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Karnataka CM to review Nipah virus impact today, ‘necessary action' to follow
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 09, 2021 03:55 PM IST
“Regarding Nipah virus, I have given directions to the Health Secretary and experts. I will get a report on its behaviour in Kerala and its impact on us by this evening, following which necessary action will be taken,” CM Basavaraj Bommai said.
Case against gram panchayat after over 100 dogs killed in Shivamogga
By Arun Dev
PUBLISHED ON SEP 09, 2021 11:34 AM IST
Officials of Bhadravati Rural police station, where the complaint has been registered, said that local residents who observed some suspicious activity in the area informed a group involved in animal rescue who found the carcasses of dogs
Karnataka HC disposes plea against Google India after company issues an apology
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON SEP 09, 2021 05:42 AM IST
A division bench of acting Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum pointed out that Google India has tendered an apology and has assured that such incidents will not take place in the future.
Bengaluru firm moves cyber cell, WhatsApp against social media posts
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON SEP 09, 2021 04:36 AM IST
The clarification by the company also came amid accusations that it hires only Muslims to run its business. A few posts on social media also urged Hindus to refrain from buying and consuming products sold by iD Fresh Food.
BBMP shares revised guidelines for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 08, 2021 07:05 PM IST
BBMP directed the public to celebrate the festival in a “simple manner with a minimum number of devotees inside the temple and in their own homes or government/private open areas.”
Covid-19: Karnataka issues advisory against travelling to Kerala
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2021 04:36 AM IST
The new orders come hours after Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday morning said that he has asked for stricter measures to be implemented in borders between the two states.
Ganesh Chaturthi festivities to be restricted to three days in Bengaluru: BBMP
PTI | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 07, 2021 11:41 PM IST
- In a circular, Chief commissioner Gaurav Gupta said that there should not be any procession while bringing the idol or during immersion ceremony.
22,362 infected by Covid in city, reveals civic body’s survey
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON SEP 07, 2021 09:11 AM IST
The door-to-door survey that started on August 16 with a target to reach each and every household in India’s IT capital was taken up as a way to collect health-related information of all the residents of the city and also as an attempt to prepare the medical infrastructure before the third wave of Covid-19 infections hits the state, which experts estimate can occur in October.
NIA files chargesheet against 13 for human trafficking from Bangladesh
By Arun Dev
UPDATED ON SEP 06, 2021 11:55 PM IST
The NIA took over the case and found that the charge-sheeted accused had illegally crossed over to India from Bangladesh
Karnataka civic polls: BJP retains Belagavi, Congress bags Kalaburagi
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 06, 2021 11:13 PM IST
The elections in these North Karnataka civic bodies assumed significance as they went to the polls for first time since chief minister Basavaraj Bommai took over the reins of the state government from BS Yediyurappa.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines ahead of festival
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 07, 2021 09:18 AM IST
- The Karnataka government said that no cultural events will be allowed in districts which have a positivity rate above 2%
Locals in Bengaluru plant paddy saplings in potholes, offer boat rides for ₹20
ANI | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 06, 2021 12:09 AM IST
- The unique protest was conducted by Changemakers of Kanakapura Road Association, which along with local residents, conducted the protest against BDA (Bengaluru Development Authority), demanding repair of the Anjanapura main road.
Karnataka Covid rules to be relaxed? Minister gives a timeline
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 04, 2021 05:25 PM IST
Karnataka reported 1,220 fresh Covid-19 cases and 19 deaths on Friday.
Will Karnataka reopen schools for classes 1-5? CM Bommai answers
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 04, 2021 03:21 PM IST
Since August 23, the Karnataka government has allowed students of classes 9 to 12 to return to schools after a gap of five months in districts where the Covid-19 test positivity rate is below 2 per cent. On the other hand, students of classes 6 to 8 will be able to resume physical classes from September 6.
Bangalore Talkies | A local snack that only a few have heard of
PUBLISHED ON SEP 03, 2021 04:47 PM IST
If I say “kodubale, anyone?” all I get is a “Huh?” or a “Kodu-what?” Which is a shame because this snack, much like Congress peanuts, or avarekalu mixture is beloved in Bengaluru and all over Karnataka
Yediyurappa quit CM's post on his own: Amit Shah
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2021 02:44 AM IST
The back-and-forth between Yediyurappa and the party’s national leadership ended with the 78-year-old stepping down on July 26. He made the announcement while trying to hold back tears.
Drink-driving under scanner: MLA’s son, 6 others die in fatal Bengaluru crash
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON SEP 01, 2021 01:32 AM IST
Six people died on the spot and the seventh died on the way to hospital, officials said, identifying one of the victims as the son of Hosur MLA Y Prakash
Karnataka administers over 11.7 million doses in August, breaks previous record
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2021 09:01 PM IST
"Karnataka administers record 1.17 CRORE doses in August. This is the highest monthly tally since vaccination drive began," state health minister K Sudhakar said.
Seven dead in Audi car crash in Bengaluru
By Arun Dev
UPDATED ON AUG 31, 2021 06:14 PM IST
5 of the victims have been identified. They include a couple from Tamil Nadu and three others from Kerala, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Female stabbed to death by colleague for refusing his marriage proposal
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2021 12:22 AM IST
- Police have arrested 27-year-old Venkatesh on charges of murder.
Karnataka to reopen schools for classes 6-8 from September 6
Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 30, 2021 08:18 PM IST
- Karnataka resumed schools for classes 9 to 12 from August 23 in districts where case positivity rate was less than 2% after a gap of five months.
Not the ‘city of boiled beans’: A relook at the origin of Bengaluru’s name
By Arun Dev
PUBLISHED ON AUG 30, 2021 12:17 PM IST
Researchers and historians say there’s a need to set the record straight and separate folklore from research-based theories to trace the origin of Bengaluru’s name
Bengaluru Metro's extended Purple Line to open for commuters from today
Written by Susmita Pakrasi | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 30, 2021 05:30 AM IST
- The services of the Metro will be operated between 7am and 8pm and the trains will run at a frequency of 10 minutes between Kengeri and Baiyappanahalli.
BJP Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh to visit Mysuru today
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 30, 2021 12:15 AM IST
He will then leave for Hassan and Mandya district before returning to Bengaluru. He will then head to Hubbali, return to Bengaluru and then head back to Delhi.
B’luru Metro inauguration reignites language dispute
PUBLISHED ON AUG 30, 2021 12:13 AM IST
The controversy erupted as the chief minister was heard speaking in English during much of the event and most of the posters behind were written mostly in English.
K’taka CM: Will personally take stock of mega projects in capital
UPDATED ON AUG 30, 2021 12:11 AM IST
Bengaluru’s administrators thrive on its monickers like IT and startup capital and others to appropriate ambitions of wanting it to be recognized as global city.
NCB sleuths bust interstate drug racket, 3400 kilograms of Marijuana seized
UPDATED ON AUG 29, 2021 08:34 PM IST
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials on Sunday said it has busted another interstate drug racket and seized 3400 kilograms of Marijuana with an approximate on-street selling price of ₹21 crore
Bengaluru civic body administers over 1.6 lakh Covid vaccines
Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 28, 2021 09:07 AM IST
“Pleased to inform you that BBMP has vaccinated 164,787 people as part of Covid-19 Lasikaa Mela today. With the help of micro plans, efficient health staff and officials, we made this possible,” Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) commissioner Gaurav Gupta tweeted on Friday.
Covid-19: Bengaluru's ISKCON temple to remain closed on Janmashtami
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 27, 2021 05:29 PM IST
In a press release, the management said that the temple will be closed on August 29 and 30.