Bengaluru

Ambulance driver arrested for dumping body outside crematorium for non-payment of Rs 18k

An ambulance driver in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly dumping a Covid-19 patient's body outside a crematorium on the city's outskirts as the deceased's family refused pay the "exorbitant fee" he sought, police said on Friday.

May 29, 2021

Karnataka crosses 25 lakh Covid cases, second to Maharashtra now

In Karnataka, the number of COVID-19 infections has crossed 25 lakh mark. As a result, the state's administration is considering a full-fledged protracted lockdown even after June 7th.

May 28, 2021

Assam Police raises SOS, Bengaluru Police nabs four accused from brutal rape video [details]

The Bengaluru police on Friday said that they had to resort to gun power in bringing down at least two of the four accused in the brutal rape of a woman who was alleged to have been trafficked from Bangladesh.

May 28, 2021

Bengaluru wakes up Monday to rare atmospheric phenomenon 'Sun Halo'

India's tech hub witnessed an optical phenomenon - Sun Halo or a rainbow-coloured ring around the sun across Bengaluru on Monday, which brightened up the day with several people on social media sharing pictures and funny captions with it.

May 25, 2021

Search for remote jobs soars to nearly 1,000% in April amid lockdown: Report

As companies make the transition to digital amid the pandemic, Indians working from home, looking for "remote jobs" increased by 96.6% in April 2021, according to Indeed data, with Bengaluru topping the list with 16%.

May 24, 2021

150-bed Covid care centre opened at Bengaluru airport for patients with mild symptoms

A 150-bed Covid care centre with oxygen supply was opened at the Bengaluru airport on the city's northern outskirts to treat asymptomatic patients with mild hypoxia, said the operator on Wednesday.

May 20, 2021

Children who lost families to Covid are homeless; B'luru NGOs step in [how can you help]

As per the fundraiser page, the cost for Children's Covid Care Centre for infected children is approximately Rs 85 lakhs to Rs 1 crore to set up and operate for 4 months.

May 19, 2021

Hundreds of dead fish floating in Bengaluru lake; residents complaint of stench, but to no avail [details]

The inflow of effluents and pesticides from surrounding industries and agricultural fields resulted in sudden dip in dissolved oxygen in the lake.

May 18, 2021

Karnataka reports 35,297 Covid cases; Severe vaccine shortage continues

Reversing over the month-long trend, new Covid cases in Karnataka declined to 35,297 in a day, while deaths due to the infection reduced to 344 during the day, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

May 14, 2021

Prakash Padukone making good recovery in Bengaluru hospital from Covid infection

India's former Badminton champion and father of Actress Deepika Padukone who was admitted due to Covid is being discharged from hospital and making a good recovery

May 13, 2021

Bangalore as epicentre, Karnataka logs 39,305 new Covid cases, 596 deaths; Vaccine shortage continues

Amid the second wave's lockdown, Karnataka registers 39,305 fresh cases within a day, Bengaluru being the epic centres registers the highest among other districts

May 11, 2021

COVID cases surge in Karnataka; With 490 deaths, 19-lakh cases, vaccination takes precedence

The Covid cases have constantly been rising in the tech capital of the country, with the highest cases being reported every day. The current tally in the Karnataka state has crossed 19 lakh cases.

May 10, 2021

Karnataka reports 49,058 fresh Covid cases with 328 deaths

Riding on the pandemic's second wave, a record 49,058 new Covid cases, including 23,706 in Bengaluru were registered in a day across Karnataka while 328 patients succumbed to the virus, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

May 7, 2021

4 arrested in Bengaluru "bed for cash" scam, 4 more nabbed for questioning

The Bengaluru police have arrested four persons besides nabbing another four for questioning over the 'cash for bed allotment scam in hospitals that was 'unearthed' by Bengaluru South MP and BJP leader Tejasvi Surya.

May 6, 2021

Karnataka's tally of daily Covid cases breaches 50,000-mark; Bengaluru worst hit

Reeling under the second wave of Covid, Karnataka saw new cases breach the 50,000 mark, including 23,106 in Bengaluru, as per the state health bulletin on Wednesday.

May 6, 2021

Remembering Dr Rajkumar: How Annavaru Refused to Contest Against Indira Gandhi in Historic Chikkamagaluru Election

Dr Rajkumar was a reluctant politician who had refused to contest against former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1978 by-election.

Apr 12, 2021

Travelling from Bengaluru to Mysuru, carrying COVID negative test a must | Details inside

Amid rise in coronavirus cases in the state, a travel advisory has been issued to people travelling from Bengaluru to Mysuru to carry an RT-PCR negative report with them in a bid to curb the spread of the pandemic.

Apr 8, 2021

Section 144, fresh curbs imposed in Bengaluru amid COVID surge | All you need to know

As coronavirus cases in Karnataka are surging crossing 6,000 cases in the highest single-day rise this year, Bengaluru authorities on Wednesday ordered fresh restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC, which are to be imposed in the city limits starting today.

Apr 7, 2021

New Covid cases in Karnataka breach 6,000-mark per day

For the first time in five months, new Covid cases across Karnataka crossed the 6,000-mark in a day, with 4,266 in Bengaluru, said the state health bulletin.