Bengaluru

Fact check: Viral news about Bengaluru schools being shut for a year creates panic

If you came across a news flash from a local news channel about schools in Bengaluru being closed for a year, we did some research and found that the information is inaccurate.

Jun 15, 2020

Not reporting ILI and SARI cases amid pandemic gets 4 clinics shut in Bengaluru

As COVID-19 cases increase among those reporting Influenza Like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection, 4 clinics in Bengaluru have been shut for not reporting ILI and SARI cases.

Jun 15, 2020

Karnataka Land Reforms Act: CM Yediyurappa says, the amendment will encourage farming among youth

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa says that the amendment to the Land Act will promote the youth to pursue farming as a profession.

Jun 14, 2020

Worship on wheels: Bengaluru church holds first ever 'drive-in' Sunday service amid Covid-19 pandemic

In the new normal, a Bengaluru Church have introduced the 'Worship on Wheels' initiative to devotees attending a drive-in prayer service in their cars.

Jun 14, 2020

Bengaluru changes approach to containment zones, only affected houses to be sealed

The state government has decided to abandon the current standard procedure of sealing off wards as containment zones, and will now seal only houses which report a COVID-19 positive case.

Jun 14, 2020

After suspect tests coronavirus positive, Bengaluru Crime Branch office sealed

The office of the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru has been sealed for sanitation after a suspect tested positive for the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 13, 2020

Parotas are trending, thanks to 18 percent GST

As the Karnataka AAR imposes new GST ruling on parota alone, the internet cannot keep quiet on the discriminatory move on the food items.

Jun 12, 2020

Welham Girls' School alumni book flight to help 180 stranded migrants reach home

Few members of the organisation collected Rs 17 lakh to help over 180 migrants reach home on an Air Asia flight.

Jun 12, 2020

Amulya Leona, who shouted 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan at anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru, gets bail

Amulya Leona was arrested by the Bengaluru Police on charges of sedition on her for shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at an anti-CAA Protest in Bengaluru.

Jun 12, 2020

Bengaluru has 85 active coronavirus containment zones, check here

Meanwhile, Padarayanapura accounted for 66 per cent of the active cases in Bengaluru.

Jun 11, 2020

Bengaluru: BMTC employee tests positive for coronavirus, health dept begins contact tracing

The BMTC registered its first case of infection in the company and the health department initiates contact tracing of the employee.

Jun 11, 2020

After class 5, Karnataka extends ban on online classes till seventh standard

Karnataka state government has decided to extend its ban on online classes to seventh standard, considering the children's mental well-being.

Jun 11, 2020

Institutional quarantine for Maharashtra returnees in Karnataka: Cases registered against 75 passengers skipping quarantine

On June 1, the state government declared that passengers from Maharashtra to Karnataka will go into a week of institutional quarantine, followed by home quarantine.

Jun 11, 2020

Delay in reaching hospitals causing more Covid-19 deaths in Karnataka, says Govt official

Most of the patients who succumbed to coronavirus infection were those delayed in reaching designated hospitals; particularly the elderly people with Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) or other such symptoms.

Jun 11, 2020

Power, water supply to be disrupted in Bengaluru on June 11: Check full list of areas here

Most of the areas in Bengaluru will face power and water supply issues for today and tomorrow. Check out your area on the list here.

Jun 10, 2020

BBMP imposes Rs 200 garbage cess per house in addition to property tax, leaves residents worried

As per the order issued earlier by the state government, residential waste generators under all categories have to pay Rs 200 per month towards solid waste management services.

Jun 10, 2020

Karnataka SSLC exams 2020 to be held from June 25 with safety measures in place, ends on July 4

As the SSLC exams begin from June 25 across Karnataka, the schools must pre-ensure that all the guidelines and measures are strictly enforced for the exams.

Jun 9, 2020

Karnataka govt issues new set of guidelines for reopening mosques, churches

The new guidelines specify do's and don'ts to be followed at all places of religious worship, including mosques and churches in the state.

Jun 9, 2020

Two dead, one critical after falling into septic tank, inhaling toxic gas in Bengaluru

Although three of them were immediately taken to hospital, James and Anand were reported dead before reaching for the medical support.

Jun 9, 2020

No more slots in Seva Sindhu app; inter-state travellers to Karnataka left in desolation

Although inter-state travel is now permitted, most of the passengers to Karnataka continue to desolately wait to receive their green signal.

Jun 9, 2020