Karnataka records 17 lakh skin, 18 lakh dental cases among schoolkids in 3 years

Karnataka records 17 lakh skin, 18 lakh dental cases among schoolkids in 3 years | Bengaluru News

Bengaluru: More than 19.3 lakh cases of skin conditions and 18.8 lakh cases of dental problems were identified among schoolchildren across the state in the past three years, according to health department data. Sources said there has been a shift in the trend, as malnutrition used to be the dominant health concern previously. State govt…

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After tariff blow, jewellery exporters eye Middle East

After tariff blow, jewellery exporters eye Middle East | Surat News

Surat: With the US market slipping out of reach following a 50% tariff on Indian imports, the country’s gem and jewellery makers are shifting focus to the Middle East. Exporters see Saudi Arabia as a key growth destination, with shipments rising 45% to $151.5 million in 2024-25 and studded jewellery exports alone jumping 55%, according…

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Karnataka cinema price cap: ₹200 max on tickets, but your popcorn may cost more

Karnataka cinema price cap: ₹200 max on tickets, but your popcorn may cost more | Bengaluru News

Moviegoers in Karnataka can now breathe a little easier: the state government has capped cinema ticket prices at ₹200 across all theatres, including multiplexes. Issued under the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, the order sets ₹200 as the maximum base price for a ticket, exclusive of taxes. That said, the movie-going experience still comes…

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