Karnataka

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

At least 50 goats quarantined, tested after goatherd tests coronavirus positive

The villagers in Tumakuru district of Karnataka panicked when they saw that some goats and sheep were showing respiratory problems and thought that the animals, too, have contracted the disease.

Jul 1, 2020

Video of mass burial of coronavirus victims in Karnataka's Ballari goes viral, enquiry ordered

A video of an alleged mass burial at Ballari has made the rounds of the internet which has incited much criticism among the public. The district authorities have ordered a probe into the matter.

Jun 30, 2020

Bengaluru: Man on scooter flashed at woman after asking for address, complaint filed

In Bengaluru on Saturday a man on a scooter flashed a woman after asking her to help with an address. A complaint has been registered against the offender.

Jun 30, 2020

Coronavirus: Karnataka HC shut for sanitisation in Bengaluru

According to a source, after a relative of the High Court functionary tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday, the Chief Justice then decided to close the court for a day to disinfect its complex with fumigation.

Jun 30, 2020

Coronavirus-positive Bengaluru IPS officer's wife spits on woman lawyer

A Bengaluru lawyer alleged that the wife of IPS officer Ajay Hilori who has tested positive for COVID-19 and is being probed by CBI as part of the IMA Ponzi Scheme, spat on her and intimidated her.

Jun 30, 2020

Karnataka CM sanctions Rs 5 crore for Sandalwood star Ambareesh's memorial in Bengaluru

The Karnataka CM announced the allocation of Rs 5 crore to build a memorial hall in late Sandalwood actor Ambareesh's name at the Kanteerava Studio, Bengaluru.

Jun 29, 2020

Violation of rights: Doctors, activists slam Karnataka govt for not revealing test results to Covid positive patients

The Karnataka Govt told labs not to reveal COVID test results directly to patients, and instead upload the results on an official portal. The move has invited criticism from many as a violation of the basic rights of patients.

Jun 29, 2020

Farmer made to walk 15 km to pay off loan of just Rs 3.46 in Karnataka's Shimoga

A farmer in Karnataka's Shimoga was forced to walk 15 km by the Canara Bank to pay off a minuscule loan of Rs 3.46.

Jun 29, 2020

Covid-19 cases spike in Karnataka by 1,267 to cross 13,000

Covid-19 cases further spiked in Karnataka, registering the highest single-day rise of 1,267 cases and a record 783 infections in Bengaluru, raising the state's tally to 13,190, an official said on Sunday.

Jun 29, 2020

Karnataka Govt changes quarantine rules for inter-state travellers| Check full list here

The Karnataka government has issued new changes to quarantine rules for inter-state travellers in the country. The changes include a 7-day institutional quarantine and 7-day home quarantine for all Maharashtra travellers.

Jun 28, 2020

Karnataka COVID-19 testing labs can't reveal result to patients

In Karnataka, Coronavirus test results cannot be revealed directly to patients authorities have said, and must instead upload the results on the ICMR portal.

Jun 28, 2020

Private hospitals can't refuse COVID-19 treatment to patients: Karnataka Govt issues order

The state government has issued a strong order to private hospitals in the state against refusing COVID-19 treatment to patients who are infected and those who show symptoms of the virus.

Jun 28, 2020