Karnataka

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

Aarogya setu app not mandatory for travel by air or rail: Centre tells Karnataka HC

The central government has stated to the Karnataka HC that having the Aarogya Setu app is not compulsory for travel as travellers may issue a self-declaration form instead.

Jun 13, 2020

Parotas are trending, thanks to 18 percent GST

As the Karnataka AAR imposes new GST ruling on parota alone, the internet cannot keep quiet on the discriminatory move on the food items.

Jun 12, 2020

Amulya Leona, who shouted 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan at anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru, gets bail

Amulya Leona was arrested by the Bengaluru Police on charges of sedition on her for shouting 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans at an anti-CAA Protest in Bengaluru.

Jun 12, 2020

Bengaluru: BMTC employee tests positive for coronavirus, health dept begins contact tracing

The BMTC registered its first case of infection in the company and the health department initiates contact tracing of the employee.

Jun 11, 2020

After class 5, Karnataka extends ban on online classes till seventh standard

Karnataka state government has decided to extend its ban on online classes to seventh standard, considering the children's mental well-being.

Jun 11, 2020

Institutional quarantine for Maharashtra returnees in Karnataka: Cases registered against 75 passengers skipping quarantine

On June 1, the state government declared that passengers from Maharashtra to Karnataka will go into a week of institutional quarantine, followed by home quarantine.

Jun 11, 2020

Delay in reaching hospitals causing more Covid-19 deaths in Karnataka, says Govt official

Most of the patients who succumbed to coronavirus infection were those delayed in reaching designated hospitals; particularly the elderly people with Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) or other such symptoms.

Jun 11, 2020

BBMP imposes Rs 200 garbage cess per house in addition to property tax, leaves residents worried

As per the order issued earlier by the state government, residential waste generators under all categories have to pay Rs 200 per month towards solid waste management services.

Jun 10, 2020

Karnataka SSLC exams 2020 to be held from June 25 with safety measures in place, ends on July 4

As the SSLC exams begin from June 25 across Karnataka, the schools must pre-ensure that all the guidelines and measures are strictly enforced for the exams.

Jun 9, 2020

Karnataka govt issues new set of guidelines for reopening mosques, churches

The new guidelines specify do's and don'ts to be followed at all places of religious worship, including mosques and churches in the state.

Jun 9, 2020

Two dead, one critical after falling into septic tank, inhaling toxic gas in Bengaluru

Although three of them were immediately taken to hospital, James and Anand were reported dead before reaching for the medical support.

Jun 9, 2020

No more slots in Seva Sindhu app; inter-state travellers to Karnataka left in desolation

Although inter-state travel is now permitted, most of the passengers to Karnataka continue to desolately wait to receive their green signal.

Jun 9, 2020

Karnataka Rajya Sabha elections 2020: BJP names Eranna Kadadi, Ashok Gasti as candidates

Kadadi is a strong leader of the politically dominant Lingayat community, which is the ruling party's vote bank in the state and to which chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa belongs.

Jun 8, 2020

Unlock 1.0 in Bengaluru: Temples, hotels, malls reopen in India's tech hub; safety measures ensured

As most of the temples, malls, and hotels in the Bengaluru city were let open on Monday, authorities keep up strict social distancing norms and personal hygienic measures.

Jun 8, 2020

Bengaluru: Thief breaks in IT engineer's flat when owner was in; loots electronic gadgets, banking cards

According to the complaint, Priya said she was at home when the thief entered the flat and started looting her things although she remained unknown to it.

Jun 8, 2020

HD Deve Gowda likely to file nomination for Rajya Sabha election on June 9

The former PM, HD Deve Gowda, has reportedly sought the support of Congress in securing his victory to reach the upper house of the Parliament.

Jun 8, 2020

Bengaluru Covid-19 infection rate only 0.003%, says state Education Minister

Though the rate of infection in Bengaluru is not as high as other places in the state, it has witnessed the highest number of Covid deaths in Karnataka.

Jun 6, 2020

How plasma therapy became effective Coronavirus treatment in Bengaluru

Covid-19 infection can be deadly who are prone to other ailments. But here's the tale of survival of a 38-year-old diabetic woman who underwent plasma therapy for full recovery.

Jun 6, 2020