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Mysuru gang rape case: Karnataka minister says 'no intention to hurt anybody'
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 27, 2021 11:27 AM IST
Karnataka home minister Araga Jnanendra also questioned the timing of the survivor’s visit to a deserted spot on the outskirts of Mysuru where she was allegedly gangraped by five men.
BBMP allows most shops to operate, mandates 1 vaccine dose for workers by Aug 31
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 26, 2021 07:17 PM IST
Gaurav Gupta, the chief commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), said that the commercial establishments must ensure the 100% vaccination of their staff at their own cost and the first dose of the vaccine must be administered to all employees by August 31.
Yediyurappa to ride in comfort across Karnataka, buys Toyota Vellfire
By Sharan Poovanna
PUBLISHED ON AUG 25, 2021 05:32 PM IST
Earlier the 78-year-old BJP leader had the option of travelling by a helicopter to distant places in a short span of time, but after his stepping down, he has to depend on by-road travel for his engagements.
State targets 500k jabs per day in Sept: CM
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 25, 2021 12:43 AM IST
Vice president M Venkaiah Naidu and Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot were part of the ‘Vaccinate India Programme,’ which was an initiative of the department of planning and Give India Foundation.
Forensic hair test confirm drug use by actors
By Arun Dev, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 25, 2021 12:42 AM IST
This forensic technique was used in the investigation of the drug case involving two Kannada actors, Ragini Dwivedi and Sanjjana Galrani.
K’taka relaxes testing rules for fliers from Europe, West Asia
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON AUG 25, 2021 12:42 AM IST
Under the relaxations, passengers arriving from the UK, Europe and Middle East would have to provide samples to health authorities but will be permitted to leave the airport before the results are declared.
Mysuru police bust fake RT-PCR test racket, 3 arrested
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 25, 2021 12:41 AM IST
The arrest took place based on an input that people were entering the state using fake test reports. A team of HD Kote Police began conducting checks at the Bavali check-post. During one such inspection, when the team checked the QR code on one of the reports, it was found to be fake.
Over ₹1k-cr project on anvil to help revive parched districts
By Sharan Poovana, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 25, 2021 12:40 AM IST
Karnataka’s minister for minor irrigation, law and parliamentary affairs JC Madhuswamy said the department has sent a detailed project report (DPR) to the government for its approval.
Karnataka's new Covid-19 rules offer respite for flyers from these 3 countries
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 24, 2021 09:53 PM IST
“The passengers arriving from UK, Europe and Middle East on arrival at Kempegowda International Airport and other entry airports in Karnataka, shall provide the sample and leave the airport for further compliance as per SoP,” the government order said.
Allow WFH till Dec 2022 to help Bengaluru Metro work: K’taka govt to IT firms
By Sharan Poovanna
UPDATED ON AUG 24, 2021 09:29 AM IST
The department of information technology, biotechnology, science & technology has made this request on account of the soon-to-be initiated Metro rail construction on the stretch from Silk Board to KR Puram and from there to the Kempegowda International Airport
Minister mistakenly visits serving soldier’s house for condolences
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 21, 2021 11:57 PM IST
According to BJP leaders, Narayanaswamy was taken to the house of Ravikumar Kattimani, who is currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir region, instead of taking him to the house of Basavaraj Hiremath, who died in Pune a year ago.
‘Waited 2 days for flight’: Afghan returnees on journey back home
By Arun Dev, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 21, 2021 11:57 PM IST
The situation at the Kabul airport is chaotic since the Taliban took control, said the officials based on the families’ interaction with the duo.
Few Kannadigas exited Afghanistan in time, govt trying to bring back others
By Arun Dev
UPDATED ON AUG 21, 2021 10:15 AM IST
While Melvin was able to make it home, two Christian missionaries from Karnataka are among those stuck in Afghanistan, said Dakshina Kannada district authorities
Covid-19 recovered patients in Karnataka afflicted with tuberculosis
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 19, 2021 04:22 PM IST
- Over 28 lakh Covid-19 recoveries have been reported in the state so far and since both coronavirus and tuberculosis affect the lungs a special drive has been launched to help detect it early
Man returns to India after 600 days in Saudi jail for FB post he didn’t make
By Arun Dev
UPDATED ON AUG 19, 2021 12:27 PM IST
Police arrested two men in October 2020, who revealed that they impersonated Harish Bangera on Facebook. Using the details of the investigation, Bangera’s family managed to get him released
Bangalore Talkies | The city’s favourite monsoon snack— nippattu
PUBLISHED ON AUG 18, 2021 03:55 PM IST
All over Bengaluru these days, you see copious and heavy rain clouds that shed their weight through day and night. We are all stuck at home. Naturally, we reach for the much-loved snack that we call nippattu
Fearing complications, Covid infected couple dies by suicide in Karnataka
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 18, 2021 12:54 AM IST
Fearing complications after showing symptoms of Covid-19, a couple died by suicide at Baikampady in Mangaluru on Tuesday, city police commissioner N Shashi Kumar said
Dakshina Kannada logs surge in cases, reports more cases than Bengaluru
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 18, 2021 12:48 AM IST
With districts, especially Mangaluru city, emerging as a hotspot, the district administration is even considering stricter measures including a lockdown if the pandemic crosses a certain threshold
Karnataka to track health of 15 mn children to minimise impact of third wave
By Sharan Poovanna, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 18, 2021 12:37 AM IST
The Karnataka government will initiate a programme to test 15 million children to identify vulnerable groups and monitor them closely to mitigate the impact of a possible Covid-19 third wave, the state health minister said on Tuesday
Waterlogging areas in Bengaluru identified, will be fixed soon: K'taka minister
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON AUG 17, 2021 09:25 PM IST
The Karnataka revenue minister said it has been decided to remove all such bottlenecks so that the water flows into the drain and there is no waterlogging.
Covid-19: Door-to-door health survey begins in Bengaluru
By Sharan Poovanna
PUBLISHED ON AUG 16, 2021 06:07 PM IST
The survey questions will include details of residence and family members, health and vaccination, which will be entered into the BBMP software every day
‘Conflict of interest’ new challenge for Karnataka Cabinet
By Sharan Poovana, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 15, 2021 11:50 PM IST
Though it remains a common feature in the Cabinets--state and union--, public officials and others, the glaring possibility of any conflict of interest is overlooked, activists and constitutional experts said.
Schools to reopen in K’taka dists with less than 2% TPR
By HT Correspondent, Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON AUG 15, 2021 12:19 AM IST
The state government had earlier decided to reopen schools for Classes 9 to 12 from August 23. The government has also announced that the decision to reopen schools for students up to Class 8 will be taken in the last week of August after looking in all aspects of a third wave.
Districts to decide on Covid-19 restrictions, testing: Karnataka CM
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 14, 2021 10:19 PM IST
The decision was taken based on the opinion of the Technical Advisory Committee on Covid-19 was of the opinion that the second wave of infections were not over in the state.
Covid-19: Karnataka bans processions on Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 13, 2021 05:39 PM IST
Last week, the Union government had urged states and Union territories to consider imposing restrictions for upcoming festivals.
Karnataka CM Bommai says extra precautionary measures needed in border districts
Written by Srivatsan K C | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 12, 2021 06:01 PM IST
Bommai made the remarks during his visit to Mangaluru, the headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district, where the Covid-19 cases have seen a significant spurt recently.
Karnataka: Dissent brews in Bommai’s cabinet after allocation of portfolios
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON AUG 12, 2021 10:08 AM IST
On Wednesday, hours after Tourism Minister Anand Singh closed his office in Hospet in Vijayanagar , presumably indicating his intentions to resign from the cabinet, the chief minister said disgruntlement among some ministers over the portfolio allocation will be resolved smoothly.
HC asks Centre to respond to Karnataka’s request for 3.5m vaccine doses per week
By Arun Dev
PUBLISHED ON AUG 10, 2021 11:13 PM IST
Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday gave a slew of directions to the state police including maintaining a tight vigil in the districts bordering neighbouring states where the Covid-19 cases are rising
Lighthouse: RSS and its ways to influence Tamil Nadu
By Ramu Manivannan
PUBLISHED ON AUG 10, 2021 06:30 PM IST
One of the foremost strategies of the RSS is to take over temples and its management through penetration into the temple committees