Karnataka

Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka braces itself for floods; Disaster Response Teams ready

As districts have been put on high alert for floods and landslides in Karnataka, the state government is preparing itself for the impact due to high rainfall this year. Disaster Response Teams are on alert even amid the pandemic.

Jul 10, 2020

A view of Vidhana Soudha after the entry gates were closed following political development in Karnataka on July 10, 2019.

Karnataka govt appoints 8 zonal officers in Bengaluru to manage Covid-19 | See list

The Karnataka government has appointed 8 IAS officers zone-wise in Bengaluru to effectively manage COVID-19 in the city as cases rise in the state.

Jul 9, 2020

Karnataka: CM Yediyurappa visits BIEC, inspects India's largest Covid facility | See pics

On Thursday, the chief minister visited the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to see the arrangements at India's largest COVID care centre.

Jul 9, 2020

Karnataka Congress' Dinesh Gundu Rao, family test negative for COVID-19; three staffers positive

Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao, his wife Tabu Gundu Rao and his family members have tested negative for Covid-19.

Jul 9, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka getting out of control: CM Yediyurappa

Ahead of the cabinet meeting on Thursday, CM Yediyurappa has said that in some districts the pandemic is getting out of control even as the administration continues to work hard.

Jul 9, 2020

12 HAL employees test positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru, one dies

Twelve employees at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bengaluru have tested positive for Coronavirus, one has died. The company said in a statement that all precautions are being take.

Jul 9, 2020

Is delay in BU code a reason behind hospitals refusing patients in Bengaluru

Test results for Covid-19 take a long time to be received, however, when a patient tests positive a BU code is received. The problem? Hospitals in Bengaluru might be refusing patients who don't have BU codes even.

Jul 9, 2020

Amid Covid-19 crisis in Bengaluru, BBMP turns hospital into maternity centre

In a new move, the BBMP announced that it has turned a hospital in the city into a maternity centre following pregnant women testing positive after visiting government hospitals for medical care.

Jul 9, 2020

Karnataka HC stays govt order banning online classes for children from LKG to class 5

A division bench, including Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Justice Nataraj Rangaswamy, passed the interim order of stay after hearing a batch of petitions filed by parents and CBSE and ICSE schools.

Jul 8, 2020

BIEC to become India's largest COVID care facility

Bengaluru Covid-19 care center rents beds for Rs 800 per day; people question govt

Even as district authorities are setting up India's largest COVID-19 care centre at BIEC, the BBMP renting beds at a steep price of Rs 800 per day has raised questions about whether or not a different approach could have been sought.

Jul 7, 2020

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

In a list shared, the BBMP has allotted a total of 71 ambulances to Bengaluru dividing them across the city zone-wise apart from tempo travellers. Citizens ask authorities if 71 ambulances will be enough for a metropolitan city like Bengaluru.

Jul 7, 2020

Community transmission of Covid-19 a reality in Karnataka, reveals minister

With cases rapidly increasing in Karnataka, Minister JC Madhuswamy told the media that Coronavirus is spreading at the community level, confirming the fears of the people.

Jul 7, 2020

Tourism banned in Chikkamagaluru; DC issues order

The Deputy Commissioner of Chikkamagaluru issued an order on Monday that no tourism will take place in the district and all tourists and outsiders are banned for now.

Jul 6, 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.

Karnataka govt issues new quarantine norms for inter-state travellers: Check here

The Government of Karnataka has issued new quarantine guidelines for inter-state travellers to the state once again. This includes a 14-day quarantine for all travellers from other states including Maharashtra.

Jul 6, 2020

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to become India's largest Covid-19 facility

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre will now be India's largest COVID-19 facility with 10,100 beds. This will be used for asymptomatic and patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19.

Jul 6, 2020

Karnataka online horse race betting now legal; should all sports be included

The Government of Karnataka on Friday legalised online betting at the Bangalore Turf Club, Karti Chidambaram added that betting on all sports should be legalised in India as it will bring increased revenues to the government.

Jul 4, 2020

Karnataka Govt's hospital bed availability claim is a joke; MLA reveals

Jayanagar MLA Sowmya Reddy slammed the Karnataka government over inadequate infrastructure, delays in healthcare processes, and lack of beds on Twitter early this morning.

Jul 4, 2020

Karnataka HC to decide whether to continue ban on online classes for children

The Karnataka High Court on Friday heard the petition against the ban on online classes for students in LKG to class 5. Petitioners said that the ban violates right to education of a child.

Jul 3, 2020

Six health employees in Mangaluru test COVID-positive

A health official revealed that 6 health employees in Mangaluru have tested positive for Coronavirus, all six have been quarantined.

Jul 3, 2020

Karnataka private hospitals reserve 50% beds for COVID-19 treatment | See full list

As increasing reports of hospitals denying admission to the patients, the government released a full list of hospitals that have reserved 50% of their beds for COVID-19.

Jul 3, 2020

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Karnataka

Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka braces itself for floods; Disaster Response Teams ready

Karnataka govt appoints 8 zonal officers in Bengaluru to manage Covid-19 | See list

Karnataka: CM Yediyurappa visits BIEC, inspects India's largest Covid facility | See pics

Karnataka Congress' Dinesh Gundu Rao, family test negative for COVID-19; three staffers positive

Coronavirus in Karnataka getting out of control: CM Yediyurappa

12 HAL employees test positive for Covid-19 in Bengaluru, one dies

Is delay in BU code a reason behind hospitals refusing patients in Bengaluru

Amid Covid-19 crisis in Bengaluru, BBMP turns hospital into maternity centre

Karnataka HC stays govt order banning online classes for children from LKG to class 5

Bengaluru Covid-19 care center rents beds for Rs 800 per day; people question govt

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

Community transmission of Covid-19 a reality in Karnataka, reveals minister

Tourism banned in Chikkamagaluru; DC issues order

Karnataka govt issues new quarantine norms for inter-state travellers: Check here

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to become India's largest Covid-19 facility

Karnataka online horse race betting now legal; should all sports be included

Karnataka Govt's hospital bed availability claim is a joke; MLA reveals

Karnataka HC to decide whether to continue ban on online classes for children

Six health employees in Mangaluru test COVID-positive

Karnataka private hospitals reserve 50% beds for COVID-19 treatment | See full list

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