Karnataka

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

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

Karnataka government draws suspicion over 'unnecessary' Covid-19 expenditure

An anonymous bureaucrat pulled up the state government over its expenditure on COVID-19, the opposition as well has been asking if the state is using funds adequately.

Jul 10, 2020

Pourakarmikas of Bengaluru demand PPE kits after 23 test Covid-19 positive

23 pourakarmikas tested positive for COVID-19, now the workers are demanding PPE kits in their protest on Friday in Bengaluru.

Jul 10, 2020

Karnataka University exams for undergrads and post-grads stand cancelled, announces Deputy CM

Deputy CM Ashwathnarayan announced today that university exams for students in undergrad and post-grad courses stand cancelled.

Jul 10, 2020

Tahsildar stabbed by retired school teacher in Kolar; Karnataka CM condemns incident

In Kolar, a Tahsildar was stabbed by a retired school teacher while on duty. The Karnataka CM has condemned the incident expressing regret over the matter and has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakhs.

Jul 10, 2020

Covid scare for Karnataka CM Yediyurappa; staffer tests positive, home office sealed

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's Home Office Krishna is sealed after a few staff tested positive for Covid-19 aka coronavirus.

Jul 10, 2020

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

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