Three Karnataka pharmacy students drowned to death in Kannur

KASARAGOD: Three pharmacy students from Karnataka who were on a leisure trip to Kannur drowned near Payyambalam beach on Sunday. The deceased are Afnan Ahmed, 26, from Hole Narsipur in Hassan district, Mohammed Rehanuddin, 26, from Bidar, and Mohammed Afroz, 25, from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district. They were among eight DPharm students from Al Ameen Pharmacy College in Bengaluru, who were in the state for the weekend. The students first went to Wayanad, and reached Kannur on Saturday night where they stayed in a resort at Payyambalam. Around 11am on Sunday, they decided to venture into the sea. Sources in the police said the trio entered the sea first, and the rest followed. One of the deceased did not swim and started drowning. The other two rushed to help him but were swept away. The remaining five raised an alarm, following which fishermen in the area and lifeguards on the beach rushed to rescue them. Afnan and Rehanuddin were pulled out of the sea and rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared them dead. Personnel from the Kannur fire station rushed to the beach and recovered the body of Afroz after a two-hour search.

Tanzania President Hassan wins disputed election with more than 97% of vote, official results show

The election was marred by violence as demonstrators took to the streets of major cities to protest the vote and stop the counting of votes, says Tanzanian authorities

Congress brings back A K Antony to restore unity in Kerala ahead of polls

KOTTAYAM: Looking to gather steam and contain the growing factional feud within the Congress ahead of back-to-back elections, the central leadership has brought back veteran A K Antony from retirement, and formed a 17-member core committee to ensure a collective leadership for the party in the state. The proposal to constitute the core committee was mooted around eight months ago. Originally intended to be a 11-member body, the committee has been expanded to accommodate the new state president, working presidents and UDF convener. The high command has also ensured woman representation by including Shanimol Usman, former AICC joint secretary. It is unsure whether Antony will participate in core committee meetings. Although a member of KPCC's political affairs committee, he seldom attends its meetings. The primary objective of the exercise is to quell internal discord ahead of the crucial local body and assembly elections, as the leadership is concerned about the lack of unity within the state unit. The recent KPCC revamp and appointments of the Youth Congress president and working president have exacerbated tensions, with seniors including V M Sudheeran, K Muraleedharan, Ramesh Chennithala and young leaders such as Chandy Oommen communicating their displeasure to the high command. There are reports of a chasm between KPCC president Sunny Joseph and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, with allegations that Sunny heavily relies on the working presidents. Some senior leaders are also unhappy with the excessive involvement of AICC general secretary K C Venugopal in the organisational affairs of the state unit. Rahul unhappy with internal squabbles in Cong It is learnt that Rahul Gandhi expressed strong dissatisfaction over the internal squabbles, particularly at a time when the party leaders are claiming that the anti-incumbency factor is prevalent in the state. Earlier, Rahul had suggested a collective leadership in an attempt to end the factional feud. There are also allegations that Venugopal delayed the formation of the core committee to ensure his supremacy in the state unit. The high command suggested the collective leadership to prevent one single leader from taking decisions unilaterally. However, a leader at the national level intervened to delay its implementation, said a senior Congress leader on condition of anonymity. With the core committee consisting of CWC members, current and former KPCC presidents and the Leader of Opposition, one leader alone is unlikely to get undue power in the party. 17-member core committee State Congress president Sunny Joseph, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, CWC members A K Antony, K C Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala, Shashi Tharoor, Kodikunnil Suresh, former KPCC presidents K Sudhakaran, K Muraleedharan, V M Sudheeran, M M Hassan, Mullappally Ramachandran, working presidents A P Anil Kumar, P C Vishnunadh, Shafi Parambil, UDF convener Adoor Prakash and Shanimol Osman.

Keralas highest civilian honour for historian Raghava Warrier

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Historian M R Raghava Warrier has been chosen for the Kerala Jyothi award, the highest civilian award given by the state government, for his contributions in the education sector. The state government on Friday announced the Kerala Awards, modelled after the Padma Awards. P B Aneesh (for contributions in the agriculture sector) and artist Rajashree Warrier (for contributions in the cultural sector) were selected for the Kerala Prabha awards, the second highest honour. The Kerala Sree Awards will be given to five people. Veteran media personality Sasi Kumar (media), TKM Trust chairman Shahal Hassan Musaliar (education), M K Vimal Govind (startup), disability advocate Jilumol Mariet Thomas and Cdr Abhilash Tomy (retd), the first Indian to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe have been chosen for the award. Instituted in 2021, the Kerala Awards are announced every year on the eve of Kerala Piravi day.

Deepa chides Satheesan for frequent absence from crucial party meetings

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The meeting convened by the Congress high command to oversee the crucial assembly election preparation in Kerala witnessed unprecedented scenes after the AICC general secretary in charge of the state openly criticised the Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan. Satheesan and KPCC president Sunny Joseph engaged in a blame game triggering heated exchanges between the two, forcing Rahul Gandhis intervention. The meeting held at Indira Bhavan in Delhi and chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, was attended by Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. The meeting was convened to review organisational status and election readiness in the state. After Kharge and Rahul individually met leaders, Sunny, Satheesan, K Muraleedharan, Ramesh Chennithala, M M Hassan, Kodikkunnil Suresh, Shashi Tharoor and the three working presidents, the high command convened a joint session of all leaders. During the session, Deepa Dasmunsi, AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, launched a sharp criticism against Satheesan without naming him. She reportedly told the high command that a certain leaders (Satheesan) habit of skipping crucial meetings with excuses, had cost the organisation dearly. Her comments took state leaders by surprise. A disappointed Rahul Gandhi said that such behaviour is unacceptable and that all leaders must ensure their participation in party meetings, a leader present at the meeting told TNIE. Though no one defended Satheesan, he later alleged that he had been excluded from organisational decisions since the new leadership took charge. He pointed to the recently released list of KPCC office-bearers and claimed that he was not consulted before finalising it. I was not consulted while the new KPCC general secretaries and vice-presidents were appointed, Satheesan reportedly said. KPCC president Sunny Joseph rejected this allegation, telling the high command that he had contacted Satheesan two or three times before finalising the list. Adequate consultation was made with all sections, including senior leaders and former KPCC presidents alike, he said. Rahul Gandhi reminded Kerala leaders that the Congress traditionally does not announce the CM candidate before the assembly election. Priyanka Gandhi called for unity among leaders. In separate one-on- one meetings with Kharge and Rahul, several leaders complained about the overarching influence of the three working presidents- A P Anil Kumar, Shafi Parambil and P C Vishnunadh- in organisational matters. It was reportedly alleged that the trio was taking advantage of the new KPCC presidents inexperience to assert excessive control over party affairs. Taking note of the disunity within the state leadership, the AICC decided to form a core committee to oversee the organisational matters ahead of the assembly election. Unlike the existing jumbo committees, the new panel will be smaller and will include KPCC president, parliamentary party leader, working presidents and former KPCC presidents. Both Deepa Dasmunsi and Satheesan did not respond to queries.

Launching Ceremony of Late Hassan Khan Charitable Society Held at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall

Kargil, October 30: A solemn and inspiring event marked the launching ceremony of the Late Hassan Khan Charitable Society held today at the Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall, Kargil. The ceremony was attended by a large gathering of dignitaries, officials, academicians, and members of the public who came together to honor the memory and legacy of [] The post Launching Ceremony of Late Hassan Khan Charitable Society Held at Syed Mehdi Auditorium Hall appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .

KPCC to constitute core leadership group for quick decision-making at election time

The committee will supersede other organisational panels, including the oversized Political Affairs Committee. Hassan says similar apex leadership groups will be constituted at at the district and Assembly constituency levels for effective electioneering

Two brothers found dead in a tank in Karnatakas Hassan taluk

Advocates of Karnatakas Hassan dist. stage protest, block movement of vehicles

Karnataka: Villagers who gave up land for Hassan airport seek construction of road

Karnataka: DC sends Hassan City Corporation Commissioner on compulsory leave

Govt allocates Rs 505 Cr under C&T in J&K during 2025- 26 FY

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Monday informed that the Government has allocated Rs 50, 556.9 lacs funds under Cities and Towns (C&T) and Rs 3268. 29 lacs under Potholes scheme in J&K during 2025- 26 Financial year. The Dy. CM was replying to a question raised by Legislator Javid Hassan Baig in the []

Ruling the Silver Screen: Play on iconic actor Devika Rani to happen in Bengaluru

Mahima Nagaraju As black and white silent films gave way to thrilling talkies in the 1930s, a glamorous heroine entered the film industry with an English talkie, Karma . Devika Ranis beauty, style and skill made her a household name and earned her the title of The First Lady of Indian Cinema. She went on to live a full life, co-founding one of Indias major studios, courting love and scandal, becoming the first to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and much more. The Auroville Theatre Group's Call Me Devika , set to be staged at Ranga Shankara on Thursday, intends to tell her story. Playwright and lead actor Rupam Mishra first came across the actors name at an exhibit of Russian painter Nicholas Roerichs work, where an acquaintance casually mentioned that the artists son, Svetoslav Roerich, was married to an Indian actress. A little digging had her completely fascinated. The play covers the first half of Ranis life, beginning with her and her first husband, Himanshu Rai, setting up Bombay Talkies. Being from an affluent family, she could have easily stayed in London and had a luxurious life. But, she came back to India and thought, How can we promote cinema here? She learnt the craft from other countries and brought it to India to see how stories could come up. Mishra was bothered by the fact that Ranis contributions to cinema seemed to have been brushed aside when compared to her male counterparts, and wrote the play to set the record straight. With a male-dominated film industry and society, a lot of autobiographies of actors dont even mention her, even though they mention Bombay Talkies, she says. Bombay Talkies launched some of the big names in the industry, including Madhubala, Raj Kapoor and Mumtaz. Bollywood heartthrob Dilip Kumar was launched by Rani herself. Making his debut with Jwar Bhata (1944), he went on to star in hits like Mughal-e-Azam (1960). To know a woman was behind such an established actor was an eye-opener, says Mishra. To capture this life that was extremely rooted in films, director Jill Navarre explains that the play has incorporated multimedia elements, saying, We are very lucky to have a great amount of videos of that time period, so the audience get to see not just whats happening on our stage, but we intercut it with video footage of some of the movies that were referring to. Writing the play involved a lot of research, from a time with scarce or contradictory stories swirling around the actor, with Mishra using her imagination to fill in the gaps. The play is a piece of fiction inspired by true events, says Mishra, explaining, There was a scandal that Rai was married to another woman before meeting Rani. But many sources said he was not married, he had a girlfriend or that he was divorced. But this was crucial to understanding their chemistry. Another anecdote explored is the story of Rani eloping with an actor named Najm-ul-Hassan while being married to Rai. This led to the birth of another great Hindi film actor Ashok Kumar, who was a lab assistant picked by Rai to replace the leading man. The play makes sure to leave the audience on a happy note. In filmy fashion, Rani finds true love at the end of the play with Svetoslav Roerich, whom she was married to for nearly 50 years, living in Bengaluru. The ending seems to be a way of saying, as a mature woman, this love that she found was the one that stuck, notes Navarre. (Call Me Devika will be staged at Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar, on Oct 30 and at Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield, on Oct 31. Tickets on bookmyshow.com)

Rs 505 cr allocated under C&T in J&K: DyCM

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 27: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today informed that the Government has allocated Rs 50, 556.9 lakh funds under Cities and Towns (C&T) and Rs 3268. 29 lakh under Potholes scheme in J&K during 2025- 26 Financial year. The Dy. CM was replying to a question raised by Legislator Javid Hassan Baig in the Legislative Assembly today. While sharing the District wise details, the Dy. CM said that the Government will ensure quality work is carried [] The post Rs 505 cr allocated under C&T in J&K: DyCM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Hassan woman dies as wall collapses during rains in Arakalgud taluk

The incident occurred when all the family members were sleeping. Her body has been shifted to Arakalgud for a post-mortem.

Hassan DC performs fire-walk ritual

Heavy rain causes flooding in Hassan district

Rains cause floods in parts of Arsikere and Channarayapatna in Karnatakas Hassan dist.

JD(S) leaders protest against Hassan district administration

They alleged that the district administration showed disrespect to Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy during his visit to the temple

Huge number of devotees to Hasanamba festival: Hassan SP writes to DC, warns of stampedes if failed to restrict visitors

In her letter, dated October 17, the SP said a large number of people had been visiting the temple for the deitys darshana. Even the queues meant for those who purchased tickets worth 1,000 and 300 had been several kilometres long

CITU to hold three-day conference in Karnatakas Hassan

Devotees visiting Hasanamba Temple in Karnatakas Hassan should to be mentally prepared to stand in long queues: District administration

Author Banu Mushtaq visits Hasanamba Temple in Karnatakas Hassan

Leopard spotted on the outskirts of Hassan city in Karnataka

More than 6.4 lakh persons visited Hasanamba temple in Hassan for annual festival since October 10

The Minister announced that more than 2.29 lakh devotees visited the temple in the 24 hours that ended at 5 a.m. on October 14

Lokayukta Raids Homes of 12 Corrupt Officials Across Karnataka

Bengaluru, October 14 (Daily Kiran): The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids on the residences and offices of 12 government officials across the state on Monday. The action was taken following allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. According to an official release, the raids were carried out simultaneously in Bengaluru, Hassan, Kalaburagi, ... Read more Lokayukta Raids Homes of 12 Corrupt Officials Across Karnataka

Three leopard cubs reunited with mother in Karnatakas Hassan dist.

Three leopard cubs reunited with mother in Karnatakas Hassan dist.

Hasanamaba festival: Hassan DC suspends 4 more officials for dereliction of duty

Indian gaur, captured in Hassans Channarayapatna, dies in transit due to cardiac arrest

The wild animal, spotted in Channarayapatna town on October 11 morning, ran helter-skelter, injuring a woman and damaging a car and a few two-wheelers.

Hasanamba darshana: Devotees visiting Hassan appreciate arrangements made by district administration and Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Hassan DC suspends two officials for misusing their IDs

Hassan district administration has involved officials from different departments for making arrangements at Hasanamba Temple during the festival, that began on October 9

ACB Detains J&K Police Inspector For Questioning In Disproportionate Assets Case

SRINAGAR, Oct 11: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said it has booked a police inspector for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income and taken him into custody for questioning. Addressing a press conference here, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), ACB, Javid Hassan, said verification of allegations against Inspector (Ministerial) Peer Zada Mushkoor Ahmad Shah, posted as cashier at District Police Office (DPO), Bandipora, was conducted. During the probe, it surfaced that Mushkoor [] The post ACB Detains J&K Police Inspector For Questioning In Disproportionate Assets Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

J&K | ACB Cracks Major Evacuee Property Land Scam In Srinagar

Srinagar Oct 11: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has launched a criminal investigation into a large-scale evacuee property land scam involving senior government officials and private beneficiaries. The case centers on the illegal exchange and manipulation of prime evacuee land located on Gupkar Road, one of Srinagars most valuable areas. While addressing press conference, Senior Superintendent Police, ACB Javid Hassan said that officials from the Revenue Department and the Custodian Evacuee Property Department colluded with private individuals to execute an unlawful [] The post J&K | ACB Cracks Major Evacuee Property Land Scam In Srinagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Hundreds of devotees visit Hasanamba temple

Hassan district administration had streamlined the entry of VIPs and pass holders this year. This time, the administration has arranged vehicles to pick-up and drop-off the VIPs from the Inspection Bungalow.

J&K Police Conduct Search Operation Linked To Banned Jamaat-e-Islami In Sopore

Srinagar, Oct 9: Continuing its intensified crackdown on the separatist-terror ecosystem, Jammu and Kashmir Police today carried out a search operation at the residence of an individual allegedly associated with the proscribed organisation Jamaat-e-Islami in the Sopore sub-district of north Kashmir. The operation was conducted at the residence of Ghulam Hassan Lone, a resident of Zaloora, Sopore, in connection with a case registered in 2025 under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Police confirmed that the search [] The post J&K Police Conduct Search Operation Linked To Banned Jamaat-e-Islami In Sopore appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Hasanamba Temple opened at Hassan; district administration makes arrangements for devotees to have darshana of the deity

Lakhs of devotees are expected to visit the temple during the festival, which concludes on October 23.

Hasanamba festival: Helitourism facility launched in Hassan, KSRTC to offer tour packages

The heli-ride costs 4,300 per person, and the duration of the ride will be around seven to eight minutes.

Hasanamba festival in Karnatakas Hassan: Temple to be opened on Oct. 9, 2 lakh devotees expected per day

The festival will conclude on October 23; administration has streamlined entry of VIPs and special pass holders to ensure smooth darshana of the deity for devotees

Handwara Raids: Police Tighten Grip on Hurriyat, JeI Network in J&K

Srinagar, Oct 8: In a fresh crackdown on unlawful activities, Handwara Police on Tuesday carried out targeted raids at the residences of individuals linked to the banned outfits Hurriyat and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in north Kashmirs Handwara area, officials said on Wednesday. According to police, the searches were conducted at the house of Ghulam Hassan Khan, [] The post Handwara Raids: Police Tighten Grip on Hurriyat, JeI Network in J&K appeared first on Northlines .

Police Raid Residences Of Hurriyat, JeI Members In J&Ks Handwara

SRINAGAR, Oct 8: Police on Wednesday said that in a continued effort to curb unlawful activities and ensure peace and security in the region, Handwara Police conducted targeted searches on October 07, 2025, at the residences of individuals associated with Hurriyat and Jamat-e-Islami (JeI) within the Handwara jurisdiction. In a handout, the police said that the raids were carried out at the residence of Gh. Hassan Khan, son of Habibullah Khan, resident of Maidan Chogol, associated with proscribed Hurriyat and [] The post Police Raid Residences Of Hurriyat, JeI Members In J&Ks Handwara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Rajya Sabha Chairman Radhakrishnan holds first meeting with floor leaders

NEW DELHI: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, who is also the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, in his first meeting with the floor leaders of various political parties on Tuesday, emphasised that D4 Dialogues, Deliberation, Debate and Discussion are the basic tenets of parliamentary democracy. In discussing ways to ensure the effective functioning of the Upper House, the Vice President dwelt upon various parliamentary principles that support the smooth running of the House during a session, with the support of all parties for the successful transaction of business. He also urged the Rajya Sabha floor leaders of all parties to make full use of available instruments such as Zero Hour, Special Mentions, and Question Hour to raise issues of public concern and importance. Above all, we are for the people and their concerns to discuss and decide, the Vice President was reported to have remarked during his meeting with the leaders. The Vice President further stated that the Constitution of India, along with the Rules Book of the Rajya Sabha, defines the Laxman-Rekha for parliamentary discourse. In a very cordial meeting, he emphasised that every minute of the House during a session must be utilised to strengthen democracy. Every day, every hour, every minute, every second of the time in the House should be used to strengthen democracy, he reportedly remarked, during his broader discussion with the members. Receiving insights and suggestions from the members, he said that everything discussed at the meeting would contribute to strengthening parliamentary democracy. He thanked all the leaders for their insights and participation, describing the interaction as a great success. Sources said the objective of the meeting was to discuss ways to facilitate the smooth functioning of the House in the upcoming session, promote structured discussions, and minimise disruptions. The floor leaders of various parties exchanged their views on optimising the time and quality of discussions and debates in the Rajya Sabha. Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice President of India on 9th September this year, securing 452 votes and defeating the Opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy, who received just 300 votes. Before being elected as Vice President, Radhakrishnan served as the Governor of Maharashtra. He is now serving as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned from the post abruptly due to health reasons during the Monsoon session of Parliament. Prominent leaders of floor who attended the first meeting of VP and Chairman of RS include Upendra Kushwaha, JP Nadda, and Sanjay Singh, Jairam Ramesh, and Pramod Tiwari, actor-turned-politician Kamal Hassan, John Brittas, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Kiren Rijiju, Dr L Murugan, and others.

Inter-state drug peddler arrested, heroin recovered

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 2: Police arrested an inter-state drug peddler from Jakheni area and recovered 6.61 grams of heroin from his posession. Reports said that a Police party of Police Station Udhampur, led by SHO Purab Singh, apprehended the accused, identified as Shamim Hassan, son of Mohd Ali of Gangltak, Diskit, Tehsil & District Leh for checking purposes. During search, 6.61 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession following which he was arrested on the spot. In this [] The post Inter-state drug peddler arrested, heroin recovered appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Couple from Hassan who suffered injuries dies in Bengaluru hospital

Couple injured in blast near Alur in Hassan

Experts say early genetic tests help to choose healthy lifestyle, control diseases

BENGALURU: Gone are the days when a heart attack or cancer were associated with stress, unhealthy lifestyle and bad eating habits. Genetics always played an underlying role, and medical experts point out that early testing of ones genetic pattern will now be beneficial in choosing the right and healthy lifestyle to control diseases at the right time. And age is no factor in this. I always knew that Type-2 diabetes is genetic, and there was no such case in my house. My parents are not diabetic. I love my sweets. However, over time, I started repeatedly falling ill. I used to get tired at college and work. My workouts were also becoming strenuous. I started undergoing multiple tests and treatments for my deteriorating health. Doctors advised me to get a genetic test done after I complained of severe pain in my back. I suffered a mild heart attack, said Prajesh (name changed), a 25-year-old software professional in Gurugram. His genetic tests revealed that he carried a strain of Type-1 diabetes, which is rare. Discussions during treatment revealed that his grandparents had a history of diabetes, and his parents were carriers of the strain. He is now undergoing treatment with a doctor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. Another similar case was cited by Dr Nitin Kapoor, Professor and Head (Unit-1) Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metobolism, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. He said that during his course of treatment of a patient suffering from thyroid cancer, he learnt that the family had reported a cancer case earlier too. The patient had a one-year-old child. Wasting no time, a genetic test was done on the child and cancer cells were found. Thus, an immediate operation was done to address the issue. It was better than waiting till it developed. The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) in its 2023 report on non-communicable diseases noted that heart ailments and diabetes cases have been on the rise for a decade. The recent cases of multiple incidents of heart attacks among people of different age groups in Hassan, Karnataka, has also raised concerns among experts, pointing to the need for genetic testing. Dr RV Asokan, Immediate Past President of the Indian Medical Association, said genetic study and customised treatment based on a persons gene type is the future of Indian medicine. We are looking at customizing treatments, against the present one-size-fits-all. Focussed treatment is the need of the hour, and over time, medical professionals have also realised it. But for this, the genetic report of patients is needed. Not many are doing it because of a lack of awareness. It is an emerging area, he said, cautioning that not everyone needs genetic analysis and it should not be exploited. Dr Priya Ranagathan, medical geneticist, Apollo Hospital, said, genetic study is a gradually growing field. Awareness and need for testing genetics is rising, especially among cardiologists and endocrinologists. In case of heart ailments, it is needed, as cases are on the rise. Dr Ramesh Menon, Associate Director, Genomic Medicine and Personal Genomics Division, Bioinformatics Department, at MedGenome - a lab offering genetic testing across India - said they get over 500 samples annually. Genetic testing is presently being done for coronary heart diseases, diabetes, obesity, high Body Mass Index (BMI), Parkinson's, Alzheimers and age-related eye disease. With changing trends, genetic testing for heart diseases has advanced. But awareness among clinicians advising patients to take up the tests has not. Dr Menon said there are instances where people show no symptoms and suddenly suffer a heart attack or a mild stroke. This is because of a family history. Thus, just like people undergo annual health check-ups or tests for health insurance or jobs, they can undergo a genetic test, which is done only once for the entire lifetime. It helps in understanding, and early diagnosis and deciding the right course of treatment. He added, interestingly, during a series of genetic tests for a study, it was found that there is a 70 per cent rise in cases of Parkinson's. Such data helps state and Union health departments in chalking out medical policies. He also pointed to the historical data and study reports which show that people in south Asian regions- India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, are genetically more prone to heart ailments because of the MYBPC-3 gene which plays a role in the making of the protein called cardiac myosin-binding protein-C, which regulates heart muscle contraction. People in olden days carried the gene, but didnt suffer ailments because of an active lifestyle and healthy eating habits. Now, with poor eating habits and improper lifestyle, more cases are being reported. Improper sleeping patterns, sitting for long hours, smoking, drinking, and stress are just the trigger points. Dr Manohar KN, Lead Consultant, physician and diabetologist, Sparsh Hospital, said, Genetics play an underlying role. It is simple if genetics loads the gun, then lifestyle pulls the trigger. Thus, people should concentrate on improving their lifestyle by early testing and having healthy activities, for nothing can be done about the genes. Dr Vedam Ramprasad, CEO MedGenome, said that gradually awareness is increasing. Earlier, it was only for rare diseases, but now it is being tested for common diseases also. But not as much as it is the US, and other Western countries. It is now mandatory in some countries like Abu Dabi and other Middle East countries. In India, the mindset of people, economics and other factors play a role. People simply think about what the need is. Interestingly, with rising IVF treatments, a rise in genetic testing is being noted. However, the ethics of this is still debated in the medical fraternity. While genetic analysis to ascertain underlying diseases like down syndrome or other health markers is good, screening for good embryos is not. Explaining the need, Dr Animesh Maiti, Head of Department, Endocrinology, Government Medical College, Kolkotta, added that genetics playing a role in diabetes in Type-2 diabetes is globally known. It is only now that cases in Type-1 diabetes are being reported and many are in Finland. Gene therapy, which is on the rise in other countries, needs to pick up in India. The facilities for testing are also rising gradually. Like private labs, hospitals too have started their in-house genetic testing centres. The cost of testing has also reduced from earlier. It has gone down from Rs 15,000-30,000 to Rs 7,000-10,000 depending upon the type of test. But government hospitals are yet to start it. Government doctors refer patients to private labs, which adds to their cost of treatment. Dieticians have also started taking note of the need for genetic testing. A lead sports dietician, not wanting to be identified, said, Genetics studies also help in choosing the right type of diet not just for patients during and after treatment, but also on a daily basis. Like allergy tests are done before surgeries, genetic tests before treatment can tell the type of medicines person can be prescribed, the type of food a person can eat and the diet that needs to be maintained, especially for diabetics and heart patients, instead of just saying reduce or no sugar or the sports they can play. But clinicians still need to understand this.

Degree students stage protest in Shivamogga, Hassan over delay in appointing guest faculty

It seems that students would be forced to appear for semester exams even without attending classes on certain subjects

Kannada writer S.L. Bhyrappa cremated with State honours in Mysuru

Around 150 persons came from his native village Santeshivara in Hassan district to Mysuru to attend the funeral of Bhyrappa

Couple dies in road accident near Channarayapatna in Karnatakas Hassan district

Abhishek Sharma, spinners help India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs, reach Asia Cup final

India defeated Bangladesh in the Super 4s match. They secured their place in the Asia Cup final. Abhishek Sharma's fifty and Kuldeep Yadav's spin were crucial. Bangladesh were bowled out for 127. Saif Hassan scored 69 for Bangladesh. India set a target of 169. The match between Pakistan and Bangladesh is now a virtual knockout.

Karnataka Revenue Minister holds review meeting in Hassan, takes officers to task

Video : Slippers Put On Lord Ganesha Murthi In Temple

Well, what to expect in a country with a billion Hindus who never take action but boost up anti-Hindus to degrade Hinduism more and more. And then make the billion excuses for not taking action. A Lord Ganesha idol was desecrated in a temple at Belur, Hassan district, after slippers were found placed on it. []

Belur residents clean temple, protest desecration of Ganesha idol

A woman, a resident of Hassan town, allegedly desecrated the Ganesha idol at the temple on September 20 night

Woman Held for Desecrating Lord Ganesh Idol in Hassan Temple

Leelamma, reportedly mentally unstable, caught on CCTV placing footwear on idol; police to conduct medical examination

Bangladesh Beat Sri Lanka By Four Wickets In Asia Cup Super 4 Match

Hassan then struck 61 off 45 balls, while Towhid hit 58 off 37 deliveries to help Bangladesh to victory

Asia Cup: Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy fifties guide Bangladesh to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy's brilliant fifties, complemented by disciplined bowling, propelled Bangladesh to a tense four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super Fours encounter. Despite Dasun Shanaka's explosive 64, Sri Lanka's 168/7 was chased down by Bangladesh, who finished at 169/6 in 19.5 overs, showcasing a composed batting performance under pressure.

Kamal Hassan, Simran, Karthi and more from Tamil film industry mourn the loss of Robo Shankar

Fans and colleagues alike have filled social media with condolences, praising Shankars boundless humor and his ability to light up a scene

NIA court extends remand of 2 in Baisaran massacre

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 18: Special Judge NIA Act, Jammu, Sandeep Gandotra today extended the judicial remand of two accused and allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) more time to complete its probe into the April 22 massacre at Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The court granted extension of custody of Bashir Ahmad Jothatd, son of Lal Din Jothatd of Baisaran (presently Hill Park, Pahalgam, Anantnag) and Parvaiz Ahmad, son of Ghulam Hassan Jother of [] The post NIA court extends remand of 2 in Baisaran massacre appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Karnataka: Girish Channaveerappa of JD(S) elected Mayor of Hassan

HC refuses plea on migrant land occupation

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Sept 15: High Court refused to entertain a petition against the eviction order passed by the District Magistrate (DM) for unauthorized occupation of migrant land in south Kashmirs Anantnag District and directed the occupants to approach the Magistrate concerned on the issue. Justice Rahul Bharti dismissed the plea of legal heirs of one Ghulam Hassan Mir challenging the order of eviction from 18 kanals and 19 marlas of land belonging to migrants by the District Magistrate Anantnag. [] The post HC refuses plea on migrant land occupation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Fact-Check: Truck Driver Involved in Hassan Accident Misidentified as a Muslim

Local police sources confirmed to The Quint that the driver was a Hindu named Bhuvenesh.

POCSO case in Hassan: Police arrest one accused

Polices treatment against KSU leaders barbaric and unacceptable: KPCC chief Sunny Joseph

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Hassan tragedy: Toll climbs to 10; case booked against driver for negligence

A goods vehicle ploughed into a crowd of people who were part of a Ganesha procession

Hassan accident: Gowda urges Chief Minister to enhance compensation

'Compensation Doesn't Equate Value Of Lives Lost': Siddaramaiah On Hassan Accident

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the government gives a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family of each victim in the Hassan accident to express condolence, not in a bid to equate the value of human life with the compensation.

Canter Mows Down Nine Persons in Hassan, Injures Many

Hassan SP Mohammad Sujeetha told reporters the canter hit a two-wheeler on its left side and crossed to the right side before penetrating through 3-feet height median and ran straight into the procession passing in the opposite lane of the road

AAP seeks special J&K assembly session over MLA Mehrajs arrest, urges CM Omar to visit him in Jail

SRINAGAR: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called on the Omar Abdullah-led government to convene a special session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly following the arrest of AAP MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik. The party has also appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to visit the detained legislator in Kathua Jail. Our simple appeal to the Omar Abdullah government is to convene an emergency Assembly session on the arrest of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, AAP spokesperson Muddasir Hassan told TNIE . Mehraj Malik was arrested on Monday and booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) after a verbal altercation with Doda Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh over the shifting of a primary health centre. The MLA allegedly used abusive language during the exchange, leading to his arrest and detention under PSA, which permits detention without charge or trial for up to two years. Hassan said the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly should pass a resolution denouncing the arrest and the use of PSA against an elected representative. AAP leaders detained to thwart protest against Doda MLA Mehraj Malik's arrest The AAP also urged the Chief Minister to personally meet Malik in Kathua Jail, as no one has been permitted to visit him since his arrest. Maliks father has appealed for his release, expressing concern over his sons family, which includes four daughtersthe youngest being just two-and-a-half months old. The CM should also visit Doda and take stock of the situation in the district, Hassan added. Tensions have flared in Doda since the MLAs arrest. Authorities have imposed curfew, shut down educational institutions, and suspended internet services in an effort to prevent protests. Despite restrictions, residents have taken to the streets, and many protestors have been detained. According to Hassan, over 200250 people have been picked up by police in Maliks native area of Bhalessa, and the whereabouts of some remain unknown. He also claimed that more than 15 FIRs have been filed against protestors. The AAPs legal team is currently exploring legal avenues to challenge both the arrest and the PSA detention of the MLA. AAP MLA Mehraj Malik booked under Public Safety Act shifted to J&K's Kathua jail; internet suspended in Doda Meanwhile, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who was detained along with other party leaders at a guest house in Srinagar and barred from holding a protest or press conference on the issue, has levelled serious allegations against the BJP. At a press conference in Delhi, Singh accused the BJP of including former Pakistan-trained militants in its Jammu and Kashmir unit. He named several individuals with alleged militant backgrounds now holding key positions in the party, including Abdul Rehman Lone (District President, Kupwara), Fayaz Ahmad Nazar (General Secretary, Baramulla), Abdul Rehman Tikri (District President, Bandipora), and Abdul Majeed Mir (Vice Chairman, Ganderbal Municipal Committee), among others. Singh also alleged that former Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Talib Hussain Shah, currently BJP Minority Morcha IT Cell Head, has appeared in photographs standing behind Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The AAP will continue its fight for Mehraj Maliks release, from the streets to Parliament, and from the High Court to the Supreme Court, Singh asserted.

Truck driver booked for rash driving after ploughing into crowd during Ganesha procession in Hassan

The driver also suffered injuries in the incident. The police booked the case based on the statement by Manjunath of Danayakanahalli, who lost his nephew Eshwar in the incident

8 people killed, 22 injured after truck rams into Ganesh procession in Karnataka's Hassan

According to eyewitness accounts, the procession was moving along, with a large number of youths participating. It is being said that the truck hit the divider.

Eight Dead, Over 20 Injured As Truck Rams Into Ganesh Procession In Karnataka's Hassan

Eyewitnesses said the truck, which was reportedly coming from Arakalagudu, lost control before crashing into the crowd of devotees

Canter ploughs into crowd in Hassan, five dead

Married woman murdered in Hassan

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Authorities impose restrictions in J&K's Doda to prevent fresh protests over AAP MLAs arrest; internet suspended

SRINAGAR: The authorities on Wednesday imposed restrictions in Jammu and Kashmirs mountainous Doda district after protests broke out against the detention and booking of AAP MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik, under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA). Mobile internet and broadband services in the district have also been suspended. The administration has invoked Section 163 of the BNSS in Doda district to restrict public movement without prior permission. According to an order issued by Additional District Magistrate Doda, Anil Kumar Thakur, the assembly of four or more persons has been prohibited. No individual will be allowed to resort to provocative speeches, slogans, or gestures that may disrupt peace and communal harmony. The administration has also banned the carrying of lathis or sharp-edged weapons in public. Officials warned that any violation of the prohibitory order will invite punitive action under relevant provisions of law. After invoking Section 163 BNSS, policemen made announcements about the imposition of restrictions from vehicles fitted with public address systems. The DC Doda appeals to all residents of Doda through this announcement that Section 163 BNSS (earlier Section 144) has been imposed in the district. People have been appealed to keep their shops and business establishments closed and stay in their homes and dont move on roads and in streets. Whosoever is found moving on the road or in streets, strict legal action will be taken against him, read the police announcement. The decision to impose restrictions in Doda was taken after massive protests erupted in many parts of the district yesterday in support of the detained MLA and to denounce his booking under the PSA. At several places, police fired tear smoke shells to disperse protestors who were demanding the release of the MLA and the withdrawal of the PSA against him. AAP MLA Mehraj Malik booked under Public Safety Act shifted to J&K's Kathua jail; internet suspended in Doda Mehraj, who was arrested on Monday and lodged in Kathua jail, is the first sitting MLA in Jammu and Kashmir to be booked under the PSA, which allows detention for up to two years without charge or trial. He had defeated BJPs Gajay Singh Rana by 4,538 votes to win the Doda Assembly seat in last years elections. The administration handed over the PSA dossier to the MLAs lawyer last night. AAP J&K spokesman Mudasir Hassan said the dossier, running over 250 pages, has been received by the MLAs lawyer and is being studied by the partys legal team. He said the partys central leaders, including MP Sanjay Singh and J&K in-charge Imran Hussain, have arrived in Jammu and are holding meetings with the legal team. Rejecting the allegations mentioned in the dossier, Mudasir said the party would challenge the MLAs arrest in the J&K High Court. The spokesman added that around 1,0001,500 people had assembled at Shiva bridge, between Doda and Prem Nagar, and were protesting at around 11 pm yesterday. The policemen fired tear smoke shells and resorted to baton charge to disperse the peaceful protestors, who were demanding release of the arrested MLA, he alleged. He further claimed that a landslide occurred in the area afterwards. I have received phone calls that many people have not returned to their homes yet. We fear that some people may have been injured due to landsliding, the AAP spokesman said. The AAP held the Deputy Commissioner of Doda and the district administration responsible for disturbing peace in the district by booking the MLA under the PSA. The DC had other legal alternatives. He could have written to our party disciplinary committee or could have sent a notice to the MLA through a lawyer. He could have registered an FIR against him but instead he used the draconian PSA law against the MLA, which is totally unjustified, Mudasir said. He demanded that the administration release Mehraj and withdraw the PSA against him. We will continue our stir till Mehraj is released, the AAP spokesman added.

AAP MLA Mehraj Malik booked Public Safety Act shifted to J&K's Kathua jail; internet suspended in Doda

SRINAGAR: Sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik who was arrested and booked under the J&K Public Safety Act, 1978 on Monday, has been shifted to Kathua jail. Internet has been suspended in many parts of the Doda district in anticipation of planned protests by AAP supporters. Mehraj, who had defeated BJPs Gajay Singh Rana by 4,538 votes to win Doda Assembly seat in last years Assembly polls, was yesterday booked under provision of J&K Public Safety Act, 1978, on the grounds of his activities being prejudicial to the maintenance of public order. After his arrest and booking under PSA, Malik was shifted to Bhaderwah district jail, and later in the evening, was shifted to District Kathua jail in neighbouring Kathua district. At midnight, he was taken to Government Medical College Kathua, where his medical check-up was conducted. After the check up, police then shifted him to District Kathua jail and lodged him there. Some of his supporters were present near the district jail Kathua and chanted slogans like, Lok Tantra Ki Hatya Bandh Karo (stop killing democracy). The authorities have suspended internet services in many parts of the Doda district on Tuesday. The AAP has called for protests against the MLAs arrest and authorities have deployed police and paramilitary personnel in strength in some sensitive areas. The MLAs supporters had also held protests at some places in the district yesterday after his detention and booking under PSA. Mehraj is the first sitting MLA in J&K to be booked under stringent PSA that allows detention upto two year without charge or trial. According to PSA order issued by District Magistrate Doda Harvinder Singh, invoking PSA against the MLA has been taken after due consideration of all relevant materials, reports, and circumstances that clearly establish that the continuance of such activities by the MLA posed a great threat to peace, public order and tranquillity in the district. Since Mehraj is an MLA, DC Doda had informed J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker about booking of the MLA under PSA. According to DC, the preventive detention under the PSA was found necessary in the interest of maintaining public order and safeguarding law and order in the region. The firebrand AAP MLA, who had earlier extended support to Omar Abdullah in government formation but in June this year withdrew support to the government, had been pressing the Deputy Commissioner Doda for shifting the primary health to a centrally located place. He had allegedly used abusive language against the DC for not shifting the health centre from its present location. The DC had claimed that the MLA wanted the administration to allow the sub-centre to function in a building built by one of his supporters on state land and pay him monthly rent. After the incident, administration had registered FIR against him and five of his supporters About 18 FIRs have been registered against Malik, who has courted controversies with his statements and abusive language. The arrest of Mehraj and booking him under PSA has drawn strong criticism from political leaders in J&K. There is no justification for detaining Mehraj Malik under PSA. Hes not a threat to public safety & using this discredited law to detain him is wrong. If the unelected government can use its powers against an elected representative like this then how does anyone expect the people of J&K to continue to have faith in democracy, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X. There is no justification for detaining Mehraj Malik under PSA. Hes not a threat to public safety & using this discredited law to detain him is wrong. If the unelected government can use its powers against an elected representative like this then how does anyone expect the https://t.co/W04Xe63vth Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) September 8, 2025 AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in a post on X said, Is demanding a hospital for the people of your are such a grave crime that an elected MLA has to be thrown jail for it. Mehraj Malik is the lion of Aam Aadmi Party. He will always remain the voice of the people, fighting for their rights. Jail, threats, and conspiracies... none of these can ever scare any soldier of AAP. MLA ? , AAP https://t.co/7mzqQ0Pfhp Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 8, 2025 J&K Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir while condemning unjust detention of MLA Mehraj under PSA said, This undemocratic act undermines the will of the people & erodes faith in our institutions. I demand his immediate release & call for united opposition to such authoritarianism. PDP MLA Rafiq Ahmed Naik described the imposition of PSA on elected representative as a brazen attack on the very spirit of democracy. Using draconian laws against an elected leader sets a dangerous and alarming precedent. In a true democracy, dissent must be confronted with dialogue and debate, not criminalised and suppressed, he said. Peoples Conference president and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone said the will of the people of J&K continues to be subservient. What is the purpose of holding elections if an elected representative is denied the right to express his sentiments. This is a soulless democracy, Lone said and warned such measures only deepen the crisis of credibility facing the democratic institutions in the region. Former Minister and J&K Apni Party leader Ghulam Hassan Mir said, If the MLA had committed any offence, he should have been charged under the appropriate laws. There was no need to impose such a harsh law, under which he could be kept in jail without trial.

Former PM HD Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna gets THIS job in prison, will earn Rs...

The cases against Revanna garnered widespread attention after explicit videos allegedly filmed by him were circulated ahead of last year's Lok Sabha elections. Revanna was the NDA alliance candidate from Hassan constituency in Karnataka at the time. Read on to know more on this.

Jailed ex-MP Prajwal Revanna to serve as library clerk, to get daily pay of Rs 522

Prajwal Revanna, the former Hassan MP serving a life sentence for rape, has been assigned as a library clerk in Parappana Agrahara prison. His duties involve managing book lending and maintaining records for fellow inmates. He will earn Rs 522 per day for his work, but his schedule is limited due to court appearances and meetings with lawyers.

Jailed Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna To Work As Library Clerk In Prison, Get Daily Pay Of Rs 522

Former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, who is serving a life term in connection with a rape case, has been allotted work as a library clerk in Parappana Agrahara prison.

Karnataka Gets 450 Additional Medical Seats, Introduces 15% NRI Quota In Govt Colleges

The additional seats have been allotted equally among medical colleges in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Chikkaballapura, Hassan, Raichur and Vijayanagara, each receiving 50 seats.

Super-speciality hospital in Hassan will be ready in eight months: Karnataka Revenue Minister

Krishna Byregowda, Revenue Minister, redressed public grievances during his visit to Hassan on Saturday

Classy India beat Malaysia by 4-1, inch closer to Asia Cup final

RAJGIR (BIHAR), Sept 4: A determined India produced a masterclass performance, coming from a goal down to beat Malaysia 4-1 in their second Super 4s match of the mens Asia Cup hockey tournament here on Thursday. The Indians were slow to get off the blocks as Shafiq Hassan gave Malaysia the lead in the second minute before the hosts mounted a great fightback. Manpreet Singh (17th), Sukhjeet Singh (19th), Shilanand Lakra (24th) and Vivek Sagar Prasad (38th) scored for India. [] The post Classy India beat Malaysia by 4-1, inch closer to Asia Cup final appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

This is crazy, stop making stuff up: RFK Jr. loses cool at Sen. Hassan over COVID vaccine policies

State cabinet has approved revised estimate for super-speciality hospital in Hassan, says Karnataka Revenue Minister

Thank All Kannadigas Of Karnataka: Author Banu Mushtaq On Dasara Invite

Amid a growing and contentious row over the Dasara invitation to Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq, the district administration of Mysuru on Wednesday visited the home of the writer at Ameer Mohalla in Karnataka's Hassan city to officially invite her

Banu Mushtaq invited to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara by district administration

Hassan: Mysuru district administration on Wednesday formally invited International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this years Mysuru Dasara, despite objections from some sections, including the opposition BJP. A team of officials led by Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lakshmikanth Reddy G visited Mushtaqs residence here and gave her the invitation, after felicitating her with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Karnataka rains: Landslips reported in Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts

Buchi Babu semifinal | Samad and Hassan lead J&Ks riposte

The side scores 212 for four at the end of day three after TNCA Presidents XI declares its first innings at 567 for nine

College students in Hassan protest over delay in appointing guest faculty