BBMP gifts Rs 5 lakh cheque to first baby girl of 2018
Bengaluru: The first baby girl born on New Year Day is extremely lucky. She has earned a reward of Rs 5 lakhs which was handed over to her by BBMP Mayor Sampath Raj at the D Nagaraj Maternity Hospital at Bashyam Circle in the city on January 1, Monday. The Mayor had earlier made an announcement that a cash prize will be awarded to the first baby girl born on New Year.
Pushpa, a resident of Rajajinagar was admitted to the hospital on December 31 after she had developed labour pains. She had delivered a baby girl at five minutes past midnight. After BBMP Health Officer intimated about this, the Mayor visited the hospital on Monday morning and handed over the cheque and a Madilu kit to the mother. The Mayor also enquired about the health of the mother and baby.
Later, speaking to reporters he said the amount will be deposited in a bank in a joint account in the name of the child and BBMP Commissioner. It aims at encouraging girls to excel in life, he added.
The lucky baby's mother Pushpa also expressed her immense pleasure and said she would use the money towards the education of her child.
Deputy Mayor Padmavathi Narasimhamurthi, Standing Committee on Health President Mujahid Pasha and BBMP officials were present.
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CSK's Ayush Mhatre ruled out of remainder of IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury
New Delhi (PTI): Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing IPL season due to a hamstring injury, dealing a major blow to the five-time champions.
The franchise said Mhatre, who sustained the injury during CSK’s previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18, will require a rehabilitation period of six to 12 weeks.
"Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.
"Ayush's injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks," CSK announced on its social media on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old, who came in as an impact substitute, was seen in visible discomfort and clutched his hamstring while attempting a run during CSK’s 10-run loss to SRH in Hyderabad.
He required on-field treatment and, although he continued briefly, was dismissed soon after.
"It looks pretty bad, unfortunately. And he's going to be a big, big loss because he's been in really nice touch for us," CSK's batting coach Mike Hussey had said at the post-match press conference.
Mhatre has been CSK's standout batter this season. He lea collecting 201 runs from six matches at a strike-rate of 177.87.
Chennai Super Kings have endured a poor start to the 2026 season, losing four of their six matches to languish in eighth place.
