Karnataka

'My words were misinterpreted': Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu clarifies controversial remark

Karnataka Health Minister said that only God could save us from COVID-19, which created a huge stir as a sign of the govenrment's defeat in the face of coronavirus. However, the minister has now clarified that his statements were minced.

Jul 16, 2020

Bengaluru police extends support to the needy

Bengaluru: Nearly 8,000 sign up as civil police wardens to assist law-keepers

In Bengaluru since the need arose for volunteers to help the police department in the city and the Commissioner of Police Bhaskar Rao, IPS made an appeal on social media, nearly 8,000 signed up as civil police wardens in the city.

Jul 16, 2020

Non-Covid hospital in Bengaluru reports 17 positive cases among staff

In a shocking development, 17 staff members at the Sanjiv Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics have tested positive for COVID-19 even though the hospital doesn't treat COVID patients, raising concerns about how it could have been transmitted.

Jul 16, 2020

Brahmins to be issued caste and income certificates: Karnataka minister R Ashoka

The government in Karnataka will now be issuing caste and income certificates for Brahmins in the state, revenue minister R Ashoka announced.

Jul 16, 2020

Now, Karnataka's budget for Tirumala guesthouse is Rs 200 cr as financial crisis deepens

Karnataka is already facing a financial crisis due to the pandemic, with huge government expenditure on the fight against COVID-19.

Jul 16, 2020

engaluru: Sanitation staff busy cleaning and disinfecting Bangalore City railway station during the extended nationwide lockdown imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, on May 11, 2020.

Bengaluru lockdown: Make note of penalties, Section 188 imposed

The state government has imposed strict rules as part of the lockdown in Bengaluru beginning 14th July evening. Even as Bengalureans make note of the guidelines, the government has issued stern penalties for those who'll violate rules.

Jul 15, 2020

Karnataka High Court summons BBMP commissioner over non-delivery of food kits in containment zones

The Karnataka High Court has summoned the BBMP commissioner and the ACS of the State Urban Development Department to court via video conferencing on Tuesday following the failure to deliver food kits in containment zones across Bengaluru.

Jul 14, 2020

Hospital bed availability in Bengaluru is now public on the BBMP dashboard, tracked in real-time

After a long wait, the BBMP has finally published real-time information on hospital bed availability on their dashboard. Patients can track bed availability before getting admitted, making the process transparent.

Jul 14, 2020

Bengaluru complete lockdown: What is allowed, what's not — grocery shops, public transport, ATMs

Shops in Bengaluru, including ration shops, groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, meat and fish will remain open only from 5 am to 12 noon daily.

Jul 13, 2020

Karnataka man's camera-shaped house becomes talk of the town. See pictures

Ravi and Rani had three sons and he named them Epson, Canon, and Nikon, names of professional cameras.

Jul 13, 2020

Stay home if you've given swab samples for Covid testing or face legal action: Karnataka govt issues notice

The Government of Karnataka issued an order on Monday enforcing that those who are going out after giving their swab samples for testing will be facing stringent legal action under the Epidemic Diseases Act.

Jul 13, 2020

Coronavirus: 23,000 under home quarantine provide false addresses to authorities in Bengaluru

In Bengaluru, according to the data of the Citizen quarantine squads, reports have emerged of defaulters under home quarantine providing incorrect addresses and details. Nearly 23,000 such violations have been found so far in the city.

Jul 13, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediruappa turns bookworm; will WFH till July 14

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa announced he will be self-quarantining following COVID cases identified at his residence, the CM is now spending his Sunday lockdown reading.

Jul 12, 2020

Karnataka High Court cancels fresh cases, hearings due to lockdown and staff crunch

The Karnataka High Court issued a notice on Sunday, July 12 declaring that fresh cases and hearings stand cancelled from 15th July due to the lockdown and shortage of staff.

Jul 12, 2020

TikTok star among 13 arrested for murder of realtor in Ramanagara

At least 13 people were arrested by Ramanagara Police in Karnataka for the murder of realtor Vinod Kumar. Among the 13 was TikTok star Smile Naveen.

Jul 12, 2020

Bengaluru lockdown news: Karnataka govt announces complete lockdown from 14-22 July

One week total lockdown in Bengaluru's urban and rural districts starting from 8:00 PM July 14 to 5:00 AM on July 22, 2020, announces CM Yediyurappa.

Jul 11, 2020

Karnataka involves RWAs in Covid care, issues guidelines to set up centres for asymptomatic patients

The Karnataka government on Saturday issued a notification of guidelines that Resident Welfare Associations in the state can follow to set up COVID care centres in order to accommodate asymptomatic patients.

Jul 11, 2020

No stipend for 16 months: PG students, interns on Covid duty in JJM Medical College

Doctors unpaid for 16 months at JJM Medical College in Karnataka, protests on

The PG students and interns of JJM Medical College in Karnataka's Davangere continue their strike as they are yet to receive their stipend, which is due for over 1.5 years now.

Jul 11, 2020

Karnataka beef ban, anti-cow slaughter law in offing, hints Minister Prabhu Chauhan

Minister Chauhan said that the Karnataka government will form a team of experts who will look into the matter and will visit states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, which have strict laws against cow slaughter.

Jul 11, 2020

Mysuru Palace sealed, staff tests Covid positive; sanitisation begins

After a camel care taker's son tested positive for Covid-19 at the Mysuru Palace, the palace has been shut and sealed for sanitation, the district administration confirmed.

Jul 11, 2020

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Karnataka

'My words were misinterpreted': Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu clarifies controversial remark

Bengaluru: Nearly 8,000 sign up as civil police wardens to assist law-keepers

Non-Covid hospital in Bengaluru reports 17 positive cases among staff

Brahmins to be issued caste and income certificates: Karnataka minister R Ashoka

Now, Karnataka's budget for Tirumala guesthouse is Rs 200 cr as financial crisis deepens

Bengaluru lockdown: Make note of penalties, Section 188 imposed

Karnataka High Court summons BBMP commissioner over non-delivery of food kits in containment zones

Hospital bed availability in Bengaluru is now public on the BBMP dashboard, tracked in real-time

Bengaluru complete lockdown: What is allowed, what's not — grocery shops, public transport, ATMs

Karnataka man's camera-shaped house becomes talk of the town. See pictures

Stay home if you've given swab samples for Covid testing or face legal action: Karnataka govt issues notice

Coronavirus: 23,000 under home quarantine provide false addresses to authorities in Bengaluru

Karnataka CM Yediruappa turns bookworm; will WFH till July 14

Karnataka High Court cancels fresh cases, hearings due to lockdown and staff crunch

TikTok star among 13 arrested for murder of realtor in Ramanagara

Bengaluru lockdown news: Karnataka govt announces complete lockdown from 14-22 July

Karnataka involves RWAs in Covid care, issues guidelines to set up centres for asymptomatic patients

Doctors unpaid for 16 months at JJM Medical College in Karnataka, protests on

Karnataka beef ban, anti-cow slaughter law in offing, hints Minister Prabhu Chauhan

Mysuru Palace sealed, staff tests Covid positive; sanitisation begins

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