Karnataka

BBMP blunder: Covid isolation flat nailed shut with tin sheets, removed later

In an attempt to seal a building with a confirmed Covid-19 positive case, BBMP found itself at the receiving end of criticism when a few pictures of a building in East Bengaluru's Domlur, showing flats sealed with tin barricades surfaced online.

Jul 23, 2020

Karnataka's 'pond man' Kamegowda tests positive for coronavirus

Kamegowda who shot to fame after news broke that he had dug 16 ponds in Karnataka, has now tested positive for COVID-19 at 85.

Jul 23, 2020

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah reveals details of BJP govt's misappropriation of funds of over 2,000 cr, demands probe

Siddaramaiah has revealed a long list of details of the BJP-ruled Karnataka government's misappropriation of funds over Rs 2000 crore, the former CM has demanded a probe into the matter.

Jul 23, 2020

First African-Indian (Siddi) makes it to Karnataka Legislative council under BSY

In a historic move for the ethnic minorities in Karnataka, India got its first Siddi Member of Legislative Council, Shantharama Budna Siddi nominated by BJP to candidature. This might indicate the goevrnment's move towards inclusivity.

Jul 23, 2020

Ambulance torched, stones pelted at hospital over Covid-19 patient's death in Karnataka's Belagavi

A family angered by the death of a 55-year-old COVID-19 patient set an ambulance on fire in Karnataka's Belagavi district. They reportedly threw stones at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences.

Jul 23, 2020

Mandya MP Sumalatha recovers from Covid-19

Mandya MP Sumalatha has thanked the people for their prayers after recovering from Covid-19 aka coronavirus.

Jul 23, 2020

Dhruva Sarja, his wife test negative for Covid-19

Actor Dhruva Sarja and his wife Prerana have tested negative for Covid-19 aka coronavirus. He announced the news on Twitter

Jul 22, 2020

Dr Ashwathnarayan: K-CET 2020 will be conducted on scheduled dates in 497 centres, 127 locations

Dr Ashwathnarayan has stated that the K-CET exams will be held on 30 and 31 July in 497 centres and 127 locations.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka govt hikes salaries of National Health Mission doctors

The National Health Mission doctors will now received a salary hike from the Karnataka government, Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar announced.

Jul 21, 2020

'Don't talk about lockdown' says Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa addressing COVID crisis

Karnataka CM Yeddiyurappa addresses the citizens and speaks about the ongoing crisis in the state and the way forward to battle coronavirus.Scroll down to read key takeaways from the CM's address.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka CET exam: Karnataka govt issues SOP for CET; COVID-19 patients to write exam | See full list

The K-CET is scheduled for July 30th and 31st of 2020, however there has been much concern over how it will be conducted due to the pandemic. The state government has now issued SOPs for the purpose.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka: CM to address state; Deputy CM Ashwathnarayan says, no further extension of lockdown

The Karnataka CM Yediyurappa will be addressing Karnataka at 4 PM on Tuesday, just as the ministers in his cabinet insist that there will be no further lockdown in Bengaluru.

Jul 21, 2020

Udupi's Sri Sugunendra Theertha Seer tests positive for Covid-19, Puttige Mutt sealed down

Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Puttige Mutt has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19. He is admitted to the KMC Hospital.

Jul 21, 2020

Bengaluru City Police's latest safety video is a much-needed reminder for caution amid pandemic

The Bengaluru City Police has released its latest safety video, and it reminds one of all the precautions we know but may still miss in our day-to-day lives.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: 3,648 new cases take COVID tally over 67,000

Karnataka registered 3,648 new Covid positive cases, a majority of them emerging from Bengaluru, increasing the state's tally to 67,420 while 72 more succumbed to the virus, an official said.

Jul 21, 2020

Pregnant woman delivers in auto-rickshaw after 8 Bengaluru hospitals refused bed; baby dies

After being turned away from 8 hospitals, a woman was forced to deliver her baby in an auto-rickshaw in front of a hospital in Bengaluru.

Jul 20, 2020

'Drone boy Prathap' caught by quarantine squad in Mysuru

The famed 'Drone Prathap' or 'Drone boy' was caught in Mysuru after flouting quarantine rules on Monday. An FIR was registered against him by the police on Sunday.

Jul 20, 2020

Whom to contact if hospital bed denied in Bengaluru | Full govt list here

With the rising number of cases as the reason for the step, the state government now wants to ensure that private medical institutions adhere to reservation of beds.

Jul 20, 2020

Karnataka: Dalit man brutally assaulted for touching upper caste Hindu's bike in Vijayapura

In a gory incident from Vijayapura, a dalit man was brutally beaten in public by a mob after he touched an upper caste Hindu's bike. A case has been registered against 13 in the matter.

Jul 20, 2020

Bengaluru CCB busts women trafficking racket, rescues 9 women; key accused arrested

The Central Crime Branch team in Bengaluru led by Inspector Hazresh Killedar has arrested Basvaraj Kalasad for trafficking nine women to UAE on the pretense of work. All the 9 women have been rescued.

Jul 20, 2020