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10 months to repair broken ventilators at Bengaluru’s Victoria Hospital
Ventilators and other critical equipment at Victoria Hospital's trauma center malfunctioned in June 2025, with repairs delayed for nearly a year due to issues with a third-party service provider. Hospital authorities terminated the contract and are now sourcing repairs directly from the original manufacturer, with most ventilators already fixed. The Karnataka Lokayukta has taken suo motu cognizance of the irregularities, which rendered six ICU beds unusable.
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Karnataka high court rules registered vehicle owner liable until official ownership transfer, orders Rs 47 lakh payout
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a vehicle's registered owner remains liable for accidents until ownership transfer is officially recorded in the registration certificate. The court ordered a Bengaluru resident to pay Rs 47 lakh in compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2020 motorcycle accident, citing that the vehicle was still registered in his name despite his claim of having sold it.
Times of India - Bengaluru
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Bengaluru water authority launches one-time settlement scheme for pending bills
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has introduced a one-time settlement scheme for consumers with outstanding water bills, covering approximately 5.1 lakh of the city's 11 lakh connections. The scheme, announced by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, will run from April to June 2026 and aims to clear total arrears of Rs 851.3 crore by waiving portions of accumulated interest. Notices with payment details will be sent with upcoming water bills.
Times of India - Bengaluru
