, Sanket, was found damaged, drawing sharp reactions from local l
Slug: Bullock Cart Fiesta Chikkamagaluru Farmers and spectators gathered in large numbers for a state-level pair bullock-cart competition held for the first time at Kuri Chikkanahalli near the Chikkamagaluru-Kadur highway. The event brought together participants from across
Blurb Fraud from 2021–2024 involved branch managers and staff creating fake accounts and benami borrowers to sanction loans against counterfeit gold, with 208 accounts implicated Karwar A major financial fraud has surfaced at the Dandeli Cooperative Credit Society, where
Intro Shivakumar highlighted welfare schemes benefiting women and families, defended state borrowing, and contrasted Congress programs with BJP promises Davanagere Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed admiration for the late Shamanur Shivashankarappa’s work in
KarwarA huge king cobra, nearly 15 feet long, was rescued from a garden in Yelavalli village of Kumta taluk in Uttara Kannada district. The snake had swallowed another smaller snake after a fight and stayed in the garden for about five days, creating fear among locals and stoppin
MangaluruChristians in Mangaluru observed Good Friday with prayers and rituals to remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Churches across the city held special programs, including the Way of the Cross, which depicts 14 key events from Jesus’ sentencing to his burial. Hundreds of
Karwar A court in Shirsi has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for killing his son-in-law over a minor dispute related to alcohol money. The accused, Venkataramana Ganapa Gowda, was also fined Rs 10,000. The incident happened on May 2, 2024, in Malali village, where he atta
BENGALURU Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has emerged as the top spender on social welfare programmes among the city’s five civic bodies, allocating the highest share of its budget towards health, education and welfare initiatives, according to an analysis by non-profi
BENGALURU An 80-year-old woman was duped by a conman posing as an acquaintance, who drove away with her gold bangles after gaining her trust through a fabricated story. According to a complaint filed by Kanaka Sampath, a resident of Basavanagudi, the incident occurred aroun
BENGALURU Fresh trouble has emerged for Ricky Rai, son of former don Muthappa Rai, as authorities intensified action in a fraud case involving the use of a fake number plate on a luxury Lamborghini. According to investigators, the vehicle was being driven with the number pl
BENGALURU The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has initiated steps to prepare a Revised Master Plan 2041 for areas outside the jurisdiction of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), marking a strategic shift towards planning the city’s expanding periphery. The BDA issu
BENGALURU In a significant relief to thousands of property owners, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed increasing the permissible deviation from sanctioned building plans from 5% to 15%. The move is expected to help many buildings secure occupancy certificates,
Slug: Hi-tech cheating BENGALURU A major case of impersonation and financial fraud has surfaced in Bengaluru, with Mysore Mercantile Company Ltd (MMCL) alleging that a group posed as senior Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) officials of Infosys Ltd and cheated the firm
Blurb Rising reliance on private vehicles highlights gaps in public transport infrastructure Bengaluru Bengaluru’s vehicle population has crossed a staggering 1.2 crore as of March 31, 2026, underscoring mounting pressure on the city’s already strained transport infrastr
Intro State shifts focus to renewable energy innovation through global partnerships and incubation Bengaluru After nurturing thousands of start-ups across sectors, Karnataka is now pivoting towards renewable energy technologies with a global collaboration aimed at boosti
Bengaluru Indian Oil Corporation has increased auto LPG supply across Karnataka to meet rising demand, especially as several private outlets remain shut or partially functional. Officials said there are 55 Indian Oil auto LPG distribution centres in the state, while around 30
Bengaluru To manage increased passenger traffic during summer, South Western Railway has announced a one-trip special train service between Bengaluru Cantonment and Dr. MGR Chennai Central. Train No. 06545 will depart from Bengaluru Cantonment at 8:05 AM on April 9 and reach C
