Politics

Amid Covid-19 crisis in Bengaluru, BBMP turns hospital into maternity centre

In a new move, the BBMP announced that it has turned a hospital in the city into a maternity centre following pregnant women testing positive after visiting government hospitals for medical care.

Jul 9, 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind’s heart winning gesture

Video of President Ram Nath Kovind touching feet of teachers goes viral

According to reports, Verma had taught President Kovind at BNSD Inter College in 1960. The other two teachers in the video are 92-year-old Hari Ram Kapoor and 86-year-old TN Tandon. Both of them can be seen patting the President on his back before greeting him with folded hands.

Jul 9, 2020

BIEC to become India's largest COVID care facility

Bengaluru Covid-19 care center rents beds for Rs 800 per day; people question govt

Even as district authorities are setting up India's largest COVID-19 care centre at BIEC, the BBMP renting beds at a steep price of Rs 800 per day has raised questions about whether or not a different approach could have been sought.

Jul 7, 2020

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

In a list shared, the BBMP has allotted a total of 71 ambulances to Bengaluru dividing them across the city zone-wise apart from tempo travellers. Citizens ask authorities if 71 ambulances will be enough for a metropolitan city like Bengaluru.

Jul 7, 2020

Community transmission of Covid-19 a reality in Karnataka, reveals minister

With cases rapidly increasing in Karnataka, Minister JC Madhuswamy told the media that Coronavirus is spreading at the community level, confirming the fears of the people.

Jul 7, 2020

Tourism banned in Chikkamagaluru; DC issues order

The Deputy Commissioner of Chikkamagaluru issued an order on Monday that no tourism will take place in the district and all tourists and outsiders are banned for now.

Jul 6, 2020

engaluru: Sanitation staff busy cleaning and disinfecting Bangalore City railway station during the extended nationwide lockdown imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, on May 11, 2020.

Karnataka govt issues new quarantine norms for inter-state travellers: Check here

The Government of Karnataka has issued new quarantine guidelines for inter-state travellers to the state once again. This includes a 14-day quarantine for all travellers from other states including Maharashtra.

Jul 6, 2020

20 Bengaluru police stations sealed, will reopen after 48 hours

Over the weekend, 20 police stations were sealed for sanitisation in Bengaluru as cops working at these stations tested positive for COVID-19. Authorities say the stations will reopen in 48 hours.

Jul 6, 2020

Syama Prasad Mukherjee birth anniversary: Man who laid foundation of Jan Sangh

Today is the birth anniversary of the Indian politician and barrister Syama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the predecessor to India's ruling party today.

Jul 6, 2020

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India to operate 36 flights between India and USA from July 11

July 11th onwards Air India will open 36 flights between India and USA as part of the Vande Bharat Mission to evacuate Indian citizens in the USA due to the ongoing pandemic.

Jul 5, 2020

Now, retired Gorkhas to get J&K domicile certificates

In the past week, the Jammu and Kashmir authorities have begun issuing domicile status certificates and of the 6,600 applications approved the majority belong to retired soldiers from the Gorkha community.

Jul 5, 2020

A view of Vidhana Soudha after the entry gates were closed following political development in Karnataka on July 10, 2019.

Bengaluru complete lockdown details | See timing and Police commissioner's request

Bengaluru to be under complete lockdown on Sunday, July 5. Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS has requested the public to exercise caution and self-discipline.

Jul 4, 2020

Karnataka online horse race betting now legal; should all sports be included

The Government of Karnataka on Friday legalised online betting at the Bangalore Turf Club, Karti Chidambaram added that betting on all sports should be legalised in India as it will bring increased revenues to the government.

Jul 4, 2020

Karnataka Govt's hospital bed availability claim is a joke; MLA reveals

Jayanagar MLA Sowmya Reddy slammed the Karnataka government over inadequate infrastructure, delays in healthcare processes, and lack of beds on Twitter early this morning.

Jul 4, 2020

Sanjay Jha quits AIPC Maharashtra chief; cites 'political outspokenness' as reason

In another shocking move by Sanjay Jha, the senior Congress leader who was sacked from his post as party spokesperson after critical articles, has resigned as All India Professionals' Congress (Maharashtra) chief.

Jul 3, 2020

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Politics

Amid Covid-19 crisis in Bengaluru, BBMP turns hospital into maternity centre

Video of President Ram Nath Kovind touching feet of teachers goes viral

Bengaluru Covid-19 care center rents beds for Rs 800 per day; people question govt

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

Community transmission of Covid-19 a reality in Karnataka, reveals minister

Tourism banned in Chikkamagaluru; DC issues order

Karnataka govt issues new quarantine norms for inter-state travellers: Check here

20 Bengaluru police stations sealed, will reopen after 48 hours

Syama Prasad Mukherjee birth anniversary: Man who laid foundation of Jan Sangh

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India to operate 36 flights between India and USA from July 11

Now, retired Gorkhas to get J&K domicile certificates

Bengaluru complete lockdown details | See timing and Police commissioner's request

Karnataka online horse race betting now legal; should all sports be included

Karnataka Govt's hospital bed availability claim is a joke; MLA reveals

Sanjay Jha quits AIPC Maharashtra chief; cites 'political outspokenness' as reason

"Piece of my heart & soul"; Deepika Padukone can't stop smiling with Ranbir Kapoor as YJHD clocks 10 years [Watch]

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