Bengaluru

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

Bengaluru Police wants to get 'high', looking for some drug dealer contacts | Details here

With drug cases rising constantly across the city, the Bengaluru police seem to intensify the drive against drug peddlers as they took to social media in a quirky way to seek information about the suppliers.

Jul 8, 2020

Kannada Media Spread Fear over Coronavirus outbreak

How Kannada media's coverage on Covid-19 stoke fear and panic

The citizens are not happy with a section of Kannada news channels, which are into spreading misinformation, fake news, and fear-inducing stories.

Jul 8, 2020

Bengaluru man gets ordinary TVs, sells them under labels of Sony; CCB arrests accused

In a cheating case, where accused were selling ordinary TV sets under branded labels of SONY, a CCB-led team has arrested one of the accused. 15 TVs were seized and further investigation is on into the matter.

Jul 7, 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

Hotels in Bengaluru are offering to make WFH a 5-star experience; here's how

Hotels in Bengaluru are now offering their services right at one's doorstep from laundry to home chefs, they're turning work from home into a luxury experience.

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

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to become India's largest Covid-19 facility

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre will now be India's largest COVID-19 facility with 10,100 beds. This will be used for asymptomatic and patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19.

Jul 6, 2020

Oxygen beds, ventilators in abundance but no doctors: Bengaluru doctor appeals for help in viral video

In a viral video that has been doing the rounds on the internet, a Bengaluru doctor made an intense appeal to his fellow doctors to join him and his colleague to treat the coronavirus patients at the HBS hospital in Shivajinagar.

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

Karnataka private hospitals reserve 50% beds for COVID-19 treatment | See full list

As increasing reports of hospitals denying admission to the patients, the government released a full list of hospitals that have reserved 50% of their beds for COVID-19.

Jul 3, 2020

Diet plan for coronavirus patients in Karnataka | Full list here

The Karnataka Government has issued an order prescribing a new diet for hospitals and patients to adhere to for COVID-19. The full meal plan was given.

Jul 3, 2020

Bengaluru CCB bust prostitution racket in city, rescue 27 women; 3 arrested

Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil, IPS told International Business Times, India, that the racket was operating from last one month and that the customers were contacted through Whatsapp.

Jul 3, 2020

Cognizant benches 18,000 employees, Karnataka Union to approach government

Cognizant has benched 18,000 employees asking employees to resign after failing to secure projects. The Karnataka State IT Employee Union (KITU) has asked workers not to resign under pressure and will register a complaint with the state labour department.

Jul 3, 2020

Bengaluru: CCB officers arrest conman Shivanand Hosalli who duped many of lakhs of rupees

A team of CCB officers in Bengaluru have arrested a conman Shivanand Hosalli of duping numerous people of lakhs of rupees under the pretence of helping them land government jobs.

Jul 2, 2020

CM Yediyurappa meets with health experts

Home isolation for mild and asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in Karnataka

Karnataka government is mulling over home isolation as a possibility for mild and asymptomatic COVID cases in the state to prevent a shortage in hospital beds.

Jul 2, 2020

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Bengaluru

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

Bengaluru Police wants to get 'high', looking for some drug dealer contacts | Details here

How Kannada media's coverage on Covid-19 stoke fear and panic

Bengaluru man gets ordinary TVs, sells them under labels of Sony; CCB arrests accused

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

Hotels in Bengaluru are offering to make WFH a 5-star experience; here's how

20 Bengaluru police stations sealed, will reopen after 48 hours

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to become India's largest Covid-19 facility

Oxygen beds, ventilators in abundance but no doctors: Bengaluru doctor appeals for help in viral video

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

Karnataka private hospitals reserve 50% beds for COVID-19 treatment | See full list

Diet plan for coronavirus patients in Karnataka | Full list here

Bengaluru CCB bust prostitution racket in city, rescue 27 women; 3 arrested

Cognizant benches 18,000 employees, Karnataka Union to approach government

Bengaluru: CCB officers arrest conman Shivanand Hosalli who duped many of lakhs of rupees

Home isolation for mild and asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in Karnataka

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