Health·2026-03-09T14:17:19+00:00
Karnataka health staff to strike March 11; indefinite action from March 16
Doctors and healthcare staff in Karnataka's Health and Medical Education Department will strike from March 11-15, with emergency services only and OPD services suspended. An indefinite strike begins March 16. Staff are demanding timely medicine supply to government hospitals, revision of cadre and recruitment rules every three years, and periodic publication of seniority lists.
The Hindu - Karnataka
Region·2026-03-09T15:47:26+00:00
Juvenile accused in Ballari hostel attack secured after 36-hour search
Police in Ballari secured a juvenile accused in a hostel rampage at Gurukul International School that killed one student and injured seven others on Saturday night. The boy was located after a 36-hour search involving analysis of 7,500 CCTV cameras across the city. He will be handled under the Juvenile Justice Act with involvement of medical and psychological professionals. Police are investigating all circumstances including the school's role, with a departmental inspection requested.
The Hindu - India · The Hindu - Karnataka
Climate·2026-03-09T09:47:45+00:00
Second yellow heatwave alert issued for Mumbai and surrounding districts
The India Meteorological Department has issued a second yellow alert for heatwave conditions across Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri districts within a week, indicating continued elevated temperature warnings for the region.
Indian Express - India
