Bengaluru: The funeral rites of veteran Kannada film producer and actor Dwarakish, who died of a heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 81 years, were conducted, with state honours, at the TR Mill Crematorium in Chamarajpet on Wednesday.

The body of the late actor was kept at the Ravindra Kalakshetra on Wednesday morning for people to pay their last respects to Dwarakish, prior to the funeral.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, actors Yash, Ravichandran, Dhruva Sarja and Shruti as well as other dignitaries offered their respects to the actor at Ravindra Kalakshetra.

Soundarya Jagadish

Bengaluru: Soundarya Jagadish, a film producer and businessman residing in Mahalakshmi Layout, Bengaluru, has committed suicide at his residence. The police are investigating the incident and will take further legal action after recording statements from family members.

Soundarya Jagadish was known for producing films like “Appu and Pappu,” “Mast Maja Maadi,” “Ramleela,” and “Friends.” He also ran the Jet Lag Resto Bar on Rajkumar Road in Rajajinagar. The bar was in the news previously when a case was registered and later closed by the police following a night party held during the release of the movie “Kotair” starring actor Darshan.

The police suspect that financial difficulties may have led to Soundarya Jagadish’s suicide, and the investigation into his death is ongoing.

Kolkata: Medical tests of the two Bengaluru cafe blast case accused were conducted at a state-run hospital before their production at a metropolitan court here on Friday.

They were taken to Bankshall court for transit remand, an NIA lawyer said.

The two accused, Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Adbul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa, were taken to Bidhannagar state general hospital for a medical check up, an official said.

Purba Medinipur SP Soumyadip Bhattacharya said the duo was arrested in a joint operation by the NIA and West Bengal Police.

Shazib was the one who placed the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the cafe and Taahaa was the mastermind, the officials said.

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On the occasion of Ramzan, BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya visited Jamia Masjid in Bengaluru and extended Id Greetings to Imam Dr. Mohamed Maqsood Imran Rashadi. Later, they discussed matters of goodwill and harmony in the society.

Bengaluru: A gun-wielding man on Monday went close to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while he was on an open vehicle here, and garlanded Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy standing next to him.

The incident happened at Bhairasandra in the city when Siddaramaiah was campaigning for Reddy’s daughter and Congress’ Lok Sabha candidate Sowmya Reddy.

The man, whom police identified as Riyaz, suddenly climbed on the vehicle with a gun fastened to his waist.

Raising slogans in support of Congress, Riyaz garlanded Reddy, his daughter Sowmya and others.

As he was getting down from the vehicle, Siddaramaiah and others on the vehicle noticed the gun.

Police said Riyaz has been carrying a gun since a murderous assault on him a few years ago, and he has been exempted from surrendering his gun.

In a post on the microblogging site ‘X’, the BJP targeted the chief minister, saying this proves that “those who garland” Siddaramaiah are hooligans, rowdies, street thugs.

“Gun-wielding rowdies, who used to be seen in the birthday posters, are now posing in front of the society with guns and garlands the CM and deputy chief minister in the rallies. Although the election code of conduct is in force, they are carrying guns and demonstrating like this to intimidate the voters in the area,” the party said.

Bengaluru: As many as 47 students from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI) here have been hospitalised after they complained of loose stools and dehydration, officials said on Saturday.

According to Ramesh Krishna, Dean and Director of BMCRI, 47 students from the Institute’s girls hostel were admitted to Victoria Hospital on Friday.

Out of these, 28 are in Trauma Care Centre, 13 are in H Block and three are in ICU for observation. All of them suffered from loose stools and dehydration. They have been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.

“Investigations have been sent and antibiotics & IV fluids are being administered. We are awaiting the reports,” he stated. A doctor from Victoria Hospital said, “All students are stable now. They have been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. Though there is a suspicion of cholera, we are waiting for reports for clarity. Reports are expected soon.”

Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department had on Friday said six confirmed cases of cholera have been reported in the state so far this year of which five were reported in March. Amid reports that extreme heat compounded with the water crisis has led to a scare of a cholera outbreak, the department however clarified that all these cases are “sporadic” and that there was no outbreak.

Bengaluru: City’s northeast division Women’s Police Station has reportedly arrested three individuals for allegedly running a prostitution racket in different hotels across the city.

The police have confiscated 13 mobile phones, 1 active scooter, a Toyota Etios car and 30,000 rupees from the possession of the accused.

According to the police, the raid was conducted under the leadership of Laxmi Prasad, Deputy Commissioner of North-Eastern division based on a tip-off. Additionally, the police said that the individuals were illegally earning money through the racket and were using mobile websites to gain customers.

The police reportedly conducted raids in Koramangala, Madiwala and other parts of the city based on the information, in addition to the arrests made three women were also rescued during the operation.

Bengaluru: Karnataka has seen the seizure of unaccounted cash of Rs 20.14 crore and alcohol valued at over Rs 26 crore since the model code of conduct went into effect on March 16, the Election Commission announced on Thursday.

They claimed that the total seizures, which include a variety of freebies, come to Rs 60.38 crore.

Karnataka’s 28 constituencies will be the subject of two rounds of general elections, scheduled for April 26 and May 7.

A statement from the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer’s office states that since the Model Code of Conduct went into effect, police, flying squads, and static surveillance teams have confiscated Rs 20.14 crore in cash and Rs 65.43 crore in property.

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has taken action against 22 families for utilizing drinking water for non-essential purposes, such as washing cars and gardening, amidst a severe water scarcity in the state. The board has collected fines totaling Rs 1.1 lakh, with each family being levied a fine of Rs 5,000 for violating water conservation directives issued by the board.

According to BWSSB officials, the restrictions were enforced on March 22, and by March 24, 22 instances of violations had been recorded, with fines being collected on the spot and receipts issued. Most of the complaints against the offenders were received through various social media platforms, officials noted.

In the second week of March, the BWSSB imposed a ban on various water-consuming activities in the city, including cleaning vehicles, gardening, construction work, operation of fountains, entertainment purposes, and non-drinking water usage in cinema halls, malls, as well as for road construction and cleanliness.

With Holi celebrations approaching, the BWSSB has also urged residents to refrain from using Cauvery and borewell water for pool parties and rain dances. Additionally, the board has encouraged the installation of aerators in hotels, apartments, and industries to reduce water consumption.