Karnataka

Fact check: Nothing will prevent morning Azaan over loudspeaker, K'taka Wakf clears air

After restricting mosques and dargahs from using loudspeakers between 10 pm to 6 am during namaaz citing the Noise Pollution, the Karnataka State Board of Wakf clarified that the content of the circular has been misinterpreted and nothing can prevent morning Azaan over the loudspeaker.

Mar 18, 2021

MIT campus in Karnataka declared containment zone after 59 students test Covid positive

The college administration has decided to conduct all theory classes online and defer the laboratory and practical classes.

Mar 18, 2021

Follow Covid guidelines strictly to control pandemic: Yediyurappa

Alarmed over rising Covid cases of late, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday urged the people across the state to follow the Covid-induced guidelines strictly to control the pandemic.

Mar 15, 2021

Karnataka caps gatherings at weddings to 100 amid COVID surge

Amid surging Covid cases, Karnataka on Friday banned large gatherings at weddings and public functions across the state to prevent the virus spread, a top official said.

Mar 13, 2021

Coronavirus update: 783 new Covid cases in Karnataka, 406 recover

Maintaining the surge, 783 new Covid-19 cases were reported across Karnataka in a day even as 406 patients recovered from the infection, said the state health bulletin on Thursday.

Mar 12, 2021

CM Yediyurappa to present Karnataka Budget on Monday | Details inside

Amid the Covid pandemic and its year-long fallout, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is set to present the state Budget for ensuing fiscal year 2021-22 in the Assembly on Monday, an official said on Sunday.

Mar 7, 2021

K'taka mulling over new law to prevent political conspiracies: Minister

Speaking to reporters here, Dr K Sudhakar said that there seems to be a big political conspiracy to defame the opponents by misusing the media.

Mar 6, 2021

Karnataka dead man comes alive moments before autopsy; here's what happened

In a shocking incident, a 27-year-old from Karnataka's Mahalingapur town who was severely injured in a motorcycle crash was found moving on an autopsy table just before doctors prepared to open him up.

Mar 4, 2021

Sex CD scandal: Karnataka minister Ramesh Jarkiholi resigns on "moral grounds"

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi resigns over allegations of sexual harassment after a CD allegedly showing him in a compromising position with a woman emerged.

Mar 3, 2021

Pressure building on Karnataka CM BSY to sack Ramesh Jarkiholi after CD leak

A sex CD was released in which Karnataka Major and Medium Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi was allegedly seen with a woman in a compromising position.

Mar 3, 2021

Coronavirus update: New Covid cases more than recoveries in Karnataka

New Covid cases of 437 in a day were more than 309 recoveries across Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Tuesday.

Mar 3, 2021

Now Karnataka to act against illegal abattoirs | Details

Karnataka is mulling tough action against illegal abattoirs across the state which are the primary reason for 'illegal slaughtering' of cattle especially cows, said state Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chauhan on Saturday.

Feb 27, 2021

On BSY birthday, PM calls him 'most experienced leader'

Warm birthday greetings poured in from all over the country, including BJP stalwarts like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa who celebrated his 78th birthday on Saturday.

Feb 27, 2021

Karnataka woman hands over Mangalsutra for traffic fine; netizens demand it back

In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old woman from Karnataka's Belgavi paid a fine for a traffic violation and ended up handing over her Mangalsutra to traffic cops.

Feb 27, 2021

Why Karnataka lorry owners called for daylong strike today | Details

The Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association (KSLO&A) on Thursday called for a day-long strike on Friday in protest against the hike in fuel prices and toll rates, and also warned the Union government of bringing transportation to a grinding halt from March 15 if the issues raised by it are not addressed.

Feb 26, 2021