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Karnataka plans awareness drive to tackle organ shortage

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Bengaluru : With 6,291 people waiting for organ transplants, Karnataka’s Health Department is working on a new strategy to address the shortage of donated organs and improve access to life-saving treatment. The proposed plan includes public awareness campaigns, stronger hospital infrastructure and better management of transplant-related information. The growing demand for kidney and liver transplants has placed the spotlight on the need to increase organ donation across the state. Patients often have to wait for years to receive suitable organs, despite improvements in medical facilities and specialised treatment. Bengaluru is a major destination for advanced healthcare , attracting patients from different parts of the country and abroad. However, the shortage of organs continues to be a significant obstacle for patients whose treatment depends on transplantation. To address the problem, the Health Department plans to establish an organ transplant vision committee to pr...
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DKS warns IT firms against sidelining Kannadigas in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has expressed concern over allegations that Kannada-speaking candidates are being discriminated against by information technology companies in Bengaluru. He warned that the government would take appropriate action if any private organisation was found deliberately denying opportunities to Kannadigas. “Kannadigas are supreme in Karnataka. Their rights, dignity and opportunities cannot be ignored. If IT companies in Bengaluru deliberately sideline Kannadigas, appropriate action will be taken,” Shivakumar said. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said complaints about discrimination against Kannada-speaking candidates in the recruitment process were unfortunate. The government, he said, had taken the allegations seriously and would respond to the concerns of affected candidates. “Bengaluru is recognised across the world as the technology capital. We are proud of the talent, skills and capabilities of Kannadigas. If it is found...
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge asks RSS to disclose accounts

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Bengaluru : Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has stepped up his criticism of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), questioning its financial transparency and arguing that official registration would make the organisation more accountable. In a post on social media, Kharge said the RSS appeared to fear registration because it could lead to legal scrutiny, disclosure of financial information and greater public accountability. There is one symbol the RSS seems to fear more than anything else: ® ————————————- ® stands for Registered. This is what truly frightens the RSS. Because formal registration invites legal scrutiny, financial disclosures, transparency and accountability. Who funds the RSS?… pic.twitter.com/OdYVCSHI1r — Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) October 25, 2026 The minister posed several questions about the organisation’s finances, including who provides its funds, where the money comes from, how it is spent and who audits its...
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UNESCO delegation reviews Hampi monuments and conservation plans

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Vijayanagara : A UNESCO World Heritage Centre expert team began a review of conservation measures at Hampi on Saturday, October 24, holding discussions with officials from multiple departments responsible for protecting and managing the historic site. The delegation, headed by George Abung from Kenya and Ichida Shimoda from Japan , interacted with senior officials from Vijayanagara and Koppal districts, the Archaeological Survey of India , the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority, the Tourism Department and the State Department of Archaeology. During the meeting, officials presented details of the initiatives undertaken to safeguard Hampi’s monuments and manage the surrounding heritage area. An official who participated in the discussions said the experts appreciated the work of the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority. The delegation reportedly observed that similar management arrangements could be considered for other heritage sites. The meetin...
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Karnataka MVI promotions under cloud over ‘certificate fraud’

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Bengaluru: Alleged misuse of educational and experience certificates in the Karnataka Transport Department’s Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) promotion process has triggered a complaint seeking official intervention. Social activist Parashurama Neel Nayak has submitted a representation, along with supporting documents, to the Governor, the state Chief Secretary and the Transport Commissioner, alleging violations of recruitment and promotion rules. As per the complaint, 12 Motor Vehicle Inspector posts are available for serving employees under the in-service quota, with 46 staff members having applied. The eligibility conditions reportedly stipulate that applicants must hold a regular diploma or engineering degree in mechanical or automobile engineering obtained before joining service. Employees who pursue the course after entering government service are said to be required to take three years of leave for their studies. What the complaint says The complaint alleges t...
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Delhi man held for sting op targeting former CM Siddaramaiah

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Bengaluru: A Delhi-based man was arrested in connection with the alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, marking the first arrest in the case, police said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Ritesh Pandey, was apprehended in Delhi and brought to Bengaluru for questioning, they said. The police are probing his alleged links to a second-hand mobile phone, suspected to have been used to upload the alleged sting operation video, official sources said, adding that they are also examining its digital trail to identify the uploader and establish how the video was circulated on social media, and those behind it. Last month, two videos containing serious allegations against Siddaramaiah were uploaded on YouTube. The Congress leader subsequently moved the court and obtained an injunction barring the press from reporting on the videos. He has also lodged a police complaint seeking an investigation. Siddaramaiah had on Friday termed the...
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Complaint against Vijayalakshmi, associates over Dhanveer row

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Bengaluru: A fresh controversy has emerged in the dispute between actor Dhanveer Gowda and Vijayalakshmi, wife of actor Darshan, after Dhanveer’s father, Thimmegowda, accused her and three associates of entering his residence and threatening the family. Thimmegowda lodged the complaint at Rajajinagar police station, alleging that the group created a disturbance at his house and issued threats. Police have registered a Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) based on the complaint. The alleged incident occurred on October 21 at around 8:30 pm. Dhanveer was reportedly in Mysuru at the time, while Thimmegowda was at home with his wife Bharathi, mother Jayamma and daughter Nalinakshi. According to the complaint, Vijayalakshmi and her manager Nagaraj arrived at the house and asked where Dhanveer and his father were. The family reportedly explained that Dhanveer was away and that Thimmegowda was having dinner. Thimmegowda alleged that Nagaraj subsequently saw a relative, Ajay Gowda, and...
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