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Karnataka CM Bommai to visit New Delhi on a two-day trip from July 25

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will be on a two-day visit to Delhi from July 25 to 26

Ex-Karnataka minister Eshwarappa cleared in contractor suicide case

Karnataka BJP leader K S Eshwarappa, on Wednesday said the police have come up with a B-Report (closure report) absolving him of any wrongdoing in the contractor suicide case

KCET Result 2022 likely to be announced tomorrow at kea.kar.nic.in

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is expected to announce the results of KCET exams 2022 on its official website soon

Husband treating wife as 'cash cow' amounts to cruelty, says Karnataka HC

In its recent judgement, a division bench of Justices Alok Aradhe and J M Khazi held that husband treating wife as 'cash cow' amounts to cruelty

After Covid-19 hiatus, monkeypox fears now haunt Karnataka district

The authorities of Dakshina Kannada are on high alert after a resident of Kannur in Kerala, who landed at the Mangaluru International Airport of the district, tested positive for monkeypox

Karnataka reports 1,108 Covid cases, zero deaths; positivity rate at 6.82%

Karnataka on Monday clocked 1,108 fresh COVID-19 cases and zero fatalities, taking the total caseload to 39,87,428, the health department said. The day also saw 997 people being discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 39,39,617. Active cases stood at 7,680, a health department bulletin said. Bengaluru Urban accounted for the maximum number of 993 cases. There were 11 cases in Ballari, 15 in Dakshina Kannada, 25 in Mysuru and 12 in Kolar. The bulletin said nine districts in the state reported zero infections and nil deaths. A total of 16,256 samples were tested in the state including 12,653 using RT-PCR methods, taking the cumulative number of specimens examined to 6.74 crore. The number of vaccinations done in the state rose to 11.39 crore, with 1,61,773 people being inoculated on Monday, it said.

Voting underway in Karnataka's Vidhan Soudha for presidential election

Voting is underway at 'Vidhan Soudha' here for the Presidential election where the NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu is pitted against joint opposition pick Yashwant Sinha

Karnataka floods: CM Bommai to seek central aid after assessing damage

In view of heavy rains and floods, the state will seek financial assistance from the Union government after getting detailed reports on the damages: Bommai

Karnataka to introduce new employment policy soon, says CM Bommai

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said that the state government would introduce a new employment policy and self-assessment property tax system for industries in the state

Karnataka reports 1,374 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths; active cases at 7,296

Bengaluru urban district alone contributed 1,234 new cases and reported two deaths.

Booster dose necessary to beat residual effect of Covid-19: Karnataka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday said the booster dose drive was important in the fight against COVID-19 as the residual effect of the pandemic will have a 'tapering effect'

Karnataka PUC supplementary exam dates announced; check details here

Karnataka's Department of Pre-University Education will be conducting the supplementary exams from August 12 to August 25

Karnataka reports 977 new Covid-19 cases, one death; active cases at 6,702

The department in its daily COVID bulletin said 1,013 people were discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 39,37,173 till date. Active cases stood at 6,702.

PSI scam: BJP comes under pressure as Karnataka HC makes tough remarks

Ruling BJP in Karnataka has come under pressure as the High Court categorically said that the police sub-inspector (PSI) recruitment scam is "heinous than a murder" and equated it to terrorism

Karnataka traders to observe bandh against GST on rice, foodgrains

The State Rice Mill Owners' Association has demanded that the central government reverse its decision and the GST Council take a review of its decision to impose GST on foodgrains

Torrent Power bags Rs 2,600-cr wind energy project in Karnataka from SECI

Torrent Power has bagged a 300 MW wind energy project worth Rs 2,600 crore in Karnataka from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), according to a regulatory filing

Bommai announces Rs 500 cr for urgent relief for rain-hit coastal districts

The coastal region received excessive rains during July than usual. So far, 32 lives have been lost and five are missing from the flooded areas.

Congress sees politics in national emblem: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

He said the country has an active prime minister. Our lion is fierce. Congress believes in the sleeping lion and it reflects their culture, Bommai added.

Siddaramaiah accuses Pralhad Joshi of conspiring against Yediyurappa

Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Monday accused Union Minister Prahlad Joshi of conspiring against BS Yediyurappa and removing him from the Chief Minister's chair

Karnataka reports 942 new Covid cases in a day; active count at 6,898

Karnataka on Sunday reported 942 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the total infections to 39,79,021, the State Health Department said. The department in its daily COVID-19 bulletin said 737 people were discharged, taking the total number of recoveries to 39,32,000 till date. Active cases stood at 6,898. Of the total infections, Bengaluru urban district contributed 831 while there were 30 cases in Mysuru, 13 in Dakshina Kannada, 11 each in Belagavi and Kolar and 10 in Udupi. There were zero infections and fatalities in 11 districts of the State. The positivity rate for the day was 4.20 per cent, the department said. As many as 22,403 tests were conducted, those included 17,210 RT-PCR tests. The total tests done is 6.72 crore till date. There were 3,329 people who were inoculated, taking the total vaccinated to 11.27 crore so far, the department said.