Author: TheStateLine

Bengaluru: More than 300 women benefited from a free health camp organised by the Bharavase Charitable Foundation in association with the Kaveri Education Society on October 17, as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare for rural women.Held on the Kaveri Education Society premises, the camp offered health check-ups, medical consultations and awareness services, with a focus on the early detection of common health conditions and women-specific health concerns.Screenings were conducted for blood pressure, diabetes and thyroid-related conditions. Medical advice and guidance were also provided to women on various health issues, while the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment was highlighted.Dr Padmini Prasad, founding president of the Bharavase Charitable ...

Thiruvananthapuram: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organised a Vijayadashami Path Sanchalan in the Kodunganoor area near Vattiyoorkavu in Thiruvananthapuram as part of its annual Vijayadashami celebrations. RSS volunteers dressed in the organisation’s full uniform marched along the main roads of the area, accompanied by traditional band music.The march was held as part of the organisation’s annual Vijayadashami observances.

Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday appealed to protesting sugarcane farmers to withdraw their agitation, assuring them that he was committed to addressing their concerns. Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said he had sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss sugarcane pricing, drought relief and other issues concerning the state. He said he did not want to politicise the farmers’ demands and maintained that he sincerely supported their cause.Shivakumar also said he was willing to take representatives of other political parties along to meet the Prime Minister if they agreed to join him. The appeal comes amid protests by sugarcane farmers demanding action on their grievances, including better prices for their produce. The Chief Minister urg...

Bengaluru: Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday questioned the Karnataka government’s failure to address the demands of persons with disabilities, asking whether it lacked funds to meet their needs despite spending hundreds of crores of rupees on other programmes. Kumaraswamy met the protesters near Kanamanike on the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway as they undertook a padayatra from Ramanagara to Freedom Park in Bengaluru. Accompanied by the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, he listened to their grievances and expressed support for their demands. The march had been halted by the police. Kumaraswamy said he spoke to the personnel concerned and requested that the protesters be allowed to resume their march the following morning. According to him, the police...

Palani: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president and ex-IPS officer K. Annamalai participated in an initiative organised by the WTL Foundation to clean the sacred Shanmuga River in Palani and dedicate it for public use. In a statement, Annamalai said the river was closely linked to Palani’s spiritual heritage and the livelihoods of local people. He emphasised that protecting and restoring waterbodies was essential to conserving the environment and preserving the region’s cultural legacy. Describing environmental protection as a people’s movement, Annamalai said efforts to safeguard and clean rivers such as the Vaigai and Shanmuga were crucial to protecting nature and heritage for future generations.He particularly appreciated the contribution of Nimal Raghavan for his dedication to the restoratio...

Chennai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 137 kg of crystal methamphetamine, estimated to be worth more than ₹100 crore in the illicit drug market, from a coastal village in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. Four people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug-trafficking network suspected of planning to smuggle the contraband to Sri Lanka. According to the DRI, the intelligence-led operation was conducted between October 16 and 17, following specific information about a large consignment of narcotics stored at a coastal location for onward smuggling. The agency described the seizure as one of the biggest narcotics recoveries in Tamil Nadu’s coastal region in recent years.During a search, officers recovered six duffel bags containing 27 silver...

Mysuru: Coastal Karnataka’s traditional buffalo race, Kambala, made its debut at the state’s iconic Mysuru Dasara celebrations, bringing the region’s distinctive folk culture and sporting heritage to the festival platform for the first time. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the event and paid floral tributes to images of Goddess Chamundeshwari and Veera Gangadhara Ajjayya. Speaking on the occasion, Shivakumar said Kambala reflected the essence of coastal Karnataka’s soil, its rich folk culture and traditions nurtured over generations. He said initiatives that preserve the state’s diverse cultural practices and pass them on to future generations demonstrated Karnataka’s cultural richness.Hosting Kambala as part of Mysuru Dasara has provided the traditional coastal sport w...

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu area. Two members of his staff and an auto-rickshaw driver sustained injuries in the incident and are undergoing treatment. According to reports, the shooting took place while Shroff was returning home in a BMW after playing football. Three assailants allegedly arrived on motorcycles and fired around 11 rounds at the actor’s vehicle before fleeing the scene. Police confirmed that Shroff was not injured in the attack. The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive and the identity of those involved, are under investigation.Some reports have claimed that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility for the attack. However, this claim has not...

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited a hospital and met devotees injured in an accident at the Chorbagan Public Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, enquiring about their health and well-being. In a statement, Shah said the West Bengal government stood firmly with the injured and their families during the difficult time. He also prayed to Goddess Durga for the speedy recovery of all those injured in the incident.

Bengaluru: The BJP has raised concerns over suspected terrorist links in Karnataka following the police detention of two individuals, with party leaders calling for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged networks and their supporters. BJP Legislative Council member C.T. Ravi said the large-scale supply of narcotics, coupled with the discovery of suspected terrorist sleeper cells and their alleged facilitators, were issues that required serious attention. Referring to reports of suspected terror links in Kalaburagi, the home district of Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, Ravi said the matter should not be taken lightly. He called for firm action against those found involved in unlawful activities. Ravi demanded a detailed investigation to identify individuals allegedly supporti...