United Mission Degree and PU College to Celebrate International Yoga Day 2026

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Bengaluru, June 20, 2026: United Mission Degree and PU College, Bengaluru, will enthusiastically observe International Yoga Day 2026 on June 20, joining millions across the globe in celebrating the timeless practice of yoga and its contribution to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
With a rich legacy dating back to 1834, making it one of the oldest educational institutions in the country, the college takes pride in participating in this global initiative that promotes health, harmony, and holistic living.

The celebrations will witness active participation from the institution’s management, faculty members, administrative and support staff, students, parents, alumni, and well-wishers, all coming together to reaffirm their commitment to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle through the practice of yoga.

The programme is being organized under the leadership of the college’s National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit, which has taken the initiative in planning and coordinating the event. The NSS Unit’s efforts reflect its continued commitment to community service, wellness promotion, and nation-building, with the wholehearted support of all stakeholders of the institution.

The college expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of India and the Ministry of AYUSH for their visionary efforts in promoting yoga as a way of life and encouraging people worldwide to embrace wellness and inner harmony. The institution is also proud to be associated with the Yoga Sangam initiative and acknowledges the inspiration provided by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in transforming yoga into a global movement.

This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Aging,” highlights the importance of yoga in fostering physical vitality, mental resilience, and overall well-being across all age groups.

United Mission Degree and PU College extends a warm invitation to the public to join the celebrations and support the universal message of health, peace, and unity that yoga embodies.
On behalf of the entire United Mission family, heartfelt greetings and best wishes are extended to all Indians and people around the world on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2026.

Happy International Yoga Day!

Dr. Kiran Jeevan
Principal
United Mission Degree and PU College, Bengaluru

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Hundreds of Devotees Witness Sacred Golden Paduka Darshan as Mantralaya Seer Performs Special Poojas in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru: Devotional fervour marked a special religious ceremony at the Nanjanagudu Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar, where His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Tirtha Sripadangalavaru, the pontiff of the Mantralaya Mutt, conducted the sacred Sansthana Pooja of Sriman Moola Ramachandra Devaru with great reverence.

Following the ritual, the revered seer offered special worship to the Golden Moola Pada (sacred footprints) of Sri Raghavendra Swamy and facilitated the darshan of the revered golden padukas of the saint for devotees gathered at the mutt.

His Holiness later performed Maha Mangalarati to the Brindavana of Sri Raghavendra Swamy and blessed devotees by distributing Phala Mantrakshate, invoking the saint’s divine grace upon them.
Hundreds of devotees participated in the spiritual event, received the sacred prasada and Mantrakshate, and sought the blessings of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.

Mutt Manager R.K. Vadindra Acharya said the programme witnessed an overwhelming response from devotees, who expressed deep devotion and gratitude for the opportunity to receive the blessings of His Holiness and have darshan of the sacred golden padukas.

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Special Phala Panchamrutha Abhisheka and Floral Decoration Mark Guru Pushya Yoga; Thousands of Devotees Visit Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt

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Bengaluru: Marking the auspicious occasion of Guru Pushya Yoga, special religious ceremonies were conducted at the Nanjangud Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Jayanagar 5th Block, Bengaluru. The rituals were organized under the guidance of the senior administrator of the mutt, R.K. Vadindra Acharya, in accordance with the directions of His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendratheertha Sripadangalavaru.

As part of the celebrations, a special Phala Panchamrutha Abhisheka was performed to the Brindavana of Sri Raghavendra Swamy for the welfare and prosperity of society. Following the sacred ritual, the Brindavana was adorned with an elaborate floral decoration using a variety of fresh flowers. The ceremonies concluded with a grand Maha Mangalarati.

The occasion witnessed the participation of thousands of devotees, who visited the mutt to seek the blessings of Sri Raghavendra Swamy. Devotees lit lamps, offered prayers, and took part in the Annadana Seva conducted at the mutt.

After the rituals, devotees received Parimala Prasada, sacred Teertha, Mantrakshate, and blessed vastras, and sought the divine grace of Sri Raghavendra Swamy.

The spiritually vibrant atmosphere and overwhelming devotee participation made the Guru Pushya Yoga celebrations a memorable and deeply devotional event at the mutt.

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Rotarian Narasinha Joshi Honoured Globally for End Polio Efforts; Dr. Balaveera Reddy Calls for AI-Driven Engineering Reforms

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Bengaluru : Rotary International has honoured Rtn. Narasinha Joshi of the Rotary E-Club of Belgaum, District 3170, with a prestigious global recognition for his exceptional contribution to polio awareness and fundraising initiatives.

Each year, Rotary International selects only ten members worldwide for their outstanding service towards the End Polio Now campaign. For the Rotary year 2025-26, Narasinha Joshi was among the ten awardees and the only Indian Rotarian to receive this distinction.

The award was presented during the Rotary International Convention held in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 15, 2026. The recognition highlights his unwavering commitment to Rotary’s global mission of eradicating polio.
Meanwhile, noted academician and education administrator Dr. K. Balaveera Reddy has urged the Karnataka Government to adopt a forward-looking approach while finalising the Engineering Seat Matrix for the academic year 2026-27.

Dr. Reddy, former Chairman of the Board of Governors of NITK Surathkal, former Vice-Chancellor of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), and former Director of Technical Education, Karnataka, has submitted a representation to the State Government regarding the draft seat matrix notified on May 30, 2026.

While appreciating the government’s efforts to maintain quality and balanced growth in technical education, Dr. Reddy cautioned against any blanket reduction in intake for Computer Science and allied engineering programmes. He noted that Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, has earned global recognition as India’s IT, startup and innovation capital, attracting multinational corporations, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), startups and technology-driven enterprises.

According to Dr. Reddy, the state’s technological leadership has been built on the availability of highly skilled engineering talent. Any significant reduction in seats for Computer Science and emerging technology disciplines could affect Karnataka’s competitiveness and potentially divert future investments to other states.

At the same time, he stressed the need to strengthen traditional engineering branches such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering by integrating emerging technologies into their curriculum. He advocated the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Data Analytics, Smart Manufacturing, Electric Vehicles, Smart Infrastructure and Industry 4.0 concepts to enhance employability and industry relevance.

Dr. Reddy observed that the demand for engineering talent is evolving rather than declining and called for curriculum modernisation and interdisciplinary learning instead of restricting admissions.
Referring to  Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s “Yuva Yuga” vision, which focuses on employment generation, skill development, entrepreneurship and industry-linked opportunities, Dr. Reddy said strengthening technical education is essential for achieving the state’s long-term development goals.

He concluded by stating that Karnataka’s status as India’s leading technology and knowledge hub has been built through visionary investments in education and innovation. To sustain this leadership, the state must continue expanding educational opportunities while simultaneously enhancing quality, skills and employability standards.

Dr. Reddy has urged the Government of Karnataka to consider these recommendations while finalising the Engineering Seat Matrix for 2026-27.

GS Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Rtn. Narasinha Joshi on this remarkable international achievement. He described the honour as a proud moment for Karnataka and India, applauding Joshi’s unwavering commitment to Rotary International’s End Polio Now mission and his dedicated humanitarian service.

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ಸತತ ಮೂರು ಗರ್ಭಪಾತಗಳ ಬಳಿಕ 600 ಗ್ರಾಂ ತೂಕದ ಶಿಶುವಿನ ಯಶಸ್ವಿ ಬದುಕುಳಿವು

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಸತತ ಮೂರು ಬಾರಿ ಗರ್ಭಪಾತ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿ, ಅಪರೂಪದ ರೋಗಗಳಿಂದ ತಾಯಿಯಾಗುವ ಕನಸನ್ನೇ ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಹಾಸನ ಮೂಲದ ಮಹಿಳೆಗೆ ಸ್ಪರ್ಶ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ ಯಶವಂತಪುರದ ವೈದ್ಯರು ಯಶಸ್ವಿ ಹೆರಿಗೆ ಮಾಡಿಸಿ ಹೊಸ ಭರವಸೆ ಮೂಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಜನನದ ವೇಳೆ ಕೇವಲ 600 ಗ್ರಾಂ ತೂಕವಿದ್ದ ಶಿಶು, ವೈದ್ಯರ ವಿಶೇಷ ಆರೈಕೆಯಿಂದ ಇದೀಗ 1.6 ಕೆಜಿ ತೂಕಕ್ಕೆ ಬೆಳೆಯಿದ್ದು, ತಾಯಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮಗು ಇಬ್ಬರೂ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

ನಾಲ್ಕು ತಿಂಗಳ ಗರ್ಭಿಣಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದ ವೇಳೆ ಮಹಿಳೆ ಸ್ಪರ್ಶ್ ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿದ್ದರು. ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಗಳ ವೇಳೆ ಅವರು ಸಿಸ್ಟಮಿಕ್ ಲೂಪಸ್ ಎರಿಥೆಮಾಟೋಸಸ್ (SLE) ಹಾಗೂ ಇಮ್ಯೂನ್ ಥ್ರೋಂಬೋಸೈಟೋಪೆನಿಕ್ ಪರ್ಪುರಾ (ITP) ಎಂಬ ಸ್ವಯಂಪ್ರತಿರೋಧಕ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಗಳಿಂದ ಬಳಲುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ಪತ್ತೆಯಾಯಿತು. ಈ ಕಾಯಿಲೆಗಳ ಪರಿಣಾಮವಾಗಿ ಅವರ ರಕ್ತದಲ್ಲಿನ ಪ್ಲೇಟ್‌ಲೆಟ್‌ಗಳ ಪ್ರಮಾಣ ತೀವ್ರವಾಗಿ ಕುಸಿದಿದ್ದರಿಂದ ಗರ್ಭಧಾರಣೆ ತಾಯಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಭ್ರೂಣ ಇಬ್ಬರಿಗೂ ಜೀವಾಪಾಯಕಾರಿಯಾಗಿತ್ತು.

ಈ ಸವಾಲಿನ ಪ್ರಕರಣವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಸೂತಿ ತಜ್ಞೆ ಡಾ. ಪದ್ಮಲತಾ, ಕೀಲುರೋಗ ತಜ್ಞೆ ಡಾ. ವಿನಯಾ, ರಕ್ತತಜ್ಞ ಡಾ. ಮಹೇಶ್ ಹಾಗೂ ಭ್ರೂಣ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ತಜ್ಞೆ ಡಾ. ಲತಾ ಅವರನ್ನೊಳಗೊಂಡ ಬಹುವಿಭಾಗೀಯ ವೈದ್ಯರ ತಂಡ ಸಮಗ್ರವಾಗಿ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿತು. ಗರ್ಭಧಾರಣೆಯ 17ನೇ ವಾರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆಸಿದ ಆಮ್ನಿಯೋಸೆಂಟೆಸಿಸ್ ಪರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ರೂಣದ ವರ್ಣತಂತುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಅಸಾಮಾನ್ಯತೆ ಇಲ್ಲ ಎಂಬುದು ದೃಢಪಟ್ಟಿತು.

ಆದರೆ 25ನೇ ವಾರದ ಸ್ಕ್ಯಾನ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಭ್ರೂಣದಲ್ಲಿ ತೀವ್ರ ರಕ್ತಹೀನತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹೃದಯ ವೈಫಲ್ಯದ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳು ಕಂಡುಬಂದವು. ಇದನ್ನು ಗಮನಿಸಿದ ವೈದ್ಯರು ಗರ್ಭದಲ್ಲೇ ಮಗುವಿಗೆ ಇಂಟ್ರಾ ಯುಟರೈನ್ ಬ್ಲಡ್ ಟ್ರಾನ್ಸ್‌ಫ್ಯೂಷನ್ ಮೂಲಕ ರಕ್ತ ವರ್ಗಾವಣೆ ನಡೆಸಿದರು. ನಂತರ ತಾಯಿಯ ಪ್ಲೇಟ್‌ಲೆಟ್ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಿರವಾಗಿಡಲು ಐವಿಐಜಿ (IVIG) ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ನೀಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಏಳನೇ ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಭ್ರೂಣಕ್ಕೆ ರಕ್ತ ವರ್ಗಾವಣೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು.
“ಇದು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣ ಮತ್ತು ಅಪಾಯಕಾರಿಯಾದ ಪ್ರಕರಣವಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಸತತ ಗರ್ಭಪಾತಗಳಿಂದ ಮಾನಸಿಕವಾಗಿ ಕುಗ್ಗಿದ್ದ ತಾಯಿಗೆ ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ತುಂಬುವುದು ಕೂಡ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಯಷ್ಟೇ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಗಿತ್ತು. ವಿವಿಧ ತಜ್ಞರ ಸಮನ್ವಯದ ಆರೈಕೆಯಿಂದ 34 ವಾರಗಳ ಗರ್ಭಾವಧಿಯವರೆಗೆ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತವಾಗಿ ಗರ್ಭಧಾರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಯಿತು,” ಎಂದು ಡಾ. ಪದ್ಮಲತಾ ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು.

ಹೆರಿಗೆಯ ಬಳಿಕ ನವಜಾತ ಶಿಶು ತಜ್ಞ ಡಾ. ಅರುಣ್ ಅವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಶುವಿಗೆ ಎನ್‌ಐಸಿಯುವಿನಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಆರೈಕೆ ನೀಡಲಾಯಿತು. ನಿರಂತರ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆಯ ಫಲವಾಗಿ ಶಿಶು ಆರೋಗ್ಯಕರ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ಸಾಧಿಸಿದ್ದು, ತಾಯಿ ಮತ್ತು ಮಗು ಇಬ್ಬರೂ ಸುಸ್ಥಿತಿಯಲ್ಲಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆ ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆ.

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