Bengaluru

Karnataka prescribes three weeks quarantine for Maharashtra returnees

Some asymptomatic individuals from Maharashtra have been provided exceptions from the three-week quarantine while others will have 21 days of isolation.

Jun 4, 2020

Good news for job seekers, these firms are hiring amid coronavirus pandemic

At a time when most of the companies are either cutting their workforce or announcing pay cuts, there are a few firms that are creating new opportunities for those in need of jobs.

Jun 3, 2020

No more 'night owls' allowed to litter Bengaluru: BBMP ensures strict watch over improper waste management

BBMP Commissioner urges the public to strictly compile their garbage, including the dry litter and sanitary waste into garbage collectors.

Jun 3, 2020

Fake vehicle RCs, insurance policies: Bengaluru Police uncover scam, arrest two

Bengaluru City Police team led by PI Hazresh busted fake insurance and RC card scam, arresting two of the accused.

Jun 3, 2020

Why Bengaluru has only 385 coronavirus cases despite over 1.2 crore population

The low rate of Covid cases in Bengaluru compared to other Indian cities shows the efficient working of the state health department and the police force.

Jun 2, 2020

Karnataka releases guidelines for Phase-1 reopening of 'Unlock 1': Check here

The Health Ministry will prepare a new set of SOP in this regard focusing on the measures to ensure proper social distancing as the services are let open.

Jun 2, 2020

Migrant worker walks 2000 km from Bengaluru, dies of snake bite on reaching home

Migrant worker dies within hours of him reaching home in Dhanepur village in east UP's Gonda district when he was bitten by a snake.

Jun 2, 2020

Bengaluru adds 10 more areas to list of containment zones | Full list here

According to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike reports, there were 26 containment zones in the city which by Monday evening rose to 36.

Jun 2, 2020

BBMP to start 65 new health centres for Bengaluru civic body wards

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister said that 65 new primary health centers (PHCs) will be started in the city civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) wards without such health facilities.

Jun 2, 2020

PM Modi lauds Karnataka for effective handling of Covid crisis

The PM lauded Karnataka for its handling of coronavirus situations in the state while inaugurating through a video link the silver jubilee celebrations of the RGUHS.

Jun 1, 2020

Karnataka issues new guidelines for inter-state travellers, strict quarantine for Maharashtra returnees

Karnataka Health Department releases its new set of protocol for the inter-state travellers to the state as the nation enters in 'Unlock 1' from June 1.

Jun 1, 2020

South Western Railway resumes train services: Full list of trains to and from Karnataka from June 1

South Western Railway has released its list of trains planned to operate from and to Karnataka from June 1 on a daily, weekly, and biweekly basis.

Jun 1, 2020

Bengaluru: New academic session of schools begins with virtual classes

Schools in Bengaluru begin the new academic year through the online classes from June 1 while chances for reopening of the schools still remain unclear.

Jun 1, 2020

Lack of maintenance, sewage water kill nearly 8,000 fishes in Bengaluru's Kommaghatta lake

As many as 8,000 fish died in a city lake due to lack of maintenance and release of sewage water into it, an official said on Sunday, May 31.

May 31, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa asks Bengaluru officials to be ready for monsoon, discusses do's and don'ts

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa convened a meeting of ministers and officials to begin precautionary measures to face the rainy season in Bengaluru.

May 31, 2020

Flying from Bengaluru gets expensive as BIAL hikes development fee | Details here

Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has raised User Development Fee (UDF) by 3 per cent and 17 per cent for domestic and international passengers respectively.

May 31, 2020

Padarayanapura corporator tests positive for coronavirus; mapping known contacts

Padarayanapura has reported 65 positive cases and Pasha's contact tracing is underway to find out his primary and secondary contacts.

May 30, 2020

Karnataka relaxes Sunday curfew amid rising Covid-19 cases; here's what's open

The Sunday curfew implemented by the Karnataka government has been called off by the state Chief Secretary T M Vijaybhaskar after requests by the public.

May 30, 2020

Heavy incessant rains in Bengaluru cause severe destruction; it's not over

As heavy rains with strong winds lash the city for the past one week, over 100 hundred trees were uprooted in several parts of Bengaluru.

May 30, 2020

Assaulted, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram': Bajrang Dal leader, 3 minors booked in Karnataka

A 25-year-old local Bajrang Dal leader and three minor boys have been booked by the police on Friday as the video on the incident went viral over the internet.

May 29, 2020