Bengaluru

No TikTok, no cry: Bengaluru TikTokers move on to non-Chinese video apps

After the government decided to ban TikTok, the decision left thousands of TikToker stars and their followers in the lurch. But TikTok stars in Bengaluru found a silver lining and are back with a bang on other apps that are cropping up as alternatives.

Jul 13, 2020

Bengaluru fraudster poses as VP Venkaiah Naidu's secretary, calls Chief Justice aide; booked

A man in Bengaluru called the Chief Justice's office of the Karnataka High Court earlier posing as Vice President Venkaiah Naidu's secretary. After an initial probe into the matter, the man has now been booked for cheating.

Jul 13, 2020

Coronavirus: 23,000 under home quarantine provide false addresses to authorities in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, according to the data of the Citizen quarantine squads, reports have emerged of defaulters under home quarantine providing incorrect addresses and details. Nearly 23,000 such violations have been found so far in the city.

Jul 13, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediruappa turns bookworm; will WFH till July 14

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa announced he will be self-quarantining following COVID cases identified at his residence, the CM is now spending his Sunday lockdown reading.

Jul 12, 2020

'Curfew will prevail'; Bengaluru Police Commissioner requests adherence to 33-hour lockdown

Bengaluru Urban district has the highest number of positive cases, with 15,329 infections, followed by Kalaburagi 1,959 and Dakshina Kannada 1,840.

Jul 11, 2020

Pourakarmikas of Bengaluru demand PPE kits after 23 test Covid-19 positive

23 pourakarmikas tested positive for COVID-19, now the workers are demanding PPE kits in their protest on Friday in Bengaluru.

Jul 10, 2020

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

Karnataka govt appoints 8 zonal officers in Bengaluru to manage Covid-19 | See list

The Karnataka government has appointed 8 IAS officers zone-wise in Bengaluru to effectively manage COVID-19 in the city as cases rise in the state.

Jul 9, 2020

Chinnaswamy Stadium and Palace Grounds to be turned into Covid care centres in Bengaluru

After BIEC, the CM's office announced on Thursday that the Chinnaswamy Stadium and Palace Grounds in Bengaluru will be turned into COVID care centres.

Jul 9, 2020

Karnataka Congress' Dinesh Gundu Rao, family test negative for COVID-19; three staffers positive

Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao, his wife Tabu Gundu Rao and his family members have tested negative for Covid-19.

Jul 9, 2020

12 HAL employees test positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru, one dies

Twelve employees at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bengaluru have tested positive for Coronavirus, one has died. The company said in a statement that all precautions are being take.

Jul 9, 2020

Bengaluru's active Covid containment zones rise to 3,181

The highest number of active containment zones are concentrated in South and West Bengaluru.

Jul 9, 2020

Is delay in BU code a reason behind hospitals refusing patients in Bengaluru

Test results for Covid-19 take a long time to be received, however, when a patient tests positive a BU code is received. The problem? Hospitals in Bengaluru might be refusing patients who don't have BU codes even.

Jul 9, 2020

Sumalatha's family friend, producer Rockline Venkatesh hospitalised

Actress-turned-politician Sumalatha's family friend Producer Rockline Venkatesh is admitted to a private hospital.

Jul 9, 2020

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

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Bengaluru

No TikTok, no cry: Bengaluru TikTokers move on to non-Chinese video apps

Bengaluru fraudster poses as VP Venkaiah Naidu's secretary, calls Chief Justice aide; booked

Coronavirus: 23,000 under home quarantine provide false addresses to authorities in Bengaluru

Karnataka CM Yediruappa turns bookworm; will WFH till July 14

'Curfew will prevail'; Bengaluru Police Commissioner requests adherence to 33-hour lockdown

Pourakarmikas of Bengaluru demand PPE kits after 23 test Covid-19 positive

Karnataka govt appoints 8 zonal officers in Bengaluru to manage Covid-19 | See list

Chinnaswamy Stadium and Palace Grounds to be turned into Covid care centres in Bengaluru

Karnataka Congress' Dinesh Gundu Rao, family test negative for COVID-19; three staffers positive

12 HAL employees test positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru, one dies

Bengaluru's active Covid containment zones rise to 3,181

Is delay in BU code a reason behind hospitals refusing patients in Bengaluru

Sumalatha's family friend, producer Rockline Venkatesh hospitalised

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

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious