STATE’S

Aug222025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Advocates seek Kerala-style law to regulate Ayurvedic health centres spas in Karnataka; Say police raids ‘unethical’ without clear legal framework

Mangaluru: A group of lawyers has urged the Karnataka government to enact a law on the lines of Kerala to regulate Ayurvedic health centres, massage parlours, spas and beauty salons. They argued that frequent police raids on such centres, without any clear legislation, are arbitrary and humiliating for genuine service providers. Senior advocate and former government prosecutor Manoraj Rajeev, addressing a press meet at Mangaluru Press Club on Thursday along with other lawyers, said illegal activities by a few mafias were tarnishing the industry’s image, while thousands of honest workers — especially women — were being harassed in the absence of proper regulation. He pointed out that Kerala had enacted a licensing law in 2007 to monitor such wellness centres and curb misuse. Karnataka, ho...

Aug102025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

K’tak Minister Ramalinga Reddy Acts Swiftly After Public Flags BBMP Negligence

STATE'S

Bengaluru, Aug 09: Prolonged delays in BBMP’s drainage and footpath repair works have caused inconvenience and safety hazards in several parts of Bengaluru. In one such case in N.S. Palya, BTM Layout, Transport Minister and local MLA Ramalinga Reddy intervened within minutes after receiving a public complaint.BBMP had begun sewer repair work on N.S. Palya 7th Main Road, Ward No. 181, but the project has reportedly been stalled for over four months. Large open ditches left on the footpath have resulted in pedestrians falling and getting injured. Despite repeated complaints, BBMP officials allegedly failed to act.On Saturday, residents sent photographs of the site to Reddy via WhatsApp. Within 10 minutes, the minister instructed local ward president Nagaraj to address the problem...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Woman files complaint against cricketer Yash Dayal for exploiting on pretext of marriage

SPORTS, STATE'S

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal has been accused by a woman of exploiting her on the pretext of marriage, and a complaint has been raised with the police of mental, emotional, and physical exploitation.The victim, who hails from Ghaziabad, has raised a complaint against a cricketer reported to be Yash Dayal on the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's online portal.In her complaint, the woman has alleged that she and Dayal have been in a relationship for the last five years, during which the cricketer exploited her mentally and physically. The complaint claimed that the RCB pacer had taken money from her during the relationship, and he had done the same with many other women in the past.The woman also said that she had substantial evidence ...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Bihar: 80 children fall ill after eating mid-day meals in Supaul

INDIA, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Patna, June 28 (IANS) A case of food poisoning has appeared at Madhya Vidyalaya Shankarpatti in Chhatapur block, Supaul, where around 80 children fell ill after consuming the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) on Saturday, creating panic among parents and residents.The children, who complained of stomach ache, vomiting, headache, and nausea, were rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC), Chhatapur, where they were treated with saline and medication.“The health of the children has deteriorated due to food poisoning. An FIR is being registered in the matter at the BEO level. Whoever is found guilty in the investigation, appropriate action will be taken,” said BDO Dr. Rakesh Gupta, who reached the CHC with CO Rakesh Kumar and Station In charge Krishna Kumar Singh to oversee the situation.According to CH...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Meme-worthy meltdown: MP CM suspends eight engineers

INDIA, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Bhopal, June 28 (IANS) Bhopal’s much-anticipated Aishbagh Railway Overbridge (ROB), intended to ease traffic congestion after the closure of a key railway crossing, has become the centre of controversy following revelations of a dangerously sharp 90-degree turn in its design.The Madhya Pradesh government has taken swift action, suspending eight engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD), including two Chief Engineers, and initiating a departmental inquiry against a retired Superintending Engineer. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the disciplinary measures late Saturday night via a post on X, stating that he had taken cognisance of the issue and ordered an investigation. The inquiry, conducted under the supervision of PWD Minister Rakesh Singh and executed by the National Highway...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Tripura govt gives special priority to improving quality of education: CM Saha

INDIA, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Agartala, June 28 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday that the state government is working with special priority to improve the quality of education in the state.The Chief Minister, attending the Bhupendra Chandra Dutta Bhowmik Merit-cum-Means Award-2025 event, said that education is necessary and important for making a good human.“Many educational institutions have now been established in the state in the field of higher education. Students are now coming from outside to study in Tripura,” said Saha, who also holds the education portfolio.He urged the students to increase their responsibility towards society, and they must get involved in various social work.The Chief Minister said that it is not possible to develop a state or country if the benefits of various pe...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Famed Kerala urologist says Thiruvananthapuram Medical College hospital in dire straits

INDIA, SPECIAL, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 (IANS) A social media post by a popular urologist, who heads the Urology Department at the prestigious Thiruvananthapuram Medical College hospital here, has raised eyebrows about the sorry state of affairs prevailing where a vast majority of its patients are from the poor and weaker sections of the society.Incidentally his post has come at a time when the journalist-turned-Kerala Health Minister Veena George often speaks about the quality of healthcare being given to patients in the state-run hospitals.The post which surfaced on Saturday following a huge discussion about it, Haris Chirackal withdrew it and posted a fresh one wherein he says that all what he said in his withdrawn post is true. In the withdrawn post Chirackal said that there is a huge shortage o...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Omar Abdullah pledges to enhance playing experience for golfers in J&K

INDIA, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Srinagar, June 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated his government’s commitment to making Jammu and Kashmir one of the premier golf destinations in the country.The Chief Minister made these remarks during a prize distribution ceremony held here at Srinagar, where winners and runners-up of the day’s golf tournament were felicitated. Earlier, the Chief Minister joined golfers to tee off the tournament at the Royal Springs Golf Course, which saw participation from eminent golfers from across the country, including former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.Welcoming the golfers to Kashmir, the Chief Minister said their presence was highly encouraging. He also expressed his gratitude to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for organising t...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Bihar: Two killed, two injured due to lightning in Gaya

INDIA, STATE'S, TOP STORIES

Patna, June 28 (IANS) Amid intermittent monsoon rains, lightning strikes claimed the lives of two people and injured two others in Gaya district, Bihar, on Saturday.In the Guraru block, Dinesh Yadav (40), a resident of Daulata village, died after being struck by lightning near Bhaduki village while returning from Rafiganj in Aurangabad. His sudden death has left the family in shock.In a separate incident in Pandey Pokhar village of Guraru, Rohit Kumar (14), son of Ramesh Manjhi, died on the spot after being struck by lightning while grazing cattle in a barren field.“There is news of two people dying due to the lightning strike. At present, one body has been sent to Magadh Medical College Hospital for post-mortem. We will recover another dead body for the post-mortem. Police are taking fu...

Jun282025 by TheStateLineNo Comments

RPL Season 1: Chennai Bulls to take on Delhi Redz in final; Bengaluru to meet Hyderabad for third place

SPORTS, STATE'S

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) The Delhi Redz will take on the Chennai Bulls in the first-ever final of Season 1 of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) as they reached the summit clash with contrasting wins at the Shahaji Raje Bhosale Sports Complex here on Saturday.In the semifinals, the Chennai Bulls stormed past the Bengaluru Bravehearts, after which the Delhi Redz raised the bar and thwarted the challenge of the Hyderabad Heroes, who had finished as the table toppers in the league stage.In the first semifinal, the Bulls defeated the Bravehearts 31-12. The Chennai Bulls were out of the blocks at a good clip, with Vaafauese Maliko and Alexander Davis getting in their tries through speedy attacks. And Gaurav Kumar was able to convert one of the kicks after that. The Bulls were well and truly dominant ...