Karnataka

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

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

Diet plan for coronavirus patients in Karnataka | Full list here

The Karnataka Government has issued an order prescribing a new diet for hospitals and patients to adhere to for COVID-19. The full meal plan was given.

Jul 3, 2020

Cognizant benches 18,000 employees, Karnataka Union to approach government

Cognizant has benched 18,000 employees asking employees to resign after failing to secure projects. The Karnataka State IT Employee Union (KITU) has asked workers not to resign under pressure and will register a complaint with the state labour department.

Jul 3, 2020

At 55, Karnataka cop writes SSLC exam with scores of 15-year-olds

It's never too late to learn -- a cop in Karnataka proves as he sits the SSLC exams this year at the age of 55. The cop is writing the exam for promotion.

Jul 3, 2020

Karnataka 'Man of lakes' Kame Gowda given lifetime bus pass as appreciation by KSRTC

The Karnataka State Road Transportation Corporation has honoured 'Man of lakes' Kame Gowda, whose environmental concerns came to national limelight after Narendra Modi praised him in 'Mann ki Baat'.

Jul 2, 2020

NDMA 'red alert' for 'very heavy' rain in Sikkim, West Bengal, Konkan and Goa

NDMA issued warning citing heavy to very heavy rains in some parts of the country.

Jul 2, 2020

Bengaluru: CCB officers arrest conman Shivanand Hosalli who duped many of lakhs of rupees

A team of CCB officers in Bengaluru have arrested a conman Shivanand Hosalli of duping numerous people of lakhs of rupees under the pretence of helping them land government jobs.

Jul 2, 2020

Home isolation for mild and asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in Karnataka

Karnataka government is mulling over home isolation as a possibility for mild and asymptomatic COVID cases in the state to prevent a shortage in hospital beds.

Jul 2, 2020

18 Bengaluru hospitals issued notice for denying Covid treatment

The private hospitals are Fortis - Cunningham Road, Mahaveer Jain Hospital - Vasanth Nagar, Suguna Hospital - Rajajinagar, Manipal Hospital and Brindavan Hospital – Chamarajpet, Rangadorai Hospital - Chamarajpet, Vikram Hospital, Sakra Hospital and Bowring Hospital, among others.

Jul 1, 2020

Karnataka HC hearings go virtual amid spike in COVID-19 cases

With rising COVID-19 cases in this tech city, the Karnataka High Court has decided to conduct hearings through video-conferencing to avoid physical gathering of the stakeholders, an official said on Wednesday, July 1.

Jul 1, 2020