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Karnataka reports 5,783 new Covid cases, 138 deaths; Bengaluru remains epicentre

Bengaluru remains the state's epicentre with 73,844 active cases as the state reported 5,783 fresh cases in 24 hours and 138 deaths

Jun 19, 2021

COVID recoveries surpass 26-lakh threshold in K'taka; overall stats remain positive [details]

Covid has already infected over 26 lakh people in Karnataka, with 138 people dying as a result of the infection; the state capital remains the epicentre. Bengaluru The number of persons who are optimistic has fallen to 3.77 percent.

Jun 18, 2021

Bengaluru cops turn humane, hand out blankets to people sleeping on streets

In a humanitarian effort, Bengaluru West division police have provided blankets and bedsheets to individuals sleeping on the streets. The cops provided at least 250 blankets, according to the DCP.

Jun 18, 2021

Covid deaths cross 33K-mark in Karnataka, Covid caseload tops 27.7 lakh

On the Covid tracker, Karnataka came in second after Maharashtra, with 33,000 deaths related to the virus. Bengaluru is the epicentre of the pandemic in the state. The state's optimism level has dropped to 4.56 percent.

Jun 15, 2021

Bengaluru unlocks but citizens told to be vigilant about Covid third wave

In Bengaluru, many business activity have resumed, luring migrant labour. As the lockdown was partially lifted, city municipal body leader Gaurav Gupta urged locals to be vigilant about the Covid threat.

Jun 15, 2021

Karnataka logs 11,042 new Covid cases with 194 deaths

With the pandemic's second wave diminishing, 11,042 new cases were reported in Karnataka, with 194 individuals succumbing to the infection in a single day. Bengaluru remains the epicentre of the pandemic in the state, with a positivity rate of 6.58 percent.

Jun 11, 2021

Lakshwadeep commences exporting tuna fish to Japan

The Lakshwadeep administration has started exporting premium tuna fish to Japan through Bengaluru.

Jun 7, 2021

Booked vaccine slot on CoWin? Can still be sent back due to lack of Covaxin supply; what the authorities say

This is not the first time that a mismatch between CoWin slots and actual vaccination has been reported. Hundreds of candidates complained of a similar problem last month as well

Jun 5, 2021

Covid: Recoveries surpass fresh coronavirus cases in Karnataka

More than 16,068 new Covid cases have been detected in Karnataka. Bengaluru remains the epicenter, despite a drop in the positivity rate to 10.66 percent

Jun 5, 2021

Southwest monsoon enters Karnataka, rains in Bengaluru

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Karnataka, bringing moderate rains to Bengaluru, and is expected to spread over the state over the next 2-3 days, according to IMD

Jun 5, 2021

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

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Bengaluru

Karnataka reports 5,783 new Covid cases, 138 deaths; Bengaluru remains epicentre

COVID recoveries surpass 26-lakh threshold in K'taka; overall stats remain positive [details]

Bengaluru cops turn humane, hand out blankets to people sleeping on streets

Covid deaths cross 33K-mark in Karnataka, Covid caseload tops 27.7 lakh

Bengaluru unlocks but citizens told to be vigilant about Covid third wave

Karnataka logs 11,042 new Covid cases with 194 deaths

Lakshwadeep commences exporting tuna fish to Japan

Booked vaccine slot on CoWin? Can still be sent back due to lack of Covaxin supply; what the authorities say

Covid: Recoveries surpass fresh coronavirus cases in Karnataka

Southwest monsoon enters Karnataka, rains in Bengaluru

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

Karnataka crosses 25 lakh Covid cases, second to Maharashtra now

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prakash Padukone making good recovery in Bengaluru hospital from Covid infection

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