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Organs of 20-year-old accident victim from Mysuru donated

20-yr-old Prajwal from Pandavapura declared brain dead due to brain stem failure. His organs were donated to various hospitals in Mysuru & Bengaluru. Jeeva Sarthakathe initiated process for organ recipients waiting list. Apollo BGS Hospitals in Mysuru signed MOU for crossmatch facility for Organ Transplants in region.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Aditya-L1 ‘healthy’ in new orbit: ISRO

ISRO said Aditya-L1's first Earth-bound maneuvre successful, satellite healthy and operating nominally. ISTRAC in Bengaluru performed the maneuvre; satellite to undergo 5 maneuvres to gain velocity for its journey to L1 Lagrange point.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

‘Telangana’s self-respect’ kicks up a row as Revanth and Kavitha exchange words and pics on social media

Telangana Congress President A. Revanth Reddy & BRS MLC Kavitha Kalvakuntla accuse each other's parties of mortgaging the self-respect of Telangana. Kavitha posted a picture of Revanth & Karnataka Deputy CM discussing Telangana affairs in Bengaluru. Revanth retaliated with a picture of KCR greeting PM Modi with folded hands. Followers…

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Thursday was Bengaluru’s wettest day of the year

Bengaluru experienced its hottest Aug. day in a decade, followed by the wettest day of the year on Aug. 31. Poor progress of the southwest monsoon has left people in Karnataka worried. IMD's Bengaluru city observatory recorded only 12.6 mm of rainfall from Aug. 1-31. KSNDMC predicts BBMP areas will…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

JD(S) MP and ex-PM Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna's election declared null and void by Karnataka High Court

BENGALURU: In a big set back for JDS MP Prajwal Revanna,the Karnataka high court on Friday set aside his election from Hassan parliamentary constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha election, on the ground of indulging in corrupt practices in the form of non disclosure of income in the affidavit filed…

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

Ganesh Chaturthi: 63 committees to ensure safe, eco-friendly festival in Bengaluru

BBMP directs the setting up of 63 committees in divisional offices in view of Ganesha festival celebrations in the city. Mobile tanks, barricades, surveillance cameras, street lights, boats, and police deployed for safety.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Bengaluru Namma Metro conducts load testing with sandbags to simulate full passenger capacity on Kengeri-Challaghatta stretch

BMRCL completes load test on Kengeri-Challaghatta stretch of Namma Metro Purple Line. After CMRS inspection, it is likely that both stretches will be opened for commercial operation by September end.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

IIT-Madras startup develops smart ring that tracks health indicators and facilitates contactless payments

Muse Wearables, a tech start-up incubated at IIT-M, has developed a smart ring with advanced health tracking and contactless payments. Called 'Ring One', it will launch globally on Sept. 27, 2023 and in India on Oct. 25, 2023. It measures 6 vitals and is made in Bengaluru and Chennai. The…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

The right to stay connected to the forest

Division, 74, of the Hakki Pikki tribe, holds a land title deed to a two-acre plot given by the Karnataka govt. after six decades of struggle. The Wildlife Act, 1972, and BNP's declaration as a National Park led to criminalisation of these communities. Activist Madhu Bhushan found a 1962 document…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Unusually hot August ends with downpour

Unexpected rain in Bengaluru caused severe water-logging, traffic snarls, and power cuts. Motorists, especially two-wheelers, were stranded and metro passengers were stuck near stations. IMD Bengaluru said the rain was due to a trough passing through South Interior Karnataka. Showers are expected for the next two days.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023