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Bengaluru: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has uncovered an alleged network supplying unlicensed and suspected adulterated milk from neighbouring Tamil Nadu to tea stalls, coffee shops, bakeries and hotels in Bengaluru. In a coordinated operation conducted on Sunday morning, officials intercepted and inspected more than 30 milk tankers and transport vehicles at key checkpoints along the Karnataka- Tamil Nadu border. The crackdown was launched after authorities noticed that milk was being sold in Bengaluru’s open market at prices significantly lower than those fixed by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF). Suspecting irregularities, a special team led by Viswanath V.R., Assistant Commissioner of FSSAI’s Bengaluru South Division, carried out inspections at the Hoskote, Attibele and Hosur checkpoints, according to reports. Also Read Hyderabad ranks lowest food hygiene standards among major cities During the operation, officials found that the milk...

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has decided to establish a dedicated Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Department to address the concerns of overseas Kannadigas and strengthen their engagement with the state. The decision was taken following a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar with heads of more than 10 NRI organisations. The proposed department will focus on resolving issues faced by Kannadigas living abroad while also facilitating investment mobilisation, skill development, employment generation, trade promotion and access to healthcare services. According to officials, the department is being designed on the lines of similar initiatives implemented in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Punjab, which have dedicated mechanisms to support their diaspora communities. One of the key objectives of the new department will be to assist overseas Kannadigas facing legal issues, passport-related problems and emergencies such as death or repatriation. Dedicated grievance ...

Bengaluru: What was once a dried-up, neglected and encroached patch of land on the outskirts of Bengaluru has been transformed into a thriving water body, thanks to the efforts of environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and thousands of volunteers working towards lake and pond conservation. When Gurunandan first visited Bikkanahalli Kunte, the pond had virtually disappeared. Years of neglect had left it buried under layers of silt, debris and invasive growth. Encroachments had reduced its size and functionality, while the absence of water had stripped the ecosystem of its natural character. The restoration journey was not as simple as bringing in excavation equipment. Before any physical work could begin, Gurunandan and his team spent nearly seven months securing permissions, coordinating with government agencies, engaging local residents and addressing encroachments around the pond. Only after completing these procedures was the team able to start restoration work. In the early h...

Belagavi: In a tragic development linked to the sensational murder case of a former soldier for an alleged Rs 2 crore insurance claim, the mother of the prime accused has died by suicide in Belagavi district. The deceased has been identified as Mahadevi Badami (65), a resident of Ghodageri village in Hukkeri taluk. According to police, she allegedly ended her life by hanging herself inside her house when no family members were present. Also Read Belagavi horror: Wife, lover accused of poisoning ex-soldier Investigators suspect that Mahadevi was deeply distressed following the arrest of her daughter, Suma Manjargi, who is one of the key accused in the murder of her husband, former soldier Sandeep Kalagouda Manjargi (46). Police said Suma, along with her alleged lover Pundalik Dombar and several others, was arrested after an investigation revealed a conspiracy to murder Sandeep and claim insurance benefits worth ₹2 crore. The accused had allegedly attempted to portray t...

Madikeri: A case involving the alleged forced religious conversion of a nine-year-old boy has triggered widespread outrage in Kodagu district, with police launching an investigation and arresting two persons in connection with the incident. According to the complaint, the child, a resident of Kushalnagar, was allegedly taken to a mosque in Kerala’s Malappuram district along with his mother, where he was reportedly subjected to circumcision and converted to another faith without the consent of his father. Case registered The boy’s father, Rajeev, has accused two men, identified as Salim and Jaleel, of influencing his wife, Sachita (also referred to in some reports as Sajida), and facilitating the alleged conversion. Based on his complaint, Kushalnagar police have registered a case and arrested the two accused. As per the allegations, Sachita had been working as a saleswoman at a shop in the Nisargadhama Tourist Centre area, where she came into contact with t...

Mysuru: For 59-year-old Bhagya, a long-cherished dream finally came true after spending three decades producing the world-famous Mysore Silk sarees. The Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) employee from T Narasipura, who has worked at the silk filature unit for nearly 30 years, recently purchased her first-ever Mysore Silk saree, an achievement she describes as one of the happiest moments of her life. The opportunity came after KSIC offered Mysore Silk sarees to its employees at concessional rates. The initiative was introduced to honour workers who recently fought to protect the T Narasipura silk unit from losing its land to a proposed sports stadium project. Earlier, the state government had ordered the transfer of five acres of KSIC land for stadium construction. Concerned that the move could threaten the future of the historic silk unit and the livelihoods of hundreds of workers, employees launched a protest demanding that the order be withdrawn. A total of 202 w...