Karnataka

Hallamma, 100-year-old patient from Karnataka; knocks COVID out of the park

A 100-year-old COVID-19 patient Hallamma is now celebrating her victory over the deadly virus which has so far been declared a threat to the elderly.

Jul 25, 2020

Is BBMP buying Rs 80,000 worth container for Rs 8 lacs a piece; Suvidha cabins for Pourakarmikas

The 'suvidha cabin' or container facility for Pourakarmikas in the city has sparked a debate among citizens, as a report showed the cost to be about 8 Lakhs per container.

Jul 25, 2020

ISIS terrorists plenty in Karnataka, Kerala while Al Qaeda plans attacks: UN report

UN report on terrorism has warned that there are "significant numbers" of ISIS terrorists in Kerala and Karnataka, noting that the al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent terror group is planning attacks in the region.

Jul 25, 2020

Karnataka CM BSY courts trouble; summoned for code violation in 2019 by-polls

The Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has been called to the Gokak court over model code violations in the 2019 by-polls by appealing to the Veerashaiva Lingayat community to vote for candidate Ramesh Jarkiholi so that the votes won't be split.

Jul 25, 2020

Waive property tax of hotels, reduce BESCOM charges during Covid: DKS to BSY

DK Shivakumar asks Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to take into consideration the pandemic and reduce the BESCOM charges and waive property tax for hotels.

Jul 24, 2020

Denied hospital, Bengaluru doctor died; court cracks whip on govt | Case details

Recently, a Bengaluru doctor succumbed to COVID-19 after being denied hospital admission around the city.

Jul 24, 2020

Drunk Bengaluru father wields knife at teen; daughter kills him with same knife

In a shocking incident on Thursday night, a juvenile daughter stabbed her father when he was in a drunken state after he began wielding a knife at her in Bengaluru.

Jul 24, 2020

BBMP blunder: Covid isolation flat nailed shut with tin sheets, removed later

In an attempt to seal a building with a confirmed Covid-19 positive case, BBMP found itself at the receiving end of criticism when a few pictures of a building in East Bengaluru's Domlur, showing flats sealed with tin barricades surfaced online.

Jul 23, 2020

Karnataka's 'pond man' Kamegowda tests positive for coronavirus

Kamegowda who shot to fame after news broke that he had dug 16 ponds in Karnataka, has now tested positive for COVID-19 at 85.

Jul 23, 2020

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah reveals details of BJP govt's misappropriation of funds of over 2,000 cr, demands probe

Siddaramaiah has revealed a long list of details of the BJP-ruled Karnataka government's misappropriation of funds over Rs 2000 crore, the former CM has demanded a probe into the matter.

Jul 23, 2020

First African-Indian (Siddi) makes it to Karnataka Legislative council under BSY

In a historic move for the ethnic minorities in Karnataka, India got its first Siddi Member of Legislative Council, Shantharama Budna Siddi nominated by BJP to candidature. This might indicate the goevrnment's move towards inclusivity.

Jul 23, 2020

Ambulance torched, stones pelted at hospital over Covid-19 patient's death in Karnataka's Belagavi

A family angered by the death of a 55-year-old COVID-19 patient set an ambulance on fire in Karnataka's Belagavi district. They reportedly threw stones at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences.

Jul 23, 2020

Mandya MP Sumalatha recovers from Covid-19

Mandya MP Sumalatha has thanked the people for their prayers after recovering from Covid-19 aka coronavirus.

Jul 23, 2020

Dhruva Sarja, his wife test negative for Covid-19

Actor Dhruva Sarja and his wife Prerana have tested negative for Covid-19 aka coronavirus. He announced the news on Twitter

Jul 22, 2020

Dr Ashwathnarayan: K-CET 2020 will be conducted on scheduled dates in 497 centres, 127 locations

Dr Ashwathnarayan has stated that the K-CET exams will be held on 30 and 31 July in 497 centres and 127 locations.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka govt hikes salaries of National Health Mission doctors

The National Health Mission doctors will now received a salary hike from the Karnataka government, Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar announced.

Jul 21, 2020

'Don't talk about lockdown' says Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa addressing COVID crisis

Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa addresses the citizens and speaks about the ongoing crisis in the state and the way forward to battle coronavirus.Scroll down to read key takeaways from the CM's address.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka CET exam: Karnataka govt issues SOP for CET; COVID-19 patients to write exam | See full list

The K-CET is scheduled for July 30th and 31st of 2020, however there has been much concern over how it will be conducted due to the pandemic. The state government has now issued SOPs for the purpose.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka: CM to address state; Deputy CM Ashwathnarayan says, no further extension of lockdown

The Karnataka CM Yediyurappa will be addressing Karnataka at 4 PM on Tuesday, just as the ministers in his cabinet insist that there will be no further lockdown in Bengaluru.

Jul 21, 2020

Udupi's Sri Sugunendra Theertha Seer tests positive for Covid-19, Puttige Mutt sealed down

Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Puttige Mutt has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. He is admitted to the KMC Hospital.

Jul 21, 2020