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Bengaluru Eid-al-Adha Namaz COVID guidelines by Wakf Board: must read

The state-run Karnataka Wakf Board has permitted the devout to offer 'namaz' (prayer) inside mosques on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) on Saturday under the COVID-19 induced guidelines, an official said on Friday.

Jul 31, 2020

Fake oximeter apps throng market; beware of cybercriminals during COVID

The pandemic has made way for many scams, the latest one is an oximeter app that is making its way around the internet. Responsible digital awareness has now become a key factor in fighting cybercrime.

Jul 30, 2020

Fact Check: Those viral KCET exam centre pics are actually of KEAMS; misleading images circulated

Following the KCET exam conducted today, many are sharing pictures on social media as those from KCET exams but they actually belong to the KEAMS exams conducted in Kerala.

Jul 30, 2020

'Not a good idea, disturbing': Bangaloreans oppose Goutham Kumar's 'sniff test for malls-goers'

The BBMP has proposed a new idea for smell cards at Bengaluru's malls to screen for COVID-19. This idea while it's being floated isn't finding much positive reactions.

Jul 30, 2020

Massive drug racket busted in Bengaluru by CCB sleuths, narcotics worth Rs 1.25 cr seized; 4 arrested

The CCB sleuths have arrested four drug peddlers and recovered 2,000 LSD strips, 110 grams of MDMA crystal, 10 ecstasy tablets, 5 kg of Ganja, etc. worth Rs 1.25 crore.

Jul 29, 2020

Karnataka shuffles IAS officers, labour secretary transferred again

It is the third time Rao has been transferred from the labour department after he replaced P. Mannivanan in mid-May but was transferred to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department as secretary a week later and was posted again as labour secretary in June to hold it as concurrent charge.

Jul 29, 2020

Meet new mascots of Bengaluru City Police; CP Bhaskar Rao unveils | Read to know more

The Bengaluru City Police introduced its new mascots Chennamma and Veeranna to the city. Citizens and netizens are all welcoming the new additions to the squad.

Jul 28, 2020

COVID kills mother, son dies days later; Chikkamagaluru family allege medical negligence

A 37-year old man from Chikkamagaluru district, who married a month ago, passed away due to Covid-19, just days after his mother's demise.

Jul 28, 2020

Tipu Sultan ruled out: Karnataka 'reduces' class 7 history syllabus citing COVID

Karnataka has dropped a chapter on Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan from the history textbook for Class 7 students to reduce their syllabus, as reopening of schools has been delayed due to Covid crisis this academic year, an official said on Tuesday.

Jul 28, 2020

Smell test for mall-goers: Bengaluru Mayor Goutham Kumar's unique proposal to detect coronavirus cases

Bengaluru Mayor M Goutham Kumar maintains that a smell check can help detect a person who might be infected with Covid-19 as people affected with Covid lose the sense of smell.

Jul 28, 2020

Bengaluru private hospitals overcharged COVID patients; they got Rs 24 lakh refund: Here's how

A team led by IPS Officer D Roopa uncovered hospitals overcharging patients to a tune of 24 lakhs in Bengaluru. Over the past week, patients have been receiving refunds of the extra charge. Citizens are asking if more such fraudulent practices can be uncovered around the city.

Jul 28, 2020

Congress 'save democracy' protest amid COVID; Siddaramaiah, DK detained

The Congress party attempted to hold a protest in Bengaluru as part of the party's nationwide 'Speak Up for Democracy' campaign. But, party leaders, Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar were detained by the police from proceeding with the protest.

Jul 27, 2020

Amid COVID crisis, CM Yediyurappa celebrates 1-yr in office in Karnataka digitally

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its 1-year rule in Karnataka, with a 90-minute inaugural programme in the city, streamed digitally in all the 30 districts across the state for the benefit of the party cadres and the public.

Jul 27, 2020

Karnataka ISIS attack threat: DGP Sood to file internal security report soon

The latest UN report, which has warned India of ISIS terrorists reportedly active in Karnataka and Kerala, has concerned authorities and citizens alike. Home minister Basvaraj Bommai has assured that internal security will be strengthened and DGP will submit a report.

Jul 27, 2020

Bakra-Eid 2020: No animal sacrifice in public, Bengaluru authorities will crack down

Bakr-Eid is just a week away, now the Bengaluru administration has announced that there will be no animal sacrifice allowed in public spaces. Those who violate this norm will be punished, authorities warn.

Jul 26, 2020

Bengaluru's Covid mystery: 3,300 patients go off BBMP radar as tally crosses 43,503

Bengaluru has reported 3,300 COVID cases that BBMP is currently unable to trace. This poses a threat of infection and a challenge to containment measures as cases climb high in the state capital.

Jul 26, 2020

Dharwad man kills self, 2 family members over fear of coronavirus

A man in Dharwad was found having killed himself after poisoning his wife and child. In his suicide note, the man expressed that COVID-19 and the fear of losing his job had forced him to take the extreme step.

Jul 26, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: 5,072 new corona cases, 72 more patients die

Karnataka reported 5,072 new coronavirus cases in a 24- hour period, taking the state's total tally to 90,942, even as 72 more patients succumbed to the virus, an official said on Saturday.

Jul 26, 2020

BJP government to celebrate one-year rule in Karnataka

Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will be addressing the people live on television on the same day, and hold a digital rally on August 1 with the party's leaders and cadres across the southern state, Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan said on Saturday.

Jul 26, 2020

Bengaluru: Another accident victim, another denial; private hospital refuses to budge

Another incident of hospital negligence was reported in Bengaluru, when a private hospital denied treatment to the accident patient saying that it is the 'management's decision'

Jul 25, 2020

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Karnataka

Bengaluru Eid-al-Adha Namaz COVID guidelines by Wakf Board: must read

Fake oximeter apps throng market; beware of cybercriminals during COVID

Fact Check: Those viral KCET exam centre pics are actually of KEAMS; misleading images circulated

'Not a good idea, disturbing': Bangaloreans oppose Goutham Kumar's 'sniff test for malls-goers'

Massive drug racket busted in Bengaluru by CCB sleuths, narcotics worth Rs 1.25 cr seized; 4 arrested

Karnataka shuffles IAS officers, labour secretary transferred again

Meet new mascots of Bengaluru City Police; CP Bhaskar Rao unveils | Read to know more

COVID kills mother, son dies days later; Chikkamagaluru family allege medical negligence

Tipu Sultan ruled out: Karnataka 'reduces' class 7 history syllabus citing COVID

Smell test for mall-goers: Bengaluru Mayor Goutham Kumar's unique proposal to detect coronavirus cases

Bengaluru private hospitals overcharged COVID patients; they got Rs 24 lakh refund: Here's how

Congress 'save democracy' protest amid COVID; Siddaramaiah, DK detained

Amid COVID crisis, CM Yediyurappa celebrates 1-yr in office in Karnataka digitally

Karnataka ISIS attack threat: DGP Sood to file internal security report soon

Bakra-Eid 2020: No animal sacrifice in public, Bengaluru authorities will crack down

Bengaluru's Covid mystery: 3,300 patients go off BBMP radar as tally crosses 43,503

Dharwad man kills self, 2 family members over fear of coronavirus

Karnataka coronavirus update: 5,072 new corona cases, 72 more patients die

BJP government to celebrate one-year rule in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Another accident victim, another denial; private hospital refuses to budge

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious