Karnataka

Bengaluru's Covid tally crosses 12-lakh mark; State's total deaths stand at 33,296

As epi-centre of the pandemic in Karnataka, the Covid tally of Bengaluru crossed the 12-lakh mark, with 1,611 new cases in a day, said the state health bulletin on Wednesday.

Jun 17, 2021

CET marks not criteria for B.Sc seat in Karnataka this session: Minister

Common Entrance Test (CET) marks would not be a criterion for admission to the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) course in Karntaka for the 2021-22 academic year, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Tuesday.

Jun 16, 2021

Actor Sanchari Vijay to be creamated with police honours [details here]

Sanchari Vijay, a well-known Kannada actor, will be laid to rest with police honours. On Monday, the actor who was involved in a bike accident on June 12 was certified brain dead.

Jun 15, 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

K'taka man, suffering from epilepsy, thrashed by eight cops for lockdown violation; succumbs to injuries

While the police claims that they acted in self-defense, the victim's family says he was handed over in a semi-conscious state and beaten blue and black.

Jun 13, 2021

Karnataka court dismisses plea, allows CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart

The Karnataka High Court on Friday dismissed the e-tailers' petitions and directed the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to investigate Amazon and Flipkart's alleged violations of competition law.

Jun 12, 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

Karnataka to relax lockdown norms in staggered manner from June 14

With the pandemic's second wave waning, Karnataka is likely to unlock from June 14 in a staggered manner to prevent any further surge in Covid cases, state Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Wednesday.

Jun 10, 2021

Karnataka goverment gives Rs 2,000 subsidy to Covid-hit street vendors

Karnataka government gave Rs 2,000 in subsidies to over 2 lakh registered street sellers throughout the state as part of the economic assistance package for the Covid-affected, besides move to vaccinated them as soon as possible.

Jun 9, 2021

No minimum marks for Karnataka KCET 2021 entrance test: Minister

Minimum CET scores are no longer required for PUC students. The state education government eliminated minimum CET scores for engineering and medical colleges across the state on Tuesday. On June 15, the registration process for the CET-2021 will commence.

Jun 9, 2021

Probe why tech giants Google, Amazon insulting Kannadigas: DK Shivakumar

The Karnataka Congress sought an investigation on Sunday, in response to back-to-back attempts by global search engine Google and the world's largest e-tailer Amazon to humiliate Kannadigas.

Jun 7, 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

Google apologises for hurting Kannada sentiments on Search page results

Google Search Engine ranked Kannada as the "ugliest language in India." Google India stressed on Thursday that it is not a representative of the company and expressed regret for any misconceptions or hurt feelings.

Jun 4, 2021

Covid-hit Karnataka industry seeks tax waiver, vaccines for all employees

Reeling under the impact of the Covid pandemic's second wave and the extended lockdown, Karnataka industry has sought waiver of taxes and tariffs and vaccines to protect employees from infection, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Jun 3, 2021

Karnataka reports 16,604 new Covid cases, Bengaluru still epic centre with 3,992 cases

On Monday, the number of new Covid cases reported in Karnataka fell relatively down to 16,604 but Bengaluru remains the epic centre with 3,992 fresh cases

Jun 1, 2021

Zero to Zerodha: The Kamath brothers Nithin and Nikhil

Trailblazers, transparent and tenacious: Journey of Zerodha's Kamath brothers from K'taka

While their controversial ten-figure salary might be the focal point of Zerodha's Nithin and Nikhil Kamath's public image right now, here are a few things about Karnataka's billionaire boys that deserve kind attention too.

Jun 1, 2021

Karnataka Covid cases drop to 20K; Congress offers to hold mass vaccination drive in state

As new Covid cases declined to 20,378 in a day across Karnataka with 382 deaths, Karnataka Congress president D.K. Shivakumar asked for the state government's permission to take up a mass vaccination drive.

May 31, 2021

K'taka man caught on street amid lockdown tells cops his hen is sick; leaves DGP amused [reactions]

K'taka man caught on street amid lockdown tells cops his hen is sick; even DGP is amused [reactions]

Not just the netizens but even policemen in Gadag had a hearty laugh at the man maintaining a stoic face while using his hen as an excuse to loiter the streets amid lockdown.

May 30, 2021

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Karnataka

Bengaluru's Covid tally crosses 12-lakh mark; State's total deaths stand at 33,296

CET marks not criteria for B.Sc seat in Karnataka this session: Minister

Actor Sanchari Vijay to be creamated with police honours [details here]

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

K'taka man, suffering from epilepsy, thrashed by eight cops for lockdown violation; succumbs to injuries

Karnataka court dismisses plea, allows CCI probe against Amazon, Flipkart

Karnataka logs 11,042 new Covid cases with 194 deaths

Karnataka to relax lockdown norms in staggered manner from June 14

Karnataka goverment gives Rs 2,000 subsidy to Covid-hit street vendors

No minimum marks for Karnataka KCET 2021 entrance test: Minister

Probe why tech giants Google, Amazon insulting Kannadigas: DK Shivakumar

Covid: Recoveries surpass fresh coronavirus cases in Karnataka

Southwest monsoon enters Karnataka, rains in Bengaluru

Google apologises for hurting Kannada sentiments on Search page results

Covid-hit Karnataka industry seeks tax waiver, vaccines for all employees

Karnataka reports 16,604 new Covid cases, Bengaluru still epic centre with 3,992 cases

Trailblazers, transparent and tenacious: Journey of Zerodha's Kamath brothers from K'taka

Karnataka Covid cases drop to 20K; Congress offers to hold mass vaccination drive in state

K'taka man caught on street amid lockdown tells cops his hen is sick; even DGP is amused [reactions]

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