Karnataka

Karnataka Covid deaths soar to 626, new cases at 26K

On Sunday, the number of new Covid cases in Karnataka fell below 26,000 for the first time in days. The rate of positivity was 20.76 %

May 24, 2021

Karnataka reports 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs; Bengaluru remains epicentre

On Friday, Karnataka reported 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs, while 52,581 recovered

May 22, 2021

Karnataka provides free treatment for black fungus; resumes vaccination for 18-44 age group

After extending lockdown in Karnataka, CM Yediyurappa announced free treatment for black fungus in government hospitals.

May 22, 2021

A 2017 photo by The Hindu on farmers dumping tomatoes

Tomato prices crash amid lockdown; K'taka farmers dump export-quality yield on roads [shocking details]

In a recent viral video, two farmers were captured throwing away crates of ripe tomatoes by the roadside in Kolar, Karnataka. According to a source, 1000 tons of tomatoes can be spotted rotting every day at APMC yard in Kolar. Lack of demand and lack of fair price may be the cause for extreme measures taken.

May 21, 2021

Covid deaths surge in Karnataka, Bengaluru toll at 10,527; Vax shortage continues

With 28,869 positive cases on Wednesday, the state's Covid cases' tally rose to 23,35,524, including 5,34,954 active cases. Covid death toll in Karnataka reached 23,854, as per the government bulletin

May 21, 2021

Karnataka records 32,281 new cases, Bengaluru tops with 11,772 fresh cases; No 1st dose vax in city

Karnataka records 32,281 new cases on Tuesday. Bengaluru tops with 11,772 fresh cases reported while no First Dose vaccine is available in the city

May 20, 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

Covid Impact: Karnataka sets up panel to frame guidelines for schools next year

Karnataka agreed on Wednesday to form an expert panel to draught primary and secondary education guidelines for the years 2021-22. 'We can't afford to neglect lakhs of students in rural areas and other disadvantaged students,' says the minister of education.

May 20, 2021

Karnataka transport corp rolls out bus with ICU, oxygen

Karnataka RTC rolls out bus equipped with ICU, oxygen for Covid treatment on wheels

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday rolled out a hi-tech bus with an intensive care unit and oxygen to treat Covid patients on wheels.

May 20, 2021

Karnataka announces Rs 1,111 crore Covid relief package; here's what it will be used for [details]

Amidst speculations about extending lockdown due to rising Covid cases in rural parts of the state, Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a relief package of Rs 1,111.82 crore for those in distress due to the Covid induced lockdown.

May 19, 2021

JD-S wants to distribute DRDO's anti-Covid drug to Karnataka's people

As Karnataka battles the second wave of Covid, Janata Dal-S leader H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said that the party was mulling buying stocks of the indigenously developed anti-Covid drug to distribute among the state's people.

May 19, 2021

Karnataka records 525 Covid deaths, 30,309 new cases and 58,395 recoveries

In the highest figure so far, a record 58,395 patients recovered from Covid in a day across Karnataka, including 31,795 in Bengaluru, while 525 died of the infection, the state health bulletin on Tuesday said.

May 19, 2021

COVID-19 India report: Karnataka, AP severely hit, Delhi, Maha improving [details]

India is seeing both a decrease and an increase in the number of corona instances, and the state-by-state analysis provides insight into the current situation.

May 18, 2021

Karnataka records 38,603 new Covid cases, with 476 deaths; Covaxin shortage continues in Bengaluru

Reversing the downward trend of Sunday, 38,603 new Covid cases were reported in a day across Karnataka, while 476 patients succumbed to the infection, while Covaxin shortage hits the state severely

May 18, 2021

Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board

Won't cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams; Karnataka education min amid COVID spike

S. Suresh Kumar, Karnataka's education minister, said on Monday that the state government has not yet decided whether or not to cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams. Students preparing for the SSLC and PU II year exams are encouraged to keep studying.

May 17, 2021

Karnataka registers 41,664 positive cases, 349 deaths amid lockdown

COVID-19 claimed 349 lives including Bengaluru's 95 Covid deaths, taking the state's death toll to 21,434 deaths and death toll to 9,340 in Bengaluru.

May 16, 2021

FILE PHOTO: A pharmacist displays a box of Dexamethasone at the Erasme Hospital amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, June 16, 2020. REUTERS

Home isolation kits for COVID patients in K'taka sparks row; this drug could be dangerous [details]

While it's a steroid used to reduce inflammation, but if taken at the wrong time and without medical supervision, it can also reduce body's ability to fight off infection in some cases.

May 16, 2021

Covid tally crosses 21-lakh mark in Karnataka with 373 deaths, vax delay continues in Bengaluru

With no let-up in the pandemic's second wave, total positive cases in Karnataka crossed 21-lakh mark, while 373 patients died of the infection in the last 24 hours, said the state health bulletin on Friday.

May 15, 2021

IISc is developing a Covid vaccine with more neutralising effect [Details]

Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science is developing a more effective anti-Covid vaccine to combat the Covid pandemic

May 14, 2021

Karnataka gears up to face Covid third wave; Dr Devi Prasad Shetty to head the task force

Karnataka state govt has appointed noted cardiologist Dr Devi Prasad Shetty to a high-level task force to deal with the third wave of the coronavirus

May 14, 2021

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Karnataka

Karnataka Covid deaths soar to 626, new cases at 26K

Karnataka reports 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs; Bengaluru remains epicentre

Karnataka provides free treatment for black fungus; resumes vaccination for 18-44 age group

Tomato prices crash amid lockdown; K'taka farmers dump export-quality yield on roads [shocking details]

Covid deaths surge in Karnataka, Bengaluru toll at 10,527; Vax shortage continues

Karnataka records 32,281 new cases, Bengaluru tops with 11,772 fresh cases; No 1st dose vax in city

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

Covid Impact: Karnataka sets up panel to frame guidelines for schools next year

Karnataka RTC rolls out bus equipped with ICU, oxygen for Covid treatment on wheels

Karnataka announces Rs 1,111 crore Covid relief package; here's what it will be used for [details]

JD-S wants to distribute DRDO's anti-Covid drug to Karnataka's people

Karnataka records 525 Covid deaths, 30,309 new cases and 58,395 recoveries

COVID-19 India report: Karnataka, AP severely hit, Delhi, Maha improving [details]

Karnataka records 38,603 new Covid cases, with 476 deaths; Covaxin shortage continues in Bengaluru

Won't cancel Class 10 and Class 12 exams; Karnataka education min amid COVID spike

Karnataka registers 41,664 positive cases, 349 deaths amid lockdown

Home isolation kits for COVID patients in K'taka sparks row; this drug could be dangerous [details]

Covid tally crosses 21-lakh mark in Karnataka with 373 deaths, vax delay continues in Bengaluru

IISc is developing a Covid vaccine with more neutralising effect [Details]

Karnataka gears up to face Covid third wave; Dr Devi Prasad Shetty to head the task force

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