Bengaluru will once again lace up for fitness and remembrance as Sutra Fitness & Nutrition gears up to host the fourth edition of the Namma Power Run on March 15, 2026, along NICE Road. The annual event is dedicated to the memory of Kannada icon Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar, fondly remembered as Appu, and coincides with his birth anniversary, celebrating his enduring message of health, discipline, and social responsibility.
Having earlier spotlighted Bengaluru and the grandeur of Mysore Palace, this year’s run draws inspiration from the historic splendour of Hampi, symbolising Karnataka’s timeless pride and resilience. Organised in association with the Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar Charitable Trust, the event continues its mission of making running accessible to first-timers and casual fitness seekers, many of whom have transitioned into regular runners over past editions.
Edition 4 also expands its social outreach, allowing participants to contribute directly to the trust during registration. Further strengthening its awareness drive, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital joins as the official eye care partner, promoting glaucoma awareness under the #DonateEyesGiftSight initiative.
With race categories spanning 5K, 10K and the 21.1K half marathon, the Namma Power Run promises a vibrant blend of fitness, culture and community spirit for Bengaluru.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಮತ್ತು ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ ವಲಯದ ಹೊಸ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಿಗಳು, ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಹಾಗೂ ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ ಕುರಿತ ಚರ್ಚೆಗೆ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗುವ ದ್ವೈವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ “ಡೆಮಿನಾರ್–2026” ಅನ್ನು ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ಕಾಂಕ್ರೀಟ್ ಇನ್ಸ್ಟಿಟ್ಯೂಟ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಬುಧವಾರ ಆರಂಭಿಸಿದೆ. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ 11ನೇ ಆವೃತ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 25 ಮತ್ತು 26ರಂದು ಹೊಸೂರು ಮುಖ್ಯರಸ್ತೆಯ ನಿಮ್ಹಾನ್ಸ್ ಕನ್ವೆನ್ಷನ್ ಸೆಂಟರ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಯೋಜಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಈ ಬಾರಿ “ಕಾಮೆಟ್–2026” ಎಂಬ ಥೀಮ್ನಡಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಸಾಮಗ್ರಿಗಳು, ಯಂತ್ರೋಪಕರಣಗಳು, ಉಪಕರಣಗಳು, ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಮತ್ತು ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳ ಒಕ್ಕೂಟದ ಮೇಲೆ ಗಮನ ಹರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಉದ್ಯಮದ ನಾಯಕರು, ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ ಕಂಪನಿಗಳು, ಡೆವಲಪರ್ಗಳು, ಎಂಜಿನಿಯರಿಂಗ್ ಸಲಹೆಗಾರರು, ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞರು, ನೀತಿ ರೂಪಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ವಲಯದ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ಒಂದೇ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸೇರಿ ನವೀನತೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವ ಮಾರ್ಗಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಚರ್ಚಿಸಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸ್ಮಾರ್ಟ್ ಇನ್ಫ್ರಾಸ್ಟ್ರಕ್ಚರ್ ಲಿಮಿಟೆಡ್ನ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಡಾ. ಬಿ.ಎಸ್. ಪ್ರಹಲ್ಲಾದ್ ಅವರು ನಗರದ ದೀರ್ಘಾವಧಿಯ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಉತ್ತರ–ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಸುರಂಗ ಮಾರ್ಗ ಯೋಜನೆಯಡಿ ಸಿಲ್ಕ್ ಬೋರ್ಡ್ನಿಂದ ಹೆಬ್ಬಾಳವರೆಗೆ ಸುಮಾರು 16.5 ಕಿಮೀ ಉದ್ದದ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ರೂಪಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಇದು ನಗರದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಜಂಕ್ಷನ್ಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಉಂಟಾಗುವ ಸಂಚಾರ ಒತ್ತಡವನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಕೆ–ರೈಡ್ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣ್ ಸಿಂಗ್ ಅವರು ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಭೂಮಿಯ ಸಮರ್ಪಕ ಬಳಕೆ ಮೂಲಕ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿ, ಫೀಡರ್ ಬಸ್ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಗ್ರ ನಗರ ಸಾರಿಗೆ ಪರಿಹಾರಗಳ ಅಗತ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಒತ್ತಿಹೇಳಿದರು. ಇಂತಹ ಸಮನ್ವಿತ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ನಗರ ಉತ್ಪಾದಕತೆಯನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಸಹಾಯಕವಾಗಲಿವೆ ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು.
ಐಸಿಐ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಎ.ಆರ್.ಎಚ್.ಆರ್. ಗಿರೀಶ್ ಅವರು, ಡೆಮಿನಾರ್ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ವೃತ್ತಿಪರ ಸಹಕಾರ ವೃದ್ಧಿ, ಮಾನದಂಡಗಳ ಉನ್ನತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ–ಅಭ್ಯಾಸಗಳ ಸಮನ್ವಯಕ್ಕೆ ನೆರವಾಗುವ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಹೊಂದಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಸಂಘಟನಾ ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಡಾ. ನಾಗೇಂದ್ರ ಅವರಂತೆ, ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ವಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ರೂಪಾಂತರ ತರಲಿರುವ ಹೊಸ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನಗಳು, ಸುಸ್ಥಿರ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ವಿಧಾನಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಆಧುನಿಕ ಸಾಮಗ್ರಿಗಳ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನಕ್ಕೆ ಡೆಮಿನಾರ್ ವೇದಿಕೆಯಾಗಲಿದೆ.
The high-performance smartphone brand iQOO on Tuesday introduced its latest device, the iQOO 15R, positioning it as a compact flagship aimed at young professionals balancing work, gaming and entertainment. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset developed by Qualcomm, promising sustained performance, improved efficiency and advanced AI capabilities.
Featuring a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, the device emphasises one-hand usability through what the company calls its “Perfect Fit” design philosophy. Despite its slim 7.9 mm profile, the handset houses a 7,600 mAh battery — claimed to be among the largest capacities in its class — with 100W fast charging support and bypass charging for gaming sessions. Thermal management is handled by an IceCore vapour chamber cooling system to maintain performance during extended workloads.
The phone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and will receive four years of software updates along with six years of security support. Its camera setup includes a 50-MP Sony LYT-700V primary sensor with optical image stabilisation, an ultra-wide lens and a 32-MP front camera, alongside AI-driven imaging tools.
According to iQOO CEO Nipun Marya, the device aims to deliver flagship capabilities in an ergonomic form factor suited for daily use. Tanmay Shah highlighted the brand’s partnership with Amazon in expanding access to performance-focused 5G devices.
Priced from ₹40,999 (effective), the iQOO 15R will be available for pre-booking from February 24 across online platforms, select retail outlets including Reliance Digital, with sales commencing March 3.
KCPS Flags ‘Unworkable’ Norms for Preschools, Warns of Job Losses and Rising Costs for Parents
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Council of Preschools (KCPS) has urged the Karnataka government to immediately review and suspend what it described as “impractical” regulatory requirements that could lead to the closure of more than 25,000 standalone preschools across the state. Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of Bangalore, council representatives warned that continued enforcement of the norms may trigger widespread job losses and place additional financial pressure on families.
KCPS members alleged that recent administrative directions, including Circular DPI-CPIOC7-2(NWS)/1/2026-E-2062350 and the 2019 detailed instructions, effectively apply K-12 institutional standards to small neighbourhood preschools. According to the council, several of these conditions are difficult to comply with in residential settings where most early-learning centres operate.
Among the key concerns raised was the requirement for a 30-year registered lease for rented premises, which the council said is rarely available in the private rental market. This, they argued, could render a large majority of preschools ineligible for registration. The prescribed classroom size of 18 ft by 20 ft was also criticised as unrealistic for home-based centres that function on a smaller scale.
KCPS further pointed to the requirement for educational land conversion approvals and a minimum built-up area of 2,000 sq ft, stating that such provisions are designed for larger institutional campuses rather than micro-level childcare facilities. The council also flagged operational issues with the registration portal, claiming it is accessible only within Block Education Officer offices, thereby limiting transparency and causing procedural delays.
Highlighting the wider impact, KCPS estimated that closure of neighbourhood preschools could affect the livelihoods of over 4.5 lakh women employed as teachers, caregivers and support staff. The council added that reduced access to affordable childcare may compel many working mothers to withdraw from the workforce. Representatives also expressed concern that diminishing standalone preschool options could concentrate early-education services within larger school chains, potentially driving up fees and reducing affordability for middle-income families.
The council placed three key demands before the state government: constitution of a high-level committee to frame separate guidelines for standalone Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) centres, an immediate pause on enforcement of building and land-related norms, and restoration of a fully functional public registration portal.
KCPS office-bearers Dr Aruna Prasad (president), Pruthvi Banwasi (secretary), Savita Patil, Sandhya Prithvi, Sahana Nagendra, Somnath Hawargi, Sampath Kumar and Chirag Agarwal were present at the briefing and reiterated that regulatory reform was essential to safeguard children’s access to early education while protecting employment within the sector.
Bengaluru: Dr. Jayanti S. Thumsi expressed pride in serving as a jury member for the Miss Karnataka pageant, describing the experience as both meaningful and inspiring. She noted that the event showcased young women who demonstrated confidence, clarity of thought, and a strong sense of purpose.
Reflecting on the evolving definition of beauty, Dr. Thumsi remarked that contemporary platforms highlight qualities beyond physical appearance, including resilience, intelligence, empathy, and the courage to express one’s voice.
As a breast surgeon, she emphasised that such forums also serve as valuable avenues to promote awareness on self-care and women’s health. Dr. Thumsi conveyed gratitude for the opportunity to be associated with an initiative that celebrates strength and individuality in multiple forms.
She extended her best wishes to all participants for continued success in their future endeavours.
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