Karnataka

Karnataka Unlock 1.0: Govt allows local bodies to fix timings to open parks

As part of relaxing lockdown restrictions in the state, the Karnataka government has allowed local bodies to fix park timings.

Jun 20, 2020

Bengaluru Cubbon Park police station sealed after constable tests positive for Covid-19

Bengaluru's Cubbon Park police station has been sealed for sanitisation after a constable tests positive for Coronavirus.

Jun 20, 2020

Bengaluru student who appeared in II PUC English exam on June 18 tests coronavirus positive

After the Karnataka govt announced that it had successfully conducted the II PUC English exam on June 18 following social distancing guidelines, a latest report suggests that a student has tested positive for coronavirus in Bengaluru.

Jun 19, 2020

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa's office shut, staff's relative tests positive for Covid-19

Chief Minister Yediyurappa's office has been shut following an employee's relative testing positive for coronavirus.

Jun 19, 2020

Two Toyota Kirloskar employees at Bidadi complex test Covid positive, operations temporarily suspended

Two employees at the Toyota Kirloskar complex in Bidadi tested positive for Coronavirus on Thursday. Operations are temporarily suspended for sanitisation.

Jun 18, 2020

Karnataka observes Mask Day: CM Yediyurappa, Puneeth Rajkumar lead the march from Vidhana Soudha

As Karnataka observes Mask Day today, CM Yediyurappa leads a march from Vidhana Soudha to Cubbon Park; superstar Puneeth Rajkumar and cricketer Anil Kumble join him.

Jun 18, 2020

Karnataka to observe Mask Day on Thursday to raise awareness

Karnataka will observe Thursday, June 18 as 'Mask Day' to create awareness in the masses about the importance of wearing one amid the Covid-19 pandemic,

Jun 17, 2020

SC dismisses plea against Karnataka HC order; SSLC exam to be conducted as scheduled

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea against the Karnataka High Court order which said the exam should stand cancelled and marks meted out on the basis of internal assessment.

Jun 17, 2020

Bengaluru traffic cop tests positive for Covid after death; first among police to succumb to virus

An Assistant Sub-inspector in Bengaluru tested positive for COVID-19 after his death on Sunday, he is the first person in uniform to succumb to the virus in the city.

Jun 16, 2020

Kalaburagi people pelt stones at medical staff, ambulance escorting Covid-19 patients in Karnataka

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases in Karnataka's Kalaburagi, the medical staff went to fetch 15 people, who reported positive, for further treatment at a hospital. Meanwhile, the medical staff and the villagers got into a brawl.

Jun 16, 2020

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa virtually inaugurates the 220 crore Shivamogga Airport project

BS Yediyurappa today laid the foundation for the Rs 220 crore airport project in Shivamogga from the Home office, virtually.

Jun 15, 2020

Fact check: Viral news about Bengaluru schools being shut for a year creates panic

If you came across a news flash from a local news channel about schools in Bengaluru being closed for a year, we did some research and found that the information is inaccurate.

Jun 15, 2020

Shocker from Karnataka: Man opens fire after tenant fails to pay rent. Video goes viral

The person was later taken into police custody and the Chikkodi police have registered an FIR following a complaint.

Jun 15, 2020

Not reporting ILI and SARI cases amid pandemic gets 4 clinics shut in Bengaluru

As COVID-19 cases increase among those reporting Influenza Like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection, 4 clinics in Bengaluru have been shut for not reporting ILI and SARI cases.

Jun 15, 2020

Karnataka: KSRTC to resume inter-state bus services to Andhra Pradesh from June 17, check here

Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will resume operations to Andhra Pradesh in a phased manner with effect from June 17. Scroll down to check list of routes operating in phase 1.

Jun 15, 2020

Karnataka coronavirus update: Amid rising infections, Covid-19 tally touches 7,000

Domestic returnees and rising infections in contacts of earlier Covid-19 cases in Karnataka made the state's tally touch the 7,000 mark with 176 new cases, an official said on Sunday, June 14.

Jun 15, 2020

Karnataka Land Reforms Act: CM Yediyurappa says, the amendment will encourage farming among youth

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa says that the amendment to the Land Act will promote the youth to pursue farming as a profession.

Jun 14, 2020

Bengaluru changes approach to containment zones, only affected houses to be sealed

The state government has decided to abandon the current standard procedure of sealing off wards as containment zones, and will now seal only houses which report a COVID-19 positive case.

Jun 14, 2020

Karnataka to enable women SHGs to survey, tax properties

In the pilot project, the department has empowered women with skills to measure properties such as buildings and assess their taxes, including training them how to navigate the difficulties created by the Covid pandemic.

Jun 13, 2020

After suspect tests coronavirus positive, Bengaluru Crime Branch office sealed

The office of the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru has been sealed for sanitation after a suspect tested positive for the coronavirus pandemic.

Jun 13, 2020