Bengaluru Gets Its First Unified Heart–Lung Transplant Command Centre at Apollo

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Apollo Hospitals Expands Karnataka’s Transplant Capacity with Dedicated Heart & Lung Unit

Bengaluru, December 2, 2025:
Apollo Hospitals has launched its dedicated Heart & Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Unit at Apollo Seshadripuram, marking a major boost to advanced cardiac and respiratory care in Karnataka. The unit was formally inaugurated by Dr. J. Ravishankar, IAS, Managing Director, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.

This centre is Apollo’s first fully integrated heart–lung transplant facility in Karnataka, establishing it as a key referral hub for the state and neighbouring regions. The launch follows the widely recognised heart transplant in which Namma Metro enabled rapid organ transport, drastically reducing transit time and contributing to a successful outcome.

Speaking at the event, Dr. J. Ravishankar IAS said public infrastructure can directly strengthen emergency healthcare in a growing city like Bengaluru. He added that BMRCL will continue supporting initiatives that enhance time-sensitive medical response.

The new centre is equipped with specialised operating theatres, transplant-ready ICUs, advanced monitoring technologies, and dedicated rehabilitation services. It offers a full range of therapies, including heart, lung, and combined heart–lung transplants, select multi-organ procedures, ECMO support, and retrieval services for critically ill patients across the region.

Dr. Kumud Kumar Dhital, Programme & Surgical Director, noted that years of collaboration between Apollo’s Chennai and Bengaluru teams have built a strong clinical network capable of delivering seamless care for end-stage organ failure.

Dr. Srinivas Rajagopala highlighted the importance of meticulous pre- and post-operative management in lung transplantation, while Dr. Ravi Kumar emphasised the need for coordinated care to ensure predictable outcomes.

Uday Davda, Vice President, Apollo Seshadripuram, said the initiative reinforces Karnataka’s position as a major contributor to the national organ donation pool. Akshay Oleti, CEO – Karnataka Region, added that the new unit marks a significant leap in delivering world-class cardiac and respiratory care.

Patients who have undergone transplants also shared heartfelt gratitude, particularly the recent recipient whose donor heart arrived swiftly via Namma Metro.

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Worship of Lord Rama and Hanumadvrita Performed at Sri Raghavendra Swami Math

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At the Nanjanagoodu Sri Raghavendra Swami Math located in Jayanagar 5th Block, His Holiness Sri 1008 Sri Subudhendra Tirtha Swamiji performed the Shreeman Moola Sri Ramachandra Devara Pooja, followed by the Hanumadvrita Pooja. Swamiji also offered special worship to the original Padukas of Sri Raghavendra Swami, concluding with a grand Maha Mangalarati at the Brindavana.

Sharing details of the event, Sri Nandakishore Acharya said that the ceremony was conducted with deep devotion and spiritual fervour. Senior administrator of the Math R.K. Vadheendra Acharya, staff members, and a large number of devotees participated and received the divine blessings of Sri Hari, Vayu, and Guru.

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ಟೆಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಡಿಯೋಲಜಿ ಮೂಲಕ 600 ಜೀವ ಉಳಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ: ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 30:ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಜಾರಿಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಟೆಲಿ ಕಾರ್ಡಿಯೋಲಾಜಿ ಸೇವೆಯು ಒಂದೂವರೆ ವರ್ಷದೊಳಗೆ 600ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಜೀವಗಳನ್ನು ಉಳಿಸಲು ನೆರವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕುಟುಂಬ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಸಚಿವ ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ರಾಜ್ಯದ 82 ತಾಲೂಕು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಈ ಸೇವೆ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಅಗತ್ಯವಾದ ದುಬಾರಿ ಹೃದಯ ಇಂಜೆಕ್ಷನ್‌ಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಉಚಿತವಾಗಿ ರೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ.

ನಗರದ ಐಐಎಸ್‌ಸಿ ಟಾಟಾ ಸಭಾಂಗಣದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಟೆಲಿಮೆಡಿಸಿನ್ ಸೊಸೈಟಿ ಆಫ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾದ 21ನೇ ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಅವರು, ಕೇವಲ 8 ರಿಂದ 9 ನಿಮಿಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇಸಿಜಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿ ಪರಿಣಿತರಿಂದ ತಕ್ಷಣ ಸೂಕ್ತ ಸಲಹೆ ದೊರೆಯುವ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಈ ವರ್ಷವೇ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ತಾಲೂಕು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಸಚಿವರು ಮುಂದುವರಿದು, ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಉಪಕರಣಗಳ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಗೆ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನವನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ದೂರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಪರಿಣಿತರ ಸಲಹೆ ಹಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ರೋಗಿಗಳಿಗೆ ತಲುಪುವಂತೆ ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. “ಎಐ ಮತ್ತು ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ನಮ್ಮಂತಹ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಜನಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯ ರಾಜ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಸಹಾಯಕ. ಉತ್ತಮ ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟದ ಕ್ಯಾಮೆರಾ ಹಾಗೂ ನವೀಕರಿಸಿದ ಸಾಧನಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ತಜ್ಞರು ದೂರದಿಂದಲೇ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ವೈದ್ಯರಿಗೆ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ನೀಡುವಲ್ಲಿ ನೆರವಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ವಿವರಿಸಿದರು.

ಟೆಲಿ-ರೆಡಿಯಾಲಜಿ ಮತ್ತು ಟೆಲಿ-ಆಪ್ತಮಾಲಜಿ ಮೂಲಕ ರೋಗ ಪತ್ತೆಯ ನವೀನ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲು ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಸಿದ್ಧವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ದಿನೇಶ್ ಗುಂಡೂರಾವ್ ಹೇಳಿದರು.

ಸಮ್ಮೇಳನದಲ್ಲಿ 700ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ದೇಶೀಯ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಡಾ. ಗಂಗಾಧರ, ಡಾ. ಸತ್ಯಮೂರ್ತಿ, ಡಾ. ಸುನಿಲ್ ಶ್ರಾಫ್, ಡಾ. ಉಮಾ ನಂಬಿಯಾರ್, ಡಾ. ಭಾಸ್ಕರ್ ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಗಣ್ಯರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.

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Dalitha Swabhimana Sene Delegation Urges Minister K.H. Muniyappa to Restore Cancelled BPL Cards

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Bengaluru, November 27, 2025:
A delegation from the Dalitha Swabhimana Sene, Bengaluru District Committee, met Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa at Vidhana Soudha on Thursday evening and submitted a memorandum seeking urgent intervention in issues related to BPL ration cards of poor families and slum residents.

The team — comprising B.K. Sivappa, A.P. Sampath, Sarala Prakash, B. Jayaram, Krishnamoorthy, Ramakrishna and other members — drew the Minister’s attention to the widespread cancellation of BPL cards, which they said has pushed several economically weak families into distress. They requested the government to reinstate all genuine beneficiaries whose cards were cancelled without proper scrutiny.

During the discussion, the delegation pointed out that many families are being denied BPL status merely because they submitted income certificates or IT returns, often done only for availing loans. They stressed that such documents should not be used to disqualify genuinely poor households.

After hearing the concerns, Minister Muniyappa directed the Commissioner to immediately review and restore cancelled BPL cards. He also instructed the department to ensure that eligible families are not deprived of benefits due to technical or procedural lapses.

BPL Eligibility Criteria Highlighted by the Delegation

Families should not own residential property exceeding 1,000 sq. ft within Bengaluru city limits.

Ownership of white-board (commercial) vehicles disqualifies applicants.

Individuals filing annual income tax returns are not eligible under BPL norms.

Households owning more than 3 acres of agricultural land in rural areas do not qualify.


The delegation further clarified that IT returns or income certificates submitted solely for loan purposes should not affect BPL eligibility.

They concluded the meeting with the slogans: “Jai Bhim, Jai Karnataka.”

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Parikrma Champions League 2025 Kicks Off in Style – Opening Day Thrills Football Fans

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Bengaluru: The Parikrma Champions League Football Tournament, organised by the Parikrma Humanity Foundation, returned for its 13th edition this year, once again capturing the attention of football lovers across the city. The 2025 season opened on Thursday with high-intensity matches, spirited performances and swift, competitive play that set an electrifying tone for the tournament. Scores from the opening matches along with photographs capturing key moments from the day have been shared as attachments.

The presence of distinguished guests added a special significance to this year’s inauguration.
Chief Guest Chetan R., Commissioner, Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, formally inaugurated the tournament. In his address, he praised Parikrma’s consistent efforts to build a strong sports culture among children and emphasised the importance of platforms that nurture teamwork, discipline and leadership skills in young players.

Several notable personalities graced the occasion, including Harinarayana Sharma, Nasir Humayun, Sunil Koshi, Srikant Hegde, Rajesh Nayak, Aprameya, Yasasvini Ghorpade, Anshuman, Min Hyung, Girish Gowda, Deepak Jain, Shwetha Maurya, Raj Kiran, among others. Their participation further elevated the opening ceremony.

With a long-standing commitment to social impact, holistic education and equal sporting opportunities, the Parikrma Humanity Foundation continues to empower thousands of children each year. The Champions League has become one of its most celebrated initiatives, offering young athletes a platform to display their talent on a larger stage.

The competitive spirit, strategic gameplay and infectious enthusiasm displayed on Day 1 have set high expectations for the matches ahead in the 2025 league.

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